{"@context":{"@vocab":"https://schema.org/"},"@type":"ItemList","@id":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/api/v1/nhtsa/complaints/fatalities","_source":{"data_provider":"AI Analytics","data_provider_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org","license":"https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/","primary_source":"https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/","generated_at":"2026-06-30T16:12:54.105Z"},"count":50,"items":[{"cmplid":"2206105","date_received":"2026-05-13","mfr_name":"Harley-Davidson Motor Company","make":"HARLEY-DAVIDSON","model":"FLHC","model_year":2025,"deaths":1,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","description":"The contact owns a 2025 Harley-Davidson HERITAGE CLASSIC       . The contact stated that while the husband was driving approximately 60 MPH around a left turn the motorcycle made contact with the guardrail causing the driver to loose control of the motorcycle which then drove up an embankment before crashing into a tree. The rider was thrown from the motorcycle. The husband was pronounced deceased at the scene. The police was called to the scene and indicated no skid marks were present from the crash. A police report was taken at the scene and the motorcycle was towed away. The cause of accident was not determined. The manufacturer notified. A police report was taken at the scene.  The contact later received a recall letter.The failure mileage was 450.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2206105"},{"cmplid":"2203390","date_received":"2026-05-05","mfr_name":"Toyota Motor Corporation","make":"TOYOTA","model":"SIENNA HYBRID","model_year":2025,"deaths":1,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"SEATS","description":"I am filing a formal complaint regarding my brand‑new 2025 Toyota Sienna, purchased in February 2025 for nearly $70,000. I am still paying interest on this vehicle, which has failed to perform as promised. From early ownership, the vehicle had issues including multimedia malfunctions and unsafe lane‑change behavior on rough roads. In October 2025, Toyota issued a recall for faulty second‑row seats due to improper welding, creating serious safety concerns. This recall has effectively defeated the purpose of purchasing the vehicle. The Sienna was bought as a seven‑seater, but due to the recall it functions as a four‑seater, making it impractical and unsafe for my family. Daily use now causes:  Increased back pain from bending to seat and secure children Children kneeling to access the third row, causing pain and injury risk Risk of dropping a child, slipping in rain/snow/ice, or being struck by passing vehicles when exiting backward Significant difficulty for an elderly parent with back pain Ongoing fear that the recalled seats could fail in an accident and injure occupants  I contacted Legends Toyota (Kansas City 66109) and Toyota headquarters. The dealership offered unsuitable replacements, including a smaller vehicle or one recently repaired for other issues. Toyota corporate has provided no meaningful remedy, only loaner vehicles that are not equivalent to what I purchased. I believe this represents serious consumer harm: Toyota collected a large sum for a vehicle","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2203390"},{"cmplid":"2199506","date_received":"2026-04-22","mfr_name":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"GLE 350","model_year":2018,"deaths":1,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; Case: XXX  My concerns has been denied and overlooked by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC multiple times since Jan 2026--interims of defective electric system causing sudden locking of steering wheel and shut down car , due to malfunctioning electric system resulting in car crash into another parked car on the street, took car to auto body shop who diagnosed gas gauge misread as empty gas tank even though tank was 3/4 full , due to this car was  totally locked out when driving on the street and  hit another parked car due to loss of control.   i have been in communication with Mercedes and they stated car was functioning fine and there was no defect or malfunction ,which i don't agree, as a results my wife into crash and sustained injuries  I need your help to resolve this issue  thx   [XXX]  & [XXX]   [XXX]  [XXX]  INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2199506"},{"cmplid":"2194966","date_received":"2026-04-08","mfr_name":"Kia America, Inc.","make":"KIA","model":"SOUL","model_year":2022,"deaths":3,"injured":3,"fire":1,"crash":1,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"My [XXX]  daughter was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a crash in which the vehicle struck a tree and a fire was present. She was unable to exit the vehicle and did not receive medical attention in time.  Public records indicate the vehicle had an open federal safety recall at the time, listed as incomplete. I am submitting this information for awareness and review.  I am not making any conclusions regarding causation. However, I believe it is important that incidents involving vehicle fires and open recalls are documented and evaluated to help protect other families. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2194966"},{"cmplid":"2192882","date_received":"2026-04-01","mfr_name":"Toyota Motor Corporation","make":"TOYOTA","model":"RAV4","model_year":2022,"deaths":2,"injured":2,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS","description":"The contact is an attorney concerned about a crash involving a 2022 Toyota Rav4. The attorney stated that the vehicle had a comma.ai device installed on the vehicle. The attorney stated that while 2 couples were occupying the vehicle and driving at night on an expressway, there was a police vehicle on the side of the road responding to a separate vehicle crash. The driver of the vehicle may have been asleep, along with the front passenger, while relying on the comma.ai device to operate the vehicle. The vehicle failed to engage the brakes in order to avoid crashing into the police vehicle, and as a result, the Toyota Rav4 crashed into the rear of the police vehicle. The vehicle speed was unknown at the time of the crash. The owner of the vehicle rear-ended a Louisiana state trooper. Air bags deployed in the front and on both sides of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and then to a Progressive Insurance lot. No warning lights were noticed. All occupants were wearing seat belts. The driver of the vehicle sustained concussion injuries, and the front passenger occupant sustained arm and leg injuries. The two rear occupants succumbed to their injuries at the hospital. No other injuries were reported as the police officer was not occupying the vehicle during the impact. The comma.ai device failed to avoid the f vehicle in front. