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3,670 complaints filed by owners in the last 30 days. Newest first, as NHTSA publishes them.

2023 Subaru Crosstrek Driver assistance

I filled up my 2023 Subaru Crosstrek with gasoline and a short time later the Check Engine light came on as did the warning lights that the safety features associated with the EyeSight system indicating it was no longer functioning. It encouraged me to get the car checked immediately. It turned out that I had not completely tightened the gas cap. I tightened the gas's cap hoping the safety featured would reset - it didn't. I contacted Subaru and they said it should reset after a few stops when the engine is shut...

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off. I was on a road trip from Pennsylvania to Maine on a weekend so there was no place to get it checked or reset. We stopped multiple times along the way and it never reset. There were no Subaru dealers at our destination in Maine. Finally after some research I found out I needed disconnect the battery for at least 30 minutes and the car's computer will reset. It worked. My point is that a simple loose gas cap will TOTALLY DISABLE all of the car's SAFTY features associated with the EyeSight system create a safety problem totally unassociated with a loose cap or vapor leak. I can understand the warning lights coming on telling the driver to have the car serviced immediately. I do not understand why it needs to disable the collision avoidance, line crossing warning and other SAFETY FEATURES associated with EyeSight, making the car less safe.

2018 Acura TLX Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2018 Acura TLX. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, there was an engine knocking sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to accelerate properly and decelerated. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the rod bearings had failed and the engine short block was replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The contact stated that there were metal shavings inside the engine oil pan. The cause of the...

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failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the issue, but no assistance was provided. The contact stated that the repair for the recall was revised to include replacement of the engine long block. The failure mileage was 40,600.

2023 Kia SorentoOther & unknown

I am filing a formal vehicle safety complaint regarding my 2023 Kia Sorento, purchased new in December 2023. My vehicle has experienced intermittent, unexpected engine stalling and loses acceleration while driving requiring to turn off an back on. This creates a serious safety risk because the vehicle can unexpectedly lose propulsion while in traffic, potentially resulting in a collision. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Kia dealership for evaluation several times over the past year. Despite the reported...

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malfunction, the dealership has been unable to reproduce or identify the cause. The vehicle has not been repaired, and the underlying safety concern remains unresolved. I opened a case with Kia Corporate Customer Care and have repeatedly requested that this safety issue be escalated for further investigation. However, Kia has not provided a resolution, and my requests to speak with a supervisor or higher-level representative have been refused. The dealership is now requesting the return of its loaner vehicle on October 30, 2026, despite the unresolved safety concern. Kia has refused to authorize continued alternative transportation. I do not feel safe operating this vehicle because I cannot predict when it may stall or shut off again. I am concerned that this malfunction could result in a serious accident, injury, or death. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this potential safety defect to determine whether other Kia Sorento owners have experienced similar engine shutdowns or unexpected losses of propulsion. The dealership's inability to reproduce this intermittent problem should not be considered proof that the vehicle is safe to operate.

2023 Nissan Ariya Steering

We drove about 20 miles this past Saturday and parked the car. It was the 3rd time we had stopped and parked. We went into a house to potentially purchase and when returned we started the car and put it in reverse and it would not move. The screen read low power mode and would not move. The front passenger side wheel was turned to the far right and tilted. When putting it drive the wheel would straighten , but when putting in reverse it would do the same thing. Car was towed to the Nissan dealer and told the tie rod was broken.

2016 Honda Accord Electrical system

There is an electric issue with the stereo system that causes a extremely loud static sound that comes from all speakers and does not stop until the car is turned off. The sound is still persistent while the radio system is turned off. This a major safety hazard as I can't hear emergency vehicles due to this issue. This needs to be recalled as this is happening to most Honda's in this version. If it has not happen yet it will soon. The repair fee is outrageous for something that is happening to multiple cars. This needs to be recalled ASAP!

2020 Subaru Outback Transmission & drivetrain

I was driving my 2020 Outback and all of a sudden, I heard a thump, like something dropped and it shut down. I was on a major highway and it totally scared me. Thankfully, the car right behind me swerved, preventing a collision. I have around 160,000 miles on it. It was then towed. Adventure Subaru in Fayetteville, AR looked it over. The transmission is bad, and it needs to be replaced. I am not sure if there have been any recalls on my vehicle that pertain to the Transmission. I have also contacted Subaru of America and waiting to hear back. No, there were no warning signs.

