Consumer Safety Complaints
Search 2,192,899 safety complaints filed by vehicle owners with NHTSA — including 137,559 crashes, 55,854 fires, and 8,555 deaths.
Showing 112,682 complaints — component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident date: Feb 16, 2026
After sitting overnight in the garage, the back windshield glass shattered when simply closing the front driver door.
Incident date: Feb 14, 2026
Eingen faliur acording to dealership Toyota of Anthioc the veicle is on there lot for now but there diagnostic was engine faliure
Incident date: Jan 15, 2026
The passenger side of my 2018 Rogue door lock actuator failed last year. I am unable to enter through my front passenger door. Earlier this year (2026) the driver side door lock actuator also failed, often leaving me locked out from both sides. I have to leave the door unlocked to ensure I can get into/out of my car.
Incident date: Dec 20, 2025
I am submitting this formal safety defect complaint regarding a serious and life-threatening incident involving my 2020 Infiniti QX60. While traveling at approximately 60 miles per hour on a public highway, the vehicle’s hood suddenly and violently flew fully open without warning. This resulted in an immediate and complete loss of forward visibility while the vehicle was in motion.The hood had b... Read more
Incident date: Feb 15, 2026
The automatic sliding doors are malfunctioning and will not open. We bought this vehicle used from Fred Anderson Kia of Greenville.
Incident date: Dec 31, 2025
I was pulling into an open available parking space in a hospital parking garage and the car just all of a sudden accelerated ON ITS OWN and hit the wall of parking spot. I tried to apply the brake several times before I could finally get it to stop and during this time the car was slamming into the wall area and slinging me back and forth a few times before it stopped. My life was put at risk be... Read more
Crash
Incident date: Feb 3, 2026
I am the original owner of a 2016 Dodge Charger SXT AWD (VIN: [XXX] ). On February 3, 2026, while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic mechanical failure. I heard a loud metallic grinding noise from underneath, followed by an immediate loss of power and "Service Transmission" and "SERV AWD" warnings on the dashboard. The vehicle became inoperable, and the engine could not... Read more
Incident date: Jan 15, 2026
Two times in the past month my gas pedal has gotten stuck after I fully engaged it getting on the highway. Both times I had to hit the brakes and kick at the gas pedal a few times for it to disengage. This problem doesn’t always happen, as I’ve tried to do it on purpose to see if it would do it again. Not sure it it could possibly have anything to do with snow/ice or salt accumulation on outsi... Read more
Incident date: Jan 8, 2026
On Jan. 8, 2026, and February 10, 2026, while driving on I-75 and 1-10 at approximately 70 miles an hour, my passenger door lock disengaged multiple times ---it came open -- while was driving on the highway at top speeds. It has done this at least 8 other times since then. When the door disengages, it is partially open, the wind comes into the car and all of the lights inside come on, the dash cau... Read more
Incident date: Feb 10, 2026
I am filing a safety complaint for my 2013 Ford Explorer (VIN: [XXX] ). There is a strong raw fuel smell inside the cabin, which is a severe fire hazard. This model has a history of cracked fuel delivery modules. Additionally, my vehicle has open recalls for the Rear Suspension Toe Link (19V435/20V675) and the A-Pillar Exterior Trim (24V031). Despite these critical safety issues, the dealer (Midla... Read more
Incident date: Feb 12, 2026
My 2022 Chevrolet Suburban 6.2L, approximately 96,000 miles. Vehicle was taken to dealership for transmission warning message and returned as “repaired” with a software update. The following day, February 12th, while driving at highway speed on the expressway, the vehicle suddenly lost power without warning. A message appeared instructing me to press start, and the vehicle shifted into neutr... Read more
Incident date: Nov 24, 2025
Our passenger side heated mirror is melting. We are unsure as to the plastics used and why it is melting. This mirror is also a heated mirror with electric connected to it. The Ford Dealer told us that Ford will not repair this under warranty. Why is this melting. What type of cheap plastic did they use. Please help us getting to the bottom of this. Thank you.
