Vehicle defect investigations

When owner complaints, crash reports or a petition point to a possible safety defect, NHTSA opens an investigation; some end in a recall. Newest first; 110 listed here are still open. An investigation is not a recall: check your VIN for recalls that apply to your car.

• NHTSA opens engineering analysis of 2019–2023 Honda Insight and Passport: Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
  EA25002Engineering AnalysisOpened January 17, 2025OpenForward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
• NHTSA opens engineering analysis of 2021–2024 Ford Mustang Mach E: Collisions Involving Ford BlueCruise
  EA25001Engineering AnalysisOpened January 17, 2025OpenElectrical System: Adas
• NHTSA closes probe into 2019–2025 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles: Loss of motive power due to engine failure
  PE25001Preliminary EvaluationOpened January 16, 2025Closed October 23, 2025Engine; Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
• NHTSA closes probe into 2016–2026 Tesla Model 3 and 3 other models: Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
  PE24033Preliminary EvaluationOpened January 6, 2025Closed April 3, 2026Electrical System: Adas: Autonomous/Self Driving
• NHTSA opens engineering analysis of 2019 Volkswagen Atlas: Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
  EA24004Engineering AnalysisOpened December 18, 2024OpenForward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
• NHTSA closes recall query into 2018–2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles: Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Inadvertent Deployment
  RQ24015Recall QueryOpened November 15, 2024Closed July 23, 2025Seat Belts: Pretensioner
• NHTSA closes recall query into 2021–2024 Ford Bronco Sport and 2 other models: Loss of Motive Power
  RQ24014Recall QueryOpened November 15, 2024Closed October 10, 2025Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery
• NHTSA closes recall query into 2015–2020 Acura and Honda vehicles: Engine failure
  RQ24013Recall QueryOpened November 8, 2024Closed August 20, 2025Engine
• NHTSA closes probe into 2020–2025 Freightliner E-Cascadia and EM2: EVDM connector plate separation
  PE24032Preliminary EvaluationOpened November 5, 2024Closed June 10, 2025Electrical System
• NHTSA closes probe into 2016–2024 Tesla Cybertruck and 4 other models: FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
  PE24031Preliminary EvaluationOpened October 17, 2024Closed March 18, 2026Electrical System: Adas
• NHTSA closes probe into 2019 Ford Flex: Rear-view Camera Failure
  PE24030Preliminary EvaluationOpened October 11, 2024Closed February 2, 2026Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
• NHTSA opens probe into 2017–2023 Grand Design Momentum and Solitude: Frame Flex on Grand Design Fifth Wheel Recreational Trailers
  PE24029Preliminary EvaluationOpened October 9, 2024OpenStructure
• NHTSA opens engineering analysis of 2009–2020 Dodge Journey and Journey AWD: Vehicle entrapment
  EA24003Engineering AnalysisOpened August 1, 2024OpenLatches/Locks/Linkages
• NHTSA opens probe into 2022 Jeep and RAM vehicles: Engine Stall With Intermittent Restart
  PE24018Preliminary EvaluationOpened July 19, 2024OpenElectrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery; Electrical System: Alternator/Generator/Regulator; Electrical System: Body Control Module/Bcm; Electrical System: Body Control Module: Software; Engine; Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine: Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm): Software; Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter
• NHTSA opens recall query into 2021–2024 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler 4XE: Loss of Motive Power
  RQ24012Recall QueryOpened July 5, 2024OpenElectrical System; Engine
• NHTSA opens probe into 2015 Nissan Rogue: Side curtain air bags may deploy inadvertently
  PE24017Preliminary EvaluationOpened May 31, 2024OpenAir Bags: Side/Window: Curtain
• NHTSA opens probe into 2015–2021 Ford F-250 SD and 9 other models: Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak
  PE24014Preliminary EvaluationOpened May 9, 2024OpenFuel System, Diesel; Fuel System, Other: Fuel Filter
• NHTSA opens recall query into 2012–2024 Tesla Cybertruck and 4 other models: Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
  RQ24009Recall QueryOpened April 25, 2024OpenElectrical System: Adas: Driver Monitoring: Software
• NHTSA opens engineering analysis of 2017–2022 Honda Accord and 3 other models: Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
  EA24002Engineering AnalysisOpened April 15, 2024OpenForward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking; Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Camera; Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Radar; Forward Collision Avoidance: Software
• NHTSA opens audit query into 2021–2023 Jaguar and Lucid vehicles: High Voltage Coolant Heaters may fail to defrost windshield
  AQ24004Audit QueryOpened April 3, 2024OpenVisibility: Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System: Windshield: Electrical Heating Element
• NHTSA opens audit query into 2023 Alliance RV Valor: Blue Compass RV Open Recall Sale
  AQ24003Audit QueryOpened April 3, 2024Open
• NHTSA opens probe into 2022 RAM 3500 and 2 other models: 2022 RAM Transmission Snap Ring Failure
  PE24009Preliminary EvaluationOpened March 27, 2024OpenPower Train: Automatic Transmission: Internal: Clutches/Bands
• NHTSA opens recall query into 2017–2023 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid: Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.
  RQ24004Recall QueryOpened February 27, 2024OpenElectrical System: Wiring
• NHTSA opens audit query into Nuna Pipa Lite and Pipa Lite R: Certification
  AQ24002Audit QueryOpened February 12, 2024OpenChild Seat
• NHTSA opens recall query into 2017–2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid: Ignition-off high voltage battery fire (Remedy effectiveness of Recall 22V-077)
  RQ24001Recall QueryOpened January 16, 2024OpenElectrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery
• NHTSA opens audit query into Evenflo REVOLVE360 and 2 other models: Certification
  AQ24001Audit QueryOpened January 5, 2024OpenChild Seat
• NHTSA reviews defect petition on 2010–2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid and 3 other models: Brake Actuator Valve Wear
  DP23005Defect PetitionOpened November 22, 2023OpenService Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist
• NHTSA opens audit query into 2008–2021 Genesis, Hyundai and KIA vehicles: Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
  AQ23002Audit QueryOpened November 17, 2023OpenService Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: Control Unit/Module
• NHTSA reviews defect petition on 2019 Toyota Yaris: Electrical problems / No-start
  DP23004Defect PetitionOpened August 30, 2023OpenElectrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery
• NHTSA opens recall query into 2013–2016 RAM 1500: Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering
  RQ23003Recall QueryOpened August 4, 2023OpenSteering: Electric Power Assist System; Steering: Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion); Steering: Gear Box: Mounting Bracket; Steering: Rack and Pinion; Steering: Steering Control Module

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation investigations file, updated daily. Summaries on each page are ODI’s own words.