The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle shuddered abnormally after pressing the Push-to-Start button. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving approximately 25 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, the failure was not confirmed. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
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My 2020 Hyundai Sonata has a recurring electronic system malfunction that causes multiple dashboard warning lights to illuminate, including the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist System warning. When this occurs, the vehicle can suddenly lose the ability to accelerate. Most recently, this happened while driving in rainy conditions, creating a serious safety hazard. The vehicle has undergone multiple unsuccessful repairs at Hyundai dealerships, including an extended four-week repair involving Hyundai's technical specialists in 2025. The same problem has now returned, and I am concerned about the vehicle's safety and reliability.
On [redacted], while traveling southbound on [[redacted]], the vehicle crossed the intersection of [[redacted]]. Approximately 50 feet past the intersection, the vehicle experienced a sudden, complete loss of motive power and total electrical system failure without any prior warning. The entire instrument cluster and infotainment system went completely dark. All electrical controls failed immediately, including the hazard warning flashers, which could not be illuminated to warn oncoming traffic. Because the...
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vehicle utilizes an electronic gear selector, the transmission could not be shifted into Park (P) or Neutral (N). I was forced to bring the vehicle to a stop directly in the active roadway lane and manually hold down the mechanical brake pedal to prevent rollaway. This sudden vehicle blackout and total loss of propulsion in active traffic created an immediate life-safety hazard, stranding the unlit vehicle in a live traffic lane without emergency signals. The vehicle had to be towed via tow truck to dealer. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
There has been an open rear view camera recall on this vehicle for nearly a year now, but Ford has not made parts to address it. The intermittent failure of the camera is an ongoing safety hazard.
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, several warning lights illuminated and the ABS message was displayed. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. The contact referenced a recall with a similar failure; however, the VIN was not under recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.
In my truck while driving over the last 6 to 7 months ive been sick off of work around 3 months now just figuring out now that ive had low levels of CO poisoning from my truck.
My 2023 Genesis GV80 has experienced three separate incidents of sudden engine stalling and loss of power during acceleration, creating serious safety hazards. The first incident occurred September 18, 2026, followed by additional failures on October 15 and October 30, despite multiple warranty repair attempts. Component/System Failure: The malfunction appears related to the fuel delivery and/or electrical systems. Genesis of Carmel diagnosed problems involving the high-pressure fuel pump and an electrical...
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connector, which were subsequently repaired or replaced. Following another failure, the dealership identified concerns involving the low-pressure fuel pump and performed additional repairs. Despite these repairs, the vehicle continues to experience the same symptoms. The vehicle is currently at Genesis of Carmel and is available for inspection. Safety Risk: On September 18, the vehicle suddenly stalled while I was pulling onto a county road, leaving it disabled in a dangerous position with hills and blind spots obstructing visibility for approaching traffic. We were forced to manually place the vehicle in neutral and physically push it back into our neighborhood to avoid a potential collision. On October 15, less than approximately 26 hours after being returned from the dealership, the vehicle experienced the identical failure while attempting to leave my driveway. The engine would briefly start before shutting down again. On October 30, the vehicle stalled for a third time while I was attempting to accelerate from my driveway onto a busy county road with oncoming traffic. The sudden loss of power created another potentially serious collision risk. I managed to move the vehicle into a private driveway, where it remained disabled. Dealer Confirmation and Repair Attempts: Genesis of Carmel has reproduced and confirmed the malfunction during previous diagnostic testing. On October 1, following replacement of the high-pressure fuel pump, the dealership confirmed
The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that the dealer had performed an unknown engine recall repair; however, the engine seized afterwards while driving. The failure had occurred after the engine was replaced. While driving 70 MPH, there was engine oil leaking from the rear main seal which sprayed underneath the vehicle and onto the roadway. There was smoke coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was towed to a second dealer, Graff Chevrolet Mt. Pleasant (4580 E Pickard St, Mt Pleasant, MI...
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48858); and the rear main seal was replaced twice. The vehicle then experienced rough starts, rough idling, grinding sounds, rough transmission shifting, and hesitation while shifting gear. The vehicle was taken back to Graff Chevrolet Mt. Pleasant and the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating normally. The failure mileage was 118,960.
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact had received notification of Kia Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign: SC340 Electronic Control Module (ECM). After the vehicle received the software update, the vehicle started jerking while depressing the accelerator pedal. After the initial failure, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer five times for diagnostic tests. The contact stated that a transmission flush, transmission reset, and other repairs where performed; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the dealer for additional assistance. The failure mileage was 46,519.
I am filing a serious safety complaint regarding my 2025 Ram truck, which has fewer than 40,000 miles, has already had TWO RECALLS, and has experienced repeated electrical failures requiring multiple dealership visits. The truck recently failed to start entirely and is currently at the dealership with no diagnosis or repair timeline. Previous repairs also remain incomplete due to unavailable parts. Our neighbor owns the same year and model Ram and is experiencing similar electrical problems. This raises serious...
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concerns about a potential widespread manufacturing defect. I no longer feel this vehicle is safe or reliable to operate. The dealership's failure to properly diagnose and resolve these recurring issues is unacceptable. I strongly urge NHTSA to investigate these electrical failures, review related recalls, and determine whether these vehicles pose a safety risk to drivers and the public before someone gets seriously hurt.