JEEP
GRAND CHEROKEE
(2017) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 16, 2026
Incident date: Feb 7, 2026
THIS MODEL VEHICLE AND SEVERAL OTHERS THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED, HAVE A CENTER CONSOLE CUPHOLDER THAT IS TRIMMED IN CHROME. THE CHROME IS PEELING ON BOTH CUPHOLDERS AT THE EDGES AND EXTREMELY SHARP AND HAVE PERSONALLY BEEN CUT AND CAUSING LACERATIONS AND BLEEDING.
1 injured
MERCEDES-BENZ
GLE 350 4MATIC
(2024) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 16, 2026
Incident date: Feb 15, 2026
Panoramic sunroof exploded when I was driving not external force was involved to make the sunroof explode the sound was like a gunshot small particles of glass fell to my face
Incident date: Jan 19, 2026
To Whom It May Concern, I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2017 Jeep that is currently under recall for the Power Transfer Unit (PTU). I experienced a very frightening situation while driving in traffic when my vehicle would not properly stay in place, and I had to keep firm pressure on the brake to prevent it from rolling back into traffic. If I had not reacted quickly, this could have ... Read more
Incident date: Feb 2, 2026
2015 driver door latch opened 2 times and was stuck
Incident date: Feb 4, 2026
The heating blend door broke making the heater unusable. I cant defrost/defog my windows to see in February in New york...its a very common problem with this vehicle and the cost to repair is over 3000
Incident date: Dec 19, 2025
Backup camera displays upside down and blurry. There is a current recall for this issue, but it doesn't include the 2018 models.
Incident date: Jun 29, 2025
In the last 6 months I’ve had to put 3 Brake Boosters on my 2017 Chevy Malibu and it’s NOT cheap…. I don’t know what else to do.
VOLKSWAGEN
TIGUAN
(2024) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 16, 2026
Incident date: Dec 29, 2025
I am filing a safety complaint regarding a serious transmission defect in my vehicle. The drive and reverse gears are not functioning properly. After driving for a few minutes and parking, when I attempt to reverse on an inclined surface, the vehicle unexpectedly moves forward instead of backward. Similarly, when the vehicle is parked facing downhill and I shift into drive to move forward, it rol... Read more
TOYOTA
HIGHLANDER
(2023) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 16, 2026
Incident date: Oct 9, 2025
The vehicle's tailgate motor has started to malfunction and is failing prematurely. When opening the tailgate it makes a loud squealing noise. When attempting to close utilizing all automatic features it will stop and beep twice. After multiple attempts the tailgate remains open is unable to be closed via automatic means. This is a safety issue as it compromises the closing an opening functionalit... Read more
Incident date: Feb 15, 2026
I rented this vehicle from Enterprise on 02/05/26 with approximately 50k+ miles on it. On 02/15/26 at approximately 945am I was stopped in a restaurant drive thru and heard a loud pop and looked back to see the rear window had shattered. I got out and verified nothing had hit the window. The driver next to me stated he saw the rear window explode without notice or outside force. The temperatures w... Read more
Incident date: Feb 14, 2026
No first gear. Engine stalls if car is brought to a halt. On take off, car will stall if given too much throttle. If able to roll from dead stop, it will jerk and hesitate as if in too high of gear or dragging clutch.
Incident date: Jan 14, 2026
At dusk I was driving below the speed limit (40 MPH). I was at least 3 car lengths behind the vehicle in front of me when i saw the driver was braking because his brake lights came on and there was an intersection ahead with a stop light. There were at least two cars ahead of the vehicler I was behind. I braked but the car kept on going and appeared to accelerate. I was unable to stop the car ... Read more
Crash
Incident date: Mar 1, 2024
The hardtop developed cracks early on during the life of the vehicle. It leaks water. It’s a known issue with Bronco owners with the factory hardtop. Some people have had it replaced more than 3 times due to the same thing continuing to happen.
