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

2018 Subaru ImprezaTransmission & drivetrain

COMPONENT & AVAILABILITY: The Lineartronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) system suffered internal mechanical/hydraulic failure (TR580 unit). The vehicle and transmission assembly remain intact and available for immediate inspection upon request. SAFETY RISK: The transmission experienced erratic downshifting, slipping, and failure of proper engagement, creating an imminent risk of sudden deceleration, complete loss of motive power, and stalling in traffic. After diagnostic codes were cleared during an...

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independent reassembly, Subaru of America and its dealer (Berman Subaru of Chicago) refused to inspect or repair the defect, directing that the vehicle be driven until it re-fails and sets a light. Operating a vehicle with documented internal transmission failure until it stalls at highway speeds creates an severe hazard of rear-end collisions. CONFIRMATION: The failure was confirmed on May 26, 2026, at 97,786 miles by licensed specialist A Plus Transmission Specialists Bellaire (Houston, TX; RO #27012). Technicians verified downshift faults on road testing, performed electronic scans, dropped the pan, and disassembled components, documenting internal failure via logs and photos. PRIOR INSPECTIONS: Presented to dealer Berman Subaru of Chicago and Subaru of America Customer Advocacy; both refused to evaluate the physical transmission or teardown findings because the dash light was not currently lit. No police or insurance inspections. SYMPTOMS & TIMELINE: In May 2026, Check Engine and warning lights appeared alongside downshift malfunctions. Diagnostic scans captured TCM communication and powertrain faults (including C1431). Codes were cleared by the specialist during component reassembly and bench testing.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11773300
2023 Lucid AirSuspensionElectrical systemWheels & tires

I purchased my 2023 Lucid Air Touring new in April 2023. The vehicle began experiencing defects at approximately 1,100 miles, and numerous mechanical, electrical, and software problems have continued throughout my ownership despite repeated visits to authorized Lucid service facilities. Door Locks and Security Malfunctions: The vehicle has randomly unlocked itself, with the exterior door handles extending even when the key was more than 25 feet away. The vehicle has also displayed warnings that passive unlocking...

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was disabled, requiring manual operation. The door handles have been slow or inconsistent in responding to both the key fob and phone key. Lucid replaced all four exterior door-handle mechanisms, but technicians were unable to reproduce the random unlocking problem. This raises serious concerns about vehicle security and the reliability of the locking system. Vehicle Failing to Start: I have experienced instances in which the vehicle would not turn on or respond as expected. An unpredictable failure to start creates concerns about reliability and the possibility of being stranded. Unresponsive Screens and Electronic Systems: The vehicle's displays have intermittently malfunctioned. The instrument cluster has remained blank and unresponsive for several minutes after startup, and the cockpit display has exhibited abnormal red discoloration. I have also experienced screen responsiveness problems. These malfunctions are particularly concerning because important vehicle information and controls depend on the electronic displays. Audio and Volume Control Failures: The music volume controls have repeatedly stopped functioning normally. At times, the volume could only be adjusted by navigating through the touchscreen settings rather than using the normal controls. These failures have continued intermittently. Connectivity and Bluetooth Failures: The vehicle has experienced frequent connectivity problems involving the Lucid mobile application, phone integratio

Filed Incident Suspension · Electrical system · WheelsNHTSA 11773299
2025 Jeep Wrangler 2-DoorTransmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

For the 4th time the motor seems to die while driving down the road with no warning. Charging warnings pop up and the car does not start. Has been to dealership multiple times and never gets fixed. Chrysler told to me sue them. I don't have the money to sue them and the cars is in drivable. Been in the dealership many times with me being left without a car for months. They won't take it back and I still have 6 months of payments.

Filed Incident Power train · EngineNHTSA 11773298
2022 Land Rover Defender 90Electrical system

Nothing has happened yet but my vehicle could stop working at any time due to there not being a fix available. I have been waiting for a fix for six months.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11773293
2025 Kia K5Electrical systemLights

While driving my car down the road my car's exterior headlights as well as all of the interior instrument and infotainment panels will completely black out and then come back on. This issue started approximately 2 months after buying my car. This has happened approximately 10 times total while driving it now. I was told by the dealership that there was nothing they could do since it was not a reproduceable issue, therefore I continued to drive my car. To me that is a safety issue when you are told as a customer...

