The Recall Desk

NHTSA defect investigations

Before a vehicle recall there is usually an investigation. NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opens a case, gathers complaints, and decides whether a defect exists. 60 of the 587 cases tracked here are currently open.

An open investigation is not a recall and not a finding of fault. It means the regulator is looking.

Open investigations (60)

  • PEOpenPE26006Opened 2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z

    Tesla · 2018–2023

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

  • DPOpenDP26005Opened 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z

    Honda Odyssey · 2011–2017

    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

  • AQOpenAQ26001Opened 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z

    Multiple manufacturers · 2021–2025

    NONE

  • PEOpenPE26004Opened 2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

    Rivian · 2022–2025

    SUSPENSION:REAR

  • EAOpenEA26003Opened 2026-04-24T00:00:00.000Z

    Land Rover · 2014–2022

    STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

  • DPOpenDP26003Opened 2026-03-30T00:00:00.000Z

    Nissan Frontier · 2006

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  • EAOpenEA26002Opened 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000Z

    Tesla · 2016–2026

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS

  • DPOpenDP26001Opened 2026-03-06T00:00:00.000Z

    Acura · 2021–2023

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  • PEOpenPE26002Opened 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

    RAM 3500 · 2022

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES

  • EAOpenEA26001Opened 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z

    Ford F-150 · 2015–2017

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  • RQOpenRQ26002Opened 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

    Mazda CX-90 · 2024–2025

    STEERING

  • RQOpenRQ26001Opened 2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

    Multiple manufacturers · 2021–2024

    ENGINE

  • PEOpenPE25019Opened 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z

    Land Rover Defender · 2024

    SEAT BELTS

  • RQOpenRQ25005Opened 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z

    Jeep · 2021–2023

    SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

  • PEOpenPE25017Opened 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z

    Honda Pilot · 2023–2024

    SEAT BELTS

  • EAOpenEA25007Opened 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z

    Multiple manufacturers · 2021–2024

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

  • PEOpenPE25014Opened 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z

    Jeep · 2020

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

  • EAOpenEA25005Opened 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

    Multiple manufacturers · 2017–2020

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

  • PEOpenPE25012Opened 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

    Tesla · 2016–2026

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS

  • PEOpenPE25010Opened 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

    Tesla Model Y · 2021

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

  • PEOpenPE25009Opened 2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z

    Chrysler Pacifica · 2017–2018

    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

  • AQOpenAQ25002Opened 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

    Tesla · 2016–2026

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS

  • PEOpenPE25008Opened 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z

    Multiple manufacturers · 2016–2020

    ENGINE

  • PEOpenPE25007Opened 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z

    Ford Flex · 2019

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

  • RQOpenRQ25004Opened 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z

    Polestar Polestar 2 · 2021–2025

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

  • RQOpenRQ25003Opened 2025-07-03T00:00:00.000Z

    RAM · 2013–2018

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  • PEOpenPE25005Opened 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z

    Nissan Cube · 2009

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

  • EAOpenEA25004Opened 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z

    Multiple manufacturers · 2015–2025

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

  • EAOpenEA25003Opened 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z

    Honda Ridgeline · 2017–2019

    BACK OVER PREVENTION

  • EAOpenEA25002Opened 2025-01-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Honda · 2019–2023

    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

  • EAOpenEA24004Opened 2024-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

    Volkswagen Atlas · 2019

    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

  • PEOpenPE24024Opened 2024-09-06T00:00:00.000Z

    Jeep · 2021–2023

    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

  • PEOpenPE24020Opened 2024-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

    Nissan Rogue · 2021

    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

  • EAOpenEA24003Opened 2024-08-01T00:00:00.000Z

    Dodge Journey · 2009–2020

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

  • PEOpenPE24018Opened 2024-07-19T00:00:00.000Z

    Multiple manufacturers · 2022

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

  • RQOpenRQ24012Opened 2024-07-05T00:00:00.000Z

    Jeep Wrangler · 2021–2024

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  • PEOpenPE24017Opened 2024-05-31T00:00:00.000Z

    Nissan Rogue · 2015

    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

  • PEOpenPE24014Opened 2024-05-09T00:00:00.000Z

    Ford · 2020

    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

  • RQOpenRQ24009Opened 2024-04-25T00:00:00.000Z

    Tesla · 2012–2024

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE

  • EAOpenEA24002Opened 2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

    Honda · 2017–2022

    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

  • PEOpenPE24011Opened 2024-04-11T00:00:00.000Z

    Cadillac Lyriq · 2023

    SERVICE BRAKES

  • AQOpenAQ24004Opened 2024-04-03T00:00:00.000Z

    Multiple manufacturers · 2021–2023

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

  • PEOpenPE24009Opened 2024-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

    RAM · 2022

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  • RQOpenRQ24004Opened 2024-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

    Chrysler Pacifica · 2018–2023

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

  • RQOpenRQ24001Opened 2024-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

    Chrysler Pacifica · 2017–2018

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

  • DPOpenDP23005Opened 2023-11-22T00:00:00.000Z

    Toyota · 2010–2015

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

  • AQOpenAQ23002Opened 2023-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Multiple manufacturers · 2008–2021