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2192882"},{"cmplid":"2192450","date_received":"2026-03-31","mfr_name":"Hyundai Motor America","make":"HYUNDAI","model":"PALISADE","model_year":2025,"deaths":1,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"SEATS","description":"The powered operation of the third row in the 2025 Hyundai Palisade fails to stop if anything or anyone is sitting or placed on the third row seat. There has been a  report of a [XXX]  death with respect to this operation already in Ohio and other injuries across the nation.  Hyundai has already placed a stop sell on this vehicle but there are many other vehicles on the road at the moment that can cause additional deaths.  There is no requirement to stop driving this vehicle by the  NHTSA and it is giving Hyundai 18 months to find and test a remedy.  We personally tested the operation with someone in the third row seat and the seat failed to stop closing when the rear compartment button was pressed. As an adult I felt that I would have been crushed if my partner did not reverse the operation. A child in that seat would have been killed. That button can easily be pressed by anything stored in the rear compartment  while the vehicle is being driven.  We leased our vehicle to carry grandchildren but now cannot use it due to the safety risks. Continuing to drive these vehicle is a serious risk of death and injury and the NHTSA  should be protecting the consumers who still have these vehicles on the road. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2192450"},{"cmplid":"2192278","date_received":"2026-03-31","mfr_name":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","make":"HONDA","model":"HR-V","model_year":2025,"deaths":1,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING","description":"We had an accident with my Honda HRV where we rear-ended another vehicle. Right before the crash, a message showed on the dashboard that the brakes system isn't working. Also the airbag didn't deploy. We suspect a technical failure that caused the accident. The Car was towed and then totaled. We had to go to the ER twice. The problem hasn't been confirmed by a dealer yet, and I opened a case with Honda US. It's been a week now and no response yet from Honda US. There was a light snow on that day.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2192278"},{"cmplid":"2192277","date_received":"2026-03-31","mfr_name":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","make":"HONDA","model":"HR-V","model_year":2025,"deaths":1,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","description":"We had an accident with my Honda HRV where we rear-ended another vehicle. Right before the crash, a message showed on the dashboard that the brakes system isn't working. Also the airbag didn't deploy. We suspect a technical failure that caused the accident. The Car was towed and then totaled. We had to go to the ER twice. The problem hasn't been confirmed by a dealer yet, and I opened a case with Honda US. It's been a week now and no response yet from Honda US. There was a light snow on that day.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2192277"},{"cmplid":"2192276","date_received":"2026-03-31","mfr_name":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","make":"HONDA","model":"HR-V","model_year":2025,"deaths":1,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"We had an accident with my Honda HRV where we rear-ended another vehicle. Right before the crash, a message showed on the dashboard that the brakes system isn't working. Also the airbag didn't deploy. We suspect a technical failure that caused the accident. The Car was towed and then totaled. We had to go to the ER twice. The problem hasn't been confirmed by a dealer yet, and I opened a case with Honda US. It's been a week now and no response yet from Honda US. There was a light snow on that day.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2192276"},{"cmplid":"2192144","date_received":"2026-03-31","mfr_name":"Ford Motor Company","make":"FORD","model":"MUSTANG","model_year":2007,"deaths":1,"injured":2,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"NONE","description":"Remote services turned off traction control during a snow storm, and caused the throttle to get struck open.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2192144"},{"cmplid":"2191196","date_received":"2026-03-27","mfr_name":"Harley-Davidson Motor Company","make":"HARLEY-DAVIDSON","model":"FXLRS","model_year":2021,"deaths":1,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"NHTSA Complaint Description —  This complaint concerns two unrepaired safety recalls (23V591 and 25V375) on a 2021 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S (FXLRS) Softail motorcycle that were never remedied prior to a fatal crash on April 12, 2023. Recall 23V591 (issued August 2023) involves a fastener that may fracture, allowing the rear shock absorber adjuster to contact the rear tire, creating a groove and causing sudden loss of tire pressure — increasing crash risk. Recall 25V375 (issued June 2025) involves the rear shock pre-load adjuster mounting tab, which may fracture under normal use, with the same potential tire contact and pressure loss hazard. Neither recall was repaired prior to the fatal crash. The motorcycle was impounded following the crash and subsequently transferred before any inspection for recall-related defects could be conducted. It is unknown whether either defect was present at the time of the crash, as no inspection for recall compliance was performed post-crash. Safety was placed at severe risk — the operator died. The vehicle was not inspected by the manufacturer or dealer for recall defects after the crash. No dealer service was ever performed to remedy either recall. The vehicle is no longer available for inspection.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2191196"},{"cmplid":"2188849","date_received":"2026-03-21","mfr_name":"Toyota Motor Corporation","make":"TOYOTA","model":"TACOMA","model_year":2025,"deaths":1,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST","description":"Due to my husband driving the vehicle, ISP states it looks like he crossed into an oncoming semi-chip truck trailer, causing a fatal accident and killing him instantly. The 2025 Toyota Tacoma's Safety Sense obviously failed since my husband is now dead. We had the 2025 Tacoma in the prior week due to my complaints that the lane assist was not working properly and the screen did not respond to my touch to turn it on. After the fatal accident, ISP removed the black box to download information for the accident report. I am now waiting for isp report. No jaws of life was used to extract husband they didn't need it Tacoma metal already peeled back like a tuna can.