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 — Exterior Lighting (41.8% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Exterior Lighting complaints here are 6.9× the median for that category across the 719 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 132 · 41.8% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 58 · 18.4% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 51 · 16.1% | Recalled | Recall 16V642000 |
| Suspension | 32 · 10.1% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 19 · 6% | Recalled | Recall 16V648000 · Recall 20V149000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 · 5.4% | Recalled | Recall 19V035000 |
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 316 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 19V035000 · 2019 · reported 01/16/2019
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V641000 · 2016 · reported 09/06/2016
If the third row seat does not remain in its adjusted position, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V955000 · 2016 · reported 12/29/2016
In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V648000 · 2016 · reported 09/08/2016
With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V642000 · 2016 · reported 09/06/2016
If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V519000 · 2016 · reported 07/08/2016
Air bags that deploy with excessive force may increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V149000 · 2020 · reported 03/16/2020
A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash. 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.
“This issue appears to fall under recall 97CB for a Side Marker Light Violation on select Audi vehicles. I own a 2017 Audi Q7 and…”NHTSA complaint 11494695 — filed 11/23/2022 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
“My vin was not included in. The Fix Side Marker Light Software Glitch. Safety Recall Code: 97CB. Thereâs a lot of vehicles same model and…”NHTSA complaint 11492332 — filed 11/04/2022 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
“The front marker LED light bulbs in the headlight housing is gradually turning yellow. The LED light bulbs can't be replaced. They were originally white…”NHTSA complaint 11492025 — filed 11/02/2022 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Exterior lighting issues are the most-reported category, cited in 132 of 316 NHTSA complaints (41.8%), followed by engine (58), electrical system (51), suspension (32). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
316 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 10 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V035000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 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.
