Consumer Safety Complaints
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Showing 48,519 complaints — component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Incident date: Nov 13, 2025
Driver side rear sliding door will not open even when the automatic release button is disengaged. Some could be trapped in an emergency or I am worried that if it opens I will not be able to get it closed.
Incident date: Nov 13, 2025
During the installation of the rear frame bracket (recommended from the 2011 recall), it was determined the vehicle is unsafe. The frame brace recall not designed for the 2012 CRV would not fit the vehicle. Notified customer of the condition of the left control arm. Not safe for the road. Recommended not to drive this vehicle.
Incident date: Oct 14, 2025
The Hood is peeling the clear coat. The upper cab on both drivers side and passengers side from front to back is down to bare metal. Top of the pickup box is down to the bare metal along both sides. Tailgate top is down to bare metal. These spots are clearly do to the prep and paint work.
TOYOTA
HIGHLANDER
(2017) — STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 14, 2025
Incident date: Nov 14, 2025
The paint on the hood is flaking off. There is no reason other than the paint being defective for this to happen in this manner. We just noticed it today. 11/14/25
VOLKSWAGEN
TIGUAN
(2021) — STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 13, 2025
Incident date: Nov 13, 2025
Mechanical trunk lid emergency release will not release from the rear of the vehicle. The locking mechanism failed and lid will not open.
Incident date: Sep 16, 2025
Bought a 2024 Chevy Colorado in Dec 2024. Going through a car wash, the air blower put dent in top of the truck. Found out there is a technical service bulletin 23-NA-209 where Chevy admits there is structural issue with bracing of the roof. The TSB also shows where five additional braces are to be added to the roof to give structural integrity. Worried about safety of truck should there be a rol... Read more
Incident date: Nov 13, 2025
I am writing to file a complaint regarding my 2023 Kia Telluride (VIN: [insert VIN here]) which has two active safety recalls: 1.SC303 / NHTSA 24V214 – Intermediate shaft/driveshaft may not be fully engaged, causing the vehicle to potentially roll away while in Park. The remedy is available but has not yet been scheduled for my vehicle. 2.SC347 / NHTSA 25V494 – Door belt molding trim may delam... Read more
Incident date: Sep 29, 2025
I called ford about this recall in December of last year. The dealer in Chico CA. I submitted a request to get it done and they keep saying ford isn’t making them yet. I lost my piller and my car looks ugly an I just want it fixed
Incident date: Nov 12, 2025
The 3rd generation Tacomas rear cabin vents (2 vents) allow water to enter the cabin because they are not tight to the body or sealed properly. The water leaks down the back wall and forward onto the floor soaking the carpet and padding underneath. The water in the carpet/padding has yielded mildew/mold throughout (water goes all the way to the front of the truck). The water also leaks through a f... Read more
Incident date: Nov 12, 2025
locked the car as most people do, then went to unlock the car heard it unlock but the door would not open. I could hear the door sound like it was locking/unlocking like it was stuck. I tried to climb through the passenger side to open the door from the inside and it will not open. The door appears to be "unlocked" but it is not and will not open creating a hazard if in an accident there is no way... Read more
Incident date: Nov 2, 2025
This is the second time I’ve had this incident. I was driving in the middle of nowhere Texas, no other cars or pedestrians were present. There were no overpasses or construction and out of nowhere. My sunroof exploded at 50 miles an hour. The weather was fair around 60°. This being the second time it had happened. I knew it was a sunroof and did not open the cover to inspect. I pulled over, got... Read more
Incident date: Oct 22, 2025
The power driver liftgate strut exploded and hit the top of the hatchback, snapping the bolt in half and damaging the threads which attach the stud bolt to the hatch.
Incident date: Nov 12, 2025
Power Tailgate Problem is going off repeatedly while car is on. Power tailgate does not open with remote or button inside car. There seems to be water leaking in tailgate seams. The constant beeping of problem popping up is startling and distracting to driver.
Incident date: May 1, 2025
The driver side door lock is malfunctioning. Not unlocking or locking consistently from either the keyfob (Changed battery) or when in car. It is a safety issue that I can not lock doors with door lock when in car. Initially driver door effected and now both driver and passenger doors are effected. I am having difficult time getting it fixed. The mechanic is having difficulty fixing the safety pr... Read more
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 1500
(2021) — STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 12, 2025
Incident date: Nov 12, 2025
Rear power window has been replaced multiple times, each time it develops cracks and leaks water causing possible mold in the truck cabin.
MERCEDES-BENZ
GLE 450
(2024) — STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 11, 2025
Incident date: Oct 31, 2025
The panel between the windshield and the sunroof shattered with cracks going the full width of the roof at the top and bottom of the glass panel.
