NHTSA defect investigations · 2025
Investigations opened in 2025
37 actions NHTSA opened in 2025, newest first: 20 still open, 7 became recalls. All investigations →
Investigations
| Action | Stage | Status | Opened | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DP25002 | Defect Petition | closed | Dec 23, 2025 | Structure › Body › Door › Handle › Interior | 2022 Tesla Model 3 |
| PE25020 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Dec 18, 2025 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts And Associated Pulleys, Engine | 2017 Ford Fiesta, 2016 Ford Fiesta, 2018 Ford Focus +5 |
| 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 |
| PE25018 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Oct 28, 2025 | Air Bags, Air Bags › Sensor › Side Impact | 2022 Honda Odyssey, 2021 Honda Odyssey, 2020 Honda Odyssey +2 |
| PE25017 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | Oct 28, 2025 | Seat Belts, Seat Belts › Rear/Other | 2024 Honda Pilot, 2023 Honda Pilot |
| PE25016 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | Oct 28, 2025 | Engine | 2022 Honda CR-V, 2021 Honda CR-V, 2020 Honda CR-V |
| PE25015 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Oct 23, 2025 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder | 2020 Acura ILX, 2019 Acura ILX |
| PE25014 | Preliminary Evaluation | open | Oct 23, 2025 | Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel | 2020 Jeep Gladiator, 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 |
| PE25011 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Sep 22, 2025 | Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage, Seat Belts | 2022 Rivian EDV, 2023 Rivian EDV |
| 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 |
| DP25001 | Defect Petition | closed | Sep 5, 2025 | Structure › Frame And Members › Underbody Shields | 2020 Ford Explorer |
| 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 |
| PE25007 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Aug 7, 2025 | Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars | 2019 Ford Flex, 2018 Ford Flex, 2017 Ford Flex |
| AQ25001 | Audit Query | closed | Aug 6, 2025 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical | 2023 Kia Seltos, 2022 Kia Seltos, 2021 Kia Seltos +3 |
| RQ25004 | Recall Query | closed | Jul 9, 2025 | Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera | 2025 Polestar 2, 2024 Polestar 2, 2023 Polestar 2 +2 |
| 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 |
| RQ25002 | Recall Query | closed | Jun 30, 2025 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Floor Shift, Power Train › Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod | 2016 Dodge Dart, 2013 Dodge Dart, 2014 Dodge Dart +1 |
| RQ25001 | Recall Query | open | Jun 27, 2025 | Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery | 2017 Proterra Catalyst, 2018 Proterra Catalyst, 2019 Proterra Catalyst |
| PE25006 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Jun 27, 2025 | Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm | 2017 Land Rover Range Rover, 2016 Land Rover Range Rover, 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport +1 |
| PE25005 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Jun 13, 2025 | Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module | 2009 Nissan Cube, 2010 Nissan Cube |
| PE25004 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Apr 29, 2025 | Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer | 2025 Kia EV9, 2024 Kia EV9 |
| 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 |
| PE25002 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Mar 21, 2025 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 2017 Ford F-150, 2016 Ford F-150, 2015 Ford F-150 |
| EA25003 | Engineering Analysis | closed | Feb 11, 2025 | Back Over Prevention | 2019 Honda Ridgeline, 2018 Honda Ridgeline, 2017 Honda Ridgeline |
| 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 |
| PE25001 | Preliminary Evaluation | recall | Jan 16, 2025 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical, Engine | 2025 Cadillac Escalade, 2024 Cadillac Escalade, 2023 Cadillac Escalade +26 |
| PE24033 | Preliminary Evaluation | closed | Jan 6, 2025 | Electrical System › Adas › Autonomous/Self Driving | 2025 Tesla Model 3, 2024 Tesla Model 3, 2023 Tesla Model 3 +30 |