2020 Ford Ecosport Engine & cooling

"Our 2020 Ford EcoSport has suffered multiple catastrophic engine failures directly caused by the defective oil pump drive belt covered under NHTSA Recall 23V905000 / Ford Recall 23S64. The authorized recall remedy completely failed to permanently resolve the safety hazard on this vehicle, leading to repeated, highly dangerous highway emergencies. On 5/22/24 We towed the car to the dealer after sudden loss of oil pressure on highway during rush-hour traffic creating a stressful and dangerous stalling hazard....

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(93,601 Miles) On 7/31/24 An Interim engine (#2) was installed without the fix due to a lack of parts. On 8/28 - 9/24/25 We left our car for a month to complete the recall remedy. (131,635) On 8/21/26 We brought our car to the dealer after severe overheating occurred on the highway creating a dangerous situation. (164,934 Miles) On 8/25/25 the dealer misdiagnosed this recall symptom as a simple sensor issue and replaced the cylinder head temp sensor. We paid $2,659.57. On 10/1/26 (168,664) Just 3,730 miles after the misdiagnosis, the engine catastrophically blew during rush-hour traffic with the total loss of vehicle power creating a very dangerous situation.This final failure occurred exactly 1 year and 7 days after the recall fix date - just one week past the warranty window confirmed by Ford Corporate. The interim engine failed at exactly 75,063 miles since its 2024 install, matching the known premature failure window for these interim blocks. On 10/10/26 The local dealership denied us warranty coverage forcing us to pay $7,538.04 out-of-pocket for the engine alone. On top of the $2,659.57 for the sensor, plus $260.00 for a car rental, we paid $10,457.61 in forced costs for a recurring federal safety defect. Please investigate the premature failure of Ford's 23S64 replacement engines and remedy parts, as they present an ongoing highway stalling risk.

2022 Rivian R1T Transmission & drivetrain

I was driving with items in the truck bed, including a cooler. There was wind noise, which I initially attributed to the items in the back, but it seemed to be getting louder. The truck didn't feel right. As I was traveling approximately 70 mph (with cruise control engaged), it felt like regenerative braking was occurring. There were no warnings or warning lights. I decided to exit the highway to check things out. As I slowed down, the truck decelerated much more abruptly than normal. I pulled onto the shoulder...

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and got out. There was a burning smell that reminded me of either an electrical fire or brakes that had been rubbing. Those were the only two things that came to mind. As I attempted to drive to a nearby gas station, the truck was extremely jerky and then abruptly stopped. We had it towed to our workplace. In our parking lot, I drove under 5 mph while my wife and coworker observed. The wheels initially rotated normally for several revolutions before the right rear wheel began wobbling laterally and instantly locked. The other three wheels continued rotating, moving the truck forward while the locked wheel skidded along the pavement. When I stopped, the wheel released. We repeated this sequence multiple times with the same result. I am concerned that if the right rear wheel had locked at highway speed while the other three wheels continued moving the truck forward, I could have lost control of the vehicle. No warning lights, error messages, or alerts appeared at any point. The truck is currently at Rivian Atlanta, received October 15, 2026. Rivian's October 20 estimate (WO-000002692556), Item 1, documents rear drive unit noise and unknown fluid leaking onto underbody panels. Rivian proposes replacing the rear drive unit and draining/refilling its fluid under warranty. I do not know whether Rivian reproduced the wheel lockup. Rivian has inspected the vehicle, which remains at its Atlanta location.

2013 Hyundai Sonata Brakes Driver assistance

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal while at a stop light, the vehicle continued rolling forward. Additionally, while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle experienced phantom braking causing the vehicle suddenly decelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local Midas Service Center who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer, and a software update was performed on the braking system; however, shortly after retrieving the vehicle the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000.

2017 Hyundai Santa FE Engine & cooling Fuel system

The engine light came on. Upon driving it on the highway it would lost acceleration but was able to drive under 50 miles per hour about 5 miles. When opened the hood there was fluid splattered on the engine. There is a hole in the upper left quadrant beneath the engine cover.

