NHTSA defect investigations in 2025
OQRO holds 27 defect investigations in 2025 from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, across 6 listed companies. Honda Motor (HMC) has the most, with 8, ahead of Ford (5) and Stellantis (5). By kind: 15 preliminary evaluations, 6 engineering analyses, 3 recall queries, 2 defect petitions, 1 audit query. The busiest month was October, with 8.
- Defect investigations
- 27
- Companies
- 6
- with at least one on file
- Most frequent: kind of case
- Preliminary evaluation
- 15
- Most on file
- HMC
- Honda Motor, 8
Defect investigations per month, 2025
Companies with the most defect investigations, 2025
By kind of case, 2025
- Preliminary evaluation15
- Engineering analysis6
- Recall query3
- Defect petition2
- Audit query1
The most recent defect investigations of 2025
Tesla TSLAOpened Dec 23, 2025
Defect petition DP25002: structure, body, door, closed Jul 22, 2026
2022 Tesla Model 3 · Emergency egress controls are not readily accessible and clearly identifiable.
Ford FOpened Dec 18, 2025
Preliminary evaluation PE25020: engine and engine cooling, engine, gasoline, closed Jul 31, 2026
2018 Ford Focus, 2017 Ford Focus, 2017 Ford Fiesta and 5 more · Timing Belt Failure
Stellantis STLAOpened Dec 11, 2025
Recall query RQ25005: suspension, rear, springs, open
Filed as Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2 more · Recall 23V-413 Post Remedy Failures
Honda Motor HMCOpened Oct 28, 2025
Preliminary evaluation PE25016: engine, open
Filed as Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 2022 Honda Cr-V Hybrid, 2021 Honda Cr-V Hybrid, 2020 Honda Cr-V Hybrid · Loss of Motive Power
Honda Motor HMCOpened Oct 28, 2025
Preliminary evaluation PE25017: seat belts, open
Filed as Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 2024 Honda Pilot and 2023 Honda Pilot · Inaccurate Rear Passenger Seat Belt Warning Status
Honda Motor HMCOpened Oct 28, 2025
Preliminary evaluation PE25018: air bags, closed Jun 25, 2026 with recall 26V227
Filed as Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 2022 Honda Odyssey, 2021 Honda Odyssey, 2020 Honda Odyssey and 2 more · Inadvertent Deployment of Side Air Bags
General Motors GMOpened Oct 23, 2025
Engineering analysis EA25007: engine and engine cooling, engine, hard parts internal/mechanical, open
2024 Gmc Yukon Xl, 2024 Gmc Yukon, 2024 Gmc Sierra 1500 and 33 more · Loss of motive power due to engine failure
Stellantis STLAOpened Oct 23, 2025
Preliminary evaluation PE25014: electrical system, instrument cluster/panel, open
Filed as Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Jeep Gladiator · Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Failure
Honda Motor HMCOpened Oct 23, 2025
Preliminary evaluation PE25015: service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, master cylinder, closed May 21, 2026 with recall 25V859
Filed as Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 2020 Acura Ilx and 2019 Acura Ilx · Loss of braking force
General Motors GMOpened Oct 21, 2025
Engineering analysis EA25005: air bags, frontal, driver side, open
Dtnairbag Dtn60db202 Airbag Inflator, 2020 Chevrolet Malibu, 2017 Hyundai Sonata · DTN Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Tesla TSLAOpened Oct 7, 2025
Preliminary evaluation PE25012: electrical system, adas, open
2026 Tesla Model Y, 2026 Tesla Model 3, 2026 Tesla Cybertruck and 38 more · Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
Rivian Automotive, Inc. RIVNOpened Sep 22, 2025
Preliminary evaluation PE25011: seat belts, front, anchorage, closed Feb 25, 2026 with recall 25V816
2023 Rivian Edv and 2022 Rivian Edv · Rivian EDV Seat Belt Anchor Detachment
Tesla TSLAOpened Sep 15, 2025
Preliminary evaluation PE25010: electrical system, 12v/24v/48v battery, open
2021 Tesla Model Y · Electronic door handles become inoperative
Ford FOpened Sep 5, 2025
Defect petition DP25001: structure, frame and members, underbody shields, closed Apr 9, 2026
2020 Ford Explorer · Underbody shields detachment
Stellantis STLAOpened Sep 5, 2025
