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3,652 complaints filed by owners in the last 30 days. Newest first, as NHTSA publishes them.

2023 Honda Accord SedanDriver assistance

The car was recalled for a software update involving the IMC. The update was completed on [redacted]. Since that time none of the software components work. I cannot use Google assist. I cannot use the saved information before the update. Many other issues that were not present prior to the update. I have gone back 6 times to the Honda dealer (Brilliance Honda in [[redacted]]) each time they look it over and say it will download something once I get home. It never downloads anything and I have to reschedule...

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yet another appointment. Also one associate wanted me to sign an invoice for $189.00 but said there would not be a charge. I told him if there is no charge I will wait until the corrections are made and he walked away annoyed and refused to help me. This software update was to correct a problem that Honda caused by not loaded the software correctly. It can cause the car to stop suddenly and this of course would cause a horrible accident. I also believe they are stringing me along hoping I will give up. The car was expensive and has been recalled numerous times. I feel it may not be safe and I cannot get the Honda dealer to fix it and they are just asking me to come back and come back and come back. Help please. Thank you INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Lane departure · Back over preventionNHTSA 11774984
2013 Hyundai ElantraBrakes

Hyundai 2013 Elantra GT VIN# KMHD35LE0DU124468 The brake lines rusting under the vehicle going to the rear wheels ruptured and had a complete loss of brake fluid. We were on the highway the day before it happened and the next day I got in the car to go shopping I only went about 500 feet and notice the bake peddle was going down a lot more, I turn the car around and went back home slowly. Now we are looking for a repair shop to fix the leaking brake lines, maybe all of them. we were lucky that we didn't have a...

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complete failure on the highway. There should have been better notifications about this issue with these cars. Hope that Hyundai will have a recall for this problem before people are injured or killed.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11774982
2021 Subaru ForesterTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemEngine & cooling

When coming to a stop, the auto start/stop system shuts the engine off and it fails to restart. All dashboard warning lights illuminate. The vehicle must be shifted to Park and restarted manually with the start button. The component that failed is the auto start/stop system; the exact cause is UNKNOWN. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. This put safety at risk because the vehicle was left immobile in live traffic at stops until it could be restarted. There were no warning lamps or symptoms before...

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the failure; the warning lights come on when the failure occurs. The vehicle was inspected by Gillman Subaru Southwest on October 229, 2026, and the dealer stated the battery performance was bad and in critical condition.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11774980
2016 Hyundai SonataSuspension

I was driving the car and heard a clunk, when I made a turn the rear wheel sounded weird, when I got out of the car the wheel looked closer to the car and was shifted outwards some.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 11774979
2019 Ford EcosportTransmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

My car engine light came on, and I instantly lost being able to drive normally. I lost the ability to hit the gas and the car move. The car is sitting at [[redacted]] [[redacted]] · [[redacted]]..... I was informed that the wait can be up to a year. I am disabled and have been missing pain management appointments, psychiatrist appointments, primary care doctor, and I'm unable to get MRI or pain injections for my back. I am desperate for a loaner car. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Power train · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11774978
2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer LEngine & cooling

While driving in Oyster Bay NY on a mild day, around 75-80 degrees, engine fan started get louder and louder as if the truck was in a high heat condition. Fan only kept getting louder, i was able to access the digtial temperature gauge and temp was reading over 250 degrees. However no warning light or message came onto the screen. When i contacted the dealer, they said to get it to them, but i could not drive it, because the temp was steadly increasing and ended up having to get it towed. (Temp got to 270). When the dealership contacted me, they informed me that it was a stuck thermostat, and that this was a known condition., however i dont see a recall for this.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11774977
2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer LElectrical system

While driving the Wagoneer it shut down in the middle of road while at a stop light, and did a "hard" reset where all the systems had to boot back up before being able to start the Jeep. I reached out to local Jeep and to Service, and was told to bring it down so that they could run a scan. On my way to the dealership, on [redacted] , the Jeep did the same thing and shut down in the middle of [[redacted]] ( I major road here on [[redacted]]). I was able to start it back up and get to the dealership. Once there...

