79 still open. The oldest has been open since February 2015.
NHTSA defect investigations
Open right now
79 investigations NHTSA has opened and not closed, newest first. An investigation is not a finding that a defect exists — it is the agency looking. Most close with no action; some become the recall you read about a year later.
Open investigations
Source: newest first| Action | Stage | Status | Opened | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ26005 | Recall Query | open | Oct 30, 2026 | Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery | BORG WARNER CORPORATION |
| RQ26004 | Recall Query | open | Oct 23, 2026 | Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera | 2024 Ford Maverick, 2023 Ford Maverick, 2022 Ford Maverick |
| DP26012 | Defect Petition | open | Oct 23, 2026 | Structure › Body, Structure | 2017 Great Dane Refrigerated Trailer |
| DP26011 | Defect Petition | open | Oct 23, 2026 | Engine | 2022 Ford E-Series, 2021 Ford E-Series, 2021 Ford F-59 +1 |
| RQ26003 | Recall Query | open | Oct 9, 2026 | Structure › Body › Bumpers › Active Shutters/Grill, Structure › Body › Hood | 2024 GMC Sierra, 2023 GMC Sierra, 2022 GMC Sierra |
| DP26010 | Defect Petition | open | Oct 9, 2026 | Electrical System › Adas › Autonomous/Self Driving › Software, Electrical System › Adas › Autonomous/Self Driving | 2026 Tesla Robotaxi (cybercab), 2026 Tesla Robotaxi (model Y) |
| PE26007 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | Sep 21, 2026 | — | comma.ai |
| AQ26003 | Audit Query | open | Sep 14, 2026 | — | Avride Inc. |
| DP26008 | Defect Petition | open | Sep 3, 2026 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 2018 Ford Edge, 2017 Ford Edge, 2016 Ford Edge +1 |
| AQ26002 | Audit Query | open | Sep 3, 2026 | — | 2026 Tesla Robotaxi (cybercab) |
| DP26007 | Defect Petition | open | Aug 24, 2026 | Service Brakes | 2024 Ford Maverick |
| EA26006 | Engineering Analysis | open | Aug 21, 2026 | Service Brakes | 2026 Buick Enclave, 2025 Buick Enclave, 2024 Buick Enclave +30 |
| EA26005 | Engineering Analysis | open | Aug 20, 2026 | Engine | 2026 Cadillac Escalade, 2025 Cadillac Escalade, 2024 Cadillac Escalade +33 |
| DP26006 | Defect Petition | open | Aug 20, 2026 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System | 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander, 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander, 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander |
| EA26004 | Engineering Analysis | open | Jul 31, 2026 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts And Associated Pulleys, Engine | 2017 Ford Fiesta, 2016 Ford Fiesta, 2018 Ford Focus +5 |
| PE26006 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | Jul 29, 2026 | Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm | 2023 Tesla Model 3, 2020 Tesla Model 3, 2019 Tesla Model 3 +4 |
| PE26005 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | Jul 6, 2026 | Child Seat, Child Seat › Handle (Infant) | Doona |
| AQ26001 | Audit Query | open | Jun 9, 2026 | — | 2021 Ford Expedition, 2025 Hyundai Palisade |
| PE26004 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | May 26, 2026 | Suspension › Rear | 2025 Rivian R1S, 2024 Rivian R1S, 2023 Rivian R1S +5 |
| PE26003 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | May 6, 2026 | Electrical System › Adas › Autonomous/Self Driving, Electrical System › Adas › Autonomous/Self Driving › Software | Avride Inc. |
| EA26003 | Engineering Analysis | open | Apr 24, 2026 | Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm | 2022 Land Rover Range Rover, 2021 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Range Rover +8 |
| EA26002 | Engineering Analysis | open | Mar 18, 2026 | Electrical System › Adas | 2026 Tesla Cybertruck, 2025 Tesla Cybertruck, 2024 Tesla Cybertruck +40 |
| PE26002 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | Mar 2, 2026 | Electrical System › Wiring › Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles, Steering | 2022 Ram 3500, 2023 Ram ProMaster, 2022 Ram ProMaster +1 |
| EA26001 | Engineering Analysis | open | Jan 30, 2026 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 2017 Ford F-150, 2016 Ford F-150, 2015 Ford F-150 |
| PE26001 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | Jan 29, 2026 | Electrical System › Adas › Autonomous/Self Driving › Software | Waymo LLC |
| RQ26002 | Recall Query | open | Jan 26, 2026 | Steering, Steering › Rack And Pinion | 2025 Mazda CX-90, 2024 Mazda CX-90 |
