Consumer Safety Complaints

Incident date: Jan 30, 2026

ICCU unit failed in parking lot leaving us stranded. Over 30 days to repair. Common issue. Luckily we weren’t on the road as the vehicle goes into a very short limp mode which may not allow time to get off a busy highway.

Incident date: Feb 25, 2026

The vehicle experiences sudden engine shutdown while driving. The engine completely turns off without warning. There are no warning lights, no check engine light, and no prior indication of failure. The exact component causing the failure is unknown at this time, but it appears to involve the engine and/or electrical system. The vehicle is available for inspection and has been taking to doge and n... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

I was driving on a highway at 55mph at night today 3/1/2026 and all of a sudden the headlights, instrumentation lights, and computer display went out, very scary, the all turned back on about 1.5 seconds later.

Incident date: Feb 20, 2026

Persistent ICCU failure causing charging interruptions, “Check Vehicle Charging System” → “Stop vehicle and check power supply” warnings, low 12V battery voltage (down to 12.1V), and risk of power loss/strand. Kia Connect sent “Charge Interrupted” alert during a session that reached 99%. Multiple prior recalls/attempts failed to resolve (Sep 2023 TSB ELE291 BMS, Jun 2024 SC271 ICCU S... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

I had washed my vehicle in my driveway. As I was drying it off, I heard a loud pop sound. When I went to put the car back in the garage, there was a warning displayed on the dash advising to check the vehicle electrical system. I immediately opened the MyHyundai app and it had a warning of an issue with the elecrtrical system and advised to schedule service. I had had no issues with the vehicle or... Read more

Incident date: Feb 24, 2026

Started vehicle in morning and no sound from the infotainment system (even if radio screen is on). Noticed turn indicators sound no longer functioned as well as I believe auto stop function also became non-functional. Safety concern while driving. Had to reset by performing a system re-set/re-boot myself to make everything work again. This issue occurred 2 times in 2 seperate days.

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

I had a warning light for lane assist not working that would ding constantly. Dealer said known issue. Replaced steering wheel. Now I’m out of warranty at 59000 miles and it needs another steering wheel. They did not fix the issue. It is part of the airbag system and I’m worried about the lane assist which I can’t turn off might go haywire and make vehicle swerve itself into other cars.

Incident date: Dec 15, 2025

Purchased vehicle used in 2024 and purchased a 3 year extended bumper to bumper warranty. The center screen was restarting every 3 minutes and was draining my battery down to being completely dead when it was not running. On 12/15/2025 I brought the truck to a Ram dealer with the problem and it was diagnosed by the dealer (Sansone Auto Mall) as needing to replace the entire radio/HVAC center stack... Read more

Incident date: Feb 5, 2026

I am advised by VW to not charge this vehicle using the L3 super chargers along with not to charge it "inside" a garage. However, there is no way to charge the vehicle then without spending thousands to have an electrician move the plug outside. So I am forced to have this vehicle not usable and VW offers zero fix. I have written them a formal demand letter over 3 weeks ago requesting a fix or ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 17, 2026

Since buying the car in August 2025, I've had multiple issues. Ive had a noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle, brought it in and they could not identify the issue or fix it, to this day I still have this noise coming from the front passenger side. Furthermore, I've had numerous hazard lights come on the dash, lasting 2-4 days and then disappearing and reappearing later on. T... Read more

Incident date: Feb 25, 2026

Integrated Control Charging Unit (ICCU) malfunctioned. Turned car on and heard a popping noise, then car displayed check electrical system. Code P1A9096.

Incident date: Feb 25, 2026

The Electric Parking brake system continuously fails (every 3-4 months)

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

Crash

Incident date: Feb 3, 2026

Backup camera is not working properly and the lane departure system doesn’t work

Incident date: Mar 1, 2002

Knock sensor p1326 service code engine light on

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

Engine lost power on steep grade hill with kids in the car on our way to Tahoe putting us all at risk

Incident date: Feb 27, 2026

The vehicle was stopped at a red light. This vehicle is equipped with an auto-start/stop system to save fuel. Once the red light turned green the engine refused to restart. This was the second instance. The vehicle took over 30 seconds before it would restart. None of the push-to-start buttons worked, the car would not recognize that the brake was pressed, and it had also shifted itself into ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

My car’s power system is totally off twice suddenly ( around 4:00pm & 8:30pm) when I completely stop at the traffic light. Cannot re-start the car, cannot open the rear doors, cannot turn on the emergency light to warn other cars. After waiting for a a few minutes, the power is back, I can start my car again When my car totally loss power at 8:30pm and cannot turn on the emergency light at ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

Driving safety concern. Important My new vehicle (Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X) 2026 abruptly shut down as I was driving and veering the steering wheel to the left. All the vehicle power was suddenly gone (electrical, engine, etc) without notice and the vehicle made an aggressive total stop immediately . The steering wheel was hard and the brakes blocked after it lose power and shut down. This has ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 27, 2026

