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Complaint response email template

This complaint response email template helps you acknowledge the issue, take appropriate ownership, and propose next steps—professionally.

When to use this

Respond as quickly as your policy allows—speed matters for complaints.

How to write it

  • Acknowledge feelings and summarize the issue to confirm you understand.
  • Take appropriate ownership without blaming the customer.
  • Explain what you’re doing now and what the customer can expect next.
  • End by inviting the recipient to reply if anything still isn’t resolved.

What to include

  • Recipient name
  • What went wrong (issue summary)
  • Your resolution / next steps
  • A brief apology and accountability
  • Tone selection (professional, warm, firm, or concise)

Subject line ideas

  • Re: Your complaint — resolution steps
  • Thanks for reaching out — here’s what we’re doing
  • Response to your recent order issue

Example output

Illustrative only—your draft will reflect the details you provide.

Subject

Re: Your experience with your recent order

Body

Hi Jordan,

Thank you for writing in—and I’m sorry this happened. You expected your order by Monday, and it arrived late without proactive updates. That’s not the standard we aim for.

Here’s what I’m doing now: I’ve expedited a replacement shipment (tracking #…), and I’ve added a note to your account so our team prioritizes future orders.

If there’s anything else you need, reply to this email and I’ll take care of it personally.

Sincerely,
Sam | Customer Care

Your details

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Your draft

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