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

2024 GMC Sierra 1500Engine & cooling

My vehicle has the loss of propulsion recall 25V-274. It was in for service on 5-12-2025 with NO REMEDY YET on my paperwork. 8-6-2025 the truck was in for service and passed the test that would have required immediate engine replacement. As per the recall, I was given different oil as a remedy for a faulty engine. Despite passing the test, I still lost propulsion on 6-11-2026. I was traveling on the highway at night, crested a hill and noticed while coasting that the engine was not running and the dash said "hit...

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the start button again." When I did this everything turned off including the lights. I was still traveling at 65 MPH without lights. Luckily I didn't panic and the lights came back on when I hit the start button again. Once the vehicle coasted to a stop; and I put it in park the motor restarted. This incident was reported on 6-14-2026, complaint number 1174-4867. When I submitted this complaint, I started that GM needs to make a change so hitting the start button when the engine has stalled doesn't turn the lights off. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, they had it for two months, put around 1000 miles on it and returned it to me with no repairs made because they couldn't reproduce the problem. They returned it to me on 7-29-2026. They did not to the engine. I radio repair was unsuccessful so it went back to the dealer that same day. 8-10-2026 Vehicle return without repairs to the radio or engine. 10-10-2026 On my second drive on the highway since having the vehicle returned to me, the engine shut off again on the highway at 65 MPH. After coasting to a stop, the engine would not restart and it was towed to the dealership. They have the vehicle and are repairing the engine. My concern is that this vehicle passed a loss of propulsion recall, still had loss of propulsion twice. I have concerns for my safety in this vehicle. I do not have confidence the current repairs will not result in another loss of propulsion.

Filed Incident Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11773502
2020 Ford EscapeOther & unknown

Opened sunroof and middle piece that holds liner broke and liner slid back into car .. schickers Ford in union said there were several cars with same problem Ford won't fix and warranty not covering. Just brought car in March

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11773500
2018 Honda AccordBrakesDriver assistance

I am submitting a serious safety complaint regarding the placement and design of the electronic parking brake switch in my Honda Accord. The parking brake switch is located on the center console, directly in an area where a driver's hand naturally rests while driving. This creates an unnecessary risk of accidentally activating the parking brake. With a traditional gear selector, shifting into reverse requires two deliberate actions: pressing a release button and physically moving the shifter. These safeguards...

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help prevent accidental operation. However, in the Honda Accord, the parking brake switch can be activated with a simple finger movement. A driver resting their hand on the center console could unintentionally operate this switch. Even if the vehicle has electronic safeguards, accidental activation while driving could cause unexpected braking, startle the driver, or create a dangerous situation. What makes this particularly concerning is that Honda uses a different placement in the Honda Odyssey, positioning the parking brake switch away from where a driver's hand naturally rests. This demonstrates that a safer, less exposed location is possible. The parking brake is not a control that drivers need to access continuously while driving. There is no justification for positioning it where a driver's hand naturally rests. This risk is especially concerning during highway driving, when an unexpected braking event or even a momentary distraction could have serious consequences. A safety-critical control should require deliberate activation and should not be susceptible to incidental contact. I strongly urge Honda and federal safety regulators to investigate this design, evaluate the risk of accidental activation, and consider relocating the switch or implementing additional safeguards. This is an unnecessary and preventable safety hazard that should be addressed before someone is injured.

Filed Incident Service brakes · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11773497
2025 Honda Accord SedanSteering

The vehicle exhibits physical steering wheel freeplay/backlash at dead center, noticeable at all speeds but most critical during highway driving. While parked, the steering wheel can be moved slightly in both directions with zero corresponding movement from the front tires. This mechanical slack requires constant micro-adjustments on the highway to keep the vehicle tracking straight in its lane, creating a constant driver distraction and safety hazard."

