Exterior lighting problems make up the largest share of owner complaints, with rear lighting described as dangerously bright to following drivers. Seat ventilation malfunctions and electrical system issues, sometimes tied to acceleration hesitation, round out the most frequently reported concerns. A smaller portion of reports involve the engine, with some complaints in both the electrical and engine categories noting fires or crashes.

Most reported areas

Exterior Lighting safety 33%
Owners report that rear lighting (including lights surrounding the tail lights and spanning across the rear of the vehicle) appears excessively bright to trailing drivers, to the point of obstructing their view of the road ahead. · 2 fire · 1 injured
Seats0 21%
Owners report that ventilated seats blow hot air instead of cool air when the ventilation function is activated, with at least one complaint noting a mild burn to the driver and passenger and a dealer diagnosis of a wiring defect. · 32 injured
Electrical System safety 19%
Owners report vehicle hesitation during acceleration, with some dealers finding no fault but performing a powertrain control module update; some complaints in this category also note fires or crashes. · 5 fire · 3 crash
Engine safety 9%
Owners report vehicle hesitation during acceleration, mirroring complaints filed under the electrical system, with some reports additionally noting fires or crashes. · 3 fire · 1 crash · 5 injured
Air Bags safety 9%
72 reports (9%) · 7 crash · 14 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 780 complaints

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