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and after running the scan, I was told that there were active codes for the electronic power steering system and that this could of caused this issue, and that I needed to leave the Jeep with them, as it was not a safe to leave with it in this condition. They informed me that this is a known issue with these systems and that it can cause a low voltage situation and cause the truck to do a hard reboot. In the end it took 23 days for the truck to be fixed due to part back order. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11774976
2019 Toyota C-HRTransmission & drivetrain

The CVT had castrophic failure on the highway. Yes you may inspect it. Thankfully myself and my daughter were not injured, but it stalled out going 70 mph on the freeway and cars were speeding around us to avoid impaling us from behind. I was able to get it off the road and tow it home. There were no warning lights or indications that the transmission was failing it simply made a low whining noise that grew louder over time and then quiter at higher speeds. On the freeway it was imperceptable. It began making the...

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noise in July and the CVT failed in August. I took it to a transmission shop as the dealership is outrageously over priced and I couldn't get it all the way to the dealership anyway. The transmission shop sent me photos of the pan dropped with huge pieces of metal debris inside it along with small glitter sized pieces filling the entire pan. Toyota issued customer support program 26TE06 in July 2026 but they capped the VINs included in September 2019 my CHR was made in the 3 months after September 2019 so it is not included in their program which replaces the CVT awknowledging the internal bearing failure leading to premature transmission failure and exhibiting the exact symptoms my car gave as it is the exact model of CVT (K114) that is in my CHR. Nothing else would have caused total breakdown of the internal bearings and belt as the car has never even been in a small accident and I have had it for over 5 years. Toyota still refuses to take responsibility however they put my life and my daughters at risk putting us on the road in a brand new car that had a faulty transmission when we purchased it, we could have been hit by another car on the highway and died. I bought a brand new toyota expecting to drive safely in a good car and that the car would last for at least 300,000 miles.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11774975
2018 Ford EcosportEngine & cooling

On August 20, 2026, my 2018 Ford EcoSport equipped with the 1.0L EcoBoost engine suddenly shut down while I was driving on the highway. The unexpected loss of engine power created a serious safety concern because the vehicle became disabled while traveling in highway traffic. This failure occurred despite extensive previous engine-related repairs, including completion of Ford Safety Recall 23S64. On September 15, 2025, the vehicle overheated, the check-engine light illuminated, and coolant had to be added....

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Camelback Ford subsequently diagnosed a cracked thermostat housing, cracked coolant expansion reservoir, and failed reservoir cap. These components were replaced. During the same September 2025 service visit, Camelback Ford performed Safety Recall 23S64, replacing the engine oil-pump drive belt, tensioner, and timing belt on the original engine. In December 2025, the vehicle experienced significant power loss. Camelback Ford diagnosed a failed vacuum pump and discovered that the turbocharger's internal turbine had come apart and completely seized. The turbocharger was replaced in January 2026. Approximately seven months later, on August 20, 2026, the engine unexpectedly shut down on the highway. The vehicle was taken to Earnhardt Ford. On October 16, 2026, the dealership reported severe coolant intrusion into cylinder 3. During a cooling-system pressure test, cylinder 3 filled with coolant within approximately 10 minutes. Diagnostic codes included P0217, P0301, P0303, P0316, P1285, and P1299, indicating overheating and engine misfires. Earnhardt Ford suspects an internal cylinder-wall failure but has not confirmed the exact source of the coolant intrusion. The dealership recommends complete engine long-block replacement. I am concerned about the safety of these engines, particularly the risk of sudden engine shutdown while driving, even after completion of an engine-related safety recall. I request that NHTSA review this incident for a potential safety def

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11774974
2024 Honda CR-VVisibility & wipers

Problem 1: Windshield wipers do not more far enough to the left A-pillar. Rain accumulates in a large area along the A-pillar and creates a large blind spot while turning left. The wiper also drags the rainwater back toward the right making the blind spot ever wider. Problem 2: Windshield washer fluid doesn't reach the entire windshield, particularly the passenger side. Fluid only comes out at the top of the wiper stroke, so the wiper wipes dry windshield. The spray arrives late, sometimes when the wipers are...

