Key Takeaways

  • 160,667 total complaints on file with the CFPB.
  • Most complaints are about Credit card (37,395).
  • Timely response rate: 99.9%.
  • Consumer disputed rate: 18.0% of resolved complaints.
160,667 Total complaints
99.9% Timely response rate
18.0% Consumer disputed rate
Credit card Most common product

Complaints by Product

The following table shows how complaints against Capital One Financial Corporation break down by financial product category.

Product Complaints % of Total
Credit card 37,395 23.3%
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 27,102 16.9%
Credit card or prepaid card 26,578 16.5%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 22,066 13.7%
Checking or savings account 19,141 11.9%
Debt collection 16,574 10.3%
Vehicle loan or lease 4,549 2.8%
Bank account or service 2,445 1.5%
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 1,404 0.9%
Mortgage 1,246 0.8%
Consumer Loan 1,212 0.8%
Credit reporting 363 0.2%
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 192 0.1%
Debt or credit management 183 0.1%
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 78 0.0%
Prepaid card 75 0.0%
Money transfers 31 0.0%
Other financial service 18 0.0%
Student loan 10 0.0%
Payday loan 5 0.0%

Most Common Issues

These are the specific issues consumers most frequently report about Capital One Financial Corporation.

Incorrect information on your report 25,721
Improper use of your report 17,652
Managing an account 13,426
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 11,847
Getting a credit card 6,916
Attempts to collect debt not owed 6,823
Other features, terms, or problems 5,990
Fees or interest 5,687
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 5,589
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 5,055

Company Response Breakdown

When consumers file complaints, Capital One Financial Corporation responds in one of several ways. The breakdown below shows how Capital One Financial Corporation has resolved complaints.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 126,625 78.8%
Closed with non-monetary relief 20,084 12.5%
Closed with monetary relief 11,253 7%
Closed without relief 1,129 0.7%
In progress 1,015 0.6%
Closed with relief 383 0.2%
Closed 177 0.1%
Untimely response 1 0%

Complaints by State

Top states where consumers have filed complaints against Capital One Financial Corporation.

State Complaints
California 17,645
Florida 15,751
Texas 14,857
New York 14,783
Georgia 9,025
Illinois 6,627
New Jersey 6,552
Pennsylvania 6,386
Maryland 5,087
North Carolina 4,798
Virginia 4,532
Ohio 4,444
Massachusetts 3,892
Michigan 3,709
Louisiana 3,384
Arizona 3,035
Tennessee 2,383
South Carolina 2,314
Washington 2,103
Nevada 2,039

Your Rights

What to do if you have a complaint against Capital One Financial Corporation

  1. Contact Capital One Financial Corporation directly. Many issues can be resolved by calling their customer service line or submitting a written complaint.
  2. File a complaint with the CFPB. Visit consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The company must respond within 15 days.
  3. File with your state attorney general. Your state AG's consumer protection division investigates patterns of complaint.
  4. Consult a consumer protection attorney. If you've suffered financial harm, an attorney can advise you on your legal options including potential lawsuits.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many complaints does Capital One Financial Corporation have?

    Capital One Financial Corporation has 160,667 consumer complaints on file with the CFPB as of our last data refresh.

  • What is the most common complaint about Capital One Financial Corporation?

    The most common issue reported is Incorrect information on your report with 25,721 complaints.

  • How do I file a complaint against Capital One Financial Corporation?

    You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The company is required to respond within 15 days. You can also contact your state attorney general or consult a consumer protection attorney.

  • Does Capital One Financial Corporation respond to complaints on time?

    Capital One Financial Corporation has a 99.9% timely response rate, meaning that percentage of complaints received a response within the CFPB's required timeframe.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Consumer Complaint Database. Accessed June 2026.