Incident date: Sep 1, 2025
The paint on my 2020 Toyota RAV4 (Blueprint color) is peeling and deteriorating prematurely, on the hood. The vehicle has been properly maintained and has not been in any accidents. The paint started peeling without any external cause. I’ve noticed similar complaints from other 2020 Toyota RAV4 owners, especially those with the Blueprint color, reporting the same issue. This suggests a widespr... Read more
Incident date: Dec 20, 2024
Electrical mechanical malfunction to Breaking and steering wheel issues, along with vehicle stalling performance issues. Notified Honda multiple times, unable to resolve issue that led to an accident on December 20th 2024, was told it was due to AWS system and camera components were replaced. Continue Reoccurring issues to vehicle required a diagnosis Honda unable to diagnose vehicle while still u... Read more
Crash
1 injured
Incident date: Nov 11, 2025
The Airbag recall on select Toyota Camry. The manufacturer of the airbags in Japan are said to be defective. I have not received new sensors that are on back order. Seatbelt sensors continue to go off, unless they are clicked in all seats. I already had the car fixed twice, they won’t lean to fix the car again. It’s all political financially. The onboard Safety SOS may also be defective in the... Read more
TOYOTA
GRAND HIGHLANDER
(2025) — STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 11, 2025
Incident date: Nov 2, 2025
On 11/02/2025 with the cruise at 55mph all glass closed. Heater on with no vehicles around, the sunroof exploded. It pushed up from the inside. With less than 9k miles on the vehicle. It took my dealer 8 days to look at it then Toyota denied the warranty. Then Quoted me over $2,100 to replace. This vehicle isn't safe to drive as told to me from the dealer.
Incident date: Nov 10, 2025
Roof rail brackets (snap pieces) broke off of both left and right side and roof rails fell off of car while driving.
Incident date: Nov 8, 2025
2022 Kia Telluride Issues: 1. **Sunroof:** Completely broken. 2. **Exterior Window Moldings:** Fading and discoloration. 3. **Axel Boots:** Need replacement with less than 60,000 miles on the odometer. 4. **Child Lock:** Malfunctioning. -
Incident date: Jan 1, 2025
LaFontaine Ford Birch Run MI falsified recalls on my 2016 f150. They claimed they were done, however i have had several other Ford dealers state that there is missing parts and it was obvious it was not completed. This recall is for my door cables freezing up making it unsafe for me to commute when cold. I have held my door shut all the way to work multiple times because it would not latch. Other ... Read more
FORD
BRONCO SPORT
(2022) — STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 10, 2025
Incident date: Nov 7, 2025
The firewall on the passenger side was not sealed correctly causing water to enter behind the glove box affecting the blower motor and causing water to enter the vehicle. Causing mold under the carpet. The leak was confirmed at the Ford dealership
Incident date: Nov 8, 2025
My electronic tailgate latches failed while I was driving down the road, I was towing a trailer, the tailgate got pinned between the tongue of the trailer and the jack, below I will provide pictures of both my damaged tailgate and trailer, i know there was a recall on this problem, that problem has already been addressed prior to this incident by the dealer, I believe this is a very unsafe problem... Read more
VOLKSWAGEN
ID.4
(2022) — STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 10, 2025
Incident date: Nov 8, 2025
On [XXX], my 2022 Volkswagen I.D. 4 burst into flames and exploded while it was parked in my apartment complex parking structure ([XXX] ). My car was completely engulfed in flames, nearby cars as well as the parking structure experienced heat damage. My life and others were put in danger because even though my car was electric, it was parked in a resident garage near other cars who are gas operate... Read more
Fire
T & B WELDING & TRAILER
HAY HAULER GOOSENECK
(2023) — STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 10, 2025
Incident date: Nov 3, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 T & B Welding and Trailers Big Ox trailer. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH and towing the trailer with a 2022 Ford F-350 hauling an 11,000 lbs. load, the front axle pulled the vehicle sideways, causing the trailer to sway left to right while driving straight. The trailer swayed towards the left, crossing the center line due to the front axle becoming detached.... Read more
Incident date: Oct 28, 2025
COMBINED FORMAL & SUPPLEMENTAL COMPLAINT – UPDATED WITH VIDEO EVIDENCE DISCLOSURE To: Florida Division of Motorist Services – Consumer Complaint Division Attn: Dealer Licensing & Compliance Section [XXX] Via Online Portal: [XXX] Date: November 09, 2025 Re: Misrepresentation in Sale of 2024 Tesla Model 3 by Braman Cadillac, Miami, FL VIN: [XXX] Purchased: [XXX] | Price Paid: $42,000.05 Deale... Read more
Crash
Incident date: Jul 1, 2025
Hi, I think that this vehicle is major safety issue for both me and others, since bought new it tends to pull to the right , hard to steer or keep it in lane straight without wondering away! Pre mature Tire wear and tear vehicle inspected by different Honda dealerships multiple times with multiple alignments correction done and parts replaced under warranty to it with no remedy or resolution, file... Read more
Incident date: Nov 7, 2025
I was traveling at ~65mph on the freeway when the sunroof spontaneously exploded. It was louder than a gunshot—I nearly lost control of the vehicle. The explosion occurred in the outward direction. There was no evidence of impact of preexisting damage. Internet research suggests this is not an uncommon occurrence.
