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3,671 complaints filed by owners in the last 30 days. Newest first, as NHTSA publishes them.

2025 Volkswagen ID.4Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemFuel system

On Thursday, October 22, 2026, while driving about 30 mph on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, an orange warning triangle appeared on the dash and the vehicle then shut off due to an overheat. Mileage approx. 5,500. This vehicle is covered by Volkswagen Safety Recall 93EX (high-voltage battery cell modules). I believe this event is connected to that recall and request an inspection of the high-voltage battery cell modules. No crash, fire, or injury occurred.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11773106
2016 Nissan MuranoBrakesCrash

On [[redacted]], at approximately [[redacted]]., I was involved in a low-speed, front-end collision while making a left turn from [[redacted]] onto [[redacted]]. I was following a Toyota Tacoma that stopped suddenly for a pedestrian near the crosswalk. I immediately applied what I believed was maximum emergency braking pressure to my brake pedal. The pedal felt firm, with apparently normal resistance, but I did not experience the deceleration or braking response I expected. Despite my braking effort, my Murano...

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continued forward and struck the rear of the Tacoma. My VIOFO dashcam recorded the incident, including GPS-indicated vehicle speed and time. The displayed speed was approximately 14 mph at impact. I experienced no noticeable strong deceleration before the collision. I did not observe a forward-collision warning or automatic emergency braking intervention. I subsequently had the vehicle examined by a collision repair facility on [[redacted]] and Tony Nissan in Waipahu on [[redacted]]. Electronic scans did not identify braking-system fault codes. Tony Nissan performed an approximately 18-mile road test and reported that it could not reproduce the braking concern. Its inspection included checks for hydraulic leaks, brake-fluid level, and brake-booster vacuum leakage. The dealership also found the front brake pads worn to approximately 2 mm. Although the braking problem has not been reproduced or diagnosed, I remain concerned that an intermittent mechanical, hydraulic, or electronic braking malfunction may have occurred during the collision. The vehicle previously received a replacement ABS actuator and electronic control unit under Nissan campaign R1809 in February 2019. I have opened a case with Nissan Consumer Affairs, Case No. [[redacted]]. Nissan has instructed me not to repair or alter the vehicle pending further contact. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11773104
2024 Chevrolet BlazerBrakes

Auto hold was on, radar cruise control was set and as I was merging in traffic a sharp smell of burning started. The cruise control refused to disengage until I parked the car in garage. Eventually burn smell ended but seems like brake was stuck while acceleration causing a burn smell. It seems like brake could get stuck to wheels perhaps when auto hold is on even when driving? Auto break hold is a feature which keeps the break on while car is stopped.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11773103
2023 Tesla Model Y (all Variants)SteeringSuspension

A large bolt completely detached from the drivers side suspension. The vehicle made scraping noises when turning. Tesla confirmed lateral link bolt and brushing damage. The vehicle required towing. There has been no previous suspension or steering work.

Filed Incident Steering · SuspensionNHTSA 11773102
2021 Dodge DurangoElectrical systemLights

The rear license plate light burned out and I was pulled over. I ordered 2 new lights and installed them. Neither worked. I put the old lights back in and then both stopped working. Then the race track light failed. Additionally, the front headlight race track also failed. This is a know manufacturing defect in these cars and nothing is being done about it. Took the vehicle to a repair shop and they said the entire rear race track needs replaced. The part is 1800 and back ordered until 2027. The labor is an additional 1500. This is totally unacceptable and the car should be repaired at no cost. There is literally a class action law suit going on over this well documented issue.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11773101
2023 Genesis GV80Electrical system

The vehicle's horn has failed 3 times and has been replaced twice. We have opened an incident with Genesis of America to escalate this concern.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11773100
2017 Chrysler PacificaSteering

Steering is loose and fails at times resulting in very hard turning. When making a left turn into oncoming traffic, lost steering entirely for a few seconds. Symptoms point to failing steering rack which is very dangerous

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11773099
2024 Toyota 4RUNNERSeats & seat belts

I purchased two of these car seats at Walmart. The worked fine until the girls grew enough to sit forward facing. The method of snaking the latch strap around these makes it impossible to properly tighten. The seats remain loose and cannot be safely used. I am retired from Law Enforcement and I am familiar with the proper way to secure car seats. I sent a detailed email to BabyTrend. They have not responded. Purchase & Product Verification Details: Manufacturer & Model: Baby Trend Hybrid SI 3-in-1 Combination...

