repaired · 2026 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. Incorrect tire inflation information can result in under inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 Autocar XspotterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2016 Autocar Xspotter. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-451 the manufacturer reports only 2% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 3, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Autocar Xspotter has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2016 Autocar Xspotter 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.
no report yet
Supply: reservoir/tank
Risk. Insufficient air volume can reduce brake function, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Parking brake
Risk. The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. Headlights failing can cause reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2022 Q1
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk. If the shift pad display fails, the operator will not know the transmission range or sequence information, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Steering
Risk. If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Interior lighting
Risk. Without a switch to adjust the dash illumination brightness, the dash lights may be too dim or too bright with either condition increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Steering: linkages
Risk. If the castle nuts were not properly tightened, the cotter pin could shear and the steering linkage assembly components could separate, resulting in the loss…
repaired · 2018 Q1
Steering: column
Risk. A loss of steering ability increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Axle: spindle
Risk. If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly may separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be is an increased risk of a fire.
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 Autocar.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Xspotter 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 Xspotter median. How we score
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- Caution
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1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Autocar Xspotter, and the recalls they led to.
- Vehicle Roll AwayLed to recall 21V-953
Own a 2016 Xspotter?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.