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that there is nothing they can do for your car that has an issue such as this while driving. I continued to call and inform them of when this issue came up while driving. My car was brought in for a recall in July 2025 for parking lamp logic. The dealership never reproduced this issue while in for service. The dealership has inspected the car for this issue amongst several other issues that still persist to the current date. There are no warning lamps/messages or symptoms of the problem prior to failure. This problem came up again this week while driving in the dark with multiple other cars behind me, in front of me and to the left of me at an intersection. I had my turn signal on to turn and everything on the car went black/lost power and then came back on.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11773292
2013 Kia SorentoEngine & cooling

The engine failed due to a manufacturing defect that is well known in the company but they aren't calling it a recall, they are calling it an improvement and therefore my car isn't qualifying and isn't being repaired

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11773291
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee LSuspension

The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V562000 (Suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ride was abnormally bumpy, and the front passenger's side wheel felt out of round, and an abnormal knocking sound was coming from the rear of the vehicle. Additionally, there was an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was...

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previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V051000 (Suspension); however, the part failed to fix the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure became progressively worse. Two dealers were contacted about a loaner vehicle due to safety concerns; however, one dealer denied assistance, and the second dealer advised that a callback would be provided.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 11773288
2019 Toyota HighlanderOther & unknown

I was on interstate 75 and the transmission went out. I had to be towed home (over 100 miles). I pulled into a rest area and when I went to leave, I pulled out and the engine RPM's went real high and the car would not go over 20 MPH. I was in the way of semi-trucks as I tried to get back to a parking spot at the rest area. Thankfully This did not happen while driving. After getting to the repair shop they could not even steer the car. I want Toyota to help me with the cost of the repair. This car only has 85,000 miles on it and it is a 2019. It should be good for at least 200,000 miles. I feel very fortunate that I was not actually on the highway when this happened.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11773285
2025 Kia SorentoAirbagsCrash2 injuries

I was rear ended and my car slammed into the car in front of me and the air bags did not deploy. Instead my head slammed into the steering wheel.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11773283
2026 Brinkley RV Model ZLightsBrakes

On our 2026 Brinkley Z3200 fifth wheel. our trailer brakes & tail signal lights ceased working with zero warning, due to a defective retaining clip that holds a plug into the ABS Module. We experienced complete failure on a trip over [redacted] in [[redacted]]. We pulled over immediately and engaged CHAT GPT for help. We learned this is a KNOWN, COMMON defect in the ABS Module produced by Lippert Corrp. CHAT GPT provided us with the ABS Module location, how to access it and the temporary repair to correct. We...

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were instructed to insert the disengaged plug into the module and wrap it with tape to hold in place. The retaining clip is known to break, due to road vibrations and allow the plug to disengage, leaving the trailer with zero braking ability and zero tail turn signals WITHOUT ANY WARNING. Once we performed this KNOWN fix, the brakes and tail signals immediately began working again. Had this KNOWN and COMMON defect occurred less than 24hr earlier, when we were twisting through [[redacted]] mountain passes at 9100 ft, the outcome could have been very different, with us careening off the mountain side. Luckly, we haul our trailer with a 2026 Chevy 3500 diesel dually, so my husband was able to utilize the exhaust breaks to bring us safely into the [[redacted]] rest stop. I respectfully request an investigation be performed and a national recall be considered on this defective component, as many Brinkley and other manufacturers are continually installing this ABS module with the KNOWN and COMMON defective retaining clip into their trailers. Under no circumstances should we need to perform an emergency repair to render our brakes useable, especially on a 6- figure purchase. Others have shared they have experienced this defect through brand forums. It is a death trap to anyone and everyone. I have indicated to Brinkley that I am absolutely not willing to replace the ABS Module with the same DEFECTIVE component. We need [[redacted]] and Brinkley to step up and keep us safe! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Service brakesNHTSA 11773282
2022 Nissan KicksTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemDriver assistance

Our 2022 Nissan Kicks has an unresolved acceleration/drivability problem. After pulling out of a parking lot, I pressed the accelerator, but the vehicle accelerated only minimally and slowly reached about 25 mph despite a posted speed limit of 45 mph. A red light ahead stopped traffic and prevented what could have been a collision. An independent garage scanned the vehicle and provided a printout showing code C1A07:04. The Nissan dealership said the problem was a dirty throttle body caused by the gas we used, not a...

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transmission problem. We authorized replacement based on that explanation, but the original drivability concerns remain. Lag around 40 mph has improved, but the vehicle jumps when shifting into reverse and does not transition smoothly. Additional problems have developed: the A/C malfunctions, the fuel gauge no longer reads correctly, and dashboard lighting randomly dims and brightens. The dealership also reported slashed tread on a new front tire; we do not know when or how it occurred since it was in their possession for the better part of a month. The independent garage scanned the vehicle, and a Nissan dealership diagnosed and replaced the throttle body and later evaluated the A/C. I do not know whether the dealership reproduced the original severe acceleration failure. I am not aware of any police or insurance inspection. No warning lamps appeared before the initial incident; the code was documented on the independent garage's scan printout. The dates of the later symptoms are reflected in our service history. The severe loss of acceleration put us at risk of being struck by other traffic. The continuing drivability issues and additional symptoms raise further safety concerns. The vehicle has not yet had a comprehensive diagnosis of the unresolved drivability problems. The independent garage's scan printout and Nissan dealership service records are available to support this complaint.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11773281
2025 Chevrolet EquinoxEngine & cooling

Roughly 6 months ago, the check engine light came on in my 2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS, which had under 20,000 miles on it at the time. I purchased an OBD scanner to run a diagnostic test, which came back with error code P04FB (Crankcase Ventilation Hose Connection Pressure Sensor Issue). I called the dealership that sold me the vehicle, and they ran their own diagnostics. They encountered the same error code, and ended up replacing the "faulty" crankcase ventilation pressure sensor, which was covered under warranty....

