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: Jan 23, 2026
Coolant entered into the engine, causing catastrophic failure. There was no warning on the dash of low coolant or anything until it happened. By then, it was too late! This is a known problem by Ford Motor Company, yet they have done nothing to assist owners with repairs by offsetting costs or performing them for free!!
Incident date: Jul 19, 2024
Infotainment screen is blank most of the time. Backup camera works intermittently. Dealer confirmed head unit failure and stated software updates cannot be performed. Quoted approximately $7,500 for full replacement. Issue has been occurring for over two years, beginning while vehicle was still relatively new. Creates unsafe reversing conditions due to unreliable federally required backup camera ... Read more
Incident date: Dec 3, 2025
The headliner AC vent cover fell out while driving striking my minor daughter. We were driving a rental so we did not attempt to correct the issue, leaving the vent cover in the front, but we have found several other incidents reported online of the same issue. We did not take it in for inspection nor were any warning lamps on.
Incident date: Jan 29, 2026
Ford has recalled over 2.9 million vehicles, including 2015–2018 Ford Edge models, due to a faulty transmission shifter cable bushing that can degrade and detach. This defect may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear (specifically Park), creating a risk of unexpected rollaway and injury. I ALMOST HAD A BAD CAR ACCIDENT MY. CAR WAS IN PARK AND STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS MAKING... Read more
Incident date: Jan 26, 2026
My car’s amplifier died. Now they’re trying to charge me like $2,000. I check online. Other people reported the same complaint coming with heavy price to fix it. Plus if they did replace the amplifier, it’s not granted that it won’t died in 1-3 years again.
Incident date: Jan 7, 2026
My car was functioning normally. But on or about Jan 7, I was simply moving the car to another parking area in my driveway. The car stopped and would not restart. It was towed to a local dealer. I was told the problem was a drive chain, resulting in a repair that could cost thousands. Now the car rests in my yard with a future as a flower pot. There had been no warning of trouble, no smell, no sou... Read more
Incident date: Jan 31, 2026
The shifter is not working have to use shift lock release
Incident date: Jan 31, 2026
To the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), The City of Los Angeles and its subsidiaries have failed to fix the intersection at S Newport Blvd and Harbor Blvd. This intersection has become a systemic safety hazard, and local government efforts have proven insufficient in maintaining federally mandated safety standards. This failure of infrastructure poses a severe risk to public... Read more
Incident date: Jan 16, 2026
The ignition fob messed up on me and won’t start the key fobs not reading it shuts off
MERCEDES-BENZ
EQS 450 4MATIC
(2023) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 31, 2026
Incident date: Jan 19, 2026
On the date of purchase, while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle’s hood opened unexpectedly, obstructing my visibility and causing the vehicle to leave the roadway and enter a ditch. State Police responded, and the vehicle was towed immediately. This incident presents a serious safety defect. The is vehicle is certified by Mercedes Benz and purchased from Mercedes Benz Dealer.
Crash
VOLKSWAGEN
TIGUAN
(2026) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 31, 2026
Incident date: Jan 30, 2026
Our vehicle became unable to shift out of neutral after a traction event (wheel slip & loss of traction) when trying back into our driveway from a snow packed access alleyway then multiple system warnings occurred including transmission, traction control, ABS, engine ECU, stability systems and anti-roll errors. I turned off the car and tried again with vehicle still unable to shift out of neutra... Read more
Incident date: Jan 31, 2026
Fuel tank strap snapped off frame
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 1500
(2021) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 31, 2026
Incident date: Jan 26, 2026
Noticed when pressing tailgate release button manually it would not open but would if fob used. However tailgate opens continuously on its own.
Incident date: Jan 15, 2026
The driver And passengers door opens while driving
ALLIANCE RV
VALOR
(2025) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 31, 2026
Incident date: Nov 26, 2025
EVERCHILL refrigerator burnt wiring between the freezer and the circuit board. I had to replace the Everchill refrigerator just one week after the warranty expired.