Incident date: Nov 5, 2025
I was riding on a suburban street and ran over a branch I did not see due to rain and darkness. I went back and looked at the incident and the branch did not seem like it was that big but I quickly lost power and my car stalled and I could not get it restarted. I later found out that that branch took out my hybrid battery connection under the car which rendered the car useless. It is a 5000 fix. ... Read more
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2023) — STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 8, 2025
Incident date: Nov 8, 2025
Upper grill molding trim/bezel flew off truck. Part was recovered and clips look to have broken off. Plastic clips look to be insufficient and will break over time. Active recall for 2022 model vehicles only , needs to be expanded to 2023 or possibly further out.
Incident date: Nov 5, 2025
The sliding door does not stay closed. My 5 children are at risk when the door opens while driving. I took it recently to the dealer and they said they fixed the handle and that everything else was fine. That night it opened 3 times within 1 mile.
Incident date: Nov 3, 2025
When it rains the front and rear floorboards fill with puddles of water from the bottom somehow. No traces of water along the doors or windows.
Incident date: Nov 30, 2022
This 2008 Lexus GX 470 (VIN: [XXX] ) has paint primer adhesion failure exposing bare metal. Color code is 070 Blizzard Pearl. The peeling starts at the primer/E-coat substrate layer, not clear coat. This matches the documented failure mode in Lexus CSP ZLL / L-SB-0046-19. The exposed metal creates corrosion risk on the roof and body shell over time, which is a safety concern. Lexus refused goodwi... Read more
Incident date: Nov 3, 2025
2000 toyota tundra SR5 4door 4.7 liter V8. Sunroof glass blew off on freeway at 65mph almost hit car behind me. No police report, no person injured. November 3, 2025.
Incident date: Nov 8, 2025
The driver door on my 2021 Toyota RAV4 has an automatic unlock feature that unlocks the door when you approach the car with the key in your pocket. This feature has malfunctioned to the point that I cannot open the door at all, even with the key fob. I have to either manually remove the physical key from the fob and open the door that way, or else enter the vehicle from a different door and unlock... Read more
Incident date: Nov 8, 2025
The truck under frame is rusting a lot in spots near welds.
Incident date: Nov 8, 2025
The moonroof spontaneously shattered while driving on the freeway at night. This limit the speed to less than 20 mph since the moonroof continued to shatter at a higher speed.
Incident date: Jun 15, 2021
My cars paint is peeling uncontrollably due to delamination of the paint. The issue with the paint has been reported by others also.
Incident date: Oct 30, 2025
Vehicle sustained significant front-end impact in a collision, but none of the airbags deployed. Front bumper, hood, and frame sustained visible damage. Concern that sensors or airbag system failed to activate during qualifying crash.
Crash
Incident date: Nov 6, 2025
Rear wheel subframe broke off, separated from the chassis
Incident date: May 31, 2023
The clear coat is delaminating and the Paint is peeling off in multiple areas of the car.
MERCEDES-BENZ
C300
(2015) — STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 7, 2025
Incident date: Oct 23, 2025
Rear subframe rusted out, car is not safe to drive
Incident date: Mar 1, 2022
Received a letter about recall letter about peeling paint. Paint was ok at time of letter. A year later the paint is now peeling from every panel. Toyota says the campaign has ended and there is nothing they can do. But customer relations also said there are many people calling in after the fact with the same peeling problem. I would like Toyota to repaint the vehicle because they are aware that ... Read more
Incident date: Nov 6, 2025
I was driving and the sunroof glass randomly combusted. Nothing hit it, and there were no other cars around.
Incident date: Nov 4, 2025
The power rear liftgate will close on a person or object and cannot be stopped except if one presses on a very specific part of the edge of the liftgate, towards its center. This happens no matter how much upward force is applied to the area of the pull handles and the edges. When my wife pulled the handle, the liftgate closed with force that she could not resist. This obviously creates a serio... Read more
Incident date: Jan 1, 2024
I want to escalate the recall that Ford has on my 2016 Ford Explorer A-pillars. This recall was issued on January 2024, almost 2 years ago. Is Ford going to fix these problems or not. They also have a recall for the B-Pillars from May 2025. Please advise when they are going to find a fix.
Incident date: Oct 26, 2025
The rear power liftgate on our 2019 Honda Odyssey has repeatedly closed automatically while the vehicle is parked on a slope, including our driveway. This has occurred multiple times, and in one instance, the door struck me on the head. The issue seems to be gravity-related and may involve a malfunction in the tailgate spring or motor system. I reported this to the dealership, and they were unable... Read more