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 (34.6% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that closed with a recall campaign (23V877).
Engine complaints here are 2.8× 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 | 53 · 34.6% | Investigation closed | EA21003 → recall 23V877 |
| Air Bags | 34 · 22.2% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 26 · 17% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 21 · 13.7% | Recalled | Recall 23V652000 |
| Steering | 10 · 6.5% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 · 5.2% | Recalled | Recall 23V652000 |
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 153 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 23V652000 · 2023 · reported 09/25/2023
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
“a few months last year took my car in for regular oil change and within about 3 weeks after the oil change the car was…”NHTSA complaint 11564607 — filed 01/10/2024 · ENGINE
“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the…”NHTSA complaint 11562165 — filed 12/27/2023 · ENGINE
“Engine O2 sensors failing caused car to go into limp mode when attempting to enter a very busy hi way. Key was stuck in the…”NHTSA complaint 11561946 — filed 12/26/2023 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 53 of 153 NHTSA complaints (34.6%), followed by air bags (34), electrical system (26), service brakes, hydraulic (21). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
153 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 18 involved a fire, and 8 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 23V652000. 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.
