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 — Engine (55% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 4.5× the median for that category across the 2588 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 603 · 55% | Recalled | Recall 21V727000 |
| Power Train | 290 · 26.5% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 85 · 7.8% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 83 · 7.6% | Recalled | Recall 16V842000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 76 · 6.9% | No official action | — |
| Structure:body | 41 · 3.7% | No official action | — |
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 1,096 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 16V842000 · 2016 · reported 11/21/2016
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, 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 21V727000 · 2021 · reported 09/17/2021
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, 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 20V543000 · 2020 · reported 09/04/2020
An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · Park outside · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“THE 2017 TUCSON SPORT HAS THE 1.6 TURBO WITH THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC, ONE NEVER KNOWS IF THE CAR WILL…”NHTSA complaint 11132679 — filed 10/01/2018 · ENGINE
“UPON SUPPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE FAILS TO ACCELERATE FROM STANDSTILL CREATING A 2-3 "PAUSE" THAT IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY WHEN ENTERING TRAFFIC, FREEWAYS, ETC…”NHTSA complaint 11123405 — filed 08/30/2018 · ENGINE
“WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IN MOTION ON A STREET AND NEEDING TO ACCELERATE, ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING A TURN, OFTEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL SEEM…”NHTSA complaint 11109933 — filed 07/06/2018 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 603 of 1,096 NHTSA complaints (55%), followed by power train (290), unspecified/other issues (138), vehicle speed control (85). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
1,096 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Of those, 13 involved a crash, 26 involved a fire, and 14 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16V842000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 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.
