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 — Structure:body (19.7% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Structure:body complaints here are 4.5× the median for that category across the 1175 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure:body | 64 · 19.7% | Recalled | Recall 25V829000 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 41 · 12.6% | Recalled | Recall 21V625000 · Recall 22V859000 · Recall 25V165000 · Recall 25V467000 |
| Service Brakes | 40 · 12.3% | Recalled | Recall 21V922000 |
| Engine | 39 · 12% | Recalled | Recall 22V191000 · Recall 22V484000 · Recall 23V380000 · Recall 25V345000 |
| Power Train | 35 · 10.8% | Recalled | Recall 24V330000 |
| Electrical System | 28 · 8.6% | Recalled | Recall 21V869000 · Recall 22V149000 · Recall 24V954000 |
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 325 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 21V869000 · 2021 · reported 11/10/2021
A sudden loss of drive power increases 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 21V625000 · 2021 · reported 08/10/2021
An engine stall increases 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 21V922000 · 2021 · reported 11/23/2021
During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, 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 22V149000 · 2022 · reported 03/11/2022
A sudden loss of drive power increases 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 22V191000 · 2022 · reported 03/25/2022
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V484000 · 2022 · reported 07/07/2022
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V859000 · 2022 · reported 11/18/2022
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V380000 · 2023 · reported 05/26/2023
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 24V330000 · 2024 · reported 05/10/2024
A loss of drive power increases 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 24V852000 · 2024 · reported 11/08/2024
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury 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 24V954000 · 2024 · reported 12/20/2024
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V165000 · 2025 · reported 03/14/2025
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V345000 · 2025 · reported 05/23/2025
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V442000 · 2025 · reported 06/27/2025
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can 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 25V467000 · 2025 · reported 07/11/2025
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V685000 · 2025 · reported 10/10/2025
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V829000 · 2025 · reported 12/01/2025
A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, 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 26V117000 · 2026 · reported 03/03/2026
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, 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 26V123000 · 2026 · reported 03/03/2026
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing 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.
“The door has spot wells I believe 6 total. 2 of them so far have come undone. It is the welds for the bracket that…”NHTSA complaint 11571090 — filed 02/09/2024 · STRUCTURE:BODY
“Driver door hinge is not welded properly and when driving door opens”NHTSA complaint 11569098 — filed 01/31/2024 · STRUCTURE:BODY
“This is 1 of 3 2020 - 2021 Ford Escapes that my company owns and is affected by this known issue with NHTSA and Ford…”NHTSA complaint 11564725 — filed 01/10/2024 · STRUCTURE:BODY
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Structure:body issues are the most-reported category, cited in 64 of 325 NHTSA complaints (19.7%), followed by unspecified/other issues (55), fuel system, gasoline (41), service brakes (40). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
325 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 19 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V869000. 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.
