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 (34.4% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Electrical System complaints here are 3.2× 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 | 199 · 34.4% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 146 · 25.3% | Recalled | Recall 15V340000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 59 · 10.2% | Recalled | Recall 16V621000 · Recall 15V812000 · Recall 13V227000 |
| Structure:body | 58 · 10% | No official action | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 35 · 6.1% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 32 · 5.5% | 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 578 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 16V621000 · 2016 · reported 08/25/2016
A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, 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 15V812000 · 2015 · reported 12/02/2015
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V340000 · 2015 · reported 06/02/2015
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V393000 · 2014 · reported 07/02/2014
If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 13V227000 · 2013 · reported 05/31/2013
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V072000 · 2020 · reported 02/10/2020
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and 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.
“WE HAVE A 2013 FORD FLEX LIMITED AND WE BOUGHT IT USED WITH 50000 MILES AND WHEN WE BOUGHT IT THE DOOR SENSOR WAS BAD…”NHTSA complaint 10816170 — filed 12/24/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“INTERIOR LIGHTING HAS NO MANUAL OFF SWITCH AND REMAINS ON DURING DRIVING DUE TO INCORRECLTY REPORTED "DOOR AJAR"”NHTSA complaint 10811424 — filed 12/21/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“ON THE EVENING OF 12/18/15 (10:00PM), AFTER STARTING UP THE CAR, NONE OF THE CONTROLS LOCATED ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING WHEEL COLUMN WOULD…”NHTSA complaint 10811229 — filed 12/19/2015 · 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 199 of 578 NHTSA complaints (34.4%), followed by steering (146), unspecified/other issues (78), fuel/propulsion system (59). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
578 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 11 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 13 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16V621000. 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.
