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 — Electrical System (30.8% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Electrical System complaints here are 2.8× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 61 · 30.8% | Recalled | Recall 17V676000 |
| Air Bags | 40 · 20.2% | Recalled | Recall 20V017000 · Recall 13V564000 · Recall 24V513000 |
| Engine | 36 · 18.2% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 25 · 12.6% | No official action | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 25 · 12.6% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 9 · 4.5% | 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 198 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 17V676000 · 2017 · reported 10/25/2017
Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 13V564000 · 2013 · reported 11/12/2013
Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 24V513000 · 2024 · reported 07/03/2024
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
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.
“THE CAR WONT START. IT WAS WORKING JUST FINE IN THE MORNING AND A COUPLE OF HOURS LATER IT DIDN'T START. ALL POWER TURNS ON…”NHTSA complaint 10888030 — filed 07/24/2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“A CAR WITH 118K MILES THAT HAS HAD NUMEROUS OIL LEAKS AROUND THE VALVE COVER AND OIL FILTER HOUSING. IT HAS BEEN LEAKING OIL FOR…”NHTSA complaint 10809224 — filed 12/09/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 328XI. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC…”NHTSA complaint 10762349 — filed 09/08/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 61 of 198 NHTSA complaints (30.8%), followed by air bags (40), engine (36), steering (25). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
198 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, and 4 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V017000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 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.
