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3,628 complaints filed by owners in the last 30 days. Newest first, as NHTSA publishes them.

2014 Hyundai SonataEngine & coolingFuel system

Summary of Event: This vehicle was brought to an authorized Hyundai dealership for a mandatory safety recall engine replacement under the Theta II Engine Recall Campaign. The dealership successfully installed a replacement engine provided by the manufacturer. However, the dealership and Hyundai Motor America are now refusing to return the vehicle to me in a functional, safe condition. Safety Hazard & Defect: The dealership states that the replacement engine shipped by Hyundai is mechanically and physically...

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incompatible with the vehicle's original, factory-installed high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP). In an official written correspondence from a Hyundai Motor America Corporate Case Manager, Hyundai explicitly documented that: "dealership stated that it is not safe to drive the vehicle with old fuel pump." Despite acknowledging that the vehicle is now in an "unsafe to drive" condition due to the mismatched replacement parts provided by the manufacturer, Hyundai Corporate and the dealership are refusing to complete the safety recall remedy unless I pay $1,500 out-of-pocket for a new, compatible fuel pump.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11771514
2021 Jeep CherokeeTransmission & drivetrain

PTU issue- located a recall for 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee Power Transfer Unit recall; my VIN wasn't one the ones listed. took vehicle to the local jeep dealership and the advised that PTU internal damage needs to be fixed.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11771511
2024 Mazda CX-50Driver assistance

Front license plate in OEM factory location interferes with forward radar sensor, causing phantom automatic emergency braking events in moving traffic. Vehicle came to complete stop in active traffic lanes on multiple occasions, creating severe collision risk. Removing the plate (in violation of California law) restored normal sensor function.

Filed Incident Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11771509
2022 Kia SoulEngine & cooling

My 2022 Kia Soul was previously serviced under Safety Recall SC336 (NHTSA Campaign 25V099000), and the dealership only uploaded the monitoring software. The safety recall remedy has now completely failed. The software's warning triggers are active: the oil light is flashing, the check engine light is flashing, and the engine is vibrating violently and failing to run. The manufacturer's remedy did not fix the physical defect, and the car is now dangerously disabled."

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11771506
2026 Chevrolet EquinoxBrakesDriver assistance

My 2026 Chevrolet Equinox LT has experienced repeated failures involving the braking system and electronic safety systems. While driving, multiple warning lights illuminated, including ABS, BRAKE, check engine, traction control, parking brake, and "Steering Assist is Reduced - Drive with Care." Most concerning, my brakes became extremely hard to press, and the vehicle failed to slow down or stop as expected. This malfunction placed my life and the safety of other motorists and pedestrians at serious risk. The...

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unexpected loss of normal braking ability could have resulted in a major collision, especially while approaching an intersection or traveling at higher speeds. Apple Chevrolet has inspected my vehicle multiple times for these recurring issues. Previous diagnostic testing identified communication-related trouble codes involving the braking and electronic control systems. General Motors Technical Assistance was involved. Despite previous repairs and being told my vehicle was safe to drive, the problems returned. My vehicle is currently at Apple Chevrolet for its third service visit involving related concerns. GM is involved and dealership technicians are working with GM technical personnel to investigate. The problems began earlier in the vehicle's ownership, with a check-engine warning appearing around 6,249 miles. Additional braking and electronic safety warnings subsequently developed. The most recent incident occurred at approximately 8,266-8,283 miles. I purchased this vehicle brand-new in March 2026. It has already required three dealership visits, and I have been without reliable transportation for at least nine cumulative days. I am extremely concerned that this recurring safety defect has not been properly identified or repaired. I am requesting a thorough investigation before this malfunction causes serious injury or death.

Filed Incident Service brakes · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11771504
2016 GMC CanyonSteeringElectrical systemEngine & cooling

Issue #1: While driving on the highway, the screens flickered once in a while. While stopping at a gas station, the vehicle did not turn on. Everything was black as if there was no power. After a several minutes of trying, it came back. Apparently it was an electrical issue. Took it to the dealership shop, but they couldn't find anything wrong with it. A couple of month after, my son was driving and when he turned right, the vehicle shut off. Same issue, the vehicle went black but after a few minutes, he was able...