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2188849"},{"cmplid":"2188848","date_received":"2026-03-21","mfr_name":"Toyota Motor Corporation","make":"TOYOTA","model":"TACOMA","model_year":2025,"deaths":1,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING","description":"Due to my husband driving the vehicle, ISP states it looks like he crossed into an oncoming semi-chip truck trailer, causing a fatal accident and killing him instantly. The 2025 Toyota Tacoma's Safety Sense obviously failed since my husband is now dead. We had the 2025 Tacoma in the prior week due to my complaints that the lane assist was not working properly and the screen did not respond to my touch to turn it on. After the fatal accident, ISP removed the black box to download information for the accident report. I am now waiting for isp report. No jaws of life was used to extract husband they didn't need it Tacoma metal already peeled back like a tuna can.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2188848"},{"cmplid":"2188847","date_received":"2026-03-21","mfr_name":"Toyota Motor Corporation","make":"TOYOTA","model":"TACOMA","model_year":2025,"deaths":1,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING","description":"Due to my husband driving the vehicle, ISP states it looks like he crossed into an oncoming semi-chip truck trailer, causing a fatal accident and killing him instantly. The 2025 Toyota Tacoma's Safety Sense obviously failed since my husband is now dead. We had the 2025 Tacoma in the prior week due to my complaints that the lane assist was not working properly and the screen did not respond to my touch to turn it on. After the fatal accident, ISP removed the black box to download information for the accident report. I am now waiting for isp report. No jaws of life was used to extract husband they didn't need it Tacoma metal already peeled back like a tuna can.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2188847"},{"cmplid":"2187179","date_received":"2026-03-17","mfr_name":"General Motors, LLC","make":"CHEVROLET","model":"COBALT","model_year":2007,"deaths":1,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while the son was driving at approximately 52 MPH, the vehicle crashed head-on into a second vehicle. During the crash, no air bags had deployed, and the driver sustained fatal injuries. Also, during the crash, the ignition key broke off inside the ignition switch, and the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was taken at the scene, and the vehicle was towed to a police inbound lot and later towed to the home. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2187179"},{"cmplid":"2179096","date_received":"2026-02-20","mfr_name":"Kia America, Inc.","make":"KIA","model":"OPTIMA","model_year":2013,"deaths":1,"injured":1,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","description":"The contact owned a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the contact became aware of black smoke coming from the floorboard with a burning plastic odor, and the battery warning light illuminated. The contact called her husband and was informed to exit the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and seconds later the vehicle exploded. The front of the vehicle blew up onto the windshield and the steering wheel detached and struck the driver’s side seat. The fire was extinguished by the Fulton County Fire Department. A Fire Report and Police Report were filed; however, the reports were not yet provided to the vehicle owner. The contact experienced severe emotional distress. The contact stated due to the emotional distress of the fire, she suffered a miscarriage from the stress and had scratches from having to jump out of the window. There was no medical assistance sought. Several personal items inside the vehicle were also lost due to the fire and additionally, the contact lost employment due to the fire. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the vehicle had not been repaired prior to the fire. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard then to a Kia dealer. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 193,876.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2179096"},{"cmplid":"2179095","date_received":"2026-02-20","mfr_name":"Kia America, Inc.","make":"KIA","model":"OPTIMA","model_year":2013,"deaths":1,"injured":1,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"The contact owned a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the contact became aware of black smoke coming from the floorboard with a burning plastic odor, and the battery warning light illuminated. The contact called her husband and was informed to exit the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and seconds later the vehicle exploded. The front of the vehicle blew up onto the windshield and the steering wheel detached and struck the driver’s side seat. The fire was extinguished by the Fulton County Fire Department. A Fire Report and Police Report were filed; however, the reports were not yet provided to the vehicle owner. The contact experienced severe emotional distress. The contact stated due to the emotional distress of the fire, she suffered a miscarriage from the stress and had scratches from having to jump out of the window. There was no medical assistance sought. Several personal items inside the vehicle were also lost due to the fire and additionally, the contact lost employment due to the fire. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the vehicle had not been repaired prior to the fire. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard then to a Kia dealer. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 193,876.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2179095"},{"cmplid":"2176989","date_received":"2026-02-15","mfr_name":"Volvo Trucks North America","make":"VOLVO","model":"VNL (4)","model_year":2023,"deaths":1,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"The truck was involved in a head on collision at 64mph and the drivers air bag did not deploy. Although the accident was caused by another driver going the wrong way on the highway I am concerned with the fact that the air bag did not deploy","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2176989"},{"cmplid":"2169287","date_received":"2026-01-23","mfr_name":"Tesla, Inc.","make":"TESLA","model":"MODEL Y","model_year":2021,"deaths":1,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":1,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"The contact's client owned a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while his client was driving at an undisclosed speed under 60 MPH, the vehicle caught fire in an unknown location. The origin of the fire was unknown. The contact stated that his client attempted to unlock the vehicle doors, but the driver's handle did not work as intended, trapping the contact's client in the burning vehicle. The contact stated that the police and fire department arrived, but were not able to get close enough to the vehicle due to the inferno. The contact's client succumbed to the fire. The fire department extinguished the fire after approximately 40 minutes. The vehicle was destroyed but towed to a tow yard. The manufacturer was notified of the fatality. No further information was available as of yet. The failure mileage was unknown.