Fire
Incident date: Jan 30, 2026
Incident ~ 5:40 pm, Geneva NY Weather ~ 10 F, not snowing. Background. On or shortly after being started, the vehicle had exhibited prior incidents of extremely rapid engine acceleration not initiated by the operator. Most recently the day before. The incident: I was in the process of very slowly parking the vehicle in a narrow laneway, and positioning the vehicle behind and in line of one other... Read more
Incident date: Jan 28, 2026
After driving in snow the rear lift gate opens unexpectedly when walking behind the vehicle. This happened while the car was parked in my garage and I walked behind the car causing the rear hatch to open pinning me between the vehicle and the garage door. I was able to push it closed, howevere, if this happened to my wife or my grandson they could have been injured because they would not have the ... Read more
Incident date: Jan 29, 2026
Immediately after delivery, the instrument/infotainment display malfunctioned, froze, and became unresponsive. Apple CarPlay failed, and phone calls distorted or dropped. After reporting the issue, I discovered that this VIN is subject to Safety Recall SC359B, with a recall date of December 17, 2025, and a status of RECALL INCOMPLETE / NO REMEDY AVAILABLE. This recall existed prior to the sale. ... Read more
Incident date: Jan 30, 2026
Hesitation/Lag Acceleration and Stop.
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
The air conditioning system in my 2020 Honda Civic EX has a refrigerant leak at the evaporator assembly, causing very weak or almost no cooling even when set to the lowest temperature settings. This happens consistently, including in moderate to hot outside temperatures, making the cabin uncomfortably warm during drives as it could get pretty hot in inland southern California. The A/C evaporator a... Read more
Incident date: Sep 30, 2025
Vehicle experiences sudden unintended stopping and loss of propulsion. There are known safety recalls with no available remedy. Vehicle is unsafe and inoperable. Smoke/burning odor present. Children were in the vehicle during incidents. Manufacturer has not provided a fix. I was on my way to work towards the end of September with a SEMI behind me and it stopped out of the blue while driving! Thank... Read more
Incident date: Jan 27, 2026
My car horn has ceased to work. I have not taken it in to be fix yet, but feel it is a safety issue.
FORD
BRONCO SPORT
(2022) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 30, 2026
Incident date: Jan 8, 2026
The car sputters when fuel is added but will drive. Went to get it checked out. Ford said it was spark plugs and a canister purge valve stuck. Got it looked at for a second opinion and they said the plugs were fine and the note saying the canister purge valve was stuck, but the canister purge valve was operating fine. Second opinion said it was throwing a transmission fault code. Possibly solenoid... Read more
Incident date: Dec 12, 2025
PROBLEM: DEALER CREATES FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO RECALL COMPLETION I am reporting systematic barriers to recall completion created by Hyundai's authorized dealer that forced me to incur $834.60 in transportation costs for what should be a "no charge" recall repair, potentially discouraging recall compliance. THE BARRIER: UNCONSCIONABLE LOANER TERMS PREVENT RECALL COMPLIANCE How Dealer Creates Recall... Read more
Incident date: Jan 25, 2024
The oil plug fell out and caused significant damage to the engine where the engine is seized and no longer works. It can be inspected if requested. Check oil light did not turn on. The car wouldn't run and almost got stuck in the middle of the road. The problem is common and recognized by you. No remedy has been made with the manufacturer. Insurance inspected it and told us that it was due to an ... Read more
Incident date: Jan 5, 2026
I want to raise concern about the safety issue and health issues relating to the new LED headlights on cars now. In the morning and evenings, I regularly encounter these extremely bright headlights. It's a big distraction and my driving visual field is impacted by these lights. I would like to see this addressed and resolved! Please advise. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE ... Read more
VOLKSWAGEN
ATLAS
(2022) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 30, 2026
Incident date: Jan 20, 2026
Driving my car only a few minutes and it caught fire and blew up. Car was completely engulfed in flames. Son was barely able to get out before engine burst into flames.
