How serious did it get for owners?

6% of the 507 complaints report a tow, the most common serious outcome; the other outcomes counted below are rarer, and an owner can file without mentioning one.

Outcomes owners reported in complaints about this part

What it shows: Towed is the largest at 30, followed by Fire reported at 29; the smallest shown is Injury reported at 3.

Source: NHTSA owner complaint files · downloaded 2026-10-05

Data and chart by CalcScrape: EGR Valve Replacement