Large amounts of oil slipped past the damaged rings into the engine. Oil could not stay no matter how many oil changes and proper maintenance. Hard metal shards got loose into the engine causing the engine to blow. Many codes came up in the diagnoses done by a Hyundai dealership. This has been reported to be a common complaint and problem with this make and model/year of the car. It should not be my responsibility to fix. Its 100% a manufacturer error. Please assist me!
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The contact's wife owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact's wife stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle made an unusual sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the skid plate had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the instrument panel cluster suddenly went black. The contact pulled to the side of the road and waited for a family member to follow closely behind to ensure a safe drive, as essential driving information was no longer visible. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the instrument panel cluster had failed and required a complete assembly replacement. The vehicle was pending repair. The...
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contact learned of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V652000 (Electrical System); however, the vehicle was not covered under the recall because the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota GR Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the clutch burned out prematurely. Additionally, the clutch emitted heavy smoke, obscuring the driver's vision and road visibility. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the clutch was worn out and needed replacement due to normal wear and tear. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 16,500.
There was a low noise when I got in the vehicle in the morning. I looked at the engine and it was coming from the abs system. I took it to the mechanic shop and the noise was even louder, the abs part on the passenger side of the firewall in the engine blew up and catch fire. Luckily they were able to put the fire down right away. I'm glad that didn't happen while driving or while in the driveway of our house were there's more vehicles parked. There was an Abs light on the dashboard due to an abs sensor for the rear right wheel.
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle hesitated, and there was white smoke coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,976.
On three occasions over the last 6 months my truck has died completely. The first time all warning lights came on and there was no speed showing but the truck kept driving. When I finally parked and restarted everything was normal. The second time all warning lights came on the cool air turned hot and then it just died while driving. I was very close to parking so no danger there. This last time I was parked in a swamp hunting and when we got back to the truck it was completely dead. I was able to jump it...
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thankfully as we were in the middle of nowhere and it was hard to get to, not sure help would have been able to get in there. When restarted it once again had all warning lights on, said I had no gas, and wouldn't provide my speed when driving.
I own a 2025 Hyundai Palisade and was informed that a mandatory recall is required. I took my car to two dealerships, and they told me that the part needed for this recall is not available in the [[redacted]]. If this is a mandatory recall, how safe is it for me to drive my car without this replacement? VIN [[redacted]] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2025 Forest River Impression. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V847000 (Equipment). The manufacturer was contacted via email and provided a list of authorized dealers in the State of Nebraska. The contact responded to the manufacturer, inquiring about a list of dealers in the State of Alabama, where he was currently located. Additionally, the contact left voicemail messages, but no response was received. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
2022 Kia Sorento, VIN [[redacted]], subject to Recall 22V760 (Kia SC250, 8-speed DCT electric oil pump). The recall was performed with a software update only; the transmission and original pump were not replaced. On [redacted] at 116,273 miles, while driving, the dash displayed "Transmission system error! Check transmission oil immediately" and the vehicle entered limp mode. My scan tool read P193B79 (high-pressure electric oil pump performance) and P0868 (transmission fluid pressure low). The message cleared on...
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its own. I later cleared the codes with my scan tool; P0868 returned and P193B79 has not as of [redacted]. No fluid leaks. Transmission gear oil was serviced at a Kia dealer about 13,900 miles earlier. Kia's recall report says this pump defect can cause complete loss of motive power. I believe the software-only remedy left the defective pump in the vehicle and may be inadequate. I am limiting use of the vehicle. Kia America case #[redacted]. A dealer has not yet diagnosed the vehicle. That is the next step. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that after the vehicle was not driven and remained parked in the driveway for two weeks, the police department notified the contact at approximately 1:00 AM that the horn was sounding continuously. The contact attempted to deactivate the horn using the security alarm key fob, but the attempt failed. The contact opened a vehicle door and attempted to start the vehicle with the door open. At that time, the doors locked automatically, and there was a burning...
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plastic odor coming from the vehicle, and the horn continued sounding. The contact immediately exited the vehicle and removed fuses from the fuse box; however, the fuses were extremely hot and caused burn injuries to the contact's hands. After removing the fuses, the horn continued sounding, and the engine failed to turn off. The contact retrieved tools to disconnect the battery located underneath the fuse box, after which the horn stopped and the engine shut off. Medical treatment for the burns was administered at home by the contact's spouse, a certified nurse. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where a 2-hour initial inspection yielded no diagnosis. Upon further inspection, the dealer determined that the wiring harness underneath the fuse box had melted; however, the dealer remained unable to diagnose the root cause or perform repairs. The contact later researched the issue and learned of a separate fatal incident involving an identical failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
My 2021 Kona has undergone five separate oil consumption checks. The engine is depleting oil at an abnormal rate, creating a clear risk of sudden catastrophic engine failure and highway stalling. Dealership service personnel have repeatedly dismissed consumption data despite documented top-offs between 500 and 1,000 miles. Furthermore, this vehicle has already required an entire brake system replacement due to unidentifiable system failures, establishing a continuous history of substantial defects impairing its safety, market value, and use.
