Car threw a service 4 wheel drive light. Certain vehicles have been issued an extended warranty for the same problem. We took it to a local mechanic and it threw 3 codes. Replace transfer case. Replace PTU and replace the module. All 3 stated there was a bulletin issued in April 2026 for the extended warranty on certain vehicles. This can cause a sudden loss of power. My vehicle does not come up when you search the vin. I am wondering if this is an issue why it is not covering mine
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Door latch closed indicator failure. Available for inspection (Yes) The Door may or may not be closed properly because the indicator shows always open. this is a safety risk because if the doors are opened while driving and the driver would not have the designed warning. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? (NO) Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? (No) Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? (yes) (I do not recall)
was driving my 2015 Hyundai sonata with my daughter and there was a really loud thump, like something came apart. there was instant smoke and really loud knocking and reduced power. Right after that, I pulled over into a church so I wasn't blocking traffic, and when I got out, there was oil coming out everywhere and a hole in the engine block. I read about a lawsuit settlement and seeing that alot of drivers get a flashing engine light and car reduce power. That is not what happened with me, was just a loud pop,...
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smoke and loud knocking. This has put me and my daughter at risk. I'm asking NHTSA to investigate why an engine with an update that was installed to prevent what happened could fail on the road, produce that much smoke, and spill oil the way it did. I had a driveway to pull into but another driver might not of have nowhere safe to go. If Hyundai knew this type of failure could happen, I want NHTSA to look at whether the update gives drivers enough warning and whether more needs to be done to keep these cars safe on the road.
Brand-new vehicle 2027 Ram Laramie (280 miles)is un-driveable due to a critical engine cooling system defect, and the manufacturer is unable to supply replacement safety/operational parts within a legal 30-day timeframe.
pdate to my NHTSA complaints 11771852, 11772122 and 11775164, 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. Safety recall 24V-651 (Volkswagen 57J9, door handles) has not been remedied on my vehicle for 19 months because parts have not been available. Component: exterior door handles under recall 24V-651. Per the recall, water can enter the door handle circuit board and a door may open unexpectedly while driving. The vehicle and door handles are available for inspection on request. Safety risk: a door could open unexpectedly while...
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moving, putting occupants and others at risk. Since November 7, 2026 the vehicle does not run. Confirmed by dealers: yes. The vehicle was presented for this recall three times, and each time the remedy was not performed because parts were not available: 1. April 14, 2025, Tracy Volkswagen, repair order 111581, 99,323 miles: "PARTS UNAVAILABLE. CLIENT TO RETURN AT LATER DATE FOR COMPLETION, NO WORK PERFORMED AT THIS TIME." (attached) 2. 2026, before October, Winn Volkswagen: not performed, parts not available. Repair order requested. 3. October 16, 2026, Tracy Volkswagen, repair order 118637: recall verified open at check-in, not performed. Inspected by the manufacturer: no. On October 26, 2026, Volkswagen Customer CARE (case 07810404) wrote that it cannot give a recall completion date and that no further escalation is available. Warning lamps: an amber warning triangle and a yellow vehicle warning symbol have been on since at least October 11, 2026 (see complaint 11775164). Whether they relate to the door handles is UNKNOWN. Request: I ask NHTSA's Recall Management Division to review whether the remedy has been unreasonably delayed, since the vehicle was first presented more than 60 days ago on April 14, 2025, and to ask Volkswagen for a date when the remedy will be available for my VIN.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH with her boyfriend in the vehicle, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated. The contact turned off the ignition to bring the vehicle to a stop. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 83,253.
Back seat reading lights would not go off even when car was turned off. Battery was ruined and cost me 300.00 for new battery when the one that was in it was new in Oct/24.
while operating my 2019 Subaru Crosstrek- a sudden and severe electrical malfunction occurred. While driving, the left side of the steering wheel overheated rapidly, causing the material to melt onto my arm and inflict a physical burn injury. The active electrical failure inside the steering unit caused a spontaneous thermal event that melted the vehicle's interior. Fearing for my safety and the safety of my child, I called [[redacted]], and the fire department was dispatched to the scene. This vehicle is subject...
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to a known federal safety recall for an electrical short-circuit in this exact location (Subaru Recall WUC-88 / NHTSA Campaign [[redacted]]). Despite this clear safety defect, Dealership has refused to open the steering wheel to inspect it and is demanding that I pay a percentage of the repair costs, on assumption. Requiring a consumer to pay for a remedy under an active federal safety recall violates federal safety regulations. I am requesting an immediate investigation into the manufacturer's failure to remedy this defect and the dealership's non-compliance. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Transmission failure
I am filing a formal safety defect complaint regarding an acute, uncommanded deceleration event caused by an unintended Auto Start-Stop system engagement and electrical failure at highway speeds in my 2025 Jeep Cherokee (~22,000 miles). Incident Description: On [redacted], while traveling westbound on [[redacted]] toward [[redacted]], at approximately 75 mph in normal highway traffic, the vehicle's Auto Start-Stop feature engaged unexpectedly and automatically while in motion. Simultaneously, the instrument cluster...
