Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:INTERLOCK/LOCKOUT

11 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:ignition:interlock/lockout issues across 8 makes and 11 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:IGNITION:INTERLOCK/LOCKOUT

11 filings · 11 models · 8 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 11 ODI rows
  • MODELS 11 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 8 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 27.3% 3 crash-flagged
  • RANK #447 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries
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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:INTERLOCK/LOCKOUT vs nearest complaint-total peers

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:INTERLOCK/LOCKOUT sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#447 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 11 models). Open Volkswagen Passat (category leader) →

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:INTERLOCK/LOCKOUT severity reading

The standout signal for electrical system:ignition:interlock/lockout is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 11 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 Volkswagen Passat against CHILD SEAT:HARNESS:STRAP/WEBBING on filing totals before treating electrical system:ignition:interlock/lockout volume as a purchase signal.

11
Complaints
11
Models Affected
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Volkswagen Passat
1
2 Volkswagen Beetle
1
3 Mercedes-Benz C250
1
4 Mazda CX-5
1
5 Honda Civic
1
6 GMC Sierra 2500
1
7 Ford F-150
1
8 Chevrolet Trax
1
9 Chevrolet Trailblazer
1
10 Chevrolet Camaro
1
11 Audi A3 Cabriolet
1

Recent Complaints

2016 Chevrolet Camaro

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving over the train tracks at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that there was smoke and a burning odor coming throug

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while attempting to remove the key from the ignition, the key remained stuck in the ignition cylinder. The contact had to turn of

2012 Mercedes-Benz C250

The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the anti-lock theft prevention feature failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the steering

2011 Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that he was able to shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being depressed. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the v

2019 Chevrolet Trax

I went to my mailbox in the trailer park where I live and I got my mail and I left my key in the mailbox drove all the way to the gas station without my remote shut my car off pumped gas it said I cou

2014 Mazda CX-5

The contact owns a 2014 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated while turning off the vehicle, she noticed the radio and the instrument cluster remained operational. The contact stated she was also unable to l

2011 GMC Sierra 2500

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle remained in the PARK and failed to shift into DRIVE. The steering wheel was locked preventing t

2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet

The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated that she was able to remove the key from the ignition switch even though the gear selector was not in the PARK position. The vehicle was taken to th

2019 Volkswagen Beetle Crash

My 2019 VW Beetle, AT, keyless entry was parked in a store parking lot. When I left the vehicle it wouldn't lock. I thought my fob battery died. I came out of the store about 30 minutes later and m

2016 Honda Civic Crash

2016 Honda Civic sport- push start ignition can turn engine power off when parking without the operator knowing, or receiving sufficient warning that the automatic transmition is still in drive or neu

2018 Volkswagen Passat Crash

The vehicle can be turned off while in drive, and gives no extra signals (beeps, flashing lights, etc.) with the exception of a brief message on the dash and single ding (same ding for door open, and

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