Electrical failure reports: 1035 total complaints across 100 vehicles from 3 makes. See which models are most affected.
This component hub groups real NHTSA complaint signals by make, model year, and vehicle page. Use it as a spoke from individual vehicle reports into the broader electrical safety pattern.
A high complaint count does not automatically prove a defect, but it is a strong inspection signal when the same component appears repeatedly across related vehicles, years, recalls, or crash narratives.
The electrical component is one of the most commonly reported areas of failure in NHTSA consumer complaints. Issues range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards including potential crashes and fires. Below are the vehicles most affected by electrical problems.
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Toyota Rav4 | 81 | 0 |
| 2017 Toyota Rav4 | 73 | 0 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Id.4 | 71 | 0 |
| 2023 Volkswagen Id.4 | 63 | 0 |
| 2020 Toyota Rav4 | 60 | 0 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Jetta | 57 | 0 |
| 2015 Toyota Rav4 | 51 | 0 |
| 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 42 | 0 |
| 2016 Toyota Rav4 | 34 | 0 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas | 25 | 0 |
| 2015 Toyota Highlander | 22 | 0 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Jetta | 21 | 0 |
| 2015 Toyota Sienna | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Jetta | 19 | 0 |
| 2019 Toyota Highlander | 19 | 0 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 Toyota Tacoma | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 Toyota Tundra | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Beetle | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 Volkswagen Atlas | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Id.4 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 Toyota Prius V | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 Toyota Prius C | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 Volvo Ex90 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 Volkswagen E-Golf | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 Volkswagen Atlas | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Atlas | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 8 | 0 |
Based on 1035 NHTSA complaints across 100 vehicles, electrical issues range from minor malfunctions to serious safety hazards. The most affected vehicles are listed in the table below — click any vehicle to see its specific electrical complaint details.
The Toyota Rav4 is among the most affected. See the ranked table below for the full list of 100 vehicles with electrical complaints filed with NHTSA.
Electrical failures can range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards. Some electrical complaints involve crashes, fires, or injuries. Always have electrical issues inspected promptly by a qualified mechanic, especially if your vehicle is subject to a related recall.
Search for your vehicle using our search tool or enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If a electrical recall exists for your vehicle, the repair is free at authorized dealerships.