Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING

1,215 NHTSA complaints about back over prevention: rearview system braking issues across 36 makes and 275 models.

The back over prevention: rearview system braking is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 1,215 filings from 36 manufacturers and 275 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 72 crashes, 2 fires, 26 injuries, and 16 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD EXPLORER with 43 filings, followed by FORD F-150 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.

1,215
Complaints
275
Models Affected
72
Crashes
2
Fires
16
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 FORD EXPLORER 43
2 FORD F-150 34
3 FORD ESCAPE 32
4 HONDA PILOT 31
5 TESLA MODEL Y 29
6 HONDA PROLOGUE 28
7 FORD EDGE 25
8 POLESTAR POLESTAR 2 24
9 AUDI A4 23
10 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 22
11 HONDA ODYSSEY 20
12 RAM 1500 18
13 SUBARU OUTBACK 17
14 HONDA RIDGELINE 17
15 FORD BRONCO 17
16 BMW X5 15
17 GMC ACADIA 14
18 FORD FLEX 14
19 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 13
20 TESLA MODEL 3 13
21 FORD FUSION 13
22 TESLA MODEL S 12
23 NISSAN ROGUE 12
24 HONDA ACCORD 12
25 CHRYSLER PACIFICA 12
26 VOLVO XC90 11
27 TOYOTA CAMRY 10
28 HONDA CR-V 10
29 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 10
30 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 9

Recent Complaints

2020 FORD MUSTANG

Went to Clay Cooley Ford in Arlington TX off of highway 360 to have rearview camera issues fixed after being sent a recall notice to take it in to be repaired. The vehicle doesn’t show a black scree

2014 NISSAN SENTRA

My rear view camera is not making any noise to let me know if somebody is behind me or I’m getting to close to something. Almost hit somebody!

2018 HONDA ODYSSEY

The vehicle previously received a manufacturer dash wiring recall repair. After the recall repair was completed, the vehicle began experiencing intermittent and cascading electrical and communication

2024 VOLVO XC60

All of the audio warnings in the car suddenly stop working without any associated warning. On certain occasions (once every couple of months, unpredictably) the car's audio completely stops working.

2020 HYUNDAI SONATA

Rear camera doesn’t work and is just a black screen. It started out intermittent and now doesn’t work at all.

2019 FORD EDGE

The transmission/torque converter completely failed after being maintained while driving on the highway without any warning. The transmission began jerking and bucking, almost sending me into the onco

2024 HONDA PROLOGUE

On multiple occasions the alert for either the forward or rear collision warning system will sound with nothing either in front of or behind the vehicle. In these cases, the car automatically braked

2025 PORSCHE MACAN

Collision warning system has never worked properly. Now it is not working at all. This was verify by Jeff Leather service director at Reno Porsche on Jan 22. They basically said the because it is old

2025 GMC ACADIA

Unknown. Brakes still squeaking after getting them changed with the bulletin notice. Engine surges and idles rough- dealership could not diagnose. Not accelerating randomly, pedal goes in and it does

2019 AUDI A7

My 2019 Audi A7 was brought to Audi Dallas on January 20, 2026, for a manufacturer safety recall involving a software update (Recall 90TV / NHTSA 25V900). During or immediately following the recall re

2016 DODGE JOURNEY Crash

The rear view camera has become unreliable. It sometimes flickers. It sometimes is upside down. It is sometimes gray. It works properly about 10% of the time. I believe it was a significant contr

2023 POLESTAR POLESTAR 2

When put into reverse, display just shows Camera is temporarily unavailable. This is after the OTA update 4.2.13 that was supposed to fix the issue. Rear cross traffic braking is also unavailable at

2015 FORD TAURUS

Backup camera delayed display of rear view when in reverse, followed by a message stating the camera was unavailable, to contact the dealer. Small impact with parking sign when backing into the parkin

2014 FORD FUSION

the cross trafic light warning comes out as not working while i am driving on highway or any other street and the system is actually working

2021 HONDA PILOT

The backup camera feeds to the infotainment screen integrated into the radio. This screen intermittently fails to illuminate and does not allow the backup camera feed to be be visible rendering the b

2025 FORD EXPLORER

The vehicle failed the inspection related to Recall 25C42. Since owning the vehicle, I have experienced repeated intermittent failures of multiple safety and driver-assistance systems, which raise