Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: AUTOMATIC SYSTEM BRAKING

45 NHTSA complaints about back over prevention: automatic system braking issues across 17 makes and 30 models.

The back over prevention: automatic system braking is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 45 filings from 17 manufacturers and 30 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 6 crashes, 0 fires, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the CADILLAC LYRIQ with 9 filings, followed by SUBARU OUTBACK and VOLVO XC40. 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.

45
Complaints
30
Models Affected
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 CADILLAC LYRIQ 9
2 SUBARU OUTBACK 3
3 VOLVO XC40 2
4 TESLA MODEL 3 2
5 RAM 1500 2
6 FORD BRONCO SPORT 2
7 AUDI Q7 2
8 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 1
9 SUBARU FORESTER 1
10 POLESTAR POLESTAR 2 1
11 NISSAN ROGUE 1
12 NISSAN ARMADA 1
13 KIA K4 1
14 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID 1
15 HYUNDAI IONIQ 6 1
16 HONDA PILOT 1
17 HONDA CR-V 1
18 HONDA ACCORD 1
19 GMC YUKON 1
20 GMC ACADIA 1
21 FORD F-150 HYBRID 1
22 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 1
23 CHEVROLET MALIBU 1
24 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV 1
25 CADILLAC XT4 1
26 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV 1
27 BUICK ENVISION 1
28 BMW X7 1
29 BMW X3 1
30 AUDI A5 1

Recent Complaints

2025 KIA K4 Crash

The insurance claim agent called on behalf of their insured driver, who rented a 2025 Kia K4. The contact stated that while their insured driver was attempting to reverse, the reverse sensor became in

2023 VOLVO XC40

The contact owns a 2023 Volvo XC40. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera display intermittently was distorted or inoperative. The failure occurred on several different occasion

2025 SUBARU FORESTER

The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid. The contact stated that the hatchback had opened independently while the vehicle was parked. The contact stated that the doors had opened unintendedly w

2024 CADILLAC LYRIQ Crash

The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac Lyriq. The contact stated that while reversing and proceeding to make a U-turn, he crashed into a steel guardrail. The automatic braking system did not engage. There w

2024 POLESTAR POLESTAR 2

Back up camera repeatedly blanks out. Sometimes will not start. Sometimes stops working in the middle of when I'm backing up. Also Rear auto braking is too sensitive and will often slam the emergenc

2024 TESLA MODEL 3

When backing out, software doesn’t emergency brake or scream/beep/siren etc (no audible sound) when car is coming, just shows a red light on the screen. Every other manufacturer has this audible and

2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID Crash

The contact owned a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that his partner was driving at 50 MPH, a light ahead had just turned red, with two vehicles stopped just a couple of feet ahead of her, t

2025 AUDI Q7

I leased a brand new 2025 Q7 at the beginning of June 2024. Two weeks into the lease i was attempting to back my car out of a parking spot at work, during a rainstorm, and the vehicle applied the brak

2025 AUDI Q7

I leased a brand new 2025 Q7 at the beginning of June 2024. Two weeks into the lease i was attempting to back my car out of a parking spot at work, during a rainstorm, and the vehicle applied the brak

2024 BMW X3

See attached document for complaint.

2024 SUBARU OUTBACK

The car Will stop going backwards down a steep driveway thinking that the road is something that I’m going to hit. It will break going forward, including on the highway when there’s nothing in fro

2024 HYUNDAI IONIQ 6

The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6. The contact stated that while driving 30-40 MPH on a sunny day, the vehicle abruptly stopped while passing a shadow. There were no warning lights illuminated.

2024 CADILLAC LYRIQ

Ref: NHTSA ID# 24V589/ GM Recall N242453471 Record shows that the above recall was completed on August 27, 2024. Yesterday while I was reversing my 2024 LYRIQ out of my garage I experienced multiple f

2024 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV

Good day, We purchased our 2024 Chevy Equinox EV a month and a half ago. The issue we are having is very concerning. The vehicle will suddenly come to a complete stop at unexpected times. At fi

2024 CADILLAC XT4

On four occasions now, the car slammed on the brakes as if the collision detection system was going off. Someone did almost hit me from behind as they needed to slam on their brakes due to my cars col

2024 CADILLAC LYRIQ

Each time it rains and the car is in reverse, the emergency braking system kicks in repeatedly, and a red light flashes on the screen. The car believes there is an object or person behind the car; I

2024 GMC ACADIA

The automatic braking system activates when there is no danger of collision or impact. During heavy rain, backing out of a parking space, with no hazard activating the emergency braking system near yo

2023 AUDI A5

Over the course of 3 days about 6 weeks ago, my new leased vehicle abruptly slammed on the brakes 3 separate times for NO reason whatsoever. The first time the vehicle was in drive mode and abruptly

2024 CADILLAC LYRIQ

I have had two incidents with the automatic braking system occur in a short period of time. The Lyriq is not a car that I drive very often so when the incidents occurred in the last 2 of the 3 times

2024 CADILLAC LYRIQ

The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac Lyric. The contact stated that the brakes erroneously activated while attempting to reverse. The contact stated that the failure occurred only while it was raining. Th

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve back over prevention: automatic system braking issues?
The NHTSA has received 45 complaints about back over prevention: automatic system braking problems across 30 vehicle models from 17 manufacturers.
How dangerous are back over prevention: automatic system braking defects?
BACK OVER PREVENTION: AUTOMATIC SYSTEM BRAKING issues have been linked to 6 crashes, 0 fires, 7 injuries, and 0 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most back over prevention: automatic system braking problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for back over prevention: automatic system braking issues is the CADILLAC LYRIQ with 9 complaints.
Where does PlainCars get its safety data?
All vehicle safety data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database, which collects reports from vehicle owners about safety-related defects.

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.

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