Component
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING
11 NHTSA complaints about structure:interior panels:ceiling issues across 4 makes and 6 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:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING
11 filings · 6 models · 4 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 11 ODI rows
- MODELS 6 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 4 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 0.0% 0 crash-flagged
- RANK #452 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 2 injuries
Filing-volume peers
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#452 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 6 models). Open Volkswagen Tiguan (category leader) →
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING severity reading
The standout signal for structure:interior panels:ceiling is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 2 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 11 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 Volkswagen Tiguan against CHILD SEAT:HARNESS:STRAP/WEBBING on filing totals before treating structure:interior panels:ceiling volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| 2 | BMW X1 | |
| 3 | Nissan Sentra | |
| 4 | Nissan Rogue | |
| 5 | Nissan Altima | |
| 6 | Chevrolet Silverado |
Recent Complaints
Sunroof shade came off the tracks and is now sagging partially obstructing the view of my rear view mirror, if this sags more or falls off completely I will be unable to see out the rear window and ca
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, the center light console located on the roof in between the front driver and passenger seat had fallen off whi
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that she observed that the front overhead console had detach from the roof and was hanging by the wires. The vehicle was taken to a dealer whe
On ~August 1, 2022, the "overheard console" (containing lights, BT microphone, and sunglass compartment) unexpectedly "dropped" out of the vehicle's ceiling. The plastic and adhesive keeping this part
The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the sunroof console detached and blocked the rear-view mirror and side view mirror. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local deal
The contact leased a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while his wife was entering the vehicle, she noticed that the overhead console was not properly secured. While his wife was driving
I have read from hundreds of other people having the same problem. One side of the moonroof shade has come loose just from simply leaving it open.
Overhead console falls out for no reason, impairing forward vision. Came out of work and found it hanging. Needed to drive with one hand and hold the console with the other. VW is aware of this and is
I was driving down the road and the overhead console fell out of the roof...i researched it and found this has happened to many people. Just glad i didnt wreck
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the front interior light panel attached to the vehicle's headliner fell without warning with wire exposed. The li
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while entering their vehicle after a rainstorm, they noticed water leaking into the interior of the rear section of the vehicle. A pudd
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