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 — Engine (34.1% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Engine complaints here are 3.5× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 300 · 34.1% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 101 · 11.5% | Recalled | Recall 19V632000 |
| Service Brakes | 98 · 11.1% | Recalled | Recall 16V733000 · Recall 20V469000 · Recall 25V544000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 86 · 9.8% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 77 · 8.8% | Recalled | Recall 22V413000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 66 · 7.5% | Recalled | Recall 16V733000 · Recall 20V469000 · Recall 25V544000 |
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 880 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 19V632000 · 2019 · reported 08/29/2019
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V733000 · 2016 · reported 10/12/2016
If the operator is not warned of an ABS or ESC malfunction and the ESC loses engine torque control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V123000 · 2017 · reported 02/27/2017
During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V469000 · 2020 · reported 08/10/2020
A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V413000 · 2022 · reported 06/10/2022
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V544000 · 2025 · reported 08/22/2025
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V572000 · 2025 · reported 09/04/2025
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. 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.
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EDGE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASED TO "HOT" AND THE "COOLANT OVERHEATED" MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 11139945 — filed 10/12/2018 · ENGINE
“ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING. VEHICLE ENTERED "ACCESSORY MODE" WHICH KEPT ALL OF THE INSTRUMENTS LIGHT UP, WAS ABLE TO STEER OFF…”NHTSA complaint 11089042 — filed 04/20/2018 · ENGINE
“CAR DRIVING AT 55-70 MPH STRAIGHT LINE DOWN HIGHWAY AND SUDDENLY DIES. CAR STILL HAS ACCESSORY POWER, HIT HAZARD LIGHTS AND TRIED TO COAST TO…”NHTSA complaint 11084266 — filed 04/10/2018 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 300 of 880 NHTSA complaints (34.1%), followed by steering (101), service brakes (98), engine and engine cooling (86). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
880 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 17 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 19 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V632000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
4 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
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.