| RQ25005 | Recall Query | open | Dec 11, 2025 | Suspension › Rear › Springs › Coil Springs | 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
| PE25019 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | Dec 11, 2025 | Seat Belts, Seat Belts › Rear/Other | 2024 Land Rover Defender |
| PE25016 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | Oct 28, 2025 | Engine | 2022 Honda CR-V, 2021 Honda CR-V, 2020 Honda CR-V |
| PE25014 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | Oct 23, 2025 | Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel | 2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickup, 2020 Jeep Wrangler |
| EA25007 | Engineering Analysis | open | Oct 23, 2025 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical, Engine | 2024 Cadillac Escalade, 2023 Cadillac Escalade, 2022 Cadillac Escalade +25 |
| EA25006 | Engineering Analysis | open | Oct 23, 2025 | Forward Collision Avoidance › Dynamic Brake Support/Brake Assist | 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, 2019 Freightliner Cascadia +9 |
| EA25005 | Engineering Analysis | open | Oct 21, 2025 | Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module | 2020 Chevrolet Malibu, 2017 Hyundai Sonata |
| PE25013 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | Oct 17, 2025 | Electrical System › Adas › Autonomous/Self Driving | Waymo LLC |
| PE25012 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | Oct 7, 2025 | Electrical System › Adas | 2026 Tesla Cybertruck, 2025 Tesla Cybertruck, 2024 Tesla Cybertruck +38 |
| PE25010 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | Sep 15, 2025 | Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery, Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch | 2021 Tesla Model Y |
| PE25009 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | Sep 5, 2025 | Steering › Electric Power Assist System | 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, 2017 Chrysler Pacifica |
| PE25008 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | Aug 20, 2025 | Engine | 2020 Acura MDX, 2019 Acura MDX, 2018 Acura MDX +16 |
| AQ25002 | Audit Query | open | Aug 20, 2025 | Electrical System › Adas | 2026 Tesla Model 3, 2025 Tesla Model 3, 2024 Tesla Model 3 +34 |
| RQ25003 | Recall Query | open | Jul 3, 2025 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission, Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | 2018 Ram 1500, 2017 Ram 1500, 2016 Ram 1500 +27 |
| RQ25001 | Recall Query | open | Jun 27, 2025 | Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery | 2017 Proterra Catalyst, 2018 Proterra Catalyst, 2019 Proterra Catalyst |
| PE25003 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | Mar 28, 2025 | Fuel System, Other › Storage › Tank Assembly | Natural Gas Fuel Systems, LLC dba CCFT |
| EA25004 | Engineering Analysis | open | Mar 26, 2025 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor, Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) › Software | 2025 Acura MDX, 2024 Acura MDX, 2023 Acura MDX +49 |
| EA25002 | Engineering Analysis | open | Jan 17, 2025 | Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking | 2022 Honda Insight, 2021 Honda Insight, 2020 Honda Insight +6 |
| EA25001 | Engineering Analysis | open | Jan 17, 2025 | Electrical System › Adas | 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E, 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E, 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E +1 |
| EA24004 | Engineering Analysis | open | Dec 18, 2024 | Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Avoidance | 2019 Volkswagen Atlas |
| PE24029 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | Oct 9, 2024 | Structure | 2017 Grand Design Momentum, 2018 Grand Design Momentum, 2019 Grand Design Momentum +11 |
| EA24003 | Engineering Analysis | open | Aug 1, 2024 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2020 Dodge Journey, 2019 Dodge Journey, 2018 Dodge Journey +11 |
| PE24018 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | Jul 19, 2024 | Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery, Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, 2022 Ram 1500 |
| RQ24012 | Recall Query | open | Jul 5, 2024 | Electrical System, Engine | 2024 Jeep Wrangler, 2023 Jeep Wrangler, 2022 Jeep Wrangler +1 |
| PE24017 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | May 31, 2024 | Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain | 2015 Nissan Rogue |