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flashed and experienced a partial blackout, failing to display the vehicle's speed (MPH) and engine RPMs. This malfunction triggered immediate, uncommanded engine braking / rapid deceleration, dropping the vehicle's speed from 75 mph down to approximately 40 mph within seconds, without any brake pedal application. Risk Assessment & Recovery: After several seconds, the instrument cluster rebooted to normal operation, throttle response returned, and the cluster indicated that the Auto Start-Stop feature was active. I immediately deactivated the system manually via the center dash control to prevent recurrence. While light traffic on [[redacted]] prevented a rear-end collision, this sudden, uncommanded 35-mph drop in speed presents a severe hazard of high-speed rear-end impact, loss of vehicle control, and chain-reaction collisions on congested freeways (such as nearbY [redacted]). Current Status: •The vehicle was delivered to Greenbrier Motor Company in [[redacted]], and checked in with Service Advisor [[redacted]]. •The dealership has taken custody of the vehicle for electrical/diagnostic evaluation and provided a loaner vehicle. •A corporate inquiry has also been initiated with Stellantis / Jeep Customer Care. This submission is made to ensure federal records document this hazardous powertrain/electrical failure mode for potential defect trend analysis. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2019 Genesis G70. The contact stated that while accelerating or stopping, the vehicle jolted and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the high-pressure fuel pump was failing and would soon require replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Vehicle: 2026 Nissan Rogue, flat gray Issue: Cargo floor board over spare-tire well cracked / bowing, no support underneath, child safety hazard What happened: My 2026 Nissan Rogue does not come with a spare tire. Under the cargo floor board in the back there is just an empty well, a blank spot with nothing under the board to hold it up. Around May 2026 the board started bowing right away. It got moisture in it from winter and it got weak. I want to say it was June when it broke. My son [[redacted]] was leaning...
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through from the back end to the front to push or grab something, the seats were down, and the board bowed down and cracked under him. It didn't go all the way through, but it scared him. It's still really bowed really bad now, but I have all that stuff underneath it. The well underneath is jagged metal. If a little kid was standing on that board, like if somebody was changing their clothes back there or a kid climbed up on it, that board could give out and they'd fall right into that jagged well and get hurt bad. Somebody's going to get hurt. I filled the well in with crates and blankets and boards I had around the house just so the board would hold weight again, because I can't afford to buy proper supports. But that's not a real fix. This board should have support under it from the factory. There is nothing holding it up except the edges. A board that people stand on and load groceries and pet food onto should not be hollow underneath with no support. I want Nissan to know about this because it's not safe, especially for kids. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The underside fuel tank support and shielding system on my 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport L494 TD6 diesel, with approximately 85,000 miles, is experiencing significant and premature corrosion and deterioration. An independent mechanic recently brought this condition to my attention during an inspection and documented the corrosion with photographs. The fuel tank support shields and associated structural components are severely rusting, flaking and disintegrating. These components serve not only to protect the...
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fuel tanks but also form part of the assembly responsible for supporting and retaining them. One suspected contributing factor is galvanic corrosion resulting from dissimilar metals used in the assembly. The steel fuel tank support/shield components are attached to an aluminum heat shield, potentially accelerating corrosion at the contact points and mounting locations. I am particularly concerned because deterioration of these components could compromise the structural integrity of the fuel tank mounting system, potentially allowing the fuel tank to become inadequately supported, shift or detach. It could also result in damage to the fuel system and potential fuel leakage, creating a serious safety hazard. This degree of corrosion and deterioration at approximately 85,000 miles raises concerns about premature failure under normal vehicle use. Other Range Rover Sport owners have reported comparable premature corrosion and deterioration of these components. Of particular relevance, NHTSA complaint #11775230 reportedly involves a 2016 Range Rover Sport TD6 diesel with similar fuel tank support/shield corrosion. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this condition as a potential safety-related defect affecting Range Rover Sport vehicles and determine whether the design, materials or construction of the fuel tank support assembly contribute to premature corrosion and potential failure.
The contact owns a 2026 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the driver's shoe unintentionally struck the edge of the center console lower trim, and the vehicle unintendedly accelerated or decelerated. The contact stated that the failure recurred on multiple occasions. The local dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure; however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 1,400.
In icy driving conditions the wiper develop chunks of ice between the blade and the windshield which renders the wiper blade useless at clearing the windshield. They do not sell for a "winter" blade as the wiper fluid emits from the actual blade.
While driving the truck I was coming to the stoplight and slowing down in the vehicle completely died. All the instrument panel went completely black so I stopped restarted it and went approximately one and a quarter miles and it did it again while I was stopping. Both times the vehicle restarted fine and drove. The mileage was approximately 26,520. And it happened on 11-8-2026 at approximately 12:37 PM.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to complete the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.
My daughter bought this Jeep Latitude in [redacted] with 44k miles. A few days ago she heard a clicking and her 4WD light went on. She brought it to the shop and to our horror the PVU, differential are in need of replacement???? There is a recall on this model for the PVU, but not on her VIN: [[redacted]] I feel that since these both happened at the same time, this jeep is a lemon. However, i cannot go for a lemon law d/t the fact that we have no warranty. I think Jeep should consider adding this to the recall...
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list. Ridiculous. My [[redacted]] now has to take out a 7K loan to pay for her repairs and has a $500 month car payment on top of that. Never buying another Jeep EVER! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, there was smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, opened the hood and discovered that the engine compartment had caught on fire. The fire self-extinguished. The contact stated that the fire originated from the lower part of the engine. The vehicle was driven away from the scene. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 26V248000 (Electrical System);...
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however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle would not be repaired until parts became available. The failure mileage was 89,000.
While driving at highway speeds on freeway, the vehicle suddenly presented warning message, "Stop vehicle and check power supply". Immediately after the warning appeared, the vehicle experienced a rapid loss of propulsion and entered a "limp mode", gradually losing power over the course of a few minutes as it limped into a safer location to wait for tow services. The sudden loss of drive power on an active freeway put the safety of myself and other motorists at risk, forcing me to navigate the vehicle off the...
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roadway and onto a side street at an extremely low speed. The vehicle was subsequently towed to a certified Hyundai dealership. The dealership reported that the vehicle's battery was completely drained, leaving the car entirely unresponsive and unable to turn on. The dealership is currently inspecting the vehicle and has requested additional time to diagnose the root cause. The vehicle and its components are available for inspection.