The vehicle is experiencing a serious door locking malfunction. Even after the car is locked, the doors repeatedly attempt to lock again every few seconds. During this time, the horn sounds and the lights flash continuously, as if the vehicle is trying to re-lock itself but failing. This behavior continues repeatedly. This issue raises serious safety concerns for the following reasons: •The veh... Read more

Incident date: Nov 26, 2025

Having a huge amount of probable parasitic drain. Can’t figure out where it’s coming from but killing a brand new battery in weeks

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

To the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration I am submitting this formal safety complaint regarding a persistent and dangerous pattern of mechanical and electronic failures in my 2025 Hyundai Elantra N. These issues have rendered the vehicle unsafe for regular operation on public highways. The safety concerns began at 2810 miles when the vehicle first showed signs of structural and electr... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2025

brake booster that was a recall that toyota said expired in 2020 when i bought the vehicle and the toyotal dealer didnt inform me of the recall to fix it said everything was fine when it was not, i had a dc inverter sensor brake booster issues and now it ills off my 12volt battery every time i put one in lasts about 1 mth, upset dealer never told me this wjhen took in tel me any recalls or probelm... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Feb 27, 2026

Since I first leased my vehicle in May of 2023, I have received over 7 safety recalls. At least 2 of which are related to the main battery of the hybrid power system. Ever since I got the first one, I was recommended to park my car outside my house for risk of fire while parked. The latest recall, which has not been resolved involved the battery again and after taking the car to the dealer, the ba... Read more

Incident date: Feb 13, 2026

On [XXX] while driving the car on a city street in Northhampton, MA, I heard a loud "pop" and there were multiple warning lights, beeps and messages indicating there was a problem with the electrical system. The car slowed dramatically and I was unable to drive at a safe speed to keep up with traffic. The car slowly lost power and I was able to pull over to the side of the road. The temperature wa... Read more

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

When the engine gets warm the car goes into limp mode. Also, burning rich out of the tailpipe. The car won't go above 3k rpm because its in limp mode. Replaced the stuff that came on codes then runs ok for about a mile then goes in and out of limp mode.

Incident date: Feb 25, 2026

Two things, the dash stopped displaying speed. As I was driving the dash glitched out and the digital speed would not display. It started only showing the top half of how fast I was going. Then it completely went out. Second, the radio also glitches. Won't let me change station or sources. I usually have to turn the truck off for 10 to 15 minutes, then it starts fixing the issues. This has bee... Read more

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

Car was driving find and suddenly check electric system message came in with a red battery indicator. The application for the car indicates an ICCU P1A9096 error code. ICCU errors seems to be common with Kia/Hyundai electric cars. Car went to limp mode and wouldn’t let drive it more than 45mph which it was dangerous in the highway. I was able to get the car into the dealer but the last mile the... Read more

Incident date: Feb 2, 2026

1 Drive train and is available for inspection. 2 Vehicle stops and will not move, in traffic. 3 Unknown reproduced but happened twice. 4 Yes, Dealership. 5 No Messages or lamps were displayed.

Incident date: Feb 27, 2026

The car’s electrical system failed while I was going at high speeds on the freeway. Red alarm notices popped up on the screen stating “check electric system”. It promptly slowed from 75+ mph to 40 mph on a major highway. My children and I could have been seriously injured. I had to then go across high speed freeway lanes at a slow speed while everyone else is driving 70+ to exit. The deale... Read more

Incident date: Feb 5, 2024

I am writing to formally report a recurring safety defect regarding the infotainment system in my 2022 Honda HR-V. For over a month, the system has remained completely non-functional (blank screen). Prior to this total failure, the unit exhibited intermittent power cycles since the date of purchase around February 2024. Upon inspection by an authorized Honda dealership, technicians confirmed that... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2026

1: Driver’s window: don't go up or down, it doesn't respond to control. 2: Headlight warning lights is on all the time because bulbs are burn out so soon after replacement .

Incident date: Dec 31, 1969

1, The rear taillights fill up with water making it difficult to see the lights when breaking. 2, The engine had to be repaired due to power failure and was told that the cams and lifters were worn out on drivers' side at 85000 miles. The garage said this should not have happened. And that they have had to repair other vehicles too and Dodge would not cover it.

Incident date: Feb 27, 2026

On [XXX], my 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT caught fire while parked in my residential driveway at [XXX] . The vehicle had been started approximately 10 minutes earlier using the factory-installed remote start system. The vehicle was unattended at the time. My neighbor noticed the vehicle on fire and called 911. The Andover Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire. The fire departmen... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jan 28, 2026

- What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The ICCU failed. It is not available for inspection. - How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Minimally. The car alerted me that it was power-limited and that I should stop the car immediate and get it towed to the dealer. - Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2026

While charging my vehicle at a level 2 charging station, my vehicle ceased charging. I received no other warnings or symptoms prior to my vehicle ceasing to charge. Upon being alerted by the Kia Access app that the charging stopped, I went to check my vehicle and none of my doors would unlock in response to the buttons on my keys. I had to manually unlock my driver side door in order to enter my v... Read more

