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Engine: complaints and recalls by model

The NHTSA complaint file has 172,374 component mentions of Engine. That is 76.1 per 1,000 component mentions in the file. 140 NHTSA recall campaigns name a component in this group.

Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.

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Model lines

In the order of the number of mentions.

Engine: model lines with the most component mentions in complaints
Model lineMentionsPer 1,000 component mentions of the line
Ford Escape7,239196.8
Hyundai Sonata4,709210.1
Ford F-1504,54893.8
Kia Sorento3,861272.1
Ford Fusion3,377116.7
Kia Optima3,175303.6
Kia Soul3,169411.8
Jeep Grand Cherokee2,90472
Chevrolet Equinox2,847220.1
Chevrolet Silverado 15002,700112.1
Ford Edge2,638144.2
Hyundai Santa FE2,437230
Ram 15002,409140.8
Hyundai Tucson2,387271.6
Honda Pilot2,375175.3
Ford Focus2,32077.7
Honda CR-V2,283105.4
Honda Accord2,25669.5
Jeep Wrangler2,20694
Jeep Cherokee2,191103.1
Chevrolet Malibu2,17273.5
GMC Sierra 15002,135177.5
Ford Explorer2,07147.5
Chrysler Pacifica1,930176.5
Hyundai Elantra1,656136.1

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

For all vehicles in the file, the figure for Engine is 76.1 per 1,000 component mentions. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Component: The part or the system that a complaint or a recall campaign names. NHTSA has a fixed list of component names.

Names in the group

The component names of NHTSA that start with the group name.

Engine: the component names in the complaint file
Component name in the fileMentions
Engine172,374

Counts by year

Component mentions of Engine, by the year NHTSA received the complaint. The largest year is 2025, with 17,890 mentions.
Recall campaigns that name Engine, by the year NHTSA received the report. The largest year is 2021, with 29 campaigns.

Newest recall campaigns

The newest 20 of 140.

  1. 26V697000Received . 8 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The heater hose may rupture, which can result in hot coolant leaking inside the passenger compartment.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Contact with hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the heater hose as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 18, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1043.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1043. The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  2. 26V468000Received . 565,691 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2026 Bronco Raptor notified owners on 7/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2021-2025 Bronco Raptor vehicle will notify owners on or about 8/14/2026. Phase 3 will include 2021-2026 Bronco will notify owners on or about 9/1/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S55. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 23, 2026.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S55. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 6 make, model and year entries.

  3. 26E021000Received . 2,689 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Mopar engines with part numbers 68364632CB and 68412483AF. Debris inside the engine may cause engine failure, which can result in a loss of drive power and/or an engine compartment fire.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Engines not already installed in vehicles will be inspected and if necessary, repurchased. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 33D.

    Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number 33D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  4. 26V109000Received . 70 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The heater hose may rupture, which can result in hot coolant leaking inside the passenger compartment.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Contact with hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the heater hose, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1031.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1031. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  5. 25V828000Received . 6 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in engine seizure and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 24, 2025.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25SD3. The campaign has 4 make, model and year entries.

  6. 25V793000Received . 7,046 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles that received an incomplete software update under recall 20V795. The engine cover may become excessively hot.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Direct contact with certain areas of engine cover surface in the passenger compartment may increase the risk of injury or burns to the skin of the driver or front seat passenger.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will update the powertrain calibration for heat management under elevated idle conditions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 22, 2025.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25SC7. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  7. 25V766000Received . 117,904 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Debris inside the engine may cause engine failure, which can result in a loss of drive power and/or an engine compartment fire.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will install a software update and replace the block or engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.

    Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number 78C. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 5 make, model and year entries.

  8. 25V628000Received . 4,632 units.

    EnginePark-outside advisory

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. A short circuit within the battery junction box can cause an engine fire while driving or parked.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures and other vehicles, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery junction box, as necessary, and remove a ground wire. On models equipped with standard-duty radiator fan motors, dealers will also install an auxiliary electrical box with a wire jumper. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's numbers for this recall are 22S36 and 22S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 23, 2025.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S36/22S48. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  9. 25E039000Received . 2,985 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 1.5L EcoBoost RFF Cylinder Heads, with part number PV4Z-6049-A and 1.5L RFF Long Block Engines, with part number PV4Z-6006-A, sold as replacement parts. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect the cylinder head serial number, and replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S62.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S62. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  10. 25V363000Received . 482 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2025 BJ230A (W230 ABS) motorcycles. The electrical ground connection between the battery and frame may become unstable and result in an engine stall.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    KMC will replace the battery harness and secure the ground connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 12, 2025. KMC's number for this recall is MC25-06.

    Report filed by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.. Manufacturer campaign number MC25-06. The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  11. 25V372000Received . 404 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S61.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S61. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 4 make, model and year entries.

  12. 25V345000Received . 1,809 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S54.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S54. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 9 make, model and year entries.

  13. 25V294000Received . 89,417 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q5 Quattro and Q5 Sportback Quattro vehicles. The cylinder head cover screws may have been improperly tightened.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the screws as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 15ZK.

    Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 15ZK. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 6 make, model and year entries.

  14. 25V100000Received . 177,493 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine cover may have been improperly installed after vehicle service, allowing it to come loose and contact hot engine surfaces.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will remove the engine cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10X5.

    Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 10X5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 4 make, model and year entries.

  15. 24V598000Received . 85,238 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility Package. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as promptly as possible upon hearing unexpected engine noises, or after experiencing an unexpected engine power reduction, or seeing smoke from the engine compartment. Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect for connecting rod bearing failure and if necessary, replace the engine long block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S52.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 24S52. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 3 make, model and year entries.

  16. 24V192000Received . 16 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Cummins, Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Power Generation C275D2RE trailers. The vibration damper cap screws may be improperly tightened, which may cause the damper to separate from the engine.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A separated damper can become a projectile, striking people nearby and increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect, tighten the cap screws, and repair any damage as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Cummin's number for this recall C7015.

    Report filed by Cummins, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number C7015. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  17. 23V877000Received . 79,812 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2011 Sorento vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A fire increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will install Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC291.

    Report filed by Kia America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SC291. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  18. 23V863000Received . 5 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 BMW 430i convertible vehicles. The cylinder head cover may develop cracks, resulting in oil leaking into engine compartment.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as a hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the cylinder head cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 14, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  19. 23V796000Received . 288 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Artura vehicles. A pipe in the low-pressure fuel pipe assembly may detach, which can result in a fuel leak.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A fuel leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pipe assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 7, 2023. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 855-202-8815.

    Report filed by McLaren Automotive Incorporated. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  20. 23V749000Received . 9 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The rear lifting bracket that attaches to the engine cylinder head may be insufficiently secured, which can allow it to detach.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A rear lifting bracket that detaches while the engine is being lifted can result in the engine falling or swinging, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the flanged stud in the rear lifting bracket, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification were mailed November 14, 2024. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23PBK.

    Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 23PBK. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

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Recall Register. Engine: complaints and recalls by model. https://recallregister.com/component/engine/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, complaint and recall files. Data through .

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Questions

Which model lines have the most component mentions of Engine?
Ford Escape: 7,239 mentions. Hyundai Sonata: 4,709 mentions. Ford F-150: 4,548 mentions. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.
Which name in the group Engine do complaints use most often?
Engine, with 172,374 mentions. This page lists 1 name of the group.
What is the component group Engine?
NHTSA gives each component a name in levels. The group has each name that starts with Engine. It has 172,374 component mentions in the complaint file.