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 — Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler (15.2% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler complaints here are 4.6× the median for that category across the 344 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler | 69 · 15.2% | Investigation closed | EA04010 · PE03052 |
| Electrical System | 65 · 14.3% | Investigation closed | DP05004 |
| Air Bags:side/window | 45 · 9.9% | Recalled | Recall 18V406000 |
| Seats | 34 · 7.5% | Investigation closed | EA04010 · PE03052 |
| Air Bags | 22 · 4.8% | Recalled | Recall 18V406000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 21 · 4.6% | Recalled | Recall 14E007000 |
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 455 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 18V406000 · 2018 · reported 06/13/2018
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with 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 14E007000 · 2014 · reported 03/07/2014
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially 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 07V063000 · 2007 · reported 02/20/2007
THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 07E023000 · 2007 · reported 03/29/2007
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE 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 CONTACT STATED THE SEAT WARMER OVERHEATED AND STARTED SMOKING. ALTHOUGH A SMALL HOLE FORMED IN THE SEAT CUSHION THERE WAS NOT VISIBLE EVIDENCE…”NHTSA complaint 10146885 — filed 01/04/2006 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
“WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER'S SEAT CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR.”NHTSA complaint 10108876 — filed 02/16/2005 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
“THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT WARMER CAUSED THE SEAT TO CATCH ON FIRE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING WARMED UP.”NHTSA complaint 10105197 — filed 12/22/2004 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler issues are the most-reported category, cited in 69 of 455 NHTSA complaints (15.2%), followed by electrical system (65), air bags:side/window (45), seats (34). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
455 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 25 involved a crash, 70 involved a fire, and 85 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V406000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 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.
