Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
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 — Air Bags (66.3% of complaints) — is covered by 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Air Bags complaints here are 7.8× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 116 · 66.3% | Recalled | Recall 18V427000 · Recall 17V032000 · Recall 16V376000 · Recall 16V382000 |
| Engine | 13 · 7.4% | not available | — |
| Power Train | 12 · 6.9% | not available | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 · 6.3% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 9 · 5.1% | not available | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 · 4.6% | not available | — |
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 175 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 18V427000 · 2018 · reported 06/22/2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V032000 · 2017 · reported 01/11/2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V376000 · 2016 · reported 05/27/2016
If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V382000 · 2016 · reported 06/01/2016
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. 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.
“TAKATA RECALL THERE IS AN OPEN RECALL FOR MY CHECKED FRONTAL PASSENGER AIRBAGS BUT THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY FOR THESE…”NHTSA complaint 11046346 — filed 11/15/2017 · AIR BAGS
“TAKATA RECALL. MY 2008 AUDI A4 HAS AN AIRBAG LIGHT ON WHICH WHEN RAN BY COMPUTER INDICATES THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS DEFECTIVE. I NEED…”NHTSA complaint 11044412 — filed 11/08/2017 · AIR BAGS
“TAKATA RECALL. DEFECTIVE PRODUCT WITH NO SOLUTION TO MAKE CAR SAFE. NEARLY 12 MONTHS SINCE NOTIFICATION AND STILL NO SOLUTION.”NHTSA complaint 11044078 — filed 11/07/2017 · AIR BAGS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 116 of 175 NHTSA complaints (66.3%), followed by engine (13), power train (12), exterior lighting (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
175 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 4 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V427000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
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.