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already nearly vertical. Fluid collects along left edge of the windshield instead of distributing across the glass. The wipers begin sweeping before enough fluid has reached the windshield. Dirt and bugs get smeared rather than cleaned off. The passenger side gets sprayed only along the bottom path of the wiper. There is no spray nozzle for the entire outer half of the wiper. The entire field of view of the passenger side is blurry and not clean. This is a terrible design and a horrible safety issue! Please make Honda recall the wipers and issue a redesigned system.

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11774970
2022 Volkswagen TaosOther & unknown

Paint is delaminating

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11774969
2013 Ram 1500Steering

While driving my truck, on a public roadway, I had a sudden, and complete lose of steering. A service power steering light and warning showed up on the dash. The vehicle cannot steer at all. Prior to this incident, there was no sign of failure or any warning lights.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11774968
2016 Buick EnclaveTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemEngine & cooling

The X50A underhood fuse block (passenger side, near battery) has melted through at terminal 51 / run crank relay location. Plastic housing is burned through with charred bus bars and melted connector underneath, next to main battery cable. Vehicle first showed "Service Stabilitrak," "Service Traction Control," and "Engine Power Reduced," then went to crank-no-start condition requiring repeated jump starts to move. Codes P1682 and P0689 present. Each jump causes more heating at melted area. This is documented...

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defect in GM TSB 19NA276 and PIT5406C for loose terminals causing arcing and thermal damage in 2013-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia. Vehicle is primary family vehicle used daily to transport 6 children. Failure caused loss of power and no-start while responsible for 6 children, creating unsafe stranding and fire risk with children in vehicle. Vehicle is now parked with battery disconnected due to fire concern. Request investigation for recall for X50A thermal events.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11774967
2025 Ford Bronco 2DRWheels & tires

on 10/4/26 I was driving home on a smooth, newly paved road traveling at approximately 30 mph Turning off of I40 onto Prospect Rd Peoria Heights Il. when the rear driver-side tire experienced a sudden sidewall blowout, resulting in a complete loss of tire pressure. I temporarily lost control of the vehicle and had to struggle to bring the vehicle back onto the proper lane of the highway. The tire is a heavy-duty, off-road tire supplied as original equipment on the vehicle. There was no apparent road hazard,...

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pothole, or other obstruction that could have caused the failure. The road surface was smooth, and the vehicle was being operated under normal driving conditions.at the time of the incident I had approximately 17,400 miles on my vehicle

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 11774966
2016 Kia SoulOther & unknown

Desconocido

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11774964
2027 Infiniti QX80Driver assistance

My 2027 INFINITI QX80 SPORT has repeated, extremely dangerous ProPILOT Assist steering failures that create a serious risk of collision. 1. FAILURE TO YIELD CONTROL: When I attempt to take over steering, ProPILOT does not reliably release control. Instead, it continues steering against my input with extreme physical force. I have to fight the steering wheel to prevent dangerous maneuvers. The resistance is far stronger than in any other vehicle with similar technology I have driven. 2. UNINTENDED LANE DEPARTURES:...

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On straight roads with clearly visible markings, ProPILOT suddenly pulls the vehicle toward or across lane boundaries, sometimes toward lanes occupied by other vehicles. The system can continue forcing the vehicle toward traffic despite my attempts to correct it. 3. DANGEROUS DISENGAGEMENT: While I am applying significant force to resist the system, ProPILOT can suddenly release steering assistance, causing the vehicle to jerk sharply in the opposite direction. 4. REPEATED SWERVING: The system can violently steer between lane markings several times in succession, triggering repeated lane departure warnings while making aggressive steering corrections. 5. UNPREDICTABLE CURVE HANDLING: On gentle curves, ProPILOT sometimes makes abrupt, jerky steering movements instead of steering smoothly. It can continue turning even after the road becomes straight. 6. SUDDEN STEERING BEFORE DISENGAGEMENT: When lane markings disappear, ProPILOT sometimes makes a sharp, unexpected steering movement before switching off. 7. FAILURE TO CORRECT UNSAFE STEERING: The lane-centering indicator can remain green while ProPILOT steers across lane markings. Lane departure warnings activate, but the system continues steering in the unsafe direction. These dangerous failures have occurred repeatedly. I reported them to my INFINITI dealership, but they continue even after service. I am seriously concerned that the system may cause a collision resulting in severe injury or death.