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2169287"},{"cmplid":"2169219","date_received":"2026-01-23","mfr_name":"Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC","make":"LAND ROVER","model":"RANGE ROVER","model_year":2024,"deaths":2,"injured":4,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"POWER TRAIN","description":"Subject: URGENT: Investigation Request – Systemic Loss of Propulsion in Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Vehicles (2017–2026).      1. Description of Defect I am formally reporting a critical, life-threatening safety defect involving the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Fuel Pump Driver Module (FPDM) in Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) vehicles. These modules suffer from spontaneous software \"resets\" or \"reboot\" loops during operation. When the PCM resets, it severs communication with the fuel system, causing an immediate and total loss of propulsion (motive power).  2. Safety Hazard and Real-World Impact This defect triggers without warning at highway speeds, resulting in vehicles stopping abruptly in high-speed lanes. This creates a \"sitting duck\" scenario, rendering the vehicle unable to move to a shoulder and significantly increasing the risk of catastrophic rear-end collisions and multi-vehicle pileups. Reported incidents include near-misses and accidents directly attributed to this sudden stalling.  3. Timeline of Manufacturer Awareness (2017 – Present) JLR has been aware of this specific PCM/FPDM communication failure since at least 2017. Internal documentation, such as NHTSA Technical Bulletin SB-10095121-1020, identified short circuits in the PCM/FPDM line for 2017 F-PACE and XE models. Subsequent bulletins, including MC-10218879-0001, admit that software \"flashing\" is ineffective and that FPDM hardware replacement is often required. Despite nearly a decade of internal kn","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2169219"},{"cmplid":"2169218","date_received":"2026-01-23","mfr_name":"Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC","make":"LAND ROVER","model":"RANGE ROVER","model_year":2024,"deaths":2,"injured":4,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","description":"Subject: URGENT: Investigation Request – Systemic Loss of Propulsion in Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Vehicles (2017–2026).      1. Description of Defect I am formally reporting a critical, life-threatening safety defect involving the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Fuel Pump Driver Module (FPDM) in Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) vehicles. These modules suffer from spontaneous software \"resets\" or \"reboot\" loops during operation. When the PCM resets, it severs communication with the fuel system, causing an immediate and total loss of propulsion (motive power).  2. Safety Hazard and Real-World Impact This defect triggers without warning at highway speeds, resulting in vehicles stopping abruptly in high-speed lanes. This creates a \"sitting duck\" scenario, rendering the vehicle unable to move to a shoulder and significantly increasing the risk of catastrophic rear-end collisions and multi-vehicle pileups. Reported incidents include near-misses and accidents directly attributed to this sudden stalling.  3. Timeline of Manufacturer Awareness (2017 – Present) JLR has been aware of this specific PCM/FPDM communication failure since at least 2017. Internal documentation, such as NHTSA Technical Bulletin SB-10095121-1020, identified short circuits in the PCM/FPDM line for 2017 F-PACE and XE models. Subsequent bulletins, including MC-10218879-0001, admit that software \"flashing\" is ineffective and that FPDM hardware replacement is often required. Despite nearly a decade of internal kn","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2169218"},{"cmplid":"2169217","date_received":"2026-01-23","mfr_name":"Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC","make":"LAND ROVER","model":"RANGE ROVER","model_year":2024,"deaths":2,"injured":4,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"Subject: URGENT: Investigation Request – Systemic Loss of Propulsion in Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Vehicles (2017–2026).      1. Description of Defect I am formally reporting a critical, life-threatening safety defect involving the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Fuel Pump Driver Module (FPDM) in Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) vehicles. These modules suffer from spontaneous software \"resets\" or \"reboot\" loops during operation. When the PCM resets, it severs communication with the fuel system, causing an immediate and total loss of propulsion (motive power).  2. Safety Hazard and Real-World Impact This defect triggers without warning at highway speeds, resulting in vehicles stopping abruptly in high-speed lanes. This creates a \"sitting duck\" scenario, rendering the vehicle unable to move to a shoulder and significantly increasing the risk of catastrophic rear-end collisions and multi-vehicle pileups. Reported incidents include near-misses and accidents directly attributed to this sudden stalling.  3. Timeline of Manufacturer Awareness (2017 – Present) JLR has been aware of this specific PCM/FPDM communication failure since at least 2017. Internal documentation, such as NHTSA Technical Bulletin SB-10095121-1020, identified short circuits in the PCM/FPDM line for 2017 F-PACE and XE models. Subsequent bulletins, including MC-10218879-0001, admit that software \"flashing\" is ineffective and that FPDM hardware replacement is often required. Despite nearly a decade of internal kn","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2169217"},{"cmplid":"2165914","date_received":"2026-01-13","mfr_name":"Tesla, Inc.","make":"TESLA","model":"MODEL Y","model_year":2023,"deaths":1,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE","description":"The contact's dad owned a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated the owner opened the liftgate, attempting to unload the vehicle after a trip, when the liftgate inadvertently fell on the head near the left ear area, fracturing his skull on the left side, causing him to fall backwards and hit his head on the asphalt. As a result, the contacts dads brain bled within both fractures. The contact's dad was taken to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was the only occupant of the vehicle at the time of the failure. The vehicle was inspected by Tesla, and advised that a power lift strut replacement part was needed; however, the contact wanted NHTSA to inspect the original part before the replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. A police report was not filed. The vehicle remained at his dad's residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that there was a faulty power lift strut and that the taigate had 1 powered strut, causing the liftgate to close inadvertently. The approximate failure mileage was 17,273.