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

  • DPOpenDP23004Opened 2023-08-30T00:00:00.000Z

    Toyota Yaris · 2019

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

  • RQOpenRQ23003Opened 2023-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

    RAM 1500 · 2013–2016

    STEERING

  • DPOpenDP23002Opened 2023-06-29T00:00:00.000Z

    Tesla · 2012–2023

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

  • EAOpenEA23001Opened 2023-03-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Multiple manufacturers · 2014–2022

    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

  • AQOpenAQ22003Opened 2022-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

    Multiple manufacturers · 2018–2022

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

  • AQOpenAQ22002Opened 2022-06-03T00:00:00.000Z

    Ford Escape · 2021

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

  • EAOpenEA21002Opened 2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Multiple manufacturers · 2005–2020

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

  • RQOpenRQ21002Opened 2021-08-03T00:00:00.000Z

    Multiple manufacturers · 2020

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

  • PEOpenPE19010Opened 2019-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

    Nissan Rogue · 2017–2019

    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

  • AQOpenAQ18006Opened 2018-12-01T00:00:00.000Z

    Chevrolet Express · 2015

    SEATS

  • EAOpenEA18003Opened 2018-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

    Volkswagen · 2009–2016

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE

  • EAOpenEA15001Opened 2015-02-24T00:00:00.000Z

    Multiple manufacturers · 2005–2011

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

  • EAOpenEA06004Opened 2006-03-09T00:00:00.000Z

    Dodge · 2005–2006

    STEERING

Recently closed

  • DPClosedDP25002Opened 2025-12-23T00:00:00.000Z

    Tesla Model 3 · 2022

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR

  • PEClosedPE25020Opened 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

    Ford · 2014–2018

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

  • PEClosedPE25018Opened 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z

    Honda Odyssey · 2018–2022

    AIR BAGS

  • PEClosedPE25015Opened 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z

    Acura ILX · 2019–2020

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

  • PEClosedPE25011Opened 2025-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

    Rivian EDV · 2022–2023

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

  • DPClosedDP25001Opened 2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z

    Ford Explorer · 2020

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

  • AQClosedAQ25001Opened 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z

    Kia · 2021–2023

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

  • RQClosedRQ25002Opened 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z

    Dodge Dart · 2013–2016

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

  • PEClosedPE25006Opened 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z

    Land Rover · 2014–2017

    STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

  • PEClosedPE25004Opened 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z

    Kia EV9 · 2024–2025

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

  • PEClosedPE25002Opened 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z

    Ford F-150 · 2015–2017

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  • PEClosedPE25001Opened 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

    Multiple manufacturers · 2021–2025

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

  • PEClosedPE24033Opened 2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

    Tesla · 2016–2026

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING

  • RQClosedRQ24015Opened 2024-11-15T00:00:00.000Z

    Multiple manufacturers · 2018–2020

    SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

  • RQClosedRQ24014Opened 2024-11-15T00:00:00.000Z

    Ford · 2021–2024

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

  • RQClosedRQ24013Opened 2024-11-08T00:00:00.000Z

    Multiple manufacturers · 2015–2020

    ENGINE

  • PEClosedPE24031Opened 2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Tesla · 2016–2024

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS

  • PEClosedPE24030Opened 2024-10-11T00:00:00.000Z

    Ford Flex · 2019

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

  • PEClosedPE24027Opened 2024-10-03T00:00:00.000Z

    Ford Edge · 2015–2017

    SERVICE BRAKES

  • PEClosedPE24028Opened 2024-10-03T00:00:00.000Z

    Multiple manufacturers · 2018–2023

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  • PEClosedPE24021Opened 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z

    Hyundai Palisade · 2020–2023

    SEAT BELTS

  • PEClosedPE24019Opened 2024-07-29T00:00:00.000Z

    Ford · 2018–2022

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

  • RQClosedRQ24011Opened 2024-06-26T00:00:00.000Z

    Honda Ridgeline · 2017–2019

    BACK OVER PREVENTION

  • RQClosedRQ24010Opened 2024-05-16T00:00:00.000Z

    Volkswagen ID.4 · 2021–2023

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

  • RQClosedRQ24008Opened 2024-04-11T00:00:00.000Z

    Ford · 2022–2023

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

  • RQClosedRQ24006Opened 2024-04-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Honda · 2023–2024

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT

  • RQClosedRQ24005Opened 2024-03-27T00:00:00.000Z

    Ford F-150 · 2014

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  • PEClosedPE24008Opened 2024-03-07T00:00:00.000Z

    Honda · 2019–2022

    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

  • PEClosedPE24007Opened 2024-03-07T00:00:00.000Z

    Nissan Versa · 2021–2024

    POWER TRAIN

  • DPClosedDP24002Opened 2024-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

    Kia Sedona · 2016

    ENGINE

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.