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3,581 complaints filed by owners in the last 30 days. Newest first, as NHTSA publishes them.

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Steering

The steering (rack and pinion) is dangerous. My previous 2019 bolt with 43000 miles handled great and this one (17 with 36xxx) I have to keep both hands on the wheel at all times because it pulls after a turn and the wheel doesn't find center so I am constantly sawing at the steering wheel. At highway speeds this could become dangerous and cause an accident from an overcorrection. Steering has become stiff and almost like I have a bad alignment but it could go in either direction. I already had a near miss at...

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highway speeds due to the steering not being as responsive as I know it should be. I feel like the vehicle could lose control if I am a fraction of a second late in my steering. I'm not sure if this was planned obsolescence but I feel like the steering should last at least another 60,000 miles before I have to make any major repairs.

2022 Ford Escape Engine & cooling Fuel system

This recall has not been resolved by Ford in a timely manner while newer recalls have been announced and remedies were made available.

2025 Nissan Kicks Fuel system

After a refuel, I noticed the gas was being auto stopped before what I know to be full based on length of time pumping and cost. After driving several days the gas meter did not lose notches despite the mileage showing a decrease in available miles. I am concerned I will be driving and run out of gas at a dangerous time due to not being able to read an accurate fuel level. I took the vehicle to Orr Nissan west in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where they confirmed the discrepancy and they stated this is an issue they have being seeing nationwide.

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Transmission & drivetrain Acceleration & cruise control Engine & cooling

I own a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe that has experienced a recurring safety issue involving unexpected deceleration and loss of acceleration while driving. The vehicle unexpectedly slows down and will not accelerate beyond approximately 60 mph, creating a potentially dangerous situation, particularly on highways when merging, passing, or keeping up with traffic. The vehicle has also displayed a "Service 4WD System" warning. The dealership diagnosed diagnostic trouble code C1463, "Front Axle Disconnect Control -...

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Unexpected Operation," and recommended replacing the front axle disconnect actuator/motor. The estimated repair cost was approximately $1,054. The dealership subsequently replaced the part, but the same problem occurred again afterward. This indicates that replacing the recommended component did not resolve the underlying issue. During these incidents, the vehicle's ability to accelerate is severely limited, and turning the vehicle off and restarting it has sometimes restored normal operation. The recurrence of this issue despite the repair raises serious concerns about the vehicle's reliability and safety. I am concerned that this defect could cause a crash or place the driver and other motorists at risk, especially when the vehicle unexpectedly loses speed in highway traffic. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this recurring loss-of-power and unexpected-deceleration issue in the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe and determine whether other vehicles are experiencing the same problem.

2015 BMW 320I Steering

My 2015 BMW 320i (VIN: [[redacted]]) intermittently loses power steering assistance while driving, creating a serious safety concern. BMW Service Bulletin SI [[redacted]] describes similar EPS-related issues. Given the nature of this failure, I believe it deserves further review beyond the vehicle's warranty status. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2025 Chevrolet Blazer Brakes Driver assistanceCrash

Failed Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) / Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Description of Incident & Safety Defect: On June 11, 2026, while operating the vehicle, the primary braking system suffered a complete failure of electro-hydraulic power assist. When attempting to slow down, the electronic brake system failed to engage or command hydraulic assist. The brake pedal became extremely hard and stiff to press, rendering the hydraulic braking system completely...

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ineffective. Simultaneously, the vehicle's integrated Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system failed to activate or provide secondary collision mitigation, resulting in a crash with the vehicle ahead. Technical & Telemetry Evidence: An official Bosch Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) report (dated July 29, 2026) confirmed that during the incident, the brake pedal was physically depressed to 16% pedal travel/movement, yet the hydraulic line pressure registered at 0 kPa. This electronic telemetry proves that despite driver pedal application, the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) never engaged hydraulic pressure or commanded stopping authority. Post-Incident & Out-of-Service Timeline: The vehicle was surrendered to an authorized dealership (Classic Chevrolet, Grapevine, TX) following the crash and has remained continuously out of service in dealer custody since June 14, 2026. General Motors Product Assistance Claims (PAC Case #102143673) closed their investigation on September 2, 2026, performing $0.00 in repairs and issuing a complete denial of assistance. The vehicle remains completely unrepaired, unsafe to drive, held in dealer custody, and subject to an active Texas DMV Lemon Law filing.

2022 Ford Bronco Sport Transmission & drivetrain Electrical system Engine & cooling

after the dealership executed Safety Recall 25S76, the vehicle immediately began violently sputtering and surging on public roads, and the service department actively concealed the resulting diagnostic fault codes.

