Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel/Propulsion System is named in 31,100 complaint component mentions since 1995, 19.9 of every 1,000 across the whole file, peaking in 2015 with 5,255.
2 NHTSA recall campaigns cite a component in this group. The model line with the most complaint mentions is the Ford Escape (1,202, 64 per 1,000 of that line's mentions).
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
Model lines reported most
| Model line | Mentions | Per 1,000 of the line's mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Escape | 1,202 | 64 |
| Ford Fusion | 852 | 49 |
| Jeep Liberty | 816 | 75 |
| Chevrolet Cobalt | 797 | 86.8 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 653 | 54.1 |
| Dodge Durango | 596 | 37.8 |
| Hyundai Santa FE | 526 | 102 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 517 | 107.6 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 409 | 36.8 |
| Honda CR-V | 406 | 38.5 |
| Mercedes-Benz E350 | 380 | 249.7 |
| Dodge Charger | 378 | 61 |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 352 | 52.5 |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | 334 | 39.6 |
| Ford Edge | 333 | 35.4 |
| Volkswagen Passat | 323 | 36.2 |
| Saturn ION | 288 | 54.5 |
| Pontiac G6 | 248 | 32.8 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 242 | 30.3 |
| Mercedes Benz E320 | 239 | 171.1 |
| Chrysler 300C | 225 | 145.7 |
| Nissan Xterra | 197 | 50.5 |
| Chrysler Pacifica | 193 | 34.1 |
| Nissan Frontier | 189 | 53.3 |
| Jeep Patriot | 186 | 73.4 |
Fleet-wide reference: 19.9 per 1,000. Lines above that figure draw a larger share of their complaints from this component than the file as a whole.
Sub-components
| Description in the file | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 31,100 |
Mentions by year
Recalls by year
Recent recall campaigns citing fuel/propulsion system
Defect, as filed: Nikola Corporation (Nikola) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Tre FCEV trucks. The hydrogen tank mounting block bolts may be too long and damage the tank.
Consequence: A damaged tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nikola will inspect and replace the bolts, and replace the hydrogen tank as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2025. Owners may contact Nikola customer service at 1-630-808-4531. Nikola's number for this recall is 24VDC1101.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Nikola Corporation; manufacturer campaign 24VDC1101.
Park outside advisory
Defect, as filed: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Nexo vehicles. The thermally activated pressure relief device (TPRD) may break and cause a hydrogen gas leak, which can result in a fire while parked.
Consequence: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the TPRD, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 8, 2024. Final owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, beginning January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Service at 800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 269.
6 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America; manufacturer campaign 269.
Questions and answers
Which vehicles have the most complaints about fuel/propulsion system?
By complaint mentions: Ford Escape (1,202), Ford Fusion (852), Jeep Liberty (816), Chevrolet Cobalt (797), Jeep Wrangler (653). Raw counts reflect how many of each line are on the road as much as anything else; the per-1,000 column shows how large a share of that line's complaints the component takes.
How many recalls concern fuel/propulsion system?
2 NHTSA campaigns list a component in this group; the 20 most recent are shown above.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall flat files, public domain, dated 15 May 2019 and 29 Sep 2026. Component groups are the first level of NHTSA's component taxonomy.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation flat files, public domain, dated 15 May 2019 (complaints) and 29 Sep 2026 (recalls). See the methodology.