Component

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

379 NHTSA complaints about hybrid propulsion system issues across 24 makes and 81 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 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

379 filings · 81 models · 24 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 379 ODI rows
  • MODELS 81 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 24 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 2.9% 11 crash-flagged
  • RANK #222 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 2 injuries
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM (this)HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM (th…379VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIORVISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/…377FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE383VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOWVISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGE…375
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM vs nearest complaint-total peers

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#222 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 81 models). Open Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid (category leader) →

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM severity reading

The standout signal for hybrid propulsion system is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 2 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 379 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 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid against VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR on filing totals before treating hybrid propulsion system volume as a purchase signal.

379
Complaints
81
Models Affected
11
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

Recent Complaints

2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid

The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V869000 (Hybrid Propulsion System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet ava

2022 Jeep Wagoneer Fire

The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wagoneer. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and smoke was coming from under the hood. The contact stated

2013 Toyota Prius C

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius C. The contact stated that while his wife was attempting to cold-start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that on several occasions the v

2017 Chevrolet Volt

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 - 40 MPH, the message stating that the propulsion was reduced was displayed, and the check engine warnin

2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid

The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated, with an audible beeping alarm activated and the check engine

2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid

The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. Additionally, while driving at, or exc

2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 72 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine an

2022 Jeep Wagoneer

The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wagoneer. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds, the Automatic Parking Brake erroneously activated, and the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact shifted to park

2010 Toyota Prius

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle jerked, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additio

2024 KIA Sportage Hybrid

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sportage. While the contact’s daughter was driving approximately 70-75 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power. The driver was able to coast to the side of the road, wh

2024 Honda Prologue

The contact owns a 2024 Honda Prologue. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle briefly failed to start as expected, but internal electronics showed signs of power.

2023 KIA Sportage Hybrid

The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle unexpectedly stopped. The contact noticed that the coolant level was low, and additional coolant was add

2014 Toyota Camry

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Hybrid system warning light illuminated, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehic

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH around a roundabout, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelera

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated. Additionally, while driving at slower speeds, the braking system independen

2012 Toyota Prius

The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The con

2017 Chrysler Pacifica

The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V536000 (Hybrid Propulsion System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet avail

2020 KIA Niro

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Niro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the HEV Hybrid System warning light illuminated, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehic

2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-IN Hybrid

The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-90. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up after several attempts due to an issue with the hybrid battery. The contact stated that the message "Electri

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated while at a complete stop at a red traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mec

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