CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

American Elite Recovery, LLC

Consumers have filed 18 complaints with the CFPB against this company, a record that maps out how disputes over credit, billing and collections tend to unfold.

Data updated 2026-05-15

18
Total complaints
2
Last 12 months
11.1%
Timely response
14
States affected

The verdict

Among 3,848 financial companies tracked by CFPB complaint volume, American Elite Recovery, LLC sits at #3008, with 18 complaints logged. It answers 11.1% of complaints on time - below the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#3008
of 3,848 companies by volume
11.1%
answered on time
Debt collection
most-complained product
14
states with complaints
American Elite Recovery, LLC timely response rate 11.1%
Industry benchmark

Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.

Reading this profile

Complaints by Product

Debt collection - Payday loan debt 8
Debt collection - I do not know 2
Debt collection - Credit card debt 2
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Payday loan 2
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 1
Debt collection - Other debt 1
Checking or savings account - Checking account 1
Debt collection - Rental debt 1

Top Issues

1.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 6
2.Communication tactics 3
3.False statements or representation 2
4.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 1
5.Attempts to collect debt not owed 1
6.Managing an account 1
7.Struggling to pay your loan 1
8.Written notification about debt 1
9.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 1
10.Can't contact lender or servicer 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2019 10
2020 6
2025 2

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 3
New Jersey 2
Missouri 2
Colorado 1
Washington 1
Tennessee 1
New York 1
Georgia 1
Florida 1
North Carolina 1
Oregon 1
Michigan 1
Wisconsin 1
Iowa 1

Company Responses

Untimely response 16
Closed with explanation 2

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for American Elite Recovery, LLC

18 complaints against American Elite Recovery, LLC appear in the CFPB record, including 2 from the trailing year. The 14 states and territories represented put this footprint in geographically concentrated territory. No product draws more complaints than "Debt collection," which sits at the top of the product breakdown. The specific issue named most within that category is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction.

Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, American Elite Recovery, LLC answers 11.1% of forwarded complaints. That is well below the 95% industry benchmark and is a material red flag, late or missing responses are one of the strongest predictors of CFPB supervisory interest. Of complaints that were resolved, 0% closed with some form of monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer.

How to read complaint counts

Complaint counts alone do not tell the full story, larger institutions with more customers will naturally generate more complaints in absolute terms. The more informative signals are the direction of the yearly trend shown above, the state-level concentration (which hints at regional servicing issues or regulatory exposure), and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Taken together, these fields give consumers a reasonable empirical basis for deciding whether to escalate a dispute, and give researchers a starting point for investigating institutional patterns.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers should consult a qualified attorney or financial advisor for guidance on a specific dispute.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does American Elite Recovery, LLC have?

The CFPB has logged 18 complaints against American Elite Recovery, LLC to date, of which 2 came in over the last 12 months.

Does American Elite Recovery, LLC respond to complaints on time?

American Elite Recovery, LLC has a 11.1% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. That trails the 95% industry benchmark by a wide margin.

What product generates the most complaints for American Elite Recovery, LLC?

"Debt collection" draws more CFPB complaints against American Elite Recovery, LLC than any other product - see the full breakdown above.

What is the most common complaint issue with American Elite Recovery, LLC?

The most common issue reported by consumers about American Elite Recovery, LLC is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against American Elite Recovery, LLC?

You can file a complaint against American Elite Recovery, LLC directly with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The CFPB will forward your complaint to the company and work to get you a response, typically within 15 days.

In how many states have consumers complained about American Elite Recovery, LLC?

Consumers in 14 states and territories have filed complaints about American Elite Recovery, LLC with the CFPB. This count includes the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and smaller CFPB-tracked jurisdictions such as Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and military postal codes (APO/FPO), which is why it can exceed the 52 states and territories that have a dedicated state page on this site.

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Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026