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Less than a week after they replaced the sensor, the check engine light came back on. I re-ran my OBD scanner, and it showed the same exact error code as before. Basically, the sensor was replaced, but the issue has not been resolved. I've been keeping tabs on GM's bulletin regarding this issue (which is apparently a known issue), and I'm concerned about the fact that there haven't been any recent updates regarding a fix. GM's own recommendation to dealerships is to simply clear the error code and return the vehicle to the customer... I can clear the code myself, but that certainly does not prevent it from coming back. At this point, the error code has been cleared at least 10 times, and it always comes back within a few days of clearing. This becomes a safety issue because we are quickly approaching the Winter months again, and the temperatures get very cold where I live. When the check engine light is on, my car fully prevents me from using the remote-start feature. I'm unable to remotely start the car from both my key FOB, and from the MyChevrolet app. Thank you for your attention to this matter. My hope is that GM's engineers find a real solution to this problem, and quickly! Because, as I said before, this has been an ongoing issue for many months, and I've yet to see any meaningful movement from GM on this issue.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11773279
2020 Land Rover Range Rover SportBody, doors & structure

The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance. During an inspection, the technician discovered that the fuel tank cover protectors were rusted and the fuel tank was visible. The dealer confirmed that the covers needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 87,000.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11773277
2026 GMC Sierra 1500Electrical systemEngine & cooling

Three different times now (most recent: 10/22/2026), I have had my truck completely shut off when coming to a stop on the highway/interstate. I always have auto start/stop disabled when I drive. When it happens, a message shows on the dash that says press start button. No other codes or check engine light. Thankfully it has started every time, but this is obviously a serious safety concern. After the second time it happened, I had the dealer (Woodhouse Buick GMC Omaha) look at it on 9/14/2026, but they couldn't...

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find anything since there were no codes. I'm not sure if it is an electrical issue or this is related but my audio will stop working at times as well. Nothing from the radio or any blinker sounds. Sometimes it's static with a high pitch noise. 2026 GMC Sierra Elevation 5.3 EcoTec3 v8 10 speed

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11773272
2017 Kia SportageEngine & cooling

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The vehicle was unable to be restarted and needed to be towed. The vehicle was towed to a service center, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had seized. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 103,343.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11773271
2018 Jaguar F-PACESteering

The contact owns a 2018 Jaguar F-Pace. The contact stated that while driving in the rain, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed with several warning lights illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact called a mobile mechanic to the residence, and an OBDII scanner retrieved DTC for the steering rack and pinion. A local dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11773268
2025 Ram Ram 1500 Quad CabVisibility & wipers

The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the defroster was activated, there was no air flowing to the side windows, causing the glass to become foggy. The failure occurred mostly during rainy days, cold or snowy weather, affecting visibility while driving. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 800.

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 11773267
2014 Jeep CompassSeats & seat belts1 injury

Incident happened while sitting in the vehicle, diagnosing an issue with the catalytic converter. A loud noise was heard just as something struck me in the back/ side of the head. The result was my head being whipped forward/ sideways and leaving my head/ neck sore, especially when I woke up the next morning. Upon inspection, it was determined that the headrest in the driver seat had "deployed" unprovoked. Upon searching google / nhtsa for this issue I found that there were issues with other models that had...

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extended warranties. I then contacted the vehicle owner and asked if they had received any notice about this issue. Vehicle owner replied that the passenger side headrest had already deployed unexpectedly while driving down the road, almost causing an accident, and was repaired at a dealership in March 2024. Vehicle owner also stated (and sent email proof) that the dealership stated that they "could not replace the driver side headrest if it was not deployed because they would be charged by the manufacturer if they turned in an undeployed headrest." There were no lights, warnings or indications that the headrest was going to deploy. The vehicle is available for inspection and the headrest has not been repaired.

Filed Incident Seats · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11773265
2018 Ford EdgeEngine & coolingFuel system

I have a 2018 Ford Edge with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. Currently the head gasket is cracked and coolant is constantly dripping out under hood. Im constantly running out of coolant and my engine light is on.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11773261

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