2015 Hyundai Sonata Engine & cooling

Hyundai Motor America is explicitly refusing to honor the mandatory safety recall and lifetime warranty extension for a catastrophic rod bearing failure on my 2015 Hyundai Sonata (VIN [[redacted]]). The engine suffered a sudden internal connecting rod bearing seizure while operating, causing a complete loss of motive power and creating an immediate hazard. Hyundai Corporate Escalations issued a blanket denial solely because the vehicle carries a rebuilt title. However, the vehicle's official Hyundai portal confirms...

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that Service Campaign 953 (the Knock Sensor Detection System software update) was successfully completed on [redacted]. The engine failure matches the exact factory manufacturing defect (internal oil starvation from manufacturing debris) that is the subject of the In re: Hyundai and Kia Engine Litigation. The external collision history that led to a structural/rebuilt brand has absolutely zero mechanical correlation to a sealed, internal crankshaft block defect. Hyundai is acting in bad faith by using an unrelated title status to evade a federal safety recall mandate and escape liability for a dangerous, stalling powertrain defect. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2018 Toyota C-HR Transmission & drivetrain

am filing this complaint regarding a transmission failure in my 2018 Toyota C-HR that left me stranded on the freeway and created a serious safety hazard. The vehicle experienced a transmission-related failure that caused it to lose its ability to operate properly while I was driving. As a result, I was left stranded on the freeway, exposed to passing traffic and at risk of being involved in a collision. A vehicle losing its ability to maintain normal operation on a busy freeway can create a dangerous situation...

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for both the driver and other motorists. I am concerned that this transmission failure may represent a safety-related defect that could affect other owners of 2018 Toyota C-HR vehicles. A transmission should not fail in a manner that leaves a driver unexpectedly stranded in an active traffic environment. I request that NHTSA investigate whether transmission or continuously variable transmission (CVT) defects in the 2018 Toyota C-HR could cause sudden loss of power, loss of drive, or other dangerous failures while the vehicle is being operated. I believe this incident deserves attention because of the potential for serious injury or a collision. I am submitting this complaint so the incident can be documented and considered as part of any investigation into similar complaints involving this vehicle. I respectfully request that NHTSA review this incident and determine whether further investigation or corrective action is warranted. Thank you for your attention to this vehicle safety concern.

2023 Ford Escape Hev Driver assistance

While Driving Vehicle with Lane Keeping Assistance Activated the vehicle will not stay in the lane. It keeps pulling to either left or right past the white or yellow lines. I took vehicle to dealership they checked system and found no problem. Hence I do not use the system. The safety risk is a possible head on collision with on coming vehicles. No warning lamps or other symptom prior. Ive been hesitant to report this due to lack of trust ?

2017 Ford Escape Engine & cooling

ecoboost engine defect coolant leaks into engine cylinders causing engine failure . I have a ford escape 2017 with the above defect and i had to replace the eco booster twice and last time I had to replace the engine because the block cracked. ford is not helping at all to fix the problem

2017 Ford Edge Engine & cooling

The component that has failed is the engine and it is available for inspection. The vehicle on multiple occasions has had loss of power while driving. The most recent incident was when I was driving 100 miles on interstate 81 and could not go more then 60 miles an hour. I had multiple semis and vehicles that had to go around me as the speed limit was 70. It also had severe loss of power going over mountains to go home. It also would shudder upon starting up and constantly lost antifreeze. I took the vehicle to...

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Stuckey ford Bellefonte service shop and they confirmed coolant leaking into cylinder 2 and that it needed a new engine. They performed a multi-point vehicle inspection and a visual inspection. Stuckey Ford has inspected it and confirmed it. I called Ford customer care head quarters and quoted them the Ford technical service bulletin TsB19-2346 and they refuse to take ownership of the faulty engine. I also talked to Stuckey ford in Bellefonte and they stated they could not do anything to correct the faulty engine except charge me $8,000 for a new engine. Previously the check engine light came on. New coil packs and spark plugs were installed but this did not fix the problem. It often shuttered while starting up. When a scan tool was placed on it the codes were P0316, P0302, P0300 which means misfire cylinder 2, misfire first 1000 revolutions per minute, turbo over boost out of parameter.

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Electrical system Engine & cooling

I was driving my vehicle and it suddenly lost all power. I had to stop in an unsafe place on the road and wait to get my car towed. I had previously been to the dealership three times to have recall and software updates done that we're supposed to fix this issue. Apparently the ICCU to be a terrible problem.

