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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

49 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery issues across 15 makes and 30 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:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

49 filings · 30 models · 15 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 49 ODI rows
  • MODELS 30 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 15 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 2.0% 1 crash-flagged
  • RANK #343 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries
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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY vs nearest complaint-total peers

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#343 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 30 models). Open Chevrolet Bolt EV (category leader) →

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY severity reading

The standout signal for electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 49 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 Chevrolet Bolt EV against WHEELS:MULTI PIECE on filing totals before treating electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery volume as a purchase signal.

49
Complaints
30
Models Affected
1
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Chevrolet Bolt EV
7
2 Honda Civic Hybrid
5
3 Toyota Prius
4
4 Tesla Model S
2
5 KIA Optima Hybrid
2
6 Jeep Wrangler
2
7 Honda Civic
2
8 Ford Escape Hybrid
2
9 Chevrolet Volt
2
10 Volkswagen ID.4
1
11 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
1
12 Rivian R1T
1
13 Nissan Leaf
1
14 KIA Niro EV
1
15 Jeep Compass
1
16 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
1
17 Hyundai Kona
1
18 Hyundai Ioniq 5
1
19 Honda Insight
1
20 GMC Acadia
1
21 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV
1
22 Ford C-MAX Hybrid
1
23 FIAT 500e
1
24 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
1
25 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
1
26 Chevrolet Malibu ECO
1
27 Chevrolet Malibu
1
28 BMW 535i US
1
29 Audi Q4 E-Tron
1
30 Audi E-Tron
1

Recent Complaints

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5

The contact's daughter owns a 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact stated that the vehicle had been delayed in starting on several occasions. Additionally, the contact stated that while the contact's dau

2011 Toyota Prius

Around 14 months ago (march 2024) I purcheded a replacment battery pack for our 2011 Toyota Prius form NexPower Energy (also going by, project lithium, sodiumhybrid) based out of CA. The battery pack

2018 Chevrolet Volt

Reduction of power , impossible to charge the kilometre says 21 kkm drops from 21 to 0 and the mountain settings dont run, I drive on maintenance , when charging at paying station does not charge,

2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

See attached document for complaint.

2012 Nissan Leaf

Lithium batteries Depletion

2019 KIA Niro EV

On June 28, 2022, I set my Juicebox Pro 40 charger to charge my car overnight. The car did not charge and I discovered that the breaker had tripped. I tried resetting the breaker and it immediately tr

2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron

My first two years of ownership of the Juicebox 40 were pretty uneventful. However, over the last few months my Juicebox 40 became very unpredictable. Sometimes it would charge outside of the Time o

2021 Jeep Wrangler

See attached document for complaint

2016 Chevrolet Volt

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle suddenly shut off and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that

2016 FIAT 500e

The contact owns a 2016 Fiat 500E. The contact stated that the vehicle could not immediately be started. The "Service Electrical System" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local deal

2019 Audi E-Tron Fire

The contact owned a 2019 Audi E-Tron. The contact had pulled into a charging station and had plugged the vehicle in to charge the battery. The contact stated she heard a loud boom 20 minutes after hav

2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV

None of my local dealers will service recalls on this vehicle. They either tell me that they only perform work on vehicles purchased at that dealership or they continually reschedule my appointment.

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the messages "High Voltage Power Train Fault" and “Stop Driving and Contact Your Nearest Dealer" were displayed. The contac

2007 Toyota Prius

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while at a stop light, she attempted to drive however, the vehicle failed to exceed 25 MPH. The HC battery, ECU, and check engine warning

2023 Rivian R1T

I picked up this vehicle brand new from a Rivian service center. On the way home after approximately 90 miles, the screens lit up with a message saying Critical Battery Issue: Service Vehicle Immediat

2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2019 CHEVROLET BOLT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 21V-560. THE CONSUMER IS DISSATISFIED WITH THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT TAKES TO PERFORM THE RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE.

2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2020 CHEVROLET BOLT EV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 21V-560. THE CONSUMER STATED VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE DEALER ON RECALLS NOT BEING HANDLED IN A TIMELY MANNER, FOUR BATTERIES

2021 Volkswagen ID.4

Battery popping sounds As I charge my vehicle, or drive the vehicle, the battery makes one sporadic loud "Pop" sound that is felt and heard from anywhere you are sitting in the vehicle. I was told thi

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Fire

The car Battery caught fire!

2021 Jeep Wrangler Crash

The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while at a stop light and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would not drive forward and the gear shifter lights began blinking. Sudde

Verify with NHTSA · consumer-reported counts are not verified defect findings.