2018 Altec LS SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2018 Altec LS Series. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-400 the manufacturer reports only 81% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 13, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Altec LS Series has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2018 Altec LS Series recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

81%repaired · 2026 Q3

Wiring: power distribution module/ipdm

Recall 25V-400 · Jun 13, 2025 · 965 vehicles · 780 repaired

Risk. A damaged TCCM and disrupted chassis functions can result in a loss of handling and control or brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Altec.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other LS Series year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the LS Series median. How we score

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  • Caution
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