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to turn it back on. Third time, my other son was driving. Arrived at his destination and when he was about to leave, the vehicle did not turn on. It was completely dead. The battery was good but all the electrical systems were dead. I had to tow the vehicle to the dealership. They changed the fuse box and that fixed the issue. It is dangerous because the vehicle can shut off anywhere at any time. Safety issue. Issue #2: Oil leak. The vehicle is a 2016 Canyon. It has about 76,000 miles on it. An oil leak was found in the engine. Had to take it to the dealership to fix it. Another high expense and repair. Issue #3: Power steering. While driving in the city, I got a warning saying that the power steering needed service. The wheel became extremely hard and it was difficult to steer the vehicle. I was able to bring the vehicle to a parking lot near to where the issue occurred but had to use a lot of strength to steer the vehicle to safety. I can not imagine what would've happened if I was driving on the highway or in a busy street. Apparently there is a recall for the 2015 vehicles but not for the 2016 even though it uses the same system and parts. Lots of complains online from 2016 vehicle owners reporting this same issue. Cost to repair the issue: $3,500 out of pocket. Issue #4: Media screen. The media screen keeps failing. This is the second screen installed by the dealership and it still have the same issues. At times it got black.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11771503
2020 Jeep CherokeeTransmission & drivetrain

SVC 4x4 light came on and brought to Jeep dealer immediately and they immediately tell us ptu and rear differential near to be replaced. They said it brakes need to be replaced when we replaced them 2 months ago. There's a recall for our year jeep but it says we have no recalls at the moment.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11771502
2024 Tesla CybertruckWheels & tires

All tires have upper side wall and tread cracks and tears. This is causing the tread to fall off in pieces and chunks of tire tread with a size of 1 inch diameter or more are going is missing and the tire wire mesh underneath the tread is exposed. All tires have similar issues and several tread areas have signs of tread peeling and about to fall off. Tire issue was reported to Tesla at around 6,000 miles when a tire rotation was refused from local tire shop. I took vehicle in for service and Tesla did nothing about...

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it. I took truck back again at around 7,000 miles and the issue again was ignored and they told me to deal with manufacturer. I called manufacturer and they only offered a partial credit but I am responsible for full tax, disposal and labor. The tires currently have about 7,500 miles and my truck in only 15 months old. Looked online for researched and there are many other cybertruck owners experiencing the same exact issue with tire tread separation. Internet sources state the problem is due to Dry Rot which causes tire tread separation, cracking and separation of internal foam sound insulation. Several owners have experienced tire blowouts and most also are unaware of tire issue and only become aware when in process of tire rotation which is recommended at about 6,250 miles

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 11771501
2022 Dodge DurangoLights

Daytime driving lights on drivers side went out and passenger is still on that is the lights yhat run in the daytime and when I took it to the dealership I was told they was aware of the situation but they said they was not responsible for it, but it also comes on at night with my head lights, and my local police said to me if the light is on the vehicle it must work, so this shoukd be considered a safety issue the drl can't just be replaced the whole headlight assembly has to be chaged which is 1000.00 why should all the people be reasonable for replacement of a design flaw and also us being responable a safety situation by state and federal guidelines.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11771500
2017 Acura MDXBody, doors & structureEngine & coolingDriver assistanceCrash

As I was driving in a stop and go traffic jam, the vehicle would not go forward although I was pressing on the gas pedal, the engine stall and when it finally reacted after pressing it for the second time it went too fast that I couldn't stop in time to avoid rear ending the other vehicle, the emergency braking system did not function properly either. This has happened multiple times even when I driven on highways and there's incoming traffic and the engine goes on stall. But this time it led to an unavoidable accident. I have been concerned for a long time about this issue but I have never received a recall to remedy this problem.

Filed Incident Structure · Engine · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11771499
2025 Ford ExplorerBrakesDriver assistance1 injury

I was driving at approximately 5mph when my car suddenly slammed on breaks. The pre collision warning popped up. There was no obstical in site. Happened approximately 30 mins ago. Had immediate pain in my shoulder, neck and head.

Filed Incident Service brakes · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11771498
2026 Honda CR-VSteering

The steering wheel becomes very stiff and difficult to turn when I am making turns or changing lanes at speeds above 40 mph. I have to use significant force to move the steering wheel, creating a serious safety risk - particularly when driving on the freeway. This issue has occurred multiple times and is becoming progressively worse.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11771497
2026 Volkswagen TiguanOther & unknown

The engine cuts off WHILE DRIVING and hard stops the car. OBVIOUS safety issue for myself and 3 children. The car is still "on", the car is still in DRIVE but nothing happens when I press the gas, it feels like the E brake is engaged, I get the on and off pop up text - no check engine or any other warning or text - that says "please start engine manually". When I press the ignition button the car cuts completely off. I then have to press it again to fully start the car again. Hard stopping at any MPH in traffic or...