2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness Driver assistance

The pre-collision breaking system activated while I was driving 35mph on a straight road with no cars or obstacles present. There was enough force generated in the abrupt stop that the seatbelt locked and unsecured items were thrown to the floor.

2026 Tesla Model SOther & unknownCrashFire1 injury

I purchase my Tesla Model S in February 2026. Shortly after the purchase, My Tesla car drove through red light twice with its Full Self Drive (FSD) engaged. Recently my car crashed into a planter wall with its FSD system engaged while I was trying to take over. The car immediately caught fire following the collision. There are significant concerns that I would like to raise here: 1. After the crash, fire started immediately followed by two explosions, the exterior door handles did not deploy, creating a potential...

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emergency rescue hazard. If I had not been able to use the manual release, I could have lost my life in the fire/explosions. I am a physician. After this accident, I tried to educate all my patients, coworkers and friends. I found out that more than half of the Tesla drivers in my patient population, coworkers and friends did not know where the manual releases were. 2. Tesla heavily promotes FSD, creating consumer expectations about its capabilities and safety. I believe that I was misled about how safe the system was. The sales representatives did not adequately inform me about potential risks that I now believe were important to my purchasing decision. My experience raises concerns about whether consumers are receiving clear, prominent, accurate, and understandable information about FSD's actual capabilities, operational limitations, and safety risks before purchasing or relying on the system. Consumers could be led to overestimate the system's capabilities and rely on it in ways that increase the risk of a crash.

2019 Ford Expedition Seats & seat belts

While sitting in my car, in my driveway, I heard a loud BOOM, smoke, and a horrible "burning firework" smell. I jumped out of my car crying thinking my car was about to explode- later discovered my seatbelt to be extremely tight and locked. It is a recall that has no fix. It is unsafe to drive and I have been told not to drive it by dealerships which I haven't, but the ford dealership will not take it in service bc they said they can not repair it when there is no remedy. It is against the law to not wear a...

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seatbelt in the state of [[redacted]] and puts the driver at large safety risk. Every light on my dash is now lit like a Christmas tree, check engine, seatbelt, and airbag. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2025 Kia K4 Transmission & drivetrain Electrical system Fuel system

I purchased my 2025 Kia K4 in March 2025. Approximately two months after purchasing the vehicle, around May 2025, I began experiencing serious and recurring safety issues. While driving, the vehicle intermittently loses acceleration and becomes unresponsive when I press the gas pedal. When this occurs, I have to pull over, turn the vehicle off, and restart it before I can continue driving. On other occasions, the vehicle has unexpectedly shut off and restarted on its own while I was driving. The dashboard also...

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goes completely black during these incidents. I have taken the vehicle to an authorized Kia dealership for inspection, but I was informed that the dealership could not duplicate the problem. The issues have continued, leaving me concerned about the safety of the vehicle. I previously requested that Kia repurchase or replace the vehicle, but my request was denied. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate these recurring loss-of-power, stalling, and electrical issues because they create a serious risk of a collision.

2025 Mazda CX-90Other & unknown

I was driving on the freeway at about 60mph with my family in the car (kids in backseat). The sunroof spontaneously exploded (sounded like a gunshot went off in the vehicle). Most of the glass shot upward and behind us. The sunshade was closed so no one was injured, but this is a huge safety hazard to drivers in the vehicle as well as behind us on the road. The dealer is trying to pass it off as a rock hitting the windshield. I suppose there is no official way to prove whether this did occur, but EVEN SO, in any...

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event, if a rock caused the sunroof to EXPLODE as opposed to just shattering or chipping that is a huge manufacturing safety issue. Sunroofs should never explode. The car is currently sitting at the dealer, I'm going to request a formal inspection.

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Body, doors & structure

Upper grille deflector flew off going down the highway and hit the windshield and cracked it. Truck is a 2023 and warranty or dealership will not cover the repairs. Its a $85k truck and I don't think pieces of it should just fly off going down the highway. What if it hit somebody walking or riding a motorcycle.

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Fuel system

I was driving 65 MPH on a highway in high traffic and the Fuel propulsion system failed without any lights or warning. It just stop responding to accerlation. It was extremely dangerous and CDOT had to come rescue us. We are lucky we were not hurt or killed. The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee is only 5 years old and has 46,000 miles on it. The fuel pump needs a complete replacement. It is months out of warranty but still there should be 50,000-100,000 miles left on this part.