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11773496
2023 Tesla Model S (all Variants)SteeringBrakesDriver assistance

While driving at freeway speed at about 9:15 PM with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged, the car suddenly jerked and told me to take over. Several safety systems then failed at once: ABS disabled (ESP_a025), stability control disabled (DI_a222), traction control disabled (DI_a223), Automatic Emergency Braking unavailable (APP_w009), Vehicle Hold disabled (DI_a245, DI_a246), steering assist reduced (UI_a020), and lane departure avoidance unavailable (APP_w264). Steering became very heavy and regenerative braking...

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stopped, so the car coasted freely and would only slow with the brake pedal. I exited the freeway and drove slowly home. The alerts stayed active after a reboot. The car was towed to the Tesla service center under warranty and is available for inspection. There were no warning signs before the failure. No crash or injury. This is the second event like this. In April 2026 the car showed safety fault alerts and, with automatic braking disabled, rolled forward twice at a red light. Tesla service reviewed the logs, called it a false sensor reading, and made no repair. A service advisor later acknowledged in writing that these were intermittent problems. My children ride in this car regularly. I no longer consider it safe to drive.

Filed Incident Steering · Service brakes · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11773495
2026 Honda CR-VElectrical systemEngine & cooling

I was pulling in (slowly, forward, to the right) into a parking space when my 2026 CRV Sport Hybrid seemed to accelerate and jolt forward. I was not accelerating. My foot was on the brake pedal, coming to a slow stop. I had to slam on the break to avoid hitting another parked vehicle. This incident left me extremely frightened and very concerned about the safety of the vehicle. Prior to this, there were no warning lamps, messages, or anything to make me think that something might be wrong with my car. We will be...

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taking it into the dealership for a full electronic diagnostic scan. I don't feel safe driving this vehicle until this is addressed and corrected. (Another issue we had with this vehicle, a few months back, was the infotainment system suddenly giving off a high-pitched, unbearably loud sound when I started the car. The volume could not be lowered, nothing seemed to make it stop, not even restarting the car. Ultimately, I was able to reboot the entire system, and that seemed to resolve it. I'm often anxious when I start the car, wondering if this is going to occur again, it was so jarring.)

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11773490
2020 Jeep CherokeeTransmission & drivetrain

While driving my 2020 Jeep Cherokee Limited (VIN: [[redacted]]), the "Service 4WD" warning light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to Garavel Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram ([[redacted]]) on [redacted] at 84,458 miles for diagnosis. The dealer scanned the vehicle and found active diagnostic trouble code C14A7-97 - PTU Motor - Component or System Operation Obstructed or Blocked. They checked related fuses (F59 DTCM and F10 PTU) and ground G904A, all of which tested good. The PTU connector was visually...

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inspected and showed no issues. Upon further inspection, the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) was found to be leaking fluid. The dealer recommended complete replacement of the PTU. A claim was opened under the Lifetime Powertrain Warranty (Claim #[redacted]), but the warranty claim was denied. I was provided an estimate for the repair at my expense. This is a known issue on these vehicles that has been the subject of multiple recalls and class-action investigations involving loss of all-wheel-drive function, potential sudden loss of drive power, and risk of the vehicle rolling while in Park. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11773488
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee LSteering

While driving my 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L at approximately 45 mph on [[redacted]], I unexpectedly lost electronic power steering assistance. The steering became difficult to control, creating a serious safety hazard. I was fortunately able to maneuver off the roadway, but this sudden failure could have resulted in a serious collision, placing myself and other motorists at risk. Multiple dashboard warnings appeared during the incident, including "Service Power Steering," "Service Electronic Stability Control,"...

