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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

59 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:body control module/bcm issues across 18 makes and 44 models.

Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.

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ODI category ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

59 filings · 44 models · 18 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 59 ODI rows
  • MODELS 44 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 18 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 0.0% 0 crash-flagged
  • RANK #329 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM (this)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTR…59AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER S…58ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGEELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT…60FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE58
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM vs nearest complaint-total peers

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#329 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 44 models). Open Honda CR-V (category leader) →

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM severity reading

The standout signal for electrical system:body control module/bcm is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 59 filings (SPARSE volume).

Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.

Next step: compare Honda CR-V against AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE on filing totals before treating electrical system:body control module/bcm volume as a purchase signal.

59
Complaints
44
Models Affected
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Honda CR-V
6
2 Honda Civic
3
3 Jeep Renegade
2
4 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2
5 Jeep Compass
2
6 Ford Flex
2
7 Ford Fiesta
2
8 Ford F-250
2
9 Ford F-150
2
10 Ford Explorer
2
11 Volvo C70
1
12 Volkswagen Jetta
1
13 Volkswagen ID.4
1
14 RAM 2500
1
15 Oldsmobile Intrigue
1
16 MINI Cooper S Clubman
1
17 MINI Cooper S
1
18 Lincoln Navigator
1
19 Lincoln MKC
1
20 Land Rover LR2
1
21 KIA Sportage
1
22 KIA Sorento
1
23 Jeep Cherokee
1
24 Honda Pilot
1
25 Honda Odyssey
1
26 Honda HR-V
1
27 GMC Sierra 1500
1
28 Ford Transit
1
29 Ford Mustang Mach E
1
30 Ford Maverick Hybrid
1

Recent Complaints

2018 Ford Flex

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers engaged but were moving significantly fast and significantly slow intermittently. The

2025 Honda Odyssey

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle had a new feature that, when the vehicle was at an idle stop, the engine would shut off automatically, and while the vehicle

2018 Honda HR-V

The contact owns a 2018 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while his daughter attempted to start the vehicle, the vehicle was able to start after several attempts. Several unknown warning lights were

2019 Honda CR-V

The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact believed that the failure was associated with an unknown rec

2024 Honda Civic

The contact owns a 2024 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the front driver’s side headlight assembly had experienced water intrusion, and the headlight failed to illuminate as needed. The vehicle w

2018 Audi Q5

The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q5. The contact stated that while driving 35-40 MPH and accelerating, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled to the side of the road, and the vehicle was able t

2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue

The contact owns a 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as intended. The contact turned the key to the on position; however, the vehicle failed to start immedi

2019 Ford F-250

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, all doors independently locked, and the front headlights independently illuminated. The contact stated that

2017 Ford F-250

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that rainwater was leaking from the passenger’s side windshield seal into the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic w

2013 MINI Cooper S

The contact called on behalf of the owner of the 2013 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side window was inoperative. No warning light was illumin

2019 RAM 2500

The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2019 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH in rainy weather, the windshield wipers became inoperable, causing the contact to slow down s

2021 Acura RDX

The contact owns a 2021 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front headlights and instrument panel lights started blinking off and on. The vehicle was later towed to the

2022 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, the contact was notified by the Ford App that the check engine warning light was illuminated and the me

2013 Volkswagen Jetta

The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that whenever the temperature fell below 20 degrees, the windshield wipers became inoperable. The contact stated that the Body Control Modu

2011 Chevrolet Cruze

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that the brake lights, power locks, and windshield wipers were inoperable. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to disengage afte

2021 Ford Mustang Mach E

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the "Stop Safely Now” message was displayed. There was a RED warning light illuminated. While the vehicl

2016 KIA Sorento

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that either while driving or while parked, the body control module failed to respond as designed while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle w

2024 GMC Sierra 1500

See attached document for complaint.

2021 Ford Escape Hybrid

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was inspected, it failed the emissions inspection. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that th

2022 Buick Envision

The contact owns a 2022 Buick Envision. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The message "No Lane Assist - Caution" was displayed. The

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