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Booster Car Seat Model Number: FB49E13B Unit 1 Serial Number: FB 49 00693 FF 000051 (Manufactured: 04/23/2025) Unit 2 Serial Number: FB 49 00090 FF 000818 (Manufactured: 04/16/2025) Purchased At: Walmart Supercenter #2055, 344 Loudon Rd, Concord, NH 03301 Purchase Date & Time: January 10, 2026 at 3:49 PM Receipt TC / Barcode #: 5204 5991 8017 7887 8034 0 Walmart Item / UPC #: 090014036840 Quantity & Price: 2 units @ $99.88 each (Subtotal: $199.76) Safety Concern & Technical Defect Description: As a retired law enforcement officer with 7 years of experience investigating motor vehicle traffic fatalities and analyzing occupant kinematics, I am deeply concerned by the lower LATCH anchor strap tightening mechanism on these seats. When attempting to secure either seat in a forward-facing position using the lower LATCH system, the belt path routing and cinch adjuster bind and fail to hold proper tension. Despite applying maximum physical leverage along the designated belt path vector, the seat exhibits excessive lateral and longitudinal play well beyond the 1-inch threshold mandated by FMVSS 213 standards. This design defect prevents achieving a secure installation, creating an extreme risk of excessive forward occupant excursion in a crash. Because this represents an active safety hazard, I cannot safely carry children in these seats. I request that Baby Trend authorize a replacement with an alternative compliant model or issue a full refund of $199.76.

Filed Incident Tether, lower anchor (on car seat or vehicle)NHTSA 11773098
2020 Hyundai KonaEngine & cooling

My 2020 Kona 2.OL failed an oil test losing 2.5 quarts in 960 miles, stalled on the highway, and blows oil out the tailpipe. Hyundai (Case #43141313) is denying repair coverage because my VIN was excluded from Recall 21V301000. This recall needs to be expanded to include my VIN.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11773096
2026 Subaru Outback WildernessTransmission & drivetrainElectrical system

On Thursday October 1st upon leaving work the dashboard and infotainment system glitched and rebooted while driving. I thought I was seeing things. I was stopping at a stop sign ad paying attention to the road. Everything seemed fine at that point. On October 3rd while driving approximately 45 MPH our 2026 Subaru Forester stalled and quit running without any warning or warning lights. Both the dashboard lights and the infotainment system went black then came back on. After restarting the car the transmission...

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would not engage. Subaru of America had it towed to the closest dealership. A loaner was obtained. Said dealership found nothing and said car was good to go. Upon pick up a buzzing sound was noted upon start. Left the car again. The phone charger was replaced. Still nothing found of the original stall while driving. Under duress, the was driven to the original dealership it was purchased from. Still nothing found of the original stalling issue.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 11773088
2026 Nissan PathfinderTransmission & drivetrainBrakes

What failed: The powertrain and transmission systems are malfunctioning. The vehicle exhibits severe gear-shifting hesitation, stutters when braking or reversing, and rolls backward slightly even when shifted entirely into Park. This component is available for inspection upon request. Safety risk: The vehicle's failure to securely hold position in Park creates an immediate roll-away hazard, and the stuttering/hesitation during braking, reversing, and acceleration compromises safe vehicle control in traffic. ...

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Dealer/Manufacturer status: The vehicle has been taken to authorized Nissan service centers twice for these recurring transmission and mechanical issues. On the latest report, the service department claimed the vehicle shifts normally "as Pathfinders do" and dismissed the issues, and Nissan corporate has denied buyback assistance despite the unresolved safety defects. Warning signs: The mechanical stuttering and shifting delays occur consistently during operation without triggering persistent dashboard warning lights, making it a hidden mechanical hazard that first appeared shortly after purchase

Filed Incident Power train · Service brakesNHTSA 11773086
2023 Volkswagen ID.4Electrical systemDriver assistanceCrash

I was stopped in a friend's driveway in front of her closed garage door to drop her off after an outing. The front sensor had not been alerting me to how close I was to any objects several times the same day. Before my passenger exited, the car suddenly lurched forward and smashed into my friend's garage door, buckling several panels on the garage door and scraping the paint off the front of my car. I have contacted the dealership to have the car inspected and I'm waiting for an appointment. No police report has...

