Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 11/01/2026
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 — Back Over Prevention (20.5% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Back Over Prevention complaints here are 4.3× the median for that category across the 60 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 58 · 20.5% | Recalled | Recall 25V695000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 53 · 18.7% | Recalled | Recall 16V621000 · Recall 15V605000 |
| Steering | 50 · 17.7% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 33 · 11.7% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 30 · 10.6% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 18 · 6.4% | Recalled | Recall 20V692000 |
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 283 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 16V621000 · 2016 · reported 08/25/2016
A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, 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 15V605000 · 2015 · reported 09/28/2015
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V464000 · 2015 · reported 07/24/2015
If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, 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 20V072000 · 2020 · reported 02/10/2020
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase 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 20V692000 · 2020 · reported 11/10/2020
The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases 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 25V695000 · 2025 · reported 10/13/2025
A rearview camera that fails to properly display an 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.
“WHEN MY CAR START IT HESITATE FOR A LONG TIME THEN START, OR SOMETIMES WON'T START AT ALL I HAVE TO START IT AGAIN AND…”NHTSA complaint 11326557 — filed 05/29/2020 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD TAURUS. CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THEY ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED AND…”NHTSA complaint 11325460 — filed 05/21/2020 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
“MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING WHICH WAS VERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS FOR MYSELF AND OTHER DRIVERS. I KNOW THIS HAS BEEN A RECALL…”NHTSA complaint 11324983 — filed 05/18/2020 · STEERING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Back over prevention issues are the most-reported category, cited in 58 of 283 NHTSA complaints (20.5%), followed by fuel/propulsion system (53), steering (50), unspecified/other issues (42). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
283 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Of those, 12 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16V621000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 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.