Incident date: Jan 16, 2026
Transmission Clutch Shudder -transmission Clutch . I took my vehicle in before it would have severe issues to the Ashland Ohio Ford dealer and they told me that there was nothing wrong with my vehicle. And now my vehicle is not drivable due to this recall parked. Please help me it would be a blessing!
Incident date: Feb 15, 2026
While driving approximately 70 mph on the highway, my vehicle’s sunroof suddenly and violently shattered without any warning. There was no impact from debris, no vehicle in front of me throwing objects, and no prior damage to the glass. The explosion was extremely loud, resembling a gunshot. The sunroof glass appeared to burst outward and then collapse inward, sending broken glass downward. Tha... Read more
Incident date: Feb 15, 2026
The back window on our 2025 rogue shattered an explored to today February 15, 2026, Safety was compromised by not being able to see out of back window. There is no back window to reproduced. No warning just happen. After being parked.
Incident date: Jan 28, 2026
My 2012 dodge journey suddenly and violently stalled in the middle of crossing a green light. no check engine lights prior to this only thing that happened a few days before was car wouldn’t start said to press clutch and start button I have an automatic engine, and kept saying keys lefts vehicle even though keys where in the car. This was very scary because it gave me no problems before we coul... Read more
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
I am reporting a serious safety defect regarding the front control arms on my 2017 Tesla Model S (VIN: [XXX] ). The front control arm bushings are failing, with visible cracking and tearing, as documented by a certified mechanic. These failures directly compromise vehicle steering, handling, and safety, creating a high risk of loss of control or accident. Tesla has issued a known service bulletin ... Read more
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
I have an open recall that has not been fixed. I’ve been reaching out to my nearest ford dealership and all I get back is the part is”ordered” or still on “back order”. I’ve been waiting since December for this to be resolved and still nothing. I bought the truck in November and immediately had it looked at. Now anything after market wheels/tires/supsension or lifts no shop wants to be... Read more
Incident date: Jan 10, 2026
To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this complaint to report serious and ongoing safety concerns regarding my Mazda CX-90. I believe this vehicle presents a significant safety risk to occupants and other drivers on the road. Since the date of purchase, this vehicle has been subject to numerous recalls, repeated software updates, and multiple mechanical issues. The number of recalls alone rai... Read more
Incident date: Oct 5, 2024
2014 Kia Sorento sxl Pearl White paint just peeling off the vehicle in large pieces. Seems to be a common issue that Kia does not want to fix. Paint is peeling from both left and right pillars, the hood and the top towards the fin. Started about a year ago and is getting progressively worse. The paint needs to be recalled and effected vehicles repainted.
Incident date: Oct 5, 2024
2014 Kia Sorento sxl Pearl White paint just peeling off the vehicle in large pieces. Seems to be a common issue that Kia does not want to fix. Paint is peeling from both left and right pillars, the hood and the top towards the fin. Started about a year ago and is getting progressively worse. The paint needs to be recalled and effected vehicles repainted.
Incident date: Feb 15, 2026
Sunroof clip broke and fabric sags which can affect visibility.
Incident date: Feb 10, 2026
I was just driving regular and the rx350 started to jerk and apply the breaks by itself and slip and go side ways and the car behind me almost hit me because my Lexus started to stop hard and fast .im pressing the gas but it’s not accelerating.the engine wanted to stop and very dangerous I’m scared to even drive the vehicle.i am the 3rd owner and now i know why the otheer people don’t want i... Read more
Incident date: Dec 14, 2024
Front Driver and Passenger side Wheel Bearing Failure 2 Separate incidents on same vehicle described below Hello, We have a 2018 F-150 Ford Limited and at approximately 50k/60k miles our front passenger Wheel Bearings went bad causing a loss of brakes and then proceeded to catch a fire within the brakes as a result. At approximately 80k miles we are now replacing the driver side Wheel Bearings as... Read more
Fire
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 1500
(2026) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 15, 2026
Incident date: Feb 15, 2026
0 audio works in the truck. No audible turn signals, warning chimes, phone calls, onstar... nothing.
