Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (7.8% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints here are 2.0× the median for that category across the 1401 model-years tracked on this site.
All 6 of the most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 17 · 7.8% | Recalled | Recall 01V157000 · Recall 99V058000 |
| Electrical System | 17 · 7.8% | Recalled | Recall 06V198000 · Recall 04V133000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 · 6.5% | Recalled | Recall 04V495000 |
| Fuel System, Other | 11 · 5.1% | Recalled | Recall 01V157000 · Recall 99V058000 |
| Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 10 · 4.6% | Recalled | Recall 99V248000 · Recall 00V414000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module | 10 · 4.6% | Recalled | Recall 99V131001 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 217 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 20V056000 · 2020 · reported 01/31/2020
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 06V198000 · 2006 · reported 06/05/2006
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING OR FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 01V157000 · 2001 · reported 05/03/2001
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT FUEL IN THE TANK LEAD TO SAFETY PROBLEMS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 99V248000 · 1999 · reported 09/13/1999
IF MOISTURE AND/OR DUST PARTICLES ENTER THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM, THE SWIVEL BEARING COULD WEAR OVER TIME DIMINISHING THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 04V133000 · 2004 · reported 03/18/2004
A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 00V414000 · 2000 · reported 12/06/2000
IF MOISTURE AND/OR DUST PARTICLES ENTER THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM, THE SWIVEL BEARING COULD WEAR OVER TIME DIMINISHING THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 99V131001 · 1999 · reported 05/21/1999
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INSUFFICIENT VACUUM TO BE PROVIDED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 04V495000 · 2004 · reported 10/12/2004
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE MAY FAIL TO REDUCE SPEED WHEN THE DRIVER LIFTS HIS/HER FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL. THIS LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 99V058000 · 1999 · reported 03/22/1999
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL SPRAY COULD RESULT IN FIRE OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR A FAULTY FUEL GAUGE. ABOUT FOUR YEARS LATER THE GAUGE HAD STOPPED PROVIDING ACCURATE FUEL READINGS.”NHTSA complaint 10095113 — filed 09/28/2004 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
“WHEN PUMPING VEHICLE WITH GAS IT WILL SPILL OUT OF VEHICLE WHEN IT IS SUPPOSED TO STOP ONCE IT'S FULL. THIS HAS HAPPEND AT TWO…”NHTSA complaint 893160 — filed 07/25/2001 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
“FUEL SENDING UNIT WAS REPLACED VIA RECALL IN DEC 2000 AND THE EXACT SAME THING IS HAPPENING AGAIN. AUDI'S RECALL DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM…”NHTSA complaint 745275 — filed 05/13/2001 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly issues are the most-reported category, cited in 17 of 217 NHTSA complaints (7.8%), followed by electrical system (17), vehicle speed control (14), fuel system, other (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
217 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 12 involved a crash, 23 involved a fire, and 15 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Yes — 9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V056000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
6 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