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intersections, etc. could be deadly. I'm a single mom of 3 with no other transportation. Local VW told me the diagnostic was fine. They've tried blaming it on seatbelt safety mechanisms - that is NOT what's stopping the car. We all buckle and stay that way, it's GA law. Even if it did this over a seatbelt I'd be concerned as to how a car hard stopping at any mph in the middle of traffic is any safer than unlatching a belt! The dealership is fully aware. VW corporate is fully aware. Case #07796308. No accidents at all. No outside maintenance. No inspections by anyone other than the one at the dealership mid Sept. This is becoming more frequent. This was a known issue in 2025s and there is an open recall for 2026s, per my research, but for some reason my VIN isn't coming up in it.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11771495
2022 Tesla Model 3Driver assistance

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH with Autopilot engaged, another vehicle cut in front of the contact's vehicle and applied the brakes, but the contact's vehicle failed to decelerate and required manual driver intervention. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Incident Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11771494
2020 Chrysler PacificaOther & unknown1 injury

While standing sideways, my left shoulder towards the rear of the car, I pushed the open hatch button. The automatic door began to rise and lifted me up and tossed me against some metal furniture that was behind the car, in the parking lot of a deli. It was over in a second, I couldn't step out of the way because I was holding two bags of firewood, one in each hand, and there was a tall curb, say ten inches high that prevented me from moving quickly out of the way. The automatic return function failed and the power...

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gate just lifted me off my feet and I landed badly on the metal stadium type chairs severely injuring my ribs. It took me a minute to compose myself and rise, shut the hatch and hobble to the drivers door and drive home. The next day I tested the auto return function on the hatch and with the smallest amount of resistance it worked, and auto reversed and closed, multiple times. I could not and can not repeat the failure. I weigh over 250 pounds and am amazed that the hydraulics had that much force to be able to lift me off my feet. My ribs still hurt 2 weeks later but are definitely on the mend. No one witnessed the accident, it may have been captured on video at the store? I have not taken the vehicle anywhere for testing. I believe it may have been raining lightly.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11771492
2014 Ram 2500Other & unknown

I am reporting a suspected odometer fraud involving a 2014 Ram 2500 Laramie 4WD with a 6.4L HEMI engine that was advertised for sale for $17,200. The seller advertised the truck as having approximately 110,000 miles, and when I inspected it in person, the dashboard odometer displayed approximately 109,000 miles. Before purchasing the vehicle, I checked its VIN history using CARFAX and a second vehicle history website. The records showed that the truck had approximately 220,000 miles recorded about two years...

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earlier, which is more than double the mileage currently displayed on the odometer. I verified this discrepancy using two separate sources and decided not to purchase the vehicle. The truck appeared clean, and a pre-purchase inspection mechanic also examined it, but the mileage discrepancy raised serious concerns that the odometer may have been tampered with or the vehicle's mileage misrepresented. I am submitting this report so the discrepancy can be investigated.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11771491
2025 Tesla Model X (all Variants)Other & unknown

On [[redacted]], at approximately [[redacted]] p.m., my 2025 Tesla Model X, with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged, backed into a protection pole while parking at a Supercharger station in Milpitas, CA. The system did not stop or warn before impact. Damage to the right rear quarter panel and rear bumper; no injuries. A report has also been filed with Tesla through the Tesla app. The vehicle's dashcam recording of the incident was overwritten before it could be retrieved; photographs of the damage are available. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11771490
2022 Ford Bronco SportTransmission & drivetrain

The rear drive unit (RDU) deteriorated at 78k miles. I began to notice a shudder during low-speed turns with high steering angle. Upon inspection, metallic flakes were discovered in the RDU's fluid, apparently indicating mechanical degradation of the internal clutch packs. Two separate Ford dealerships recommended complete RDU assembly replacement at a significant expense. I am concerned that an important drivetrain component could deteriorate this quickly, from normal driving use. I believe this could result in...

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wheel drag/lockup or seizure while operating the vehicle. I have not experienced it yet and I'm not sure whether a total mechanical failure would cause it either. Ford has numerous technical service bulletins on this issue, so it is known to them (TSB 26-2328). I am currently waiting for a dealership to receive parts so that the RDU may be replaced.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11771489
2019 Ford EscapeTransmission & drivetrain

Transmission failed, Car would only move at high rpms, created a dangerous driving situation Known issue with Ford and the 6F35 transmission

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11771486

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