2026 Chevrolet EquinoxOther & unknown

YOU CAN PUT THIS CAR INTO PARK AT ANY SPEED all you need to do is push the button when you are reaching for the radio or something this happen to me in a walmart parking lot

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel system

my jeep turned off while i was driving at 50 mph, it was throwing code P016F the fuel Pump went bad on it on 10/17/2026 i called Stelllantis and opened a case, the case # is 98439560 the fuel pump failed they refused to honor the Z46 recall on the fuel pump again. the recall was done on 9/3/2024

2024 Ford Bronco Body, doors & structure

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. While walking around the vehicle, the contact discovered that the roof had delaminated and was cracked in several places, allowing rainwater to enter the vehicle. There was no impact to the roof to cause the cracks. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer photographed the damages to submit a claim to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 45,500.

2024 Honda Accord Sedan Wheels & tires

The contact owns a 2024 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V366000 (Tires). Several dealers were contacted, and the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. In addition, the contact was informed that the parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was advised to contact the dealer for assistance.

2024 Volkswagen Taos Visibility & wipers

the wipers go off on their own

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine & cooling

My 6.2 motor in my 2023 GMC AT4 truck has blown up. As part of the recall that GM has on this motor it passed the "pico test" at around 50k miles or so ( I can provide the paperwork) and then this past week with 63k miles or so the engine developed a miss and eventually by the time I got it to the dealer there was a significant "engine knock". The service center called the next day and said there was definitely a engine failure and I was lucky to have made it to the dealer. The vehicle is at the dealer waiting on a new engine. I was quoted 2 weeks but we are passing that time frame now. GM needs to be held accountable for this mess.

2022 Tesla Model S (all Variants)Suspension Wheels & tires

2022 Model S Long Range, 21" Arachnid wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 295/30ZR21 rear, 265/35ZR21 front. Rear tires wear through to the cords on the inner shoulder while the rest of the tread looks new; fronts wear the outer shoulder. Nine replacement tires from Tesla in 47,000 miles (rears May 2025 and Oct 2026; fronts May 2024, Apr 2026, Jun 2026), plus two loaner-wheel flats (May and Aug 2026). Every failure presented as a slow leak or flat with no visible wear. Tesla performed four-wheel alignments on 5/18/2024...

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and 4/22/2026, both recorded "within specifications"; a front tire fitted at the second alignment failed about 2,300 miles later. Tesla never identified a cause. On 10/22/2026 the Tysons Corner, VA service manager attributed the wear to lack of tire rotation; Tesla's own invoices of 12/23/2022, 7/19/2023, 4/22/2026 and 10/22/2026 record "Tire rotation recommended: No," and the service manual allows only side-to-side swaps on this staggered setup, which cannot move inner-shoulder wear. The cause appears to be the non-adjustable negative rear camber on 2021+ Model S, as described in ODI 11636646, 11645675, 11710217, 11732580 and 11580793. Hidden inner-edge failure on a 4,800-lb car at highway speed is a blowout risk. Requesting investigation of the 2021+ Model S rear suspension geometry on 21" wheels.

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Suspension

I am filing this complaint regarding my Jeep Grand Cherokee L and Safety Recall 89D, involving the rear coil springs. My husband and I purchased this vehicle on August 10, 2025. We have two young children, ages 3 and 1, and purchased this SUV because we wanted a safe, reliable vehicle for our family. I recently received a recall notice informing me that the rear coil springs may not have been installed correctly and could detach while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice also states that there is...

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currently no repair available. Although my vehicle has not experienced a confirmed suspension failure, I am extremely concerned about what could happen if it does. What if a spring detaches while I am driving with my children? What if it causes an accident that seriously injures or kills someone? I understand that recalls happen, but I do not understand how families are expected to continue using these vehicles without a repair or clear guidance about the risks. I am requesting that NHTSA review the handling of this recall, the lack of an available remedy, and whether Jeep should be required to provide additional safety guidance or interim protections for affected owners. My family relies on this vehicle for daily transportation. I should not have to wait for an accident or injury before these concerns are addressed.

2024 Mazda CX-90-Phev Body, doors & structure

Rear door handles stick in the open position intermittently. Seems to happen more when weather is wet. Dealer fixed this problem once after a TSB was issued, but it is happening again. Dealer has not been able to replicate in person again and originally would not open case based on video of it happening. Upon contacting the manufacturer, the dealer was instructed to open a tech line case. If the door outer door handle stays in the open position when the door is closed it prevents the inner door handle from opening the door which caused my daughter to be stuck in the car until someone could let her out.

2015 Ford Escape Electrical system

The rear-view camera could display a blank or distorted image on the center display screen when the vehicle is in reverse. We also receive a message that the rear-view camera is unavailable on the center display screen.