| PE24014 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | May 9, 2024 | Fuel System, Diesel, Fuel System, Other › Fuel Filter | 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty +36 |
| RQ24009 | Recall Query | open | Apr 25, 2024 | Electrical System › Adas › Driver Monitoring › Software | 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, 2024 Tesla Model 3, 2023 Tesla Model 3 +33 |
| EA24002 | Engineering Analysis | open | Apr 15, 2024 | Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Avoidance | 2022 Honda Accord, 2021 Honda Accord, 2020 Honda Accord +8 |
| AQ24004 | Audit Query | open | Apr 3, 2024 | Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Windshield › Electrical Heating Element | 2022 Jaguar I-Pace, 2021 Jaguar I-Pace, 2023 Lucid Air +1 |
| AQ24003 | Audit Query | open | Apr 3, 2024 | — | 2023 Alliance RV Valor |
| PE24009 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | Mar 27, 2024 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission, Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Internal › Clutches/Bands | 2022 Ram 3500, 2022 Ram 4500, 2022 Ram 5500 |
| RQ24004 | Recall Query | open | Feb 27, 2024 | Electrical System › Wiring | 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2022 Chrysler Pacifica, 2021 Chrysler Pacifica +4 |
| AQ24002 | Audit Query | open | Feb 12, 2024 | Child Seat | Nuna Baby Essentials, Inc. |
| RQ24001 | Recall Query | open | Jan 16, 2024 | Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery | 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, 2017 Chrysler Pacifica |
| AQ24001 | Audit Query | open | Jan 5, 2024 | Child Seat | Evenflo Company, Inc. |
| DP23005 | Defect Petition | open | Nov 22, 2023 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components, Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist | 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid +9 |
| AQ23002 | Audit Query | open | Nov 17, 2023 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module | 2021 Genesis G70, 2020 Genesis G70, 2019 Genesis G70 +130 |
| DP23004 | Defect Petition | open | Aug 30, 2023 | Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery, Electrical System | 2019 Toyota Yaris |
| RQ23003 | Recall Query | open | Aug 4, 2023 | Steering, Steering › Electric Power Assist System | 2016 Ram 1500, 2013 Ram 1500, 2014 Ram 1500 +1 |
| DP23002 | Defect Petition | open | Jun 29, 2023 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2023 Tesla Model 3, 2022 Tesla Model 3, 2021 Tesla Model 3 +30 |
| RQ23001 | Recall Query | open | Mar 22, 2023 | — | Proterial Cable America, Inc. |
| EA23001 | Engineering Analysis | open | Mar 17, 2023 | Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump | 2018 BMW 3 Series, 2017 BMW 3 Series, 2016 BMW 3 Series +45 |
| AQ22003 | Audit Query | open | Dec 16, 2022 | Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch | 2018 Ford Explorer, 2022 Nissan Altima, 2021 Nissan Altima +4 |
| AQ22002 | Audit Query | open | Jun 3, 2022 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive Module | 2021 Ford Escape |
| EA21002 | Engineering Analysis | open | Sep 17, 2021 | Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module, Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module | 2017 Acura RDX, 2016 Acura RDX, 2017 Acura RLX +1205 |
| RQ21002 | Recall Query | open | Aug 3, 2021 | Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera | 2020 Ford Edge, 2020 Ford Escape, 2020 Ford Expedition +11 |
| PE21012 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | May 17, 2021 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe And Cap | 2010 Ferrari 458, 2011 Ferrari 458, 2012 Ferrari 458 +18 |
| AQ21001 | Audit Query | open | Feb 23, 2021 | Child Seat | UPPAbaby |
| PE19010 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | Sep 9, 2019 | Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking | 2019 Nissan Rogue, 2018 Nissan Rogue, 2017 Nissan Rogue |
| AQ18006 | Audit Query | open | Dec 1, 2018 | Seats | 2015 Chevrolet Express |
| EA18003 | Engineering Analysis | open | Apr 18, 2018 | Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette, Air Bags › Frontal | 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2009 Volkswagen CC, 2010 Volkswagen CC +42 |
| EA16003 | Engineering Analysis | open | Aug 4, 2016 | Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module | ARC Automotive, Inc. |
| EA15001 | Engineering Analysis | open | Feb 24, 2015 | Air Bags › Frontal, Air Bags | 2003 Acura CL, 2003 Acura MDX, 2004 Acura MDX +179 |