Filed Incident Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11774962
2016 Hyundai Santa FETransmission & drivetrainCrash1 injury

Total failure of rear differential / AWD electro-magnetic coupling. I was driving and came to a stop sign, when I went to go it jammed up sending me out of control almost killing me, As I regained control, I got about 20 ft further and hear a HUGE BOOM and my car was again out of my control I was able to slow it down by using the giant dumpster as a bracing point in my parking lot. I got out to smell a burning smell and all BLACK FLUID POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE SPOT AND A HUGE CRACK. I was hurt and my thighs are...

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all bruised. I have pictures of the crack in the metal, it is being towed to the mechanic 7:30 AM Invoices to be added 11/2/26 THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE ON HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV's manufactured for 2013 - 2018 models? WHY ARE THESE VEHICLES ALLOWED TO STAY ON THE ROAD I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED!!!

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11774958
2024 GMC Sierra 1500Electrical system

My 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT has recurring failures of its factory 13.4-inch Google built-in infotainment system, creating significant driver-distraction hazards. Google Maps frequently freezes, crashes, or refuses to calculate routes, even to familiar destinations. Navigation malfunctions occur on approximately 90-95% of days I use it, although individual attempts sometimes work. Certain addresses consistently fail while others work. The system also experiences severe lag, intermittent audio interruptions, and...

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voice assistant failures. The assistant often correctly transcribes spoken commands but fails to execute them. When navigation fails, I must resort to my phone to search for destinations, enter addresses, or manually select locations. Repeated attempts to operate the malfunctioning navigation and voice controls have diverted my attention from the roadway. On multiple occasions, this distraction has contributed to unintended lane deviations while driving on highways. These failures create a serious distraction risk, particularly when navigation is needed in unfamiliar areas. The dealership recommended Apple CarPlay as an alternative, but CarPlay causes additional connectivity and infotainment problems, so I have disabled it. The vehicle has undergone three dealership visits for these concerns. First, technicians reprogrammed the infotainment software using USB. Second, they diagnosed radio faults and replaced the infotainment module under warranty. The replacement performed worse, including repeated navigation failures during a trip near Ames, Iowa. On [[redacted]], at approximately 19,767 miles, Cable Dahmer of Topeka referenced GM bulletin PIC6602Y and advised that GM Engineering is investigating the issue. No further repair was performed, and no resolution timeline was provided The defects remain unresolved despite multiple repair attempts. I request NHTSA investigate whether these widespread infotainment failures constitute a vehicle safety defect INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11774957
2022 Porsche 911 CarreraFuel system

The most universal symptom is a sudden, overpowering raw gasoline odor emanating from the rear of the car after parking. This smell will quickly fill a closed garage and can often permeate into the cabin through the HVAC system while driving. High-pressure fuel line leaks are an increasingly documented issue within the 992.1 community (affecting Base, S, and GTS models alike)

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11774956
2015 Jeep WranglerElectrical systemEngine & cooling

My 2015 Jeep Wrangler has experienced multiple incidents of sudden, unexpected engine shutdown while driving. Without warning, the engine completely loses power, causing the vehicle to lose propulsion and power steering assistance. The dashboard lights and radio remain operational during these incidents. I must turn the ignition off and restart the vehicle, after which the engine starts immediately and operates normally. The vehicle previously experienced similar problems involving additional electrical...

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malfunctions. The fuel pump was subsequently replaced, and the camshafts and rocker arms have also been replaced. Despite these repairs, the engine has unexpectedly shut off approximately two or three additional times. These incidents occur intermittently and without warning, making them difficult to reproduce during dealership inspections. I am concerned that the vehicle could suddenly lose power in heavy traffic or at highway speeds (as it's done previously even in the pouring rain), potentially resulting in a serious collision. The underlying cause remains undiagnosed and unresolved.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11774955

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