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3,679 complaints filed by owners in the last 30 days. Newest first, as NHTSA publishes them.

2020 Subaru CrosstrekTransmission & drivetrain

Transmission failed at 62,000 miles out of gear on freeway. No power to get into shoulder. . I took it to dealer, they said it needed new transmission. I then took it to a specialist which ran diagnostic and said valve body/solenoid need replacement so I had the work done. Now at 63,000 2 months later same issue happened on the freeway. Specialist is replacing the entire transmission now. I've come to understand this is very common with the crosstrek. The 2019 has an extended drivetrain warranty to 100k miles. My 2020 is only warranted to 60k miles. The warranty should be extended to 2020 crosstrek a as well.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11774051
2018 Tesla Model 3Driver assistance

Following Tesla's over-the-air deployment of FSD 14.1 Lite, the HW3 Autopilot computer in my 2018 Tesla Model 3 failed. FSD / Autopilot worked normally before the update and stopped working immediately afterward. Tesla Service diagnosed the vehicle [redacted] and verified the alerts APP_W207, APP_W462, APS_W182, APS_W188 and APS_W185. The technician attempted hard and soft resets and a firmware reinstall, and verified power and ground to the car computer. All attempts failed. The technician's notes state the...

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secondary autopilot processor is no longer communicating and "a new car computer is needed." The failure has disabled Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning, as well as FSD / Autopilot. Tesla denied a goodwill replacement in writing on [redacted], stating there was no evidence linking the failure to a software update, after the technician confirmed the computer had failed. Tesla provided a written estimate for the replacement of $2,616.37 total (invoice dated [redacted]). I have not authorized the repair. Tesla also confirmed in writing that my vehicle is not currently eligible for the HW4 upgrade. I sent a formal Notice of Dispute to Tesla at [[redacted]] on [redacted] and received no response; I sent a follow-up on [redacted]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Lane departure · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11774050
2016 Honda AccordElectrical systemVisibility & wipers

The rear defroster was turned on while the vehicle was being driven to clear the rear window. Shortly afterward, the window shattered from the inside. The tint film on my window held the shattered glass in place and prevented it from falling out. No. However, when I took my vehicle to Ace Auto Glass in Kahului, Maui, for a window replacement, they told me that several other vehicles of the same make and model had experienced the same issue and been brought in for repairs within the past few days or weeks. This has resulted in significant expenses for the affected owners.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11774049
2022 GMC Sierra 1500Body, doors & structure

I was driving on a highway when the front grill deflector flew off of my vehicle and broke my driver's side windshield wiper. The incident scared me and made me jump and I'm not sure where the part went after it flew over my wind shield but it could have hit the car behind me. The part in question was part of recall 25V060. I took the vehicle to the dealership, and they said they had already completed the recall in June of 2025 and that GMC would not cover the cost of fixing it. I see there is a new query for this exact problem RQ26003.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11774047
2023 GMC Sierra 1500Driver assistance

Upon 1st start-up collision warning system light comes on and system is disabled. I shut the truck off immediately and restart it and the collision light goes off and the system functions like normal until the next shut off and restart.

Filed Incident Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11774046
2026 Tesla Model 3 Early ReleaseDriver assistanceCrash

• forward collision warning and automatic emergency breaking failed to work and are still currently an ongoing problem and not functioning. They are and have always Been enabled and can be inspected upon request. • my safety and those in my car and around me put at risk, by the system and software not functioning as intended and providing extra alertness and reaction to avoid collision. •the earliest service date I could get from Tesla is Nov 11. I have requested they preserve all data from dates Oct 20-27 2026 ...

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•no, my car has not been inspected yet. I have taken, Videos and have saved in car camera footage to show the ongoing defect. •no warnings lights or alerts prior to the incident. The problem first became apparent and clear Oct 26, 2026. I had FSD subscription that ended Oct 24, 2026 and the system warnings worked just fine during that time even while driving manually.

Filed Incident Back over prevention · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11774044
2015 Jeep CherokeeTransmission & drivetrain

SVC 4 WD Warning Light always on. Several diagnostics bring me to the PTU needing replaced. I am told by the dealer that the part alone is upwards of $2500 and is a severe warning that the vehicle will just stop functioning and place a whole lot of vehicles and passengers in an unsafe situation. I am now afraid of the vehicle and am not even finding a recall for this issue that is affecting many, many vehicles of this model.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11774041
2024 Jeep CompassBrakesDriver assistance

Travelling at high speed on the highway when I experienced phantom breaking when there was no obstacles in front of me.

Filed Incident Service brakes · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11774040
2016 Volkswagen Golf GTIBody, doors & structure

On sunday october 18 i was having lunch inside my car and the sunroof exploded out of no where,i got out of the car to see what fell on it and nothing was around, i called my insurance and they told me that they don't cover that because they work with safelite and safelite doesn't do sunroof. I went and procceed to call a volkswagen dealer to explain what happend and they told me i need to call volkswagen costumer care wich i did. When i called them they told me to call the dealer seems like nobody wants to take care of this issue.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11774037
2024 Genesis GV70Visibility & wipers

My front windshield has developed inside cracks in the same exact place, within the past two years. Cracks on on the inside directly infront of the drives side and about 6 inches up from the bottom of the window. The cracks are about 1 inch in length and parallel to the bottom of the windshield. There us another perpendicular to the bottom windshield and about 1/2 inch long (it is about an inch from the parallel crack). Dealer replaced the wind shield the first time. Dealer did not replace the windshieldd the 2nd time. They claimed the wiper caused the crack, but the crack is not on the outside.