Fire
VOLKSWAGEN
GTI
(2019) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 30, 2026
Incident date: Jan 30, 2026
While simply driving 75mph (speed limit during time of incident) on the highway, i heard a loud explosion sound and the sunroof had completely shattered and was blown upwards. Glass began and continued to fly off, creating a large hole, while trying to get to a stopping point. The was only very little shards of debris that had gotten inside the vehicle while driving, but had potential to put me ... Read more
Incident date: Jan 7, 2026
At least a dozen times, while accelerating from a complete stop, the car has experienced sudden unintended very hard braking without driver input. After very hard brake, car falls out of gear and needs to be restarted and put back in gear. -In clear, dry, temperate weather -Day and night -In drive and reverse -While accelerator engaged -Not touching brake pedal -No obstacles, pedestrians or vehic... Read more
Incident date: Aug 27, 2024
The car was in an accident with the previous owner I bout the car and the carfax showed rear end collision I told the car worked perfectly. After purchase the car brakes have built up 2 times in 5 months the car stalled it has rpm issues lagging and hesitation as well as the safety front end collision has malfunctioned and it locked my brakes up I did all the steps to try to fix it and I ended up ... Read more
Crash
TOYOTA
COROLLA CROSS
(2022) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 30, 2026
Incident date: Jan 29, 2026
Bracket for Right rear differential cracked and broke in two separate places. causing a severe banging noise when turning right or left and or going from backing up to forward motion. have video and Toyota report . never went over any pot holes and was in driveway when noise started backing up. vehicle currently at freehold Toyota dealership service dept. component item was seen by service mngr, ... Read more
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 2500
(2020) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 30, 2026
Incident date: Jan 27, 2026
The engine block heater in my truck keeps tripping the circuit breaker. Dealership says it that 'it appears that the block heater cord is shorted recommend replacing cord' estimate $500. I understand that Chevy has recalled some trucks from this year for this very problem however it and they don't include my truck. This is a fire safety hazard!!! The company admits it is a safety issue. Why isn'... Read more
Incident date: Nov 13, 2025
I have noticed that my car is shuttering/vibrating. I feel it in the steering wheel/gas pedal to my seat. It starts at 35mph plus and at different speed intervals. I either have to decelerate or accelerate to get it to quit. My neighbor who is a mechanic at Maserati/Porsche dealer road with me to verify and also pulled up codes. None were set off. He researched complaints of same issues. Possible... Read more
Incident date: Jan 30, 2026
Vehicle locked while key fob was inside, resulting in infant being locked inside the car. At no point was a lock command engaged. No warning alerts or safety override activated. Incident posed a serious child safety risk. Vehicle required external intervention to unlock. Dealership and manufacturer have been notified, waiting for response.
Incident date: Jan 22, 2026
I own a 2020 GMC Terrain with approximately 110,000 miles. While driving in winter, the vehicle suddenly lost cabin heat and defrosting capability. The temperature gauge began fluctuating and the cooling fans continued running after the vehicle was shut off. A mechanic diagnosed the cause as a cracked radiator that allowed coolant to leak out, which is a known frequent failure on this model. Beca... Read more
TOYOTA
CAMRY HYBRID
(2026) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 30, 2026
Incident date: Dec 16, 2025
1. Component or system: The vehicle is subject to an active manufacturer safety recall affecting a critical system. It has been out of service since December 22 and is available for inspection at an authorized Toyota dealership. 2. Safety risk: Toyota determined the vehicle was unsafe to operate due to the recall, posing a potential risk to occupants and others, and instructed that it not be driv... Read more
Incident date: Jan 22, 2026
I would like to formally file a safety complaint regarding my Chevrolet vehicle and to express concern over Chevrolet’s handling of a known defect. On January 22, while driving to work in cold weather conditions, my vehicle experienced a sudden and dangerous malfunction. The engine unexpectedly revved to approximately 4,500 RPM, the check engine light illuminated, and the dashboard displayed an ... Read more
Incident date: Jan 30, 2026
While driving on the highway the car lost complete power. I could not even turn on my hazards. After a few minutes, the car made a sound and the screen turned back and I was able to turn the car back on. But it was extremely dangerous and I could have been hurt of killed. I have read this was an issue with the 2024 Trax but it appears this is an ongoing issue.
