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 — Engine (36.1% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 4.2× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 92 · 36.1% | Recalled | Recall 24V608000 |
| Electrical System | 60 · 23.5% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 41 · 16.1% | Recalled | Recall 24V608000 |
| Air Bags | 38 · 14.9% | Recalled | Recall 20V017000 |
| Service Brakes | 30 · 11.8% | Recalled | Recall 14V627000 · Recall 13V454000 |
| Power Train | 19 · 7.5% | No official action | — |
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 255 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 20V017000 · 2020 · reported 01/15/2020
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V627000 · 2014 · reported 10/07/2014
A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase 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 15V520000 · 2015 · reported 08/17/2015
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 13V454000 · 2013 · reported 09/26/2013
A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase 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 24V608000 · 2024 · reported 08/13/2024
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire. 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.
“DRIVING WHEN THE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO TIMING CHAIN GUIDES FAILING. IT WAS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO REPLACE…”NHTSA complaint 11281418 — filed 11/20/2019 · ENGINE
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 328I. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CREVIER BMW (1500 AUTO MALL DR, SANTA ANA, CA 92705, ([removed]) TO HAVE…”NHTSA complaint 11278265 — filed 11/05/2019 · ENGINE
“DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON STATING TO DRIVE MODERATELY. MAXIMUM DRIVETRAIN OUTPUT NOT AVAILABLE. CONSULT SERVICE CENTER. THE CODES WAS CDA904 NO MESSAGE (STATUS TRAILER…”NHTSA complaint 11270915 — filed 10/24/2019 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 92 of 255 NHTSA complaints (36.1%), followed by electrical system (60), engine and engine cooling (41), air bags (38). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
255 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 24 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, and 17 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V017000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
4 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.
