Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
780 NHTSA complaints about structure:body:bumpers issues across 40 makes and 276 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 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
780 filings · 276 models · 40 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS MODERATE 780 ODI rows
- MODELS 276 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 40 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 9.7% 76 crash-flagged
- RANK #176 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 47 injuries
Filing-volume peers
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#176 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 276 models). Open Volkswagen Jetta (category leader) →
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS severity reading
The standout signal for structure:body:bumpers is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 47 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 780 filings (MODERATE volume).
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 Volkswagen Jetta against STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS on filing totals before treating structure:body:bumpers volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| 2 | Honda Accord | |
| 3 | Ford F-150 | |
| 4 | Audi A6 | |
| 5 | Honda Civic | |
| 6 | Toyota Highlander | |
| 7 | Toyota Tacoma | |
| 8 | Ford Explorer | |
| 9 | Ford Taurus | |
| 10 | Ford Ranger | |
| 11 | Toyota Camry | |
| 12 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 13 | Dodge RAM | |
| 14 | Cadillac Deville | |
| 15 | Oldsmobile Bravada | |
| 16 | Nissan Sentra | |
| 17 | Nissan Maxima | |
| 18 | Ford Escort | |
| 19 | Dodge RAM 1500 | |
| 20 | Chrysler Sebring | |
| 21 | Chevrolet S10 | |
| 22 | Chevrolet Blazer | |
| 23 | Toyota Corolla | |
| 24 | Ford Mustang | |
| 25 | Toyota Sequoia Hybrid | |
| 26 | Dodge Dakota | |
| 27 | Dodge Caravan | |
| 28 | Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| 29 | Chrysler Pacifica | |
| 30 | Chevrolet Silverado |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the rear bumper had detached. The contact stated that the vehicle was previou
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that after a visual inspection of the exterior of the vehicle, the contact became aware that the front bumper cover had detached. The vehicle w
the front bumper assembly has come off our 2023 highlander twice since purchase 2 years ago, the first time the entire bumper was pulled off while on the freeway(terrified my wife) and we had to pull
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, there was an abnormal scraping sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated tha
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 65 MPH, the front bumper became detached. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled
Retaining clips / fasteners missing from front air dam causing the large plastic structure to become dislodged and tangled in steering brakes, suspension or causing unsafe road hazard for other vehicl
On [XXX], while driving through a common roadway puddle at a safe speed, the front bumper on my BZ4X detached from the undercarriage shield and tore away from the clips. This type of damage is clearly
The front bumper of the vehicle has a known issue where the bumper isn’t staying in properly causing the bumper to pop out of alignment. Toyota fix is to heat up both sides of the plastic edges and tu
While driving on the highway yesterday I noticed a vibration and worsening noise. I exited the highway and pulled over into a parking lot. I observed the front air dam/lower valence had come undone. U
I recently purchased a 2025 4Runner and currently have approximately 1,000 miles on it. On Sunday, as I was driving from Sedona to Phoenix on Interstate 17, I heard an odd sound from the driver’s fro
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while pulling into the top of a driveway on an incline in 8-degree weather, the contact became aware of an abnormal odor. The contact st
The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and running, the doors automatically locked with her children inside the vehicle. The contact stated that t
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal banging sound. The contact then noticed through the rearview mirror, that the rear bum
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V720000 (Structure). The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the contact heard an abnorma
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the front lower bumper cover detached from the vehicle, causing debris to scatter onto the highway,
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the front bumper on the driver’s side occasionally detached while driving 50 MPH or more, and while driving over rough roads. The contac
The contact owns a 2021 Infiniti Q60. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the malfunction warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed w
The bumper on this car has been replaced two times and my husband noticed that it’s coming apart AGAIN. It’s brand new and was just replaced in July. It could come apart on the road or cause serious i
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 - 70 MPH, there was a message that the driver’s side front headlight sensor had failed. The vehic
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the driver’s side of the vehicle. The contact p
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