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"Auto Park Disabled," and "Park Brake Temporarily Unavailable." I had not previously experienced a loss of power steering assistance. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized Jeep dealership, which diagnosed an internal electronic power steering rack failure and recommended replacement at an estimated cost of $4,000. The dealership also identified a parking-related electronic module that was not communicating properly and required additional diagnosis. Both the main and auxiliary batteries were replaced, but the warnings persisted. Within three days, the dealership reported that the newly installed auxiliary battery was nearly discharged, raising additional concerns about possible electrical system malfunctions. I am the original owner, having leased the vehicle new and subsequently purchased it. The failure occurred at approximately 82,000 miles. I am also aware of NHTSA Recall 23V-352 (Jeep Recall 58A), involving the intermediate steering shaft, although its relationship to this failure has not been established. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealership, which submitted a goodwill assistance request to Stellantis. The failed component's availability for further inspection has not yet been confirmed. I am requesting investigation of this unexpected loss of power steering assistance while driving, given the significant risk of a serious accident. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11773486
2021 Chevrolet 5500HDBrakes

The truck has under 13,000 miles as of October 2026. The brake lines are all completely rusted and some rusted all the way through causing brake leaking and brake loss. This is a complete failure on Gm parts by using sub par parts. I was alerted by the stabiltrak and brake light on dash to the issue. Took to my Gm dealer Sapaugh GM, they made video stating the entire brake line system is completely rusted on a 4 and half year old truck with low miles. This truck is routinely neutralized and power washed with hot...

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power washer. my extended warranty will not cover. I have GM vehicle with 150,000 mile and are 2012 model years that have not had brake line issues. i would like for GM to pay for cost of labor or at least pay for half th e cost of repairs at the GM dealership

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11773484
2020 Nissan AltimaDriver assistance

Continuously throws a malfunction warning. Saftey sensors pick and choose when they want to work or when they want to "malfunction"

Filed Incident Unknown or other · Back over prevention · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11773481
2024 GMC Sierra 1500Engine & cooling

My 2024 L87 already had the recall done and was changed over to 0w40 oil. Driving down the road at 70 mph the engine just shut off and I had to coast to the side of the road. Checked engine codes and found p0016. Had to have the truck towed to the dealership where they replaced the engine. Clearly the 0w40 did not fix the problem.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11773480
2026 Heartland Cyclone FWElectrical systemFire

I purchased this vehicle new from Blue Compass RV in [[redacted]]. It was delivered on [redacted], to the campground where I live, with no keys provided at delivery; the keys were later shipped via FedEx. At the time of delivery, NHTSA safety recall 26V-427 (Jayco recall 9905661, inverter grounding connection not installed) was outstanding on this vehicle. Owner notification letters for that recall were mailed [redacted], before my purchase. In an [redacted] email, Blue Compass's Market Service & Parts Director...

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[[redacted]] stated that the unit left the facility before its scheduled [redacted] service date, that the normal process for inspections, recall verification, and validation could not be completed before it departed, and that a September 7 recall review had identified an open recall on the unit that was never communicated to us. On Wednesday night, [redacted], the automatic transfer switch (ATS) caught fire. We were home and immediately unplugged the vehicle from shore power. The fire department did not respond. No one was injured. The ATS was subsequently replaced by a local mobile technician approved by Jayco, and Jayco paid the technician a little over $1,000 for the replacement. The recall remedy was completed afterward. The original burnt ATS unit has been retained, and photos of the charred terminals and melted wiring are attached. Following the fire, the vehicle's 12V refrigerator began malfunctioning on [redacted], and was dead by [redacted]. Note: NHTSA previously opened Audit Query AQ24-003 investigating Blue Compass RV for delivering new vehicles with unrepaired safety recalls. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11773479
2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer LElectrical system

Screens keep shutting off or freezing. Makes a buzzing noise through the speakers on occasion. Happens almost daily and sometimes multiple times a day.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11773475
2018 Tesla Model 3SteeringSuspension

The front left and right lower link assemblies suffered premature structural failure and required immediate replacement at 74,068 miles due to a loss of steering stability. The repair was completed at a Tesla Service Center out-of-pocket for a total cost of $1,564.04

