Component

INTERIOR LIGHTING

2,636 NHTSA complaints about interior lighting issues across 44 makes and 434 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 INTERIOR LIGHTING

2,636 filings · 434 models · 44 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS HEAVY 2,636 ODI rows
  • MODELS 434 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 44 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 1.5% 40 crash-flagged
  • RANK #84 of 696 categories
  • SEV INJURY 2 deaths · 48 injuries
INTERIOR LIGHTING (this)2,636ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYSENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EN…2,638SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGSSUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COI…2,676STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDSSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:…2,697
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: INTERIOR LIGHTING vs nearest complaint-total peers

INTERIOR LIGHTING sits HEAVY on ODI intake volume (#84 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (2 reported fatalities across 434 models). Open Ford Windstar (category leader) →

INTERIOR LIGHTING filing-volume reading

The standout signal for interior lighting is ODI intake volume: 2,636 filings (HEAVY band · #84 of 696 standardized categories) across 434 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 1.5%.

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 Windstar against ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS on filing totals before treating interior lighting volume as a purchase signal.

2,636
Complaints
434
Models Affected
40
Crashes
91
Fires
2
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford Windstar
120
2 Ford Ranger
117
3 Jeep Grand Cherokee
95
4 Honda Accord
92
5 Ford F-150
73
6 Ford Taurus
61
7 Dodge Durango
50
8 Ford Explorer
41
9 Dodge Grand Caravan
40
10 Ford Contour
37
11 Chevrolet Cavalier
35
12 Mercury Sable
34
13 Mercedes-Benz S Class
30
14 Dodge Caravan
30
15 Pontiac Grand AM
26
16 Ford Expedition
26
17 Chevrolet Impala
26
18 Chrysler Town AND Country
25
19 Chevrolet Blazer
25
20 Mercedes-Benz S500
24
21 Honda Odyssey
24
22 Volkswagen Jetta
23
23 Dodge Intrepid
21
24 Buick Lucerne
21
25 Ford Focus
20
26 Chevrolet Trailblazer
20
27 Ford Edge
19
28 Toyota Camry
18
29 Mercury Grand Marquis
17
30 Ford F-250
17

Recent Complaints

2017 Nissan Rogue Sport

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport. The contact stated that upon entering and closing the door, the message "Door Ajar" was displayed. The dome lights failed to turn off. The vehicle was taken

2020 Acura MDX

The contact owns a 2020 Acura MDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V259000 (Exterior Lighting, Interior Lighting); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet a

2016 Acura MDX

The contact owns a 2016 Acura MDX. The contact stated that the driver's side rear taillight bulb had burned out. The contact replaced the bulb, but the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the

2023 Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway turned off and unattended, the contact became aware that all the interior and exterior lights w

2014 Acura MDX

The contact owns a 2014 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while approaching the vehicle after the vehicle had been started, the contact noticed that the taillights were inoperable. The vehicle was ta

2002 Mercedes-Benz S500

See attached document for complaint.

2025 Hyundai Kona

The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving 38 MPH, the exterior lights, taillights, daytime running lights, and interior lights became inoperable for two and a half seconds

2023 Ford Escape Hybrid

See attached document for complaint.

2017 KIA Sorento

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the interior lights and headlights turned off and turned back on without driver's input. There were no war

2019 Ford F-250

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving over a pothole, the vehicle started shaking, and the steering wheel was uncontrollable. The contact stated that after it raine

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle shut off inadvertently. The contact was able to pull over to an open lane, where the vehicle stopped.

2017 Nissan Altima

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the interior dome light assembly detached from the ceiling of the vehicle and fell striking the head of

2013 Ford Edge

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the door ajar warning light illuminated while none of the doors were opened. The contact stated that the failure persisted,

2021 Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the GPS was inoperable. Additionally, the interior lights failed to illuminate as needed

2013 Ford Edge

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, she became aware that the driver's side door had not latched properly. Upon entering the vehicle, the contact obse

2023 Land Rover Defender

I have a 2023 Land Rover Defender 90. The instrumentation lighting auto adjusts on its own sometimes causing a hazardous situation. The issue is at dusk when the instrument panel goes haywire and wil

2014 Chevrolet Captiva Fire

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that while in the vehicle, she noticed smoke filling the interior of the vehicle. Upon visual inspection, she noticed the smoke originatin

2020 Lincoln Aviator

The map light on the front passenger side would intermittently turn on while driving. This was concerning at night as it was quite distracting. It required driver intervention when operating the vehic

2022 Toyota Prius

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that the driver's side front power door lock button failed to illuminate during the night. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informe

2022 Chevrolet Tahoe

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the service safety restraint system warning light illuminated, causing the air bag warning light to remain illuminated. The contact sta

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