Engine failure reports: 1454 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 engine 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 engine 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 engine problems.
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Toyota Rav4 | 132 | 0 |
| 2020 Toyota Rav4 | 118 | 0 |
| 2022 Toyota Tundra | 71 | 0 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Gti | 66 | 0 |
| 2023 Toyota Tundra | 55 | 0 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Jetta | 54 | 0 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Taos | 53 | 0 |
| 2024 Toyota Tundra | 45 | 0 |
| 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 40 | 0 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Golf Gti | 38 | 0 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan | 36 | 0 |
| 2017 Volkswagen Golf Gti | 25 | 0 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas | 25 | 0 |
| 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan | 23 | 0 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Touareg | 20 | 0 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan | 20 | 0 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Passat | 20 | 0 |
| 2017 Volkswagen Golf R | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Golf Gti | 20 | 0 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Golf | 19 | 0 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Golf Gti | 19 | 0 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Jetta | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 Toyota Tacoma | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 Toyota Tacoma | 17 | 0 |
| 2023 Volkswagen Taos | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 Volvo Xc60 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 Volkswagen Touareg | 14 | 0 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Jetta | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 Volkswagen Golf | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Atlas | 14 | 0 |
Based on 1454 NHTSA complaints across 100 vehicles, engine 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 engine complaint details.
The Toyota Rav4 is among the most affected. See the ranked table below for the full list of 100 vehicles with engine complaints filed with NHTSA.
Engine failures can range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards. Some engine complaints involve crashes, fires, or injuries. Always have engine 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 engine recall exists for your vehicle, the repair is free at authorized dealerships.