Incident date: Feb 23, 2026

ICCU failure. Sudden total electrical shutdown. According to this site, there was a recall filled but NOT COMPLETE since November 2024! We are now February 2026. There has been NO warning issued to Hyundai consumers about this. When the ICCU fails, it puts consumers at risk. When it happened to me, there was no shoulder to pull onto. Because there was a snowstorm that morning, the flatbed tow truc... Read more

Incident date: Jan 31, 2026

1. Instrument panel failure, can’t see speed, fuel, mileage. Blind spot warning does not work, lane assistance does not work. This issue was not solved by recall related to software update. 2. Unsafe to drive with no way to see speed, blind spot warning failure, can’t tell if blinker is on or how much gas is in car. 3. Dealer reproduced. It’s not a sporadic issue, the panel does not turn o... Read more

Incident date: Jul 23, 2025

The vehicle AC has stopped working. This is the ongoing problem in which can cause a fire anytime a leak occurs or a failed AC compressor without anybody knowing can cause a fire oppose a threaten Safety to the community.

Incident date: Jan 1, 2026

2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX HAD, ON NUMROUS OCCASIONS, COMPLETE POWER FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE JUMP STARTED MORE THAN ONCE. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP, BY THE OWNER, WITH POWER FAILURE CONCERNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP DUE TO COMPLETE POWER FAILURE CONCERNS. THE VEHICLE HAD BRAKE PEDAL ISSUE WHEN POWER FAILURE OCCURRED. MEANING THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT ABLE TO BE ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 4, 2025

The car would no longer charge and the dealer said it is due to a faulty ICCU. The dealer said this part is on back order with an indefinite freeze and no ETA. My car has been at the dealership shop since January 29 and Hyundai corporate has not been helpful when I escalated to them. Overall I have had these charging issues since early December. Hyundai has denied my request to buyback the vehic... Read more

Incident date: Jan 29, 2026

I was on the highway going at approximately 60mph when the car without any warning reduced speed to first around 40mph and then to 20mph all within a matter of a few minutes, causing me to pull over to the side of the highway. Luckily, I wasn't injured. I exited the highway, called my insurance company Geico and had the vehicle towed to the dealership where I leased this brand new vehicle from jus... Read more

Incident date: Oct 7, 2025

I am submitting this urgent complaint regarding my 2015 Honda Odyssey, equipped with the 3.5L V6 engine referenced in (TSB) 20-023 which acknowledges that the front rocker arm oil control valve (spool valve) gasket may fail and leak engine oil directly onto the alternator located beneath it. This condition can cause alternator contamination, charging system failure, electrical malfunction, and pot... Read more

Incident date: Feb 24, 2026

The vehicle while parked and not running on our driveway burst into flames and had large fire and explosions that burned the vehicle front half completely. the whole engine compartment burned and melted and destroyed the vehicle. No warning lights, no issues. Just burst into flames and destroyed the vehicle.

Fire

Incident date: Feb 13, 2026

Vehicle was operating normally on interstate traffic at 70mph when vehicle suddenly flashed "Charging system fault" and the vehicle then would not accelerate and dropped to 25 mph. Trying to exit the interstate and vehicle went into limp mode and battery icon showed up. Had to be towed to Range Rover dealership Range Rover said the issue was a DC / DC converter. They replaced this and are now say... Read more

Incident date: Jan 15, 2026

My car (Kia EV6) suddenly stopped charging with Level 1 and Level 2 charging. I brought it to the Kia dealership and it was diagnosed ICCU failure. ICCU was swapped and the car is charging again.

Incident date: Aug 28, 2025

Hello. I brought my Tesla Y to Tesla service local at 7077 W. Sahara Av., Las Vegas, NV. To fix noise in the breaks on Aug 28, 2025, After that on the same day i went to drive Tesla and I started feeling severe ear pressure, heart pressures, severe body pain from high EMF exposure, also severe electric shocks from the floor, seats, back of the seat, wheel, it has been constantly ongoing for alrea... Read more

Incident date: Feb 27, 2026

While driving I stopped at a light and an issues occurred where my stop start light appeared on dashboard. The car turned off for a minute and eventually started back up.

Incident date: Feb 25, 2026

I took it to the Ford dealership and they diagnosed it as having a parasitic draw from the 12 V battery when the car is shut down so when you go to get into the car if the battery is dead, they will fix it for $425 however, this problem was a recall in 2013 and my car did have a recall done to it. However, the issue is still going on therefore I feel as though the customer should not be charged. M... Read more

Incident date: Feb 20, 2026

While stopped at a traffic signal, the vehicle failed to restart when the light turned green. On another occasion, the vehicle stalled during operation and would not start. The engine would crank but there was no ignition. This created a safety risk because the vehicle was disabled in traffic and unable to move out of the roadway, increasing the risk of a rear-end collision or other crash. The ve... Read more