Odometer Fraud. The contact sold a 2021 International LT625. The contact stated that he was a car dealer who had sold the vehicle and several other vehicles to a fleet dealer. The vehicles were a dealer sale. At the time of sale, the vehicles had approximately 600,000 miles; however, the fleet dealer currently listed the vehicle and the other vehicles for sale, showing 300,000 miles. The contact confirmed through VINs and pictures posted on the fleet dealer's website and Facebook Marketplace that the listed vehicles were the exact same vehicles the fleet dealer had purchased from the contact.
Both the driver-side and passenger-side door window glass spontaneously shattered due to severe internal structural stress originating from the side-view mirror mounting brackets and window frame assembly. The passenger-side window completely failed while rolled down and housed entirely inside the steel door cavity, confirming that external impact or outside influence was physically impossible. This sudden structural failure creates a severe safety hazard, posing a risk of sudden distraction, glass fragmentation,...
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and loss of visibility while operating the vehicle. The servicing dealer and manufacturer (Stellantis Case #98256295) were notified, but improperly refused warranty coverage and declined to perform a physical teardown of the door panels to inspect the internal mechanical binding. No warning lamps preceded the failure, and the damaged components are available for inspection upon request.
Passenger air bag warning light stays on. I was told that the passenger airbag may deploy incorrectly or not at all. Confirm issue by Jaguar/Landrover. B0095-96 (Right front restraints sensor - Component Internal failure Impact sensor not working
I was driving with my heated seat on when I felt pain and realized my lower back was burnt. When I got home and looked in the mirror, my whole bottom back was red and part of my skin peeling. My heated seat got extremely hot and burnt me.
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 62 MPH, the contact heard a loud sound coming from the roof, and the sunroof exploded. The contact had previously observed wind whistling near the sunroof seal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under a recall. The dealer stated that the vehicle was previously included in a recall during which a stress test was performed, and it was concluded that a...
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repair was not necessary at the time, leading to the closure of the recall. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. The manufacturer was informed of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 140,000.
While driving to work, the dashboard displayed "Charging system malfunction, pull over." The driver pulled over safely. The vehicle has electric power steering, so a loss of charging power while driving could reduce steering assist and cause the vehicle to stall in traffic. This happened three days after a Mazda dealer replaced the front passenger-side lower control arm. That part had failed at 111,777 miles, causing clunking under braking and making the car unsafe to drive (previously reported to NHTSA). This is the second safety-related failure on this vehicle in two weeks. The vehicle is again off the road pending dealer diagnosis. Reported to Mazda Customer Experience, case #00503860.
I purchased my 2022 Ford EcoSport Titanium AWD used on February 14, 2026, with approximately 20,828 miles. The vehicle currently has approximately 36,000 miles. When purchased, the vehicle had no noticeable steering problems. However, over time, I began experiencing alignment issues, uneven front tire wear, and steering wheel misalignment that required me to hold the steering wheel to the left to drive straight. On [redacted], I experienced a serious steering malfunction while driving. The steering wheel began...
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shaking, and I noticed the front passenger-side wheel did not appear to respond properly when turning the steering wheel, while the driver's side wheel continued moving. Concerned about losing control, I stopped driving and arranged for the vehicle to be towed. After inspecting the vehicle, Johnny's Garage in [[redacted]], confirmed that an inner tie rod had completely broken. The mechanic expressed surprise at the severity of the failure given the vehicle's low mileage. The exact cause has not been determined. The recommended repairs include replacing the inner and outer tie rods on both sides, performing an alignment, and replacing severely worn front tires. The estimated repair cost is $1,618.89. I have not experienced any known major collision or unusually severe pothole impact that would explain this failure. I am concerned that a critical steering component failed completely at approximately 36,000 miles, creating a serious risk of losing steering control and potentially causing an accident. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate whether this represents a premature component failure or potential safety defect. The mechanic has agreed to preserve the broken components and provide a detailed diagnostic report and photographs. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Year: 2026 - Make: Venom Motorsports - Model: X22R 250 (street-legal sport motorcycle) - VIN: [add if known - check your Venom order emails; file without it if not] - Purchased: NEW, February 21, 2026, Order #59332, $3,200, from Venom Motorsports USA, Anaheim, CA ## Incident date Weld failure discovered April 2026 (close-up video of the failed welds dated 04/01/2026). ## Mileage Unknown - ridden approximately 1-2 months before the failure was discovered. ## Component Structure: Frame / Engine mounts. ##...
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Description of the defect The motor mount welds broke off the motorcycle's frame. The welds securing the engine to the frame failed completely - the engine mounts separated from the frame tubing during normal street riding, approximately 1-2 months after I purchased the bike new. An engine separating from its frame mounts while a motorcycle is in motion can cause sudden loss of control, the engine dropping into the roadway, and a crash. I have close-up video of the failed welds dated April 1, 2026. ## History The bike arrived with shipping damage (broken clutch lever, cracked fenders, no battery included). After about 2 months waiting for warranty parts, I rode it roughly 1-2 months before discovering the motor mount weld failure. The manufacturer refused to replace it ("all sales final") and instead offered to reimburse me if I paid a third party to re-weld the frame - I declined. The motorcycle was later destroyed in a residential fire on July 28, 2026, so it is no longer available for inspection, but the defect video survives. ## Crash / fire / injury No crash, no injury - the failure was discovered before it caused a crash.