Incident date: Sep 20, 2024
Nissan has reported than some cars could abruptly catch fire while DC fast charging due to excessive lithium deposits within the battery cells. In certain circumstances, those excess deposits could create additional electrical resistance while fast charging, overheating the battery pack and causing a fire. The NHTSA's reference number is 24V-700. This problem was first discovered in 2024 and offi... Read more
Incident date: Aug 1, 2025
1. The digital dashboard completely failed 3 times. Bluetooth was connected temporarily and now people cannot hear me through the system. 2. When my dashboard was disabled, I couldn't drive and was afraid for my life and afraid for my passenger's lives. 3. I have spoken with, the service manager, the general manger, the service supervisor, several service personal, Nissan Consumer Complaint case# ... Read more
Incident date: Jan 30, 2026
I have been in for the recall about stalling engine. After doing the recall the problem still remains. My engine has stall 3 different times after said recall. Also seeing online there has been many people complaining about the same problem. Dodge should look into the problem with a different recall out there. This is dangerous.
Incident date: Jul 1, 2025
when I use blinker windshield wipers turn on and sometimes when I call or somebody calls my cell phone I can hear them, but they cannot hear me. does not happen all the time, but I was concerned since there was a recall on certain toyota corolla that says a short circuit may develop in the OCS sensor, preventing front passenger air bag from deploying and my son who is a mechanic said both of these... Read more
Incident date: Jan 24, 2026
The car was purchased new on June 30, 2021. On January 25, 2024 at 38,347 miles the horns failed to work and were replaced under warranty. About a week ago (c. January 24,2026) the horns again failed. The dealer was called and I was told that there was no recall on the horns and I would have to pay around $91 for the horns plus labor. The service manager told me that this is a common problem that ... Read more
Incident date: Jan 18, 2026
Vehicle stuck in 4WD HI after switching it from 2WD. Would not go back into 2WD. Did all the preventative maintenance including driving in 4WD HI once a month. Dealer claims is a switch outside the powertrain that is getting stuck. Replacement part ordered and will arrive in 4-8 weeks. Dealership saying I’m outside my warranty and part/labor will not be covered. My safety was put at risk d/t not... Read more
Incident date: Nov 17, 2025
My car keeps having sensors go out. Such as the tire pressure sensor and fuel compression sensor I think is what they called it anyways. They start to go up a hill. And my car loses all speed and slows way down my traction control. Don't turn on when it's supposed to. And needs to my cruise control, quit working when this went out. And my engines started sounding louder, which is weird because it'... Read more
Incident date: Jan 30, 2026
I was leaving my home and was pulling out of my driveway when my vehicle suddenly caught fire. I was able to exit the vehicle with no injuries and called the fire department to put out the fire. the vehicle was a total loss. There were no warning signs, the car just caught on fire in the engine and spread fast.
Fire
Incident date: Jan 23, 2026
On Friday, January 23, 2026, at approximately 6:41AM, I was going to Starbucks located at 5378 W. Rosecrans Ave Hawthorne, CA 90250. My partner and I were talking, I was just about to exit to get my coffee then we heard a loud “pop” like a gun shot, and then the sound of shattering glass. We jumped, frighted, startled by the sound, immediately looking over at the back seat of my car window. We... Read more
Incident date: Jan 29, 2026
My vehicle is experiencing the same symptoms as Recall 16V907 (S89). Crankshaft shift sensor but the vin was not bringing up the recall.
Incident date: Jan 29, 2026
Unknown exactly but started Jeep & backed out of parking spot & placed in drive and only got a few feet & vehicle slowed & stopped Placed in park & turned car off then waited a few seconds & turned back in and showed it was in run but not able to place into gear Turned off again & waited longer & was able ti get started & into gear then towed to dealership This also happened in October but I wa... Read more