2015 Kalmar Ottawa T2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2015 Kalmar Ottawa T2. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-298 the manufacturer reports only 2% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Kalmar Ottawa T2 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.

8 recalls

2015 Kalmar Ottawa T2 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

Electrical system

Park outsideNew

Recall 26V-648 · Oct 5, 2026 · 16,127 vehicles

Risk. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is in the 'Off' position.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

2%repaired · 2026 Q1

Conventional: air

Recall 22V-298 · May 4, 2022 · 687 vehicles · 16 repaired

Risk. A trailer parking brake that sets unexpectedly can cause unintended vehicle motion, and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

50%repaired · 2018 Q2

Electrical system

Recall 16V-951 · Dec 27, 2016 · 1,639 vehicles · 814 repaired

Risk. Exposure to moisture may result in an electrical short which can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

53%repaired · 2018 Q2

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 16V-850 · Nov 23, 2016 · 798 vehicles · 424 repaired

Risk. An overloaded ground circuit may increase the risk of a fire in the dashboard.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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18%repaired · 2017 Q3

Service brakes, air

Recall 16V-189 · Apr 4, 2016 · 1,698 vehicles · 305 repaired

Risk. If the brake system pressure gauge does not display the proper air pressure, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

46%repaired · 2017 Q3

Electrical system

Recall 16V-073 · Feb 9, 2016 · 622 vehicles · 286 repaired

Risk. Exposure to moisture or rubbing from mounting bolts may result in an electrical short which can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

60%repaired · 2016 Q4

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 15V-177 · Mar 26, 2015 · 52 vehicles · 31 repaired

Risk. If the communication between the ABS components and the module is reversed, it can cause vehicle instability during braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

46%repaired · 2016 Q4

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 15V-140 · Mar 11, 2015 · 311 vehicles · 144 repaired

Risk. Melting of the engine harness may cause an electrical short and increase the risk of a fire.

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 Kalmar.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other Ottawa T2 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 Ottawa T2 median. How we score

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