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2165914"},{"cmplid":"2163736","date_received":"2026-01-06","mfr_name":"Ford Motor Company","make":"FORD","model":"ESCAPE","model_year":2014,"deaths":1,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"Environmental Contributing Circumstances (Select Up to 3):","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2163736"},{"cmplid":"2163735","date_received":"2026-01-06","mfr_name":"Ford Motor Company","make":"FORD","model":"ESCAPE","model_year":2014,"deaths":1,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"Environmental Contributing Circumstances (Select Up to 3):","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2163735"},{"cmplid":"2163734","date_received":"2026-01-06","mfr_name":"Ford Motor Company","make":"FORD","model":"ESCAPE","model_year":2014,"deaths":1,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"STRUCTURE:BODY","description":"Environmental Contributing Circumstances (Select Up to 3):","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2163734"},{"cmplid":"2162953","date_received":"2026-01-05","mfr_name":"Toyota Motor Corporation","make":"TOYOTA","model":"COROLLA","model_year":2024,"deaths":1,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","description":"\"I am reporting a fatal crash involving a 2024 Toyota Corolla (VIN [XXX]  I do not know the exact mechanical cause, but the following symptoms occurred: 1) The driver reported dashboard lights (red and blue) flickering on and off, windows and locks going on or off. 2) There was hesitation in acceleration after taking off,  3) The vehicle failed to stop and went airborne causing a FATAL accident. Insurance Co. failed to investigate porperly and sold the car To Co-part without waiting for Probate forms to be complete for this vehicle and the Estate. We have discovered this car was an Avis fleet vehicle sold as 'new' at Beaver Toyota. I am requesting a federal investigation to determine if a mechanical or electronic defect caused this loss of control.\"  INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2162953"},{"cmplid":"2162952","date_received":"2026-01-05","mfr_name":"Toyota Motor Corporation","make":"TOYOTA","model":"COROLLA","model_year":2024,"deaths":1,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"\"I am reporting a fatal crash involving a 2024 Toyota Corolla (VIN [XXX]  I do not know the exact mechanical cause, but the following symptoms occurred: 1) The driver reported dashboard lights (red and blue) flickering on and off, windows and locks going on or off. 2) There was hesitation in acceleration after taking off,  3) The vehicle failed to stop and went airborne causing a FATAL accident. Insurance Co. failed to investigate porperly and sold the car To Co-part without waiting for Probate forms to be complete for this vehicle and the Estate. We have discovered this car was an Avis fleet vehicle sold as 'new' at Beaver Toyota. I am requesting a federal investigation to determine if a mechanical or electronic defect caused this loss of control.\"  INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2162952"},{"cmplid":"2162951","date_received":"2026-01-05","mfr_name":"Toyota Motor Corporation","make":"TOYOTA","model":"COROLLA","model_year":2024,"deaths":1,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"\"I am reporting a fatal crash involving a 2024 Toyota Corolla (VIN [XXX]  I do not know the exact mechanical cause, but the following symptoms occurred: 1) The driver reported dashboard lights (red and blue) flickering on and off, windows and locks going on or off. 2) There was hesitation in acceleration after taking off,  3) The vehicle failed to stop and went airborne causing a FATAL accident. Insurance Co. failed to investigate porperly and sold the car To Co-part without waiting for Probate forms to be complete for this vehicle and the Estate. We have discovered this car was an Avis fleet vehicle sold as 'new' at Beaver Toyota. I am requesting a federal investigation to determine if a mechanical or electronic defect caused this loss of control.\"  INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2162951"},{"cmplid":"2160205","date_received":"2025-12-24","mfr_name":"Kia America, Inc.","make":"KIA","model":"K5","model_year":2022,"deaths":2,"injured":2,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING","description":"My son owned the 2022 Kia s-K5 and lost his life in the same car ...him and my nephew died in this car last [XXX] one month after his [XXX]  birthday...he was driving the car hit maybe black ice or the car lock up and went sideways on the payment for .3 of a mile and couldn't pick straits or gain control of the car and then hit a ditch n tree and satellites 2 total with the front of the car rolled the car over into a canal with water in drown and died ..the front air bags never deployed the side ones did but it took a lot of damage on the front were it showed them air bags was defaults and did not perform as a safe device as they are designed for ...then the seat belts were locked and that's cause them to not be able to get out of the car they was trapped in the car so this Kia safety equipment didn't do or perform the job it was intended for so them factors could of very well contribute to them 2 boys deaths so I'm putting an the Kia manufacturer as the responsible ones for building or producing such a bad none safe vehicle that has killed my son and my nephew....I feel that the Kia manufacturer should pay for there negligence and be punished for selling them to the public...it's not fair I'll never see my son again  INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2160205"},{"cmplid":"2160204","date_received":"2025-12-24","mfr_name":"Kia America, Inc.","make":"KIA","model":"K5","model_year":2022,"deaths":2,"injured":2,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SEAT BELTS","description":"My son owned the 2022 Kia s-K5 and lost his life in the same car ...him and my nephew died in this car last [XXX] one month after his [XXX]  birthday...he was driving the car hit maybe black ice or the car lock up and went sideways on the payment for .3 of a mile and couldn't pick straits or gain control of the car and then hit a ditch n tree and satellites 2 total with the front of the car rolled the car over into a canal with water in drown and died ..the front air bags never deployed the side ones did but it took a lot of damage on the front were it showed them air bags was defaults and did not perform as a safe device as they are designed for ...then the seat belts were locked and that's cause them to not be able to get out of the car they was trapped in the car so this Kia safety equipment didn't