Filed Incident Steering · SuspensionNHTSA 11773474
2026 Harley-Davidson FxlrstEngine & cooling

Engine cases are defective with porous engine cases. Causes engine oil leak. Possibly able to get on rear tire causing loss of control of vehicle.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11773472
2022 Cadillac EscaladeTransmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

On [redacted], my 2022 Cadillac Escalade (approx. 21,000 miles) shut down on its own while I was stopped in traffic on US-[redacted] in [[redacted]], near XXXairport. The dashboard then displayed 'Service Transmission.' I was able to restart the vehicle and it restarted with no issues, but a vehicle shutting down in live traffic is a safety hazard - if this happens while moving, or if it had not restarted, I and others could have been hit. No crash, fire, or injury occurred. I dismissed the dash message; I...

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understand the fault code remains stored. There has been no dealer diagnosis yet. A VIN check on [redacted] showed 0 open recalls onM this vehicle. I am reporting this so it is on record as a possible safety defect involving a sudden shut down in traffic with a transmission warning. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Power train · EngineNHTSA 11773471
2022 Ford Escape PhevElectrical system

Description of the Problem: I am the original owner of a 2022 Ford Escape PHEV (VIN [[redacted]]),.Current mileage is 41,585 miles. The vehicle is subject to Safety Recall 25SC4 (NHTSA 25V789 and 26V091) due to a manufacturing defect in the high-voltage battery cells (separator damage). This defect can cause internal short circuits, sudden loss of motive power, battery thermal venting, and in some cases vehicle fire - a clear safety risk. Before purchasing the Escape, I drove a 2015 Ford C-Max Plug-in Hybrid for 7...

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years and was very satisfied with it. I traded it for the Escape solely because of the greater electric range that was guaranteed at the time of purchase. For the first year of ownership I was very pleased with the Escape's performance and range.For more than one year Ford's official instructions required me not to charge the high-voltage battery above 80% and to drive only in EV Auto mode because of the fire hazard. This prolonged restriction created ongoing safety-related stress and prevented normal use of the vehicle's primary hybrid function. On [redacted], I took the vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer for the recall remedy. The dealer performed the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) software update (the only official remedy). After the update, my usable battery capacity was permanently reduced by approximately 25-30% .The dealer confirmed that the original battery remains in the vehicle and will not be replaced, as it does not currently display DTC P0B24 under Customer Satisfaction Program 26N15. I request that NHTSA evaluate whether a software update that permanently reduces usable battery capacity by 25-30% and leaves the original defective cells in place constitutes an adequate remedy for a safety defect involving fire and loss-of-power risk. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11773470
2015 Dodge DartOther & unknown

I am writing concerned with the length of time it is taking to get recall parts sent. I have been checking with dealership and was told I'm on waiting lists, the parts wouldn't be in until the beginning of year 2026, and now they just don't know when the parts will be available. If this is a SAFETY recall, why is it taking so long to remedy?

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11773468
2024 Mazda CX-5Seats & seat belts

I am extremely concerned about the safety of the 2024 Mazda CX-5 due to the failure of the seat adjustment mechanism, which prevents the seat from moving forward or backward. This is a serious safety hazard, particularly for passengers who may be positioned dangerously close to the dashboard in the event of a collision. This is not a minor inconvenience; it is a potential life-threatening safety issue. Mazda and federal safety regulators must take these complaints seriously, investigate the problem, and determine...

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whether a safety recall is necessary. With numerous complaints reportedly coming from other owners, this issue deserves immediate attention before someone is seriously injured or killed. We should not have to wait for a tragedy before action is taken. Thank for looking into this matter

Filed Incident SeatsNHTSA 11773467
2019 Nissan MuranoLights

Severe moisture intrusion into the headlight assembly of my low-mileage (19,800 miles) 2019 Nissan Murano Platinum has caused an electrical and illumination failure, compromising critical forward night-visibility and creating an immediate roadway safety hazard.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11773465

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