Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL

16 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:ignition:coil issues across 7 makes and 16 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:COIL

16 filings · 16 models · 7 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 16 ODI rows
  • MODELS 16 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 7 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 6.3% 1 crash-flagged
  • RANK #423 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries
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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL vs nearest complaint-total peers

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#423 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 16 models). Open Mercedes-Benz AMG Glc63 (category leader) →

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL severity reading

The standout signal for electrical system:ignition:coil is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 16 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 Mercedes-Benz AMG Glc63 against ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SUMP/TANK:DRAIN PLUG on filing totals before treating electrical system:ignition:coil volume as a purchase signal.

16
Complaints
16
Models Affected
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Mercedes-Benz AMG Glc63
1
2 Mazda CX-5
1
3 Lexus RX
1
4 KIA Soul
1
5 KIA Optima
1
6 Hyundai Sonata
1
7 Hyundai Kona
1
8 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
1
9 Hyundai Elantra
1
10 Ford Mustang
1
11 Ford Focus
1
12 Ford Fiesta
1
13 Ford F-150
1
14 Ford Expedition
1
15 Ford Escape
1
16 Chevrolet Equinox
1

Recent Complaints

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG Glc63

The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for routine maintenance, and the contact was informed that there was an issue with the ignition coil. There w

2016 Ford Fiesta

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle was losing motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken t

2020 Mazda CX-5

The contact owns a 2020 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and lost automotive power and failed to exceed 15 MPH. The vehicle failed to return

2013 KIA Optima Crash Fire

The car as a fire hazard

2019 Ford Escape

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle idled rough when started; however, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would drive smoothly. The vehicle was

2014 Ford Focus

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed,

2012 Chevrolet Equinox

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while performing a daily oil check, the contact became aware that the oil level was low while checking the dipstick. The contact added oil

2018 KIA Soul

The contact owns a 2018 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle sputtered and stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The

2016 Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that oil was leaking from the vehicle onto his driveway. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the vehicl

2015 Hyundai Sonata

2015 HYUNDAI SONATA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO EXCESSIVELY BURNING OIL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE IS BURNING 1QUART OF OIL MUCH MORE FREQUENTLY THAN EACH 1,000 MILES AND HAS TO CONSISTENTLY C

2003 Ford Expedition

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the engine was misfiring, and the contact smelled a burning odor inside the vehicle. The check engine warning light wa

2010 Lexus RX

2010 LEXUS RX 350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO AN OIL LINE RUPTURE.

1986 Ford Mustang

The contact owns a 1986 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled and he was able to continue driving in second gear. The vehicle then lost motiv

2022 Hyundai Kona

Randomly the check engine light turns on and the car begins to violently shake. This is the second day this already happened and only happened while on the highway. The car is only 3 weeks old with ju

2017 Hyundai Elantra

Two ignition coils have failed. The first was covered under warranty, the second wasn't. We were told the ignition coils are a known issue and we should expect the remaining coils to fail soon. If it

2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid

According to the dealership where I bought this car, the ignition coil failed. This has happened two times so far, resulting in two separate trips to the dealership to diagnosis and repair the issue.

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