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been filed. No injuries occurred. There were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms (aside from the front sensor not alerting me when I was close to objects in front of me) prior to this incident.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Back over prevention · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11773085
2026 Freightliner Business Class M2SuspensionCrash1 death

The contact filed the complaint on behalf of the contact's son. The contact's son was the operator of a 2026 FTL MM Business Class M2. The contact stated that while the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was uncontrollable. The vehicle independently drove off the road, crashed into a covert, crashed into a fence and then crashed into a hay bail. In addition, the vehicle rolled three times before coming to a stop. The airbags failed to deploy as intended. The vehicle was towed to a local...

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tow yard. The contact's son was DOA. A Police report was filed. The State Trooper informed the contact that there was no indication of why the vehicle left the road. The contact researched and discovered a recall, NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V760000 (Suspension), which had a similar failure description. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to contact the local freight liner dealer.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 11773084
2021 Lexus GX 460Visibility & wipers

Sunroof randomly exploded while driving on the highway. Nothing hit it or otherwise caused the breakage. I was travelling at a normal constant speed on a normal temperature day. Glass got all over me and inside the sunroof's opening mechanism. Lexus replaced the glass but refused to repair the housing / opening mechanism.

Filed Incident Unknown or other · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11773083
2022 GMC Sierra 1500Body, doors & structure

Recall n242490120 was corrected on 6/10/25. Grill has since blown off while driving ,couldn't retrieve it, and caused a chip on my windshield. Recall was for front grille deflector. Dear Learship that repaired it said they were only authorized once to repair and it would be out of pocket expense to repair again.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11773082
2024 Subaru AscentSuspension

COMPONENTS: Suspension/alignment failed to maintain factory specs, destroying front inside tread. Vehicle/tires available for inspection. SAFETY RISK: Front tires worn to cords on inside edge, degrading traction and increasing blowout risk at highway speeds with family inside. America's Tire officially deemed vehicle unsafe. CONFIRMATION: Confirmed in writing by America's Tire (Store 1063, Order 5093420914) on 10/16/2026. Tech refused rotation due to severe inside wear, writing it "could be due to alignment"....

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Authorized Subaru dealer inspected but verbally deflected and refused to provide any written safety assessment. INSPECTION: Inspected by America's Tire and an authorized Subaru dealer. No police/insurance involvement as no crash has occurred. SYMPTOMS/LAMPS: No warning lamps, messages, or vibrations. Developed silently due to progressive misalignment; discovered during visual inspection at 26,109 miles. INCIDENT/CAUSE: 2024 Subaru Ascent Premium (26,109 miles). Factory suspension geometry failed to hold alignment, dragging tires on inside edges and destroying them prematurely. Subaru is misclassifying this systemic chassis/alignment issue as a third-party tire maintenance item to avoid liability.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 11773081
2025 Honda CR-VOther & unknown

When driving around a corner at 2.5k RPMs, it felt like a cylinder in the engine went out, and the entire car put itself into limp mode, and the dashboard lit up like a Christmas Tree, with every indicator light being illuminated. I pulled the car over, shut it off, and checked the engine for any signs of damage, and there were none. After turning the car back on again, it the car ran like normal; however, every light was still on the dashboard. I took it into a shop later that day, and had it hooked up to a code...

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reader. The only code that was still being transmitted was the P0011 code. I had previously gotten the oil changed by that exact same shop for the car the day prior, so I had no indications that this was an oil related issue. We then cleared the code, disconnected the battery for 15 minutes, started the car again, and all of the warnings and errors for the car had been cleared. After doing some research on Reddit, the shop found that there had been previous incidents where this same behavior took place for many of this make, model, and year of car, all happening randomly with no warning.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11773079
2019 Ford F-150Transmission & drivetrainDriver assistance

The contact owns 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, there was a delay in the vehicle responding. The contact stated that the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen. The failure mileage was 124,000.

Filed Incident Power train · Back over preventionNHTSA 11773078

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