Structure — Vehicle Component Safety Report

Structure failure reports: 734 total complaints across 100 vehicles from 8 makes. See which models are most affected.

734Total Complaints
100Affected Vehicles
8Makes Affected

Structure Decision Cockpit

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 structure safety pattern.

Top Makes for Structure Complaints

Toyota — 417 Volkswagen — 139 Nissan — 99 Tesla — 36 Ram — 29 Volvo — 10 Porsche — 2 Subaru — 2

Top Years for Structure Complaints

2015 — 170 2016 — 86 2021 — 82 2019 — 67 2017 — 61 2023 — 54 2022 — 52 2024 — 46

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.

Common Structure Issues

The structure 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 structure problems.

Most Affected Vehicles

VehicleComplaintsRecalls
2015 Toyota Sienna 49 0
2019 Toyota Rav4 43 0
2021 Toyota Highlander 31 0
2022 Toyota Highlander 28 0
2024 Tesla Cybertruck 28 0
2023 Volkswagen Id.4 25 0
2023 Toyota Highlander 24 0
2020 Toyota Highlander 22 0
2015 Nissan Rogue 22 0
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 21 0
2015 Nissan Rogue Select 20 0
2016 Toyota Sienna 19 0
2015 Toyota Rav4 19 0
2019 Ram 2500 17 0
2016 Nissan Rogue 17 0
2016 Toyota Tundra 16 0
2016 Toyota Tacoma 15 0
2015 Toyota Highlander 15 0
2017 Volkswagen Golf Gti 14 0
2021 Volkswagen Id.4 13 0
2021 Toyota Rav4 12 0
2015 Toyota Corolla 12 0
2015 Nissan Versa Note 12 0
2017 Volkswagen Golf 11 0
2017 Volkswagen Golf R 11 0
2022 Toyota Rav4 10 0
2017 Nissan Maxima 9 0
2015 Toyota Tacoma 8 0
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan 7 0
2025 Toyota Camry 7 0

Frequently Asked Questions About Structure Safety

What are the most common structure problems in cars?

Based on 734 NHTSA complaints across 100 vehicles, structure 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 structure complaint details.

Which vehicles have the most structure recalls?

The Toyota Sienna is among the most affected. See the ranked table below for the full list of 100 vehicles with structure complaints filed with NHTSA.

How dangerous are structure failures?

Structure failures can range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards. Some structure complaints involve crashes, fires, or injuries. Always have structure issues inspected promptly by a qualified mechanic, especially if your vehicle is subject to a related recall.

How do I check if my car has a structure recall?

Search for your vehicle using our search tool or enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If a structure recall exists for your vehicle, the repair is free at authorized dealerships.