Preliminary evaluation PE25009: steering, electric power assist system, open
Filed as Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, 2017 Chrysler Pacifica · Intermittent Loss of Electric Power Steering
Tesla TSLAOpened Aug 20, 2025
Audit query AQ25002: electrical system, adas, open
2026 Tesla Model Y, 2026 Tesla Model 3, 2025 Tesla Model Y and 34 more · Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
Honda Motor HMCOpened Aug 20, 2025
Preliminary evaluation PE25008: engine, open
Filed as Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 2020 Honda Pilot, 2020 Honda Odyssey, 2020 Acura Tlx and 16 more · Engine failure
Ford FOpened Aug 7, 2025
Preliminary evaluation PE25007: structure, body, roof and pillars, closed Aug 5, 2026 with recall 25V732
2019 Ford Flex, 2018 Ford Flex, 2017 Ford Flex · B-Pillar Trim Detachment
Stellantis STLAOpened Jul 3, 2025
Recall query RQ25003: power train, automatic transmission, open
Filed as Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 2018 Ram 5500, 2018 Ram 4500, 2018 Ram 3500 and 27 more · Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure
Stellantis STLAOpened Jun 30, 2025
Recall query RQ25002: power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, closed Dec 12, 2025 with recall 25E065
Filed as Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 2016 Dodge Dart, 2015 Dodge Dart, 2014 Dodge Dart and 1 more · Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures
Honda Motor HMCOpened Mar 26, 2025
Engineering analysis EA25004: engine and engine cooling, engine, crank/camshaft position sensor, open
Filed as Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2025 Honda Pilot, 2025 Honda Passport and 49 more · No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
Ford FOpened Mar 21, 2025
Preliminary evaluation PE25002: power train, automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm), closed Jan 30, 2026
2017 Ford F-150, 2016 Ford F-150, 2015 Ford F-150 · Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Honda Motor HMCOpened Feb 11, 2025
Engineering analysis EA25003: back over prevention, closed Sep 18, 2026
Filed as Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 2019 Honda Ridgeline, 2018 Honda Ridgeline, 2017 Honda Ridgeline · Rear-View Camera Failure
Ford FOpened Jan 17, 2025
Engineering analysis EA25001: electrical system, adas, open
2024 Ford Mustang Mach E, 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E, 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E and 1 more · Collisions Involving Ford BlueCruise
Honda Motor HMCOpened Jan 17, 2025
Engineering analysis EA25002: forward collision avoidance, automatic emergency braking, open
Filed as Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 2023 Honda Passport, 2022 Honda Passport, 2022 Honda Insight and 6 more · Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
General Motors GMOpened Jan 16, 2025
Preliminary evaluation PE25001: engine and engine cooling, engine, hard parts internal/mechanical, closed Oct 23, 2025 with recall 25V274
2025 Cadillac Escalade, 2024 Gmc Yukon Xl, 2024 Gmc Yukon and 36 more · Loss of motive power due to engine failure
Tesla TSLAOpened Jan 6, 2025
Preliminary evaluation PE24033: electrical system, adas, autonomous/self driving, closed Apr 3, 2026
2026 Tesla Model Y, 2025 Tesla Model Y, 2025 Tesla Model X and 30 more · Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
Common questions
How many defect investigations were there in 2025?
OQRO holds 27 defect investigations in 2025 from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, across 6 listed companies.
Which company had the most defect investigations in 2025?
Honda Motor (HMC) has the most, with 8, ahead of Ford (5) and Stellantis (5).
Where does the data come from?
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, read on a schedule and matched to listed companies by name. Cases come from NHTSA's investigations file, matched to a listed company by the manufacturer name NHTSA records. An investigation is a question the agency is asking, not a finding: many close without a recall.
