Battery dies or the car will not start

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the battery (34 reports) and the module (3 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the electrical system covers the 2016 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 30,000 and 50,400 miles, from the 9 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“I have had to replace the car's battery three times in under 3 years. The most recent battery lasted for under a year. I am attaching paperwork from last year. I just a battery replace this week as well but am awaiting the paperwork on that.”

Filed Apr 21, 2022

“I have replaced the battery 3 times since June 2020. The car battery dies after the car has sat for 8-12 days. We have had to get it jumped, towed and called an on call roadside service to replace.”

Filed Apr 15, 2022

“Parasitic drain after car left parked and locked for ~4 days. This has occurred since I purchased the car new in 2016. I have replaced the battery 4 times but it has not helped the issue. I am now forced to leave the car plugged in to a battery tender when parked.”

Filed Feb 4, 2022

“The battery in my car continually dies. It all started about 2 years ago, we replaced the battery, but I have to charge it frequently. The car never dies while I’m driving it, but sometimes I will come to start my car and it won’t start. This happens about 1-2 times a month.”

Filed Jan 30, 2022

Other problems on this car

• Airbag warning light or recall 98 reports
• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 42 reports
• Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 29 reports
• Seat belt or seat problems 27 reports