NHTSA defect investigations · 2023
Investigations opened in 2023
42 actions NHTSA opened in 2023, newest first: 7 still open, 12 became recalls. All investigations →
Investigations
| Action | Stage | Status | Opened | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE23023 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Dec 13, 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical, Engine And Engine Cooling | 2025 Infiniti QX50, 2024 Infiniti QX50, 2023 Infiniti QX50 +16 |
| RQ23007 | Recall Query | closed | Dec 12, 2023 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Evaporative Emissions › Canister, Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly | 2020 Audi A3, 2019 Audi A3, 2018 Audi A3 +25 |
| PE23022 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Nov 29, 2023 | Electrical System, Electrical System › Propulsion System | 2019 Chevrolet Volt, 2018 Chevrolet Volt, 2017 Chevrolet Volt +1 |
| EA23003 | Engineering Analysis | recall | Nov 29, 2023 | Steering | 2024 Acura Integra, 2023 Acura Integra, 2024 Honda CR-V +4 |
| PE23021 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Nov 22, 2023 | Seat Belts › Pretensioner | 2019 Ford Expedition, 2019 Lincoln Navigator |
| 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 |
| PE23020 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Nov 15, 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel, Engine | 2019 Nissan Titan, 2018 Nissan Titan, 2017 Nissan Titan +1 |
| PE23019 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Nov 13, 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication › Seals/Gaskets, Engine | 2017 Kia Sorento, 2016 Kia Sorento |
| PE23018 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Oct 16, 2023 | Electrical System › Adas › Autonomous/Self Driving, Electrical System › Adas › Autonomous/Self Driving › Software | Cruise LLC |
| EA23002 | Engineering Analysis | recall | Sep 29, 2023 | Engine | 2022 Ford Bronco, 2021 Ford Bronco, 2022 Ford Edge +9 |
| PE23017 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Sep 28, 2023 | Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Avoidance | 2023 Volkswagen Atlas, 2022 Volkswagen Atlas, 2021 Volkswagen Atlas +3 |
| PE23016 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Sep 27, 2023 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid/Lubricant › Valves/Valve Body, Power Train › Automatic Transmission | 2022 Chevrolet Express, 2021 Chevrolet Express, 2018 Chevrolet Express +17 |
| PE23015 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Sep 20, 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication › Pump | 2021 Ford EcoSport, 2020 Ford EcoSport, 2019 Ford EcoSport +4 |
| RQ23006 | Recall Query | closed | Sep 15, 2023 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Evaporative Emissions › Canister | 2018 Ford Focus, 2017 Ford Focus, 2016 Ford Focus +4 |
| RQ23005 | Recall Query | closed | Sep 10, 2023 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Internal › Park Pawl | 2019 Kia Soul, 2018 Kia Soul, 2017 Kia Soul +2 |
| DP23004 | Defect Petition | open | Aug 30, 2023 | Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery, Electrical System | 2019 Toyota Yaris |
| RQ23004 | Recall Query | closed | Aug 17, 2023 | Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery › Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm) › Software, Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) › Software | 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E, 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E |
| RQ23003 | Recall Query | open | Aug 4, 2023 | Steering, Steering › Electric Power Assist System | 2016 Ram 1500, 2013 Ram 1500, 2014 Ram 1500 +1 |
| PE23014 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Jul 28, 2023 | Steering | 2023 Tesla Model 3, 2023 Tesla Model Y |
| DP23003 | Defect Petition | closed | Jul 25, 2023 | Power Train | 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class |
| PE23013 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Jul 7, 2023 | Structure › Body › Door, Structure › Body › Door › Hinge And Attachments | 2022 Ford Escape, 2021 Ford Escape, 2020 Ford Escape |
| PE23012 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Jul 3, 2023 | Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery, Electrical System › Propulsion System › Dc/Dc Converter | 2022 Kia EV6 |
| DP23002 | Defect Petition | open | Jun 29, 2023 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2023 Tesla Model 3, 2022 Tesla Model 3, 2021 Tesla Model 3 +30 |
| RQ23002 | Recall Query | closed | Jun 20, 2023 | Power Train › Axle Assembly, Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit | 2022 Ford Explorer, 2021 Ford Explorer, 2020 Ford Explorer |
| PE23011 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Jun 8, 2023 | Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery, Electrical System › Propulsion System › Dc/Dc Converter | 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5, 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5, 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
| PE23010 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | May 26, 2023 | Forward Collision Avoidance › Dynamic Brake Support/Brake Assist | 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, 2019 Freightliner Cascadia +9 |
| PE23009 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | May 26, 2023 | Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | RViBrake |
| PE23008 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | May 1, 2023 | Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch, Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Lock | 2009 Dodge Journey, 2009 Dodge Journey AWD |
| PE23007 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Apr 17, 2023 | Structure | 2021 Holiday House 18CD, 2019 Holiday House 18RB, 2020 Holiday House 18RB +6 |
| DP23001 | Defect Petition | closed | Apr 7, 2023 | Unknown Or Other | 2023 Tesla Model 3, 2022 Tesla Model 3, 2021 Tesla Model 3 +29 |
| PE23006 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Mar 24, 2023 | Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners, Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage | 2023 Tesla Model S, 2022 Tesla Model S, 2021 Tesla Model S +3 |
| RQ23001 | Recall Query | open | Mar 22, 2023 | Unknown Or Other | Proterial Cable America, Inc. |
| PE23005 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Mar 17, 2023 | Steering | 2023 Honda Civic, 2022 Honda Civic |
| PE23004 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Mar 17, 2023 | Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection | 2016 Blue Bird Vision, 2017 Blue Bird Vision, 2018 Blue Bird Vision +2 |
| 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 |
| PE23003 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Mar 4, 2023 | Steering › Critical Fasteners | 2023 Tesla Model Y |
| AQ23001 | Audit Query | closed | Mar 3, 2023 | Unknown Or Other | 2023 Zoox Zoox Robotaxi, 2024 Zoox Zoox Robotaxi, 2026 Zoox Zoox Robotaxi |
| PE23002 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Jan 27, 2023 | Exterior Lighting › Headlights | 2020 Kia Telluride |
| PE23001 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Jan 27, 2023 | Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars | 2019 Ford Explorer, 2018 Ford Explorer, 2017 Ford Explorer +10 |
| DP22005 | Defect Petition | recall | Jan 27, 2023 | Electrical System › Propulsion System | 2020 Acura MDX, 2019 Acura MDX, 2018 Acura MDX +857 |
| DP22004 | Defect Petition | closed | Jan 17, 2023 | Structure › Body › Bumpers | Generic Manufacturer |