Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
77 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender issues across 16 makes and 38 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.
NHTSA ODI component intake brief
ODI category ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
77 filings · 38 models · 16 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 77 ODI rows
- MODELS 38 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 16 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 10.4% 8 crash-flagged
- RANK #310 of 696 categories
- SEV INJURY 8 deaths · 1 injuries
Filing-volume peers
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#310 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (8 reported fatalities across 38 models). Open KIA Optima (category leader) →
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER model-concentration reading
The standout signal for electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender is model concentration: KIA Optima accounts for 8 filings (10.4% of this category) out of 77 total.
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 KIA Optima against FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP on filing totals before treating electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KIA Optima | |
| 2 | KIA Forte | |
| 3 | Hyundai Elantra | |
| 4 | Hyundai Sonata | |
| 5 | KIA Soul | |
| 6 | Hyundai Tucson | |
| 7 | Nissan Rogue | |
| 8 | Nissan Altima | |
| 9 | KIA Sportage | |
| 10 | KIA Sorento | |
| 11 | KIA RIO | |
| 12 | Hyundai Santa FE | |
| 13 | Ford Edge | |
| 14 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| 15 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | |
| 16 | Toyota Sienna Hybrid | |
| 17 | Toyota Rav4 | |
| 18 | Toyota Highlander | |
| 19 | Nissan Sentra | |
| 20 | Nissan Rogue Sport | |
| 21 | Nissan Maxima | |
| 22 | Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| 23 | Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | |
| 24 | Mercedes-Benz AMG Sl55 | |
| 25 | Mazda CX-3 | |
| 26 | KIA Sedona | |
| 27 | Hyundai Accent | |
| 28 | Honda Ridgeline | |
| 29 | Honda Odyssey | |
| 30 | Fisker Ocean |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The contact stated that several atte
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the key fob's low battery warning light illuminated. The contact stated that because of the failure, t
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle with the key fob, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the failure was a pers
The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the key fob became inoperable. The contact was not able to start the vehicle with the security warn
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while using the key fob to unlock the doors, the rear driver’s and rear passenger’s side doors failed to unlock as needed. The contact also st
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the garage, the key fob was accidentally depressed twice. There were no warning light lights illumi
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact stopped at a traffic light, the light turned green, and several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehi
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The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle failed to operate as designed. The trunk light illuminated, and the message to “Keep Eyes on the Road” was
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The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Maxima. The contact received notification of an undisclosed recall. The contact stated that while the vehicle was off, the push-to-start button was depressed; however, t
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact was unable to remove the key fob from the ignition. The contact manually moved the clutch to be able to remove the key fob. The contact stated tha
The contact owns a 2013 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the display screen failed to respond. No warning light was illuminated. The following day the contact adjusted the mirr
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH around a curve, the steering wheel locked up. The vehicle shut off and turned back on. There were no warning ligh
Toyota gave me one FOB Key when I purchased the vehicle. I should be receiving 2 FOB keys. The dealer told me TOYOTA will send me a letter when the second key will be available. I called the TOYOTA
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The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, the vehicle failed to detect the presence of the key, after which the vehicle failed to start. No war
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