do or perform the job it was intended for so them factors could of very well contribute to them 2 boys deaths so I'm putting an the Kia manufacturer as the responsible ones for building or producing such a bad none safe vehicle that has killed my son and my nephew....I feel that the Kia manufacturer should pay for there negligence and be punished for selling them to the public...it's not fair I'll never see my son again  INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2160204"},{"cmplid":"2160203","date_received":"2025-12-24","mfr_name":"Kia America, Inc.","make":"KIA","model":"K5","model_year":2022,"deaths":2,"injured":2,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"My son owned the 2022 Kia s-K5 and lost his life in the same car ...him and my nephew died in this car last [XXX] one month after his [XXX]  birthday...he was driving the car hit maybe black ice or the car lock up and went sideways on the payment for .3 of a mile and couldn't pick straits or gain control of the car and then hit a ditch n tree and satellites 2 total with the front of the car rolled the car over into a canal with water in drown and died ..the front air bags never deployed the side ones did but it took a lot of damage on the front were it showed them air bags was defaults and did not perform as a safe device as they are designed for ...then the seat belts were locked and that's cause them to not be able to get out of the car they was trapped in the car so this Kia safety equipment didn't do or perform the job it was intended for so them factors could of very well contribute to them 2 boys deaths so I'm putting an the Kia manufacturer as the responsible ones for building or producing such a bad none safe vehicle that has killed my son and my nephew....I feel that the Kia manufacturer should pay for there negligence and be punished for selling them to the public...it's not fair I'll never see my son again  INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2160203"},{"cmplid":"2158589","date_received":"2025-12-18","mfr_name":"Harbor Freight Tools","make":"PITTSBURGH AUTOMOTIVE","model":"6 TON STEEL JACK STANDS","model_year":null,"deaths":1,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT:STAND","description":"The contact's son-in-law owned two Pittsburg Automotive 6 Ton Heavy Duty Jack Stands, Part Number: 61197, Serial Number: 360271732. The contact stated that his son-in-law had put the rear-end of a 13,600-pound forklift on the jack stands and was working underneath the rear end of the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear-end of the Fork Lift weighed a little over 6,000 pounds. The contact stated that the jack stand underneath the left side of the Forklift seemed to have failed, causing the forklift to tip over to its left side and crush the contact's son-in-law. The incident occurred at the owner's shop. The Fork Lift was lifted with the assistance of a crane approximately 10 minutes later. The contact's son-in-law was transported to the hospital by ambulance, where he was pronounced dead at the scene. The medical physician advised that the owner's diaphragm and liver were crushed by the Fork Lift, and the owner did not take a breath after the impact and passed away. The contact stated that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) arrived at the scene and made the contact aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20E016000(Equipment), which the contact related to the incident. The contact then asked all the workers of the shop whether they were aware of the Jack stand recall, and all the workers confirmed that they were not aware of the recall. The jack stands were purchased new between 2020 and 2021. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact requested the re","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2158589"},{"cmplid":"2158588","date_received":"2025-12-18","mfr_name":"Harbor Freight Tools","make":"PITTSBURGH AUTOMOTIVE","model":"6 TON STEEL JACK STANDS","model_year":null,"deaths":1,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT","description":"The contact's son-in-law owned two Pittsburg Automotive 6 Ton Heavy Duty Jack Stands, Part Number: 61197, Serial Number: 360271732. The contact stated that his son-in-law had put the rear-end of a 13,600-pound forklift on the jack stands and was working underneath the rear end of the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear-end of the Fork Lift weighed a little over 6,000 pounds. The contact stated that the jack stand underneath the left side of the Forklift seemed to have failed, causing the forklift to tip over to its left side and crush the contact's son-in-law. The incident occurred at the owner's shop. The Fork Lift was lifted with the assistance of a crane approximately 10 minutes later. The contact's son-in-law was transported to the hospital by ambulance, where he was pronounced dead at the scene. The medical physician advised that the owner's diaphragm and liver were crushed by the Fork Lift, and the owner did not take a breath after the impact and passed away. The contact stated that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) arrived at the scene and made the contact aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20E016000(Equipment), which the contact related to the incident. The contact then asked all the workers of the shop whether they were aware of the Jack stand recall, and all the workers confirmed that they were not aware of the recall. The jack stands were purchased new between 2020 and 2021. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact requested the re","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2158588"},{"cmplid":"2158133","date_received":"2025-12-17","mfr_name":"Hyundai Motor America","make":"HYUNDAI","model":"SONATA","model_year":2018,"deaths":1,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"I am  Detective [XXX]  #XXX with Austin Police Department Vehicular Homicide Unit and I worked a fatal crash [XXX]. The damage to the vehicle two vehicle should not have caused a death. The airbag became detached from the steering wheel and impaled into the drivers chest. I do have pictures but they are crime scene pictures and pictures of the decedent so I am not attaching them but if someone contacts me I can arrange that. I do not know the speed but I am going to image the module next week. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2158133"},{"cmplid":"2154197","date_received":"2025-12-04","mfr_name":"Kia America, Inc.","make":"KIA","model":"FORTE","model_year":2023,"deaths":1,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":1,"component_desc":"STEERING","description":"My father was in a fatal vehicle accident in which the car was going very fast and then he crashed into a building. The car then started on fire. The black box was unable to be recovered to check car function. There were no medical findings","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2154197"},{"cmplid":"2154196","date_received":"2025-12-04","mfr_name":"Kia America, Inc.","make":"KIA","model":"FORTE","model_year":2023,"deaths":1,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":1,"component_desc":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","description":"My father was in a fatal vehicle accident in which the car was going very fast and then he crashed into a building. The car then started on fire. The black box was unable to be recovered to check car function. There were no medical findings","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2154196"},{"cmplid":"2154195","date_received":"2025-12-04","mfr_name":"Kia America, Inc.","make":"KIA","model":"FORTE","model_year":2023,"deaths":1,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":1,"component_desc":"STRUCTURE:BODY","description":"My father was in a fatal vehicle accident in which the car was going very fast and then he crashed into a building. The car then started on fire. The black box was unable to be recovered to check car function. There were no medical findings","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2154195"},{"cmplid":"2151279","date_received":"2025-11-23","mfr_name":"General Motors, LLC","make":"CADILLAC","model":"CT5","model_year":2024,"deaths":1,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"Air bags did not deploy in bad car accident. Safety issue.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2151279"},{"cmplid":"2150149","date_received":"2025-11-19","mfr_name":"Nissan North America, Inc.","make":"NISSAN","model":"VERSA","model_year":2013,"deaths":1,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","description":"See attached document for complaint.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2150149"},{"cmplid":"2147515","date_received":"2025-11-10","mfr_name":"Daimler Trucks North America, LLC","make":"WESTERN STAR","model":"4700","model_year":2020,"deaths":1,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING","description":"What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?  - Automated emergency breaking ABS Forward collision warning, potentially others. Unsure if the vehicle is available for inspection due to insurance claim.  How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Collision mitigation system error.  Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Police and Insurance representative.  Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Yes, vehicle was sent to a certified manufacturer maintenance partner for active MIL/check engine lamp. Documentation of services performed describes a situation related to a fault code specifically regarding the collision mitigation system that the technicians were unable to diagnose with the tools available. Vehicle was released without any further modifications. The receipt with written detail is attached to this form.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2147515"},{"cmplid":"2147514","date_received":"2025-11-10","mfr_name":"Daimler Trucks North America, LLC","make":"WESTERN STAR","model":"4700","model_year":2020,"deaths":1,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS","description":"What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?  - Automated emergency breaking ABS Forward collision warning, potentially others. Unsure if the vehicle is available for inspection due to insurance claim.  How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Collision mitigation system error.  Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Police and Insurance representative.  Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Yes, vehicle was sent to a certified manufacturer maintenance partner for active MIL/check engine lamp. Documentation of services performed describes a situation related to a fault code specifically regarding the collision mitigation system that the technicians were unable to diagnose with the tools available. Vehicle was released without any further modifications. The receipt with written detail is attached to this form.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2147514"},{"cmplid":"2147513","date_received":"2025-11-10","mfr_name":"Daimler Trucks North America, LLC","make":"WESTERN STAR","model":"4700","model_year":2020,"deaths":1,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","description":"What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?  - Automated emergency breaking ABS Forward collision warning, potentially others. Unsure if the vehicle is available for inspection due to insurance claim.  How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Collision mitigation system error.  Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Police and Insurance representative.  Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Yes, vehicle was sent to a certified manufacturer maintenance partner for active MIL/check engine lamp. Documentation of services performed describes a situation related to a fault code specifically regarding the collision mitigation system that the technicians were unable to diagnose with the tools available. Vehicle was released without any further modifications. The receipt with written detail is attached to this form.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2147513"},{"cmplid":"2144904","date_received":"2025-10-31","mfr_name":"Mazda Motor Corp.","make":"MAZDA","model":"TRIBUTE","model_year":2004,"deaths":1,"injured":4,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"I am submitting this formal complaint regarding a potential recall failure involving a 2005 Mazda Tribute driven by my fiancé, [XXX], who died following a crash on [XXX]. Mazda has opened Case #[XXX] in response to my inquiry, and I am requesting federal oversight of this investigation. Joey’s vehicle may have been affected by NHTSA Recall 12V357000, which addresses throttle body malfunction and unintended acceleration. Service records show that a dealership performed a recall service, but the parts used may have been ineffective or incomplete. The crash sequence—rear-ending a stopped vehicle followed by veering into oncoming traffic—matches known symptoms of this defect. I am requesting: •A formal review of Mazda’s handling of Recall 12V357000 •Verification of Joey’s VIN-specific recall compliance •Investigation into the dealership’s repair actions and part quality •Oversight of Mazda’s internal case (#[XXX]) and its findings This issue raises serious concerns about manufacturer accountability and public safety. I am submitting supporting documentation and service records for review. