NHTSA defect investigations · 2026
Investigations opened in 2026
26 actions NHTSA opened in 2026, newest first: 23 still open, 0 became recalls. All investigations →
Investigations
| Action | Stage | Status | Opened | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DP26009 | Defect Petition | open | Sep 14, 2026 | Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft | 2022 BMW 5 Series |
| 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 |
| DP26005 | Defect Petition | open | Jul 13, 2026 | Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module, Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › Software | 2017 Honda Odyssey, 2016 Honda Odyssey, 2011 Honda Odyssey +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 |
| DP26004 | Defect Petition | open | Apr 9, 2026 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module | 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid |
| DP26003 | Defect Petition | open | Mar 30, 2026 | Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Gasoline | 2006 Nissan Frontier |
| EA26002 | Engineering Analysis | open | Mar 18, 2026 | Electrical System › Adas | 2026 Tesla Cybertruck, 2025 Tesla Cybertruck, 2024 Tesla Cybertruck +40 |
| DP26001 | Defect Petition | closed | Mar 6, 2026 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission, Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Internal › Shaft › Output | 2023 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2023 Acura TLX +2 |
| DP26002 | Defect Petition | closed | Mar 4, 2026 | Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs, Wheels | 2021 Fleetwood Fortis, 2019 Western Star 5700 |
| 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 |
| RQ26001 | Recall Query | closed | Jan 16, 2026 | Engine | 2024 Cadillac Escalade, 2023 Cadillac Escalade, 2022 Cadillac Escalade +21 |