Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/13/2026
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 — Steering (57.2% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Steering complaints here are 9.2× the median for that category across the 1655 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,433 · 57.2% | Recalled | Recall 15V340000 |
| Air Bags | 404 · 16.1% | Recalled | Recall 19V001000 · Recall 17V024000 · Recall 21V158000 · Recall 21E013000 · Recall 21V081000 |
| Electrical System | 158 · 6.3% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 156 · 6.2% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 111 · 4.4% | Investigation closed | PE13003 |
| Service Brakes | 104 · 4.2% | 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 2,505 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 19V001000 · 2019 · reported 01/07/2019
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 · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V024000 · 2017 · reported 01/10/2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Park it · 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 21V158000 · 2021 · reported 03/10/2021
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 21E013000 · 2021 · reported 02/16/2021
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, 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 21V081000 · 2021 · reported 02/16/2021
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, 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
“MY 2012 FORD FUSION SEL/3.0L V6 WAS BEING DRIVEN ON BUSY HIGHWAY AT 55+ MPH. POWER STEERING FAULT/SERVICE AUTOTRAC WARNING CAME ON SUDDENLY. POWER STEERING…”NHTSA complaint 10541941 — filed 09/04/2013 · STEERING
“DROVE HOME NORMALLY AND SHUT OFF THE CAR. WENT TO RESTART THE CAR AND THE CARE INDICATED A "POWER STEERING FAILURE - SERVICE ADVANCE TRAK"…”NHTSA complaint 10541854 — filed 09/04/2013 · STEERING
“POWER STEERING SERVICE TRACK LIGHT CAME ON DURING CAR START UP AND I HAD NO POWER STEERING. I RESTARTED THE CAR AND THE POWER STEERING…”NHTSA complaint 10541775 — filed 09/04/2013 · STEERING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 1,433 of 2,505 NHTSA complaints (57.2%), followed by air bags (404), electrical system (158), power train (156). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
2,505 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/13/2026. Of those, 107 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, and 64 reported injuries. 3 deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V001000. 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.
