Component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

57,927 NHTSA complaints about fuel/propulsion system issues across 65 makes and 1404 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 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

57,927 filings · 1404 models · 65 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MASS 57,927 ODI rows
  • MODELS 1404 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 65 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 2.0% 1,145 crash-flagged
  • RANK #9 of 696 categories
  • SEV CRITICAL 64 deaths · 983 injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (this)57,927POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSM…47,884STRUCTURE:BODY46,325SUSPENSION45,891
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM vs nearest complaint-total peers

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM sits MASS on ODI intake volume (#9 of 696 standardized categories) with a CRITICAL severity stamp (64 reported fatalities across 1404 models). Open Ford Escape (category leader) →

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM filing-volume reading

The standout signal for fuel/propulsion system is ODI intake volume: 57,927 filings (MASS band · #9 of 696 standardized categories) across 1404 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 2.0%.

Heavy intake categories like this one often reflect a shared supplier or a stressed FMVSS test, open the affected-vehicles table to see whether filings cluster on a few platforms or spread evenly.

Next step: compare Ford Escape against POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION on filing totals before treating fuel/propulsion system volume as a purchase signal.

57,927
Complaints
1404
Models Affected
1,145
Crashes
1,279
Fires
64
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford Escape
1,736
2 Ford Focus
1,400
3 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1,350
4 Ford Fusion
1,144
5 Jeep Wrangler
1,133
6 Chevrolet Cobalt
1,105
7 Honda CR-V
1,060
8 Ford F-150
1,035
9 RAM 1500
1,008
10 Chevrolet Corvette
904
11 Jeep Liberty
862
12 Dodge Durango
840
13 Chevrolet Equinox
740
14 Hyundai Santa FE
719
15 Hyundai Sonata
701
16 Honda Accord
696
17 Chevrolet Malibu
673
18 Ford Explorer
650
19 Volkswagen Jetta
597
20 Honda Pilot
551
21 Ford Edge
532
22 Mercedes-Benz E350
529
23 Dodge Charger
511
24 Dodge Grand Caravan
509
25 Toyota Rav4
507
26 Chevrolet Volt
469
27 Volkswagen Passat
464
28 Chrysler Town AND Country
452
29 Dodge RAM 1500
431
30 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
402

Recent Complaints

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

On December 17, 2025, I brought my 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe (30th Anniversary Edition) to Los Angeles Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for safety recall 68C involving the high-voltage (HV) battery. The dea

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan

The fuel pump would run all night and going down the road the van would cut off...had it checked the tipm was bad

2015 Audi S3

Unable to refuel car. Gas pump keeps clicking off and fuel backs up spilling out of fuel port. Mechanic tested fuel system and reported fuel tank has faulty jet pump seal. Mechanic says a recall was e

2020 Buick Enclave

Dear NHTSA Safety Team, I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding my 2020 Buick Enclave (VIN: [XXX] ). My vehicle has experienced repeated engine shutdowns while driving, creating a serious

2024 GMC Yukon

The SUV has 46,000 miles on it. Recently, the check engine light illuminated, prompting me to take it to the dealership for servicing. The diagnostic codes retrieved were U0285 and U1345. I was inform

2024 Jeep Wrangler

I was driving my car when it powered down and had an unrecoverable loss of propulsion. It's a miracle I didn't crash and kill myself or anyone else on the road. This aligns with NHTSA Recall Number

2021 Cadillac Escalade

Engine needs to be replaced or rebuilt Also the fuel pump power control nodule failed

2013 Ford Escape

This was a recall earlier, twice, and it was supposedly fixed but the fuel vacuum line to the gas tank is leaking and giving off gasoline odors in the passenger area. Also another recall that was sup

2024 KIA EV6

Vehicle Information: 2024 Kia EV6 (VIN: [XXX] ) Mileage at time of failure: 14,005 Complaint Description: My 2024 Kia EV6 experienced a complete failure of the 12-volt battery system despite the hig

2019 Chevrolet Trax

The turbocharger gave code P0299 then more extensive look when you try to increase speed the turbo will not boost to allow you to go. 40-45 miles is the highest you can go . Dealership said there w

2016 Ford Transit

This complaint is specifically related to Ford Recall 16S32 / NHTSA Campaign 16V618000 regarding the High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) failure. ​My vehicle (VIN: [XXX] ) has experienced the exact mechani

2022 GMC Sierra 1500

The vehicle is subject to Safety Recall N252494001 (NHTSA Campaign 25V-274) due to manufacturing defects in the engine crankshaft and connecting rod bearings. • Component/System Failed: The 6.2L V8 (

2018 RAM 1500

I wanna report a refuling issue with my vehicle. I have an issue with the gas pump clicking or turning off numerous times it started happening not to long after having the truck. I have to literally h

2022 KIA Sorento

The vehicle has less than 75k miles, and I am the second owner. I was driving, and the vehicle lost power. Creating a traumatic experience that could have been fatal. After Kia had inspected the vehi

2023 Honda Ridgeline

There is a presence of gasoline in the oil which is causing two(2) safety issues. 1. The infiltration of gasoline in the oil can cause the engine to malfunction to the point of seizure which could ca

2025 KIA EV6

initially filed XXX (1/2/2026) 2nd (additional info) filed XXX (2/10/2026 3rd (3 page service report) XXX (2/11/2026) Vehicle is registered to Christopher Rojik, however it is my car that I drive, et

2024 Chevrolet Equinox

My 2024 Chevy Equinox went into limp mode on 2-15-26 and gave me engine codes P228C and P0089. I encountered limp mode once before this date but no check engine light went on. It lost acceleration w

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander

I am reporting a safety defect involving my 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (VIN [XXX] ). On five separate occasions between December 2025 and February 2026, my vehicle ran completely out of fuel des

2022 Ford F-150

MFTR Recall 28S75 NHTSA Recall 25V 455 This is a safety risk recall issued over 7 months ago and Ford still does not have a remedy to fix the problem. So far my F150 has not experienced the problem,

2022 Honda Accord

My Honda is stalling and it started hesitating on 2/18/26 on the way to work. When getting in my car it started stalling and hesitating again, when getting on the road and driving all the lights came

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