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 (24.3% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Engine complaints here are 1.9× the median for that category across the 2583 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 34 · 24.3% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 · 15.7% | Recalled | Recall 23V651000 |
| Service Brakes | 18 · 12.9% | Recalled | Recall 23V651000 |
| Electrical System | 18 · 12.9% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 14 · 10% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 11 · 7.9% | 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 140 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 23V651000 · 2023 · reported 09/22/2023
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · Park outside · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated…”NHTSA complaint 11555000 — filed 11/14/2023 · ENGINE
“I was driving home with my children from the store, when my car started smoking, shut off, and the engine caught on fire. I barely…”NHTSA complaint 11546762 — filed 09/27/2023 · ENGINE
“Engine has been causing a knock of some sort making the check engine light to constantly come on. Engine is the same engine as the…”NHTSA complaint 11543549 — filed 09/09/2023 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 34 of 140 NHTSA complaints (24.3%), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (22), service brakes (18), electrical system (18). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
140 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 16 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, and 23 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 23V651000. 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.
