Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
2,068 NHTSA complaints about back over prevention issues across 35 makes and 216 models.
The back over prevention is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 2,068 filings from 35 manufacturers and 216 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.
Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 54 crashes, 0 fires, 16 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD EXPLORER with 179 filings, followed by FORD EDGE and FORD ESCAPE. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.
Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FORD EXPLORER | 179 |
| 2 | FORD EDGE | 151 |
| 3 | FORD ESCAPE | 123 |
| 4 | FORD MUSTANG | 119 |
| 5 | FORD F-150 | 103 |
| 6 | FORD FLEX | 94 |
| 7 | FORD F-250 | 66 |
| 8 | FORD FUSION | 58 |
| 9 | FORD F-350 | 55 |
| 10 | TESLA MODEL S | 44 |
| 11 | VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 | 43 |
| 12 | MAZDA MAZDA3 | 43 |
| 13 | FORD TAURUS | 43 |
| 14 | FORD EXPEDITION | 41 |
| 15 | HONDA RIDGELINE | 35 |
| 16 | TESLA MODEL 3 | 33 |
| 17 | CHRYSLER PACIFICA | 28 |
| 18 | LINCOLN MKC | 26 |
| 19 | HONDA PILOT | 24 |
| 20 | FORD BRONCO | 22 |
| 21 | HONDA ODYSSEY | 20 |
| 22 | FORD TRANSIT | 20 |
| 23 | FORD FIESTA | 20 |
| 24 | DODGE JOURNEY | 20 |
| 25 | LINCOLN CONTINENTAL | 19 |
| 26 | FORD MAVERICK | 19 |
| 27 | RAM PROMASTER | 15 |
| 28 | RAM 1500 | 15 |
| 29 | HONDA ACCORD | 15 |
| 30 | LINCOLN NAVIGATOR | 13 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat frame bolt had detached within a week of purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a Ford dealer, wh
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera displays a blue screen or a blank screen while in reverse. The contact then received notification o
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera became inoperable. The rear-view camera image failed to function properly, and the sc
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image was distorted. The failure was intermittent at first, but recently became more frequent. The contact received no
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contac
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The c
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V552000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Th
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall rep
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera image was delayed while being displayed. Additionally, the camera remained displayed while shifted o
The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that occasionally the rearview camera image appear
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Th
The contact owns a 2022 Thor Scope RV built on a 2021 Ram Promaster 1500 Chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V552000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V552000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Th
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition EL. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet availabl
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contac
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contac
The contact's daughter owns a 2020 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact attempted to i
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The
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Data Sources
Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.
Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.
Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.