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 (19.6% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 1.6× the median for that category across the 2583 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 31 · 19.6% | Recalled | Recall 17V070000 |
| Electrical System | 30 · 19% | Recalled | Recall 19V615000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 29 · 18.4% | Recalled | Recall 20V648000 |
| Air Bags | 21 · 13.3% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 14 · 8.9% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 14 · 8.9% | 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 158 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 20V648000 · 2020 · reported 10/21/2020
A fuel leak increases the risk of a 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
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 17V352000 · 2017 · reported 05/31/2017
The mismatched VINs make the vehicle noncompliant with regulatory requirements. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V070000 · 2017 · reported 02/03/2017
If the engine seizes, the wheels may suddenly lock up, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V136000 · 2017 · reported 03/02/2017
Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V137000 · 2017 · reported 03/02/2017
Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, 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.
“I WAS DRIVING ON ROAD & I HIT A MAJOR ROCK OR A POTHOLE I WAS IN HYATTSVILLE. I WORK & LIVE IN THE CITY…”NHTSA complaint 11406281 — filed 04/03/2021 · ENGINE
“I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 70 MPH AND THE CAR LOST ALL POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE CODE CAME ON AS WELL AS THE…”NHTSA complaint 11399727 — filed 03/08/2021 · ENGINE
“I CALLED VOLKSWAGEN TODAY TO ASK ABOUT THE FUEL RAIL REPAIR AND WAS INFORMED THEY HAVE NO SOLUTION NOR A TIME FRAME OF WHEN THEY…”NHTSA complaint 11388717 — filed 01/18/2021 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 31 of 158 NHTSA complaints (19.6%), followed by electrical system (30), fuel/propulsion system (29), unspecified/other issues (25). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
158 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 18 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 9 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V648000. 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.