The contact owns a 2026 Cadillac Lyriq. The contact stated that while performing a three-point turn at approximately 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brake pedal became hard, the vehicle failed to stop, and continued moving forward and backward continuously, resulting in a collision with an unoccupied, parked vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that prior to the incident, the vehicle sensing system was overly sensitive, causing premature stopping while coming to a stop. The contact stated...
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that the failure was associated with NHTSA Action Number: EA26006 (Service Brakes). The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone, filed a case, and referred the contact to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The insurance company was notified of the incident. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving uphill, the vehicle was shaking uncontrollably. Additionally, the Auto START/STOP feature intermittently failed to restart the engine while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test indicated that the passenger's side CV axle camshaft was defective. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V493000 (POWER TRAIN) and 18V492000 (POWER TRAIN); and...
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associated the failure with the recalls. The dealer was notified of the failure and later informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recalls. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
Whenever we are driving, the sign says "pass airbag off". Even though my wife is in the passenger seat. I have taken the car to the dealer several times, and they tell me my wife doesn't weigh enough to trigger the sensor. My wife weighs 97 pounds. I feel this is a very serious safety issue. I have filed a complaint with Mazda USA and have a case number 00498222 .
Black glass panel that fills the space between the windshield and sunroof has linear cracks that goes laterally left and right on top and bottom.
On [[redacted]], my 2019 Toyota Camry came to a complete stop while driving home from work. The abrupt stop of the vehicle impeded on my safety since I was stranded on the side of the road until a tow truck could provide assistance. The Camry stopped operating and could not start. A Pre-scan Vehicle Report provided by A&B Transmissions, an independent service center located in Suitland, Maryland determined the transmission failed due to Solenoid or sensor faults from electronical issues. Prior to the...
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transmission issue, there were no warning signs of any potential problems or failures. It is very uncommon for a transmission to fail after just 5 years of purchase despite all scheduled maintenance having been performed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
My 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk is displaying mechanical grinding and binding during tight turns, matching the internal Power Transfer Unit (PTU) spline failure criteria described in NHTSA Campaign 26V290 (Mopar Campaign 40D). Corporate handling timeline showing unreasonable delay and failure to address an active safety defect: October 8, 2026: Opened escalated Case #98302905 with Mopar Customer Care regarding active PTU failure symptoms. Agent promised a specialist response via email within 1-2 business days. ...
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October 20, 2026: Reached out via chat after receiving zero response. Case was tagged "urgent" for specialist email follow-up. October 26, 2026: Contacted chat again due to continued silence. Explicitly requested a response related to a diagnostic fee waiver, process-of-elimination technical alignment for 40D, and interim mobility coverage. The agent confirmed these three requirements were documented in the case and flagged the file for immediate supervisor review. November 2, 2026: 25 calendar days have elapsed since the original escalation with zero specialist contact, resolution, or email follow-up. The local dealership indicated a potential out-of-pocket diagnostic fee and difficulty attributing binding symptoms to the recall. Corporate support's failure to respond accordingly has delayed inspection.
The contact owns a 2024 Audi A4 Allroad. The contact stated that while cleaning the interior of the vehicle, there was a burning odor inside the vehicle. Upon inspection the contact discovered smoke coming from the front driver's and passenger's side seats and there was damage to the leather caused by overheating and melting. The contact stated that during the failure the seat heaters were in the off position, but the heaters were operational while the vehicle was turned off. The fuse for the seat heaters were removed, and the seat heaters were deactivated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 39,000.
On [redacted], my 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD (VIN [[redacted]], ~89,151 miles) developed a flashing check-engine light while driving - an active misfire condition. An OBD-II scan pulled code P1326, Hyundai's knock-sensor detection code for connecting-rod bearing wear in the Theta II engine family, the same defect family covered by Hyundai's lifetime bearing-warranty extension under Service Campaign T6G (TSB 22-01-023H-1). The vehicle was towed to Grand Hyundai of Canton (repair order #[redacted]). The dealer...
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performed the bearing clearance test (BCT, TSB 21-EM-004H-1) on [redacted], and recorded only "PASS." The printed result from the dealer's own GDS diagnostic tablet shows PASS with no numerical clearance values, even though this is a measurement-based test. The knock sensor was NOT replaced, and a KSDS software update was performed. The final invoice was $0. I have asked, in writing and repeatedly, for the actual numerical clearance measurements from that test. I have not received them. What I have received instead is a contradiction: On [redacted], at vehicle pickup, the dealership's service manager told my wife, [[redacted]], that the dealership does not have access to those results and that only Corporate has those measurement results. When she asked him to put that statement in the service notes, he refused - "we will not put that in the notes" / "she could not write it down." Service advisor [[redacted]] was present beside the manager, relayed the request to him, and relayed the refusal back; she witnessed both the statement and the refusal. The same manager had told me by phone that only Hyundai Corporate has the measurements. On [redacted], Hyundai National Consumer Affairs Supervisor [[redacted]] wrote the opposite: that "diagnostic, testing and reporting results done by the dealerships are retained by the independent location" and only the servicing dealership can provide them. She refused to provide the numbers herself and said INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
• Symptom: Total electrical and mechanical shutdown at highway speed (70 mph) immediately following the manual disengagement/deactivation of the cruise control system. • Behavior: Complete loss of engine power, power steering assist, braking assist, and all instrument cluster functionality. • Post-Incident Diagnostic: An OBD-II code reader scan registered zero active, pending, or historic DTCs, indicating an instantaneous loss of primary ECU/ECM power or a critical grounding drop rather than a sensor-driven component fault.