Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

1,619 NHTSA complaints about exterior lighting:turn signal issues across 44 makes and 329 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 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

1,619 filings · 329 models · 44 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MODERATE 1,619 ODI rows
  • MODELS 329 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 44 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 1.4% 22 crash-flagged
  • RANK #121 of 696 categories
  • SEV FATAL 10 deaths · 21 injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL (this)EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNA…1,619BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGSBACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNIN…1,620POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSM…1,635LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:…1,654
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL vs nearest complaint-total peers

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#121 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (10 reported fatalities across 329 models). Open Chevrolet Malibu (category leader) →

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL filing-volume reading

The standout signal for exterior lighting:turn signal is ODI intake volume: 1,619 filings (MODERATE band · #121 of 696 standardized categories) across 329 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 1.4%.

Moderate-volume categories still show a fingerprint in the model table below, cross-check each nameplate's recall and investigation history before inferring a defect pattern.

Next step: compare Chevrolet Malibu against BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS on filing totals before treating exterior lighting:turn signal volume as a purchase signal.

1,619
Complaints
329
Models Affected
22
Crashes
26
Fires
10
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Chevrolet Malibu
170
2 Pontiac Grand AM
123
3 Oldsmobile Alero
94
4 Chevrolet Impala
64
5 Chevrolet Cavalier
44
6 Dodge RAM 1500
32
7 Saturn ION
30
8 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
25
9 Ford Explorer
23
10 Ford F-150
22
11 Pontiac Grand Prix
20
12 Ford Taurus
20
13 Cadillac Deville
20
14 Jeep Grand Cherokee
19
15 Oldsmobile Intrigue
17
16 Buick Regal
17
17 Volvo S70
16
18 Toyota Camry
16
19 Dodge Grand Caravan
14
20 Chevrolet Corsica
14
21 Volkswagen Jetta
13
22 Ford Ranger
13
23 Ford Focus
13
24 Dodge RAM 2500
13
25 Buick Lesabre
13
26 Dodge Caravan
12
27 Pontiac Sunfire
11
28 KIA Sephia
11
29 Chevrolet Camaro
11
30 Chevrolet Blazer
11

Recent Complaints

2016 KIA Soul

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, while making a right turn, the right turn signal blinked extremely fast. The contact stated that while

2020 Chevrolet Equinox

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the turn signal flashed two or three times and then stopped. In addition, the doors independen

2025 Chevrolet Equinox

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and pushing down the turn signal lever, the lever rose back unintendedly, causing the turn signal

2005 Toyota Prius

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while replacing the instrument cluster, the contact discovered that the turn signals were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer,

2018 Audi Q7

The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q7. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, an orange triangle warning symbol and a message that the "Driver’s side Front Marker Defe

2015 GMC Acadia

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the center taillight was inoperable. The halo light was working as designed and then ceased operating. The headlights also became inoperable

2012 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 3 MPH, the power steering fault, the turn signal, advance-trac alert, and power train warning lights illuminated. The contact st

2024 RAM 3500

SCCM Internal failure that the dealer is calling an Air Bag Clock Spring failure. Safety Recall 33B and 14B already exist for my make and year of vehicle, but do not cover my VIN. The turn signal ge

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with left turn indicator light activated, the message "Turn Signal light Fault Detected"

2024 Tesla Model Y

The backup camera system is not available, no camera visibility on any of the cameras, no sensors detection, blinkers only lit for 2 seconds and after that they are turned off automatically. Vehicle i

2025 Tesla Model 3

Turn signal will not turn on when button on steering wheel is depressed.

2024 Tesla Model 3

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while using the right turn signal, the signal seized and failed to turn off and remained engaged. The vehicle was taken to the Tesla Serv

2016 Mercedes-Benz C300

The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driving assist and another unknown warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to th

2024 Tesla Model 3

The buttons on the steering wheel stick and do not work. These include the turn signals and also bright lights and windshield wipers. They stick on my car, and I am renting a 2024 model 3 that they st

2016 Freightliner Mt55

I have been supplied with a number of these turn signal switches that have a failure in the left rear output. There is no indication to the driver that the left rear turn/hazard signal is not working

2024 KIA EV9

The contact owns a 2024 Kia EV9. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the turn signals became inoperable while attempting to switch lanes. The contact stated that the instrument panel was also ino

2016 KIA Sedona

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sedona. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the turn signal was not operating as designed. The contact stated that the t

2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid

See attached document for complaint

2024 Volvo Xc90

Since purchasing this vehicle in October 2023 I have had multiple issues with the fuel door not opening, the turn indicator light not working, the backup cmera and sensors continue to engage the rear

2002 Jeep Liberty

I install an after market right side tail light assembly on my Jeep liberty, light is “plug and play” during check out I found the whole light assembly was improperly wired so I sent back to Amazon a

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