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11774031
2017 Honda AccordOther & unknown

My Honda 2017 Accord Hybrid has begun emitting an incredibly loud static noise that persists for long periods of time. Waldorf Honda in Waldorf, MD, has refused to fix this known problem with this make/model of car. I can no longer drive with anyone in the car and have to wear noise-cancelling plugs just to go to work or do any kind of errands in the car.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11774030
2022 Genesis GV70Transmission & drivetrainDriver assistance

I am reporting a potentially serious transmission safety issue involving my 2022 Genesis GV70 2.5T AWD. While traveling on [[redacted]] through [[redacted]]'s Grapevine, my vehicle unexpectedly jerked and appeared to slip out of gear. Engine RPMs increased to approximately 3,500-4,000 without corresponding acceleration and remained unusually high, including while driving on level ground. No warning lights or error messages appeared. The symptoms recurred after restarting the vehicle. The vehicle subsequently...

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experienced complete loss of propulsion and would no longer move in Drive or Reverse, despite the engine revving. Genesis Santa Monica confirmed the no-movement condition. According to repair order #[redacted], technicians found transmission fluid approximately one quart low, dark brown, and burnt-smelling. They added fluid, reset adaptive values, and performed a transmission control module relearn. No diagnostic trouble codes were found, and the vehicle remained inoperable. The dealership recommended transmission replacement at an estimated cost of approximately $15,000. I am concerned that an unexpected loss of power while traveling at freeway speeds could create a serious collision risk, particularly when no warning indicators appear. I request that NHTSA review this incident for a possible transmission-related safety defect and determine whether similar failures are occurring in other Genesis GV70 vehicles. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Power train · Forward collision avoidance · Lane departureNHTSA 11774029
2011 Toyota PriusBrakes

I was driving the vehicle and a bunch of dash lights came on regarding traction control and stability and lost all brakes and almost caused an accident! The codes thrown showed a fluid level indicator and a leak in accumulator

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11774028
2022 Volkswagen Golf GTIElectrical systemSeats & seat belts

The front passenger seat warmer started to get really warm and it caused the vinyl seating to melt in an area. i have submitted a claim to volkswagen and they will assess the vehicle on 12 Nov. Case number 07819578.

Filed Incident Electrical system · SeatsNHTSA 11774026
2023 Hyundai Santa FEOther & unknownFire

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle had caught on fire, however, the origin of the fire was unknown. The vehicle was unoccupied during the fire. The fire was self-extinguished. A Fire Department report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,338.

Filed Incident FirerelatedNHTSA 11774024
2023 Tesla Model 3Steering

The steering wheel makes a grinding noise when it automatically adjusts (when the car starts). It also makes the same grinding noise when I adjust it

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11774022
2022 Cadillac Escalade ESVEngine & coolingFuel system

On [redacted], while driving out of my driveway, my Escalade stalled while backing out. I attempted to restart the vehicle, but it produced a cranking noise and indicated that I should start again. Additionally, the check engine light illuminated. Unfortunately, the vehicle failed to start. On [redacted], while driving to pick up my children from school with a baby in the backseat and a [[redacted]] passenger, my Escalade stalled again in the middle of the road. I was stranded while other vehicles were driving back...

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and forth. Nearby individuals assisted me by pushing me off the road to the side. The same issue occurred, and code P129F was sent to my phone from OnStar. I was forced to have my car towed, which posed a risk to my family's safety as I attempted to get on the highway with four children under the age of [[redacted]] and being pregnant. I had to wait for my husband to pick us up from the roadside for two hours. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11774021
2025 Ram Ram 1500 Quad CabElectrical system

The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the instrument panel malfunctioned and the screen was blank. During the failure, the speed was not displayed, and the driver was unable to determine how fast the vehicle was driving. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on several occasions, and a software update was performed; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11774020
2018 Hyundai Santa FE SportEngine & cooling

This vehicle has been suffering from substantial engine oil consumption, burning oil at an alarming and unsafe rate. I have repeatedly brought the vehicle to Washington Hyundai to address this under the engine class-action lawsuit terms, but the dealership continues to run repetitive tests without a resolution. This is a critical safety issue. Excessive oil consumption poses a severe risk of sudden, catastrophic engine seizure or stalling while operating at high speeds on the highway.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11774019
2023 Tesla Model Y (all Variants)Electrical systemDriver assistance

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the Full Self-Driving software was downloaded and caused the computer to become inoperable. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V002000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. Additionally, the contact associated the failure with SB-25-00-001. The dealer was contacted. The contact requested a complete diagnostic log from the dealer. However,...

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the dealer had not provided the full log or accompanying pictures due to proprietary terms and conditions. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Back over preventionNHTSA 11774018

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