Incident date: Feb 15, 2026
Our 2023 Jeep Wagoneer overheats (indicates excessive oil temperature and low oil pressure) repeatedly (~20 times since we've owned the vehicle) under normal freeway driving causing a safety issue by creating the need to rapidly slow and exit the roadway to prevent vehicle engine failure. The issue occurs during sustained freeway driving around 60-65 mph. The car feels like it is not properly sh... Read more
Incident date: Jan 28, 2026
On January 28th 2026, I got red warning signs on dashboard said: "Stop vehicle and check power supply" and "12V battery voltage low. Stop safely". I was still in the parking lot, so the issue did not pose any safety issue. The vehicle towed to Hyundai dealership. They confirmed and pre-approved "Replace ICCU +fuse". The part is on 1 month back order. While the dealership initially did not commit... Read more
Incident date: Feb 15, 2026
I was driving in town, less than 35mph, slowing down to stop at a traffic signal, when my engine stopped and a message came up on my dashboard that said something to the effect of "auto stop start, place transmission in park and restart engine". I did so and it cranked and ran fine. Hasn't happened again.
Incident date: Feb 15, 2026
Infotainment system will start changing on the screen to navigation and also on the odometer screen to audio settings. After turning vehicle off it will seem like a reset then do it again. A big distraction. Has done this multiple times in the last 3 months.
VOLKSWAGEN
TIGUAN
(2016) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 15, 2026
Incident date: Jan 6, 2026
UNKNOWN INCIDENT. I had a 2016 VW Tiguan with just over 80k miles (approximately 80,200 mi). On 1/6/2026 about 10 min after driving home from the gym, I heard a small explosion from the garage where my car was parked. The garage was filled with smoke and large flames were visible from under the front end of the vehicle. We called 911 and tried to put it out with a fire extinguisher but it continu... Read more
Fire
Incident date: Feb 10, 2026
Came out of work to a cracked windshield. There was no crack in my windshield prior to this. The crack spans across half of the windshield requiring a full replacement which is going to come completely out of pocket for me because I had a $1000 deductible. Had I known this was such a common issue with this year make and model, I would’ve opted for the $0 glass deductible. As many others have rep... Read more
Incident date: Aug 18, 2025
Driving in the way to work when I heard a pound pop I thought someone was shooting at my car, looked in the. Back & my window was shattered broken.
Incident date: Apr 1, 2025
Apple CarPlay frequently fails to function properly. While driving, the infotainment screen suddenly goes completely black and becomes unresponsive. The system does not recover until I stop the vehicle, turn off the engine, and restart the car. In addition, when starting the vehicle, CarPlay often does not initialize. I sometimes have to turn the vehicle off and restart it 10–20 times before Ca... Read more
CHEVROLET
TRAILBLAZER
(2025) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 15, 2026
Incident date: Feb 13, 2026
The nut on the axle on the passenger side of the vehicle came completely off. Not sure how long it was off as it was “smooth” and full of dirt. From what I was told the wheel could fall off. I travel on an interstate at 80 miles an hour daily. I bought this car to transport elderly mother to appointments. I am not feeling confident in this vehicle. I would trade it if I was not upside down... Read more
Incident date: Feb 6, 2026
My front windshield started to crack. Nothing hit it, It looks like a smal; stress crack. When I bought th ecar Subaru assured me they fixed the windshield cracking lawsuit issue. Well, it started cracking. The dealer denied even they had lawsuit for the front windshield. And the ywill not fix this windshield.
Incident date: Feb 14, 2026
There is no frunk emergency release button in this version of Juniper Model Y