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 — Fuel/propulsion System (29.3% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Fuel/propulsion System complaints here are 4.5× the median for that category across the 1400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 254 · 29.3% | Recalled | Recall 20V682000 |
| Engine | 203 · 23.4% | Recalled | Recall 20V064000 |
| Electrical System | 99 · 11.4% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 79 · 9.1% | No official action | — |
| Structure:body | 70 · 8.1% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 45 · 5.2% | 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 868 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 20V682000 · 2020 · reported 11/04/2020
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, 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 20V064000 · 2020 · reported 02/06/2020
A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, 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 20V373000 · 2020 · reported 06/24/2020
A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, 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 20V286000 · 2020 · reported 05/20/2020
If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, 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 19V503000 · 2019 · reported 06/28/2019
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading 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 19V576000 · 2019 · reported 08/06/2019
If the backup camera system does not activate and the driver does not check his/her surroundings while reversing, there is 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 19V244000 · 2019 · reported 03/27/2019
If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload 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 FUEL TANK WILL NOT FILL UP ALL THE WAY. I LIVE IN OREGON AND WE CAN NOT TOP OF OUR TANKS AT THE PUMP…”NHTSA complaint 11291361 — filed 12/26/2019 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
“UNABLE TO FILL GAS TANK BEYOND 9.5 GALLONS EVEN THOUGH THE CAR HAS A 14.5 GALLON TANK. GAS LIGHT WAS ON AND CAR ESTIMATING 35…”NHTSA complaint 11291306 — filed 12/26/2019 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
“THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE GAS TANK ON MY RAV4. IT IS A 14 GALLON GAS TANK AND I'M ONLY ABLE TO EVER FIT…”NHTSA complaint 11291244 — filed 12/26/2019 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Fuel/propulsion system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 254 of 868 NHTSA complaints (29.3%), followed by engine (203), unspecified/other issues (168), electrical system (99). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
868 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 25 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 21 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V682000. 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.
