Recalls
13campaigns
4 power train · 2 rear camera · 2 brake
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
409filed
Owner reports, 2017–2026 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
25mpg combined
$2,612/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
3.5 L 6-cyl· 10-speed automatic
25 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (13)
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2023 Ford F-150. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Fuel Tank May Leak or Detach
Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly · mounting
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2027 F-150 vehicles. The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.
- Consequence
- A detached tank can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel leak can cause an engine stall or increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026.
Repair progress not yet reported223,472 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V578000
Listed for 2023 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Obstructed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · display function
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026.
Repair progress not yet reported47,587 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V489000
Listed for 2023 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108
Electrical system · integrated trailer brake control
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence
- Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
65.7% repairedof 4,381,878 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V104000
Listed for 2023 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Moonroof Wind Deflector May Detach
Visibility · sun/moon roof assembly
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.
- Consequence
- A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
49.7% repairedof 174,853 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V729000
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Rear Axle Hub Bolt May Break
Power train · axle hubs
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
- Consequence
- Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. This is a phased recall. Ford owners will receive letters in multiple phases, beginning August 2025 through Winter 2025. Phase 1 will include 2023 F-150 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include 2025 F-150 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2024 F-150 model year vehicles. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 22, 2025. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S82. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V896.
46% repairedof 103,174 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V512000
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Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Back over prevention · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Consequence
- A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
90.4% repairedof 1,076,138 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V315000
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Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208
Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
65.6% repairedof 27,678 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V852000
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Rear Axle Hub Bolt May Break
Power train · axle hubs
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
- Consequence
- Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 9, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S65.
51.6% repairedof 112,965 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V896000
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Driver's Air Bag May Become Deactivated/FMVSS 208
Air bags · frontal · driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 and Ford SD F250, F350, F450, F550, and F600 vehicles. The steering wheel clock spring may have an insufficient weld, causing a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
- Consequence
- A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the clock spring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
71.7% repairedof 17,970 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V847000
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Unexpected Activation of Electric Parking Brake
Parking brake · electrical
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a single exhaust system. Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.
- Consequence
- Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a protective tie strap, tape wrap, and replace the harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S35.
84.1% repairedof 870,701 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V509000
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Front Axle Pinion Not Heat-Treated
Power train · axle assembly
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.
- Consequence
- A fractured pinion can result in a loss of 4-wheel drive and may cause the front wheels to lock up, increasng the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set. If there is a broken front axle pinion, the entire axle assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S07.
98.3% repairedof 240 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V128000
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Loose Bolt in Transmission May Cause Rollaway
Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."
- Consequence
- The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.
89.2% repairedof 1,138 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V070000
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Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 208
Air bags · frontal
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 vehicles. The instrument panel top cover on the passenger-side may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the passenger instrument panel top cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C01.
86% repairedof 321 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (409)
409 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
18involved a crash
4involved a fire
11injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 409 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 157 | 38.4% |
| Electrical system | 83 | 20.3% |
| Unknown or other | 64 | 15.6% |
| Service brakes | 48 | 11.7% |
| Engine | 27 | 6.6% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 27 | 6.6% |
| Exterior lighting | 23 | 5.6% |
| Structure | 21 | 5.1% |
| Wheels | 21 | 5.1% |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | 4.4% |
How 2023 compares with other F-150 years
Best and worst F-150 years →20171,443
20182,312
20191,330
2020731
20211,019
2022595
2023409
2024191
2025106
202610
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1,443 | 17 |
| 2018 | 2,312 | 18 |
| 2019 | 1,330 | 9 |
| 2020 | 731 | 11 |
| 2021 | 1,019 | 29 |
| 2022 | 595 | 23 |
| 2023 | 409 | 13 |
| 2024 | 191 | 11 |
| 2025 | 106 | 13 |
| 2026 | 10 | 5 |
This year (2023)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 25 mpg combined
25
mpg combined
25
city
25
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,700
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 352 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Pickup Trucks
What it costs you to run
$2,612per year
$218per month
600gallons a year
Miles ÷ 25 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 / 25 / 25 | $2,700 | 352 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 23 / 23 / 23 | $2,900 | 381 |
| 2.7 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 22 | $3,050 | 405 |
| 2.7 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | $3,200 | 431 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 21 | $3,200 | 432 |
| 3.3 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,200 | 423 |
| 3.3 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 23 / 20 | $3,350 | 443 |
| 5 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 / 25 / 20 | $3,350 | 453 |
| 2.7 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 20 | $3,350 | 451 |
| 2.7 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | $3,350 | 435 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 23 / 20 | $3,350 | 451 |
| 3.3 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 22 / 20 | $3,350 | 444 |
| 5 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 19 | $3,550 | 465 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | $3,550 | 470 |
| 5 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 22 / 19 | $3,550 | 468 |
| 5 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 / 22 / 18 | $3,700 | 495 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 / 20 / 18 | $3,700 | 501 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 / 20 / 18 | $3,700 | 497 |
| 5 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | $3,950 | 516 |
| 5 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | $3,950 | 518 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 / 18 / 16 | $4,200 | 553 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 14 / 16 / 15 | $4,450 | 596 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 / 16 / 15 | $4,450 | 578 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 14 / 18 / 15 | $4,450 | 593 |
| 5.2 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 10 / 15 / 12 | $5,600 | 741 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2023 Ford F-150 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2023 Ford F-150 have?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns: 26V578000 (fuel system), 26V489000 (rear camera), 26V104000 (brake), 25V729000 (visibility), 25V512000 (power train), 25V315000 (rear camera), 24V852000 (equipment), 23V896000 (power train), 23V847000 (air bag), 23V509000 (brake), 23V128000 (power train), 23V070000 (power train), 23V072000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2023 Ford F-150 problems?
Owners filed 409 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (157), Electrical system (83), Unknown or other (64) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2023 Ford F-150 get?
EPA rates the 3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic version at 25 city, 25 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2023 F-150 compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Ford F-150 model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (731) and the 2018 the most (2,312). The 2023 drew 409. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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