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 — Electrical System (12.8% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Electrical System complaints here are 1.7× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 · 12.8% | Recalled | Recall 06V198000 · Recall 04V133000 |
| Tires | 11 · 7.4% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module | 10 · 6.8% | not available | — |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel | 8 · 5.4% | Recalled | Recall 06V198000 · Recall 04V133000 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 · 5.4% | Recalled | Recall 01V157000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 · 4.7% | 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 148 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 20V056000 · 2020 · reported 01/31/2020
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 06V198000 · 2006 · reported 06/05/2006
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING OR FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 01V157000 · 2001 · reported 05/03/2001
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT FUEL IN THE TANK LEAD TO SAFETY PROBLEMS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 04V133000 · 2004 · reported 03/18/2004
A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA. 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.
“MY INFORMATION LED CLUSTER IN MY DASH FADES OUT WHEN IT GETS WARM. THIS CLUSTER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DISPLAYING GEAR INFORMATION (P,R,N,D,4,3,2,1) AS WELL OTHER…”NHTSA complaint 10225747 — filed 04/25/2008 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“2000 AUDI A6 WITH A FUEL LEAK. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE FUEL LEAK AND WOULD LIKE SOME FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE…”NHTSA complaint 10212785 — filed 12/17/2007 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF POWER (INTERMITTENT) 17 ERROR CODES IN OBD. NEW TRIPTONIC TRANSMISSION 1 MONTH AFTER EXPIRATION OF WARENTEE. EXTENDED WARENTEE NEVER OFFERED BY…”NHTSA complaint 10126377 — filed 06/23/2005 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 19 of 148 NHTSA complaints (12.8%), followed by tires (11), service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module (10), electrical system: instrument cluster/panel (8). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
148 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V056000. 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.