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2144904"},{"cmplid":"2144903","date_received":"2025-10-31","mfr_name":"Mazda Motor Corp.","make":"MAZDA","model":"TRIBUTE","model_year":2004,"deaths":1,"injured":4,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","description":"I am submitting this formal complaint regarding a potential recall failure involving a 2005 Mazda Tribute driven by my fiancé, [XXX], who died following a crash on [XXX]. Mazda has opened Case #[XXX] in response to my inquiry, and I am requesting federal oversight of this investigation. Joey’s vehicle may have been affected by NHTSA Recall 12V357000, which addresses throttle body malfunction and unintended acceleration. Service records show that a dealership performed a recall service, but the parts used may have been ineffective or incomplete. The crash sequence—rear-ending a stopped vehicle followed by veering into oncoming traffic—matches known symptoms of this defect. I am requesting: •A formal review of Mazda’s handling of Recall 12V357000 •Verification of Joey’s VIN-specific recall compliance •Investigation into the dealership’s repair actions and part quality •Oversight of Mazda’s internal case (#[XXX]) and its findings This issue raises serious concerns about manufacturer accountability and public safety. I am submitting supporting documentation and service records for review. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2144903"},{"cmplid":"2142366","date_received":"2025-10-22","mfr_name":"Tesla, Inc.","make":"TESLA","model":"CYBERTRUCK","model_year":2024,"deaths":3,"injured":1,"fire":1,"crash":1,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"On [XXX], [XXX]  was a right rear passenger in a 2024 Cybertruck. The driver lost control and struck a tree with the driver side against a wall. The truck immediately caught fire. The operation of the doors was powered by a small battery pack which was no longer operational after the impact. The passenger side doors operate off of that battery. Without power, the passenger doors could not open, trapping the driver and passengers in the Cybertruck. The fire moved quickly to the passenger compartment and towards the trapped passengers.   The design of the electric doors required passengers who are not familiar with the vehicle to find the location of a manual release hidden from view beneath a panel to remove that panel and pull the manual release mechanism. There are no instructions present to explain to a passenger how to access the manual release.     The truck has no exterior door handles. The only means to open the door from the outside was a button located at the base of the B&C pillars. When the electric system failed, that door release button became useless. A rescuer arrived but had no way to open the passenger side doors from the outside. The truck’s “armor glass” windows made forcing entry extraordinarily difficult. The rescuer was able to break the passenger side window with repeated strikes and attempted to rescue [XXX]  by extracting her through the front passenger window but was unsuccessful due to the heat from the fire. She was forced to retreat back to t","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2142366"},{"cmplid":"2142172","date_received":"2025-10-22","mfr_name":"Tesla, Inc.","make":"TESLA","model":"CYBERTRUCK","model_year":2024,"deaths":3,"injured":1,"fire":1,"crash":1,"component_desc":"STEERING:STEERING WHEEL /HANDLE BAR:YAW/ANGLE SENSOR","description":"On [XXX], [XXX] sat in the left rear-seat of a Cybertruck that was involved in a solo-vehicle collision. [XXX]'s impact injuries were minor. The truck caught fire. The right rear door remained mechanically openable, but its ordinary operation depended on low-voltage electronic buttons located inside the cabin and on the exterior pillar. Those buttons failed after the crash. A man tried to rescue the occupants, but he could not open the doors because the buttons failed and the truck lacks exterior handles. The \"armor\" glass made it difficult for the rescuer to break open the windows. The mechanical backup releases for the rear doors are concealed beneath the map pocket liner at the bottom of the doors — not feasible to find or use in the smoke, heat and chaos of a post-crash fire. This obscure release left the rear seat occupants with no practical means of egress. [XXX] died of smoke inhalation and burn injuries because he was trapped inside the Cybertruck. Another occupant and the driver also died. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2142172"},{"cmplid":"2142171","date_received":"2025-10-22","mfr_name":"Tesla, Inc.","make":"TESLA","model":"CYBERTRUCK","model_year":2024,"deaths":3,"injured":1,"fire":1,"crash":1,"component_desc":"STRUCTURE:BODY","description":"On [XXX], [XXX] sat in the left rear-seat of a Cybertruck that was involved in a solo-vehicle collision. [XXX]'s impact injuries were minor. The truck caught fire. The right rear door remained mechanically openable, but its ordinary operation depended on low-voltage electronic buttons located inside the cabin and on the exterior pillar. Those buttons failed after the crash. A man tried to rescue the occupants, but he could not open the doors because the buttons failed and the truck lacks exterior handles. The \"armor\" glass made it difficult for the rescuer to break open the windows. The mechanical backup releases for the rear doors are concealed beneath the map pocket liner at the bottom of the doors — not feasible to find or use in the smoke, heat and chaos of a post-crash fire. This obscure release left the rear seat occupants with no practical means of egress. [XXX] died of smoke inhalation and burn injuries because he was trapped inside the Cybertruck. Another occupant and the driver also died. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2142171"},{"cmplid":"2141421","date_received":"2025-10-20","mfr_name":"General Motors, LLC","make":"CADILLAC","model":"CT6","model_year":2016,"deaths":1,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"The contact's husband owned a 2016 Cadillac CT6. The contact stated that while her husband was making a left turn, the vehicle was struck on the front passenger side by another vehicle. The contact stated that her husbands air bag did not deploy. Medical attention was needed, and the contact's husband was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. A police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to the tow lot, where it was deemed a total loss. The contact stated that there were no additional injuries. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the incident. The failure mileage was unknown.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2141421"},{"cmplid":"2139430","date_received":"2025-10-13","mfr_name":"Toyota Motor Corporation","make":"TOYOTA","model":"COROLLA","model_year":2019,"deaths":1,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SEAT BELTS","description":"Vehicle was involved in a fatal head-on collision.  Upon inspection of the driver restraint system, the driver restraint webbing was torn.  The airbags and pretensioners deployed in the collision.  The maximum recorded longitudinal delta-v was -41.4 miles per hour (with recorded clipping).","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2139430"}]}