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 (28% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Engine complaints here are 2.2× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 108 · 28% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 89 · 23.1% | Recalled | Recall 19V615000 |
| Power Train | 73 · 18.9% | Recalled | Recall 14V182000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 38 · 9.8% | Recalled | Recall 15V028000 |
| Air Bags | 36 · 9.3% | Recalled | Recall 15V483000 |
| Exterior Lighting | 24 · 6.2% | 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 386 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 19V615000 · 2019 · reported 08/22/2019
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V182000 · 2014 · reported 04/15/2014
The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V483000 · 2015 · reported 08/04/2015
A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V028000 · 2015 · reported 01/23/2015
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20E064000 · 2020 · reported 09/23/2020
If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing 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.
“THE HORN DOES NOT WORK, ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON WHILE DRIVING OR IN PARK, WHEN YOU PUT GAS IN THE VEHICLE YOU HAVE TO PRESS…”NHTSA complaint 11057134 — filed 12/28/2017 · ENGINE
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DARCARS VOLKSWAGEN SILVER…”NHTSA complaint 11024674 — filed 09/20/2017 · ENGINE
“KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. UNABLE TO TURN OFF ENGINE.”NHTSA complaint 11023707 — filed 09/15/2017 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 108 of 386 NHTSA complaints (28%), followed by electrical system (89), power train (73), unspecified/other issues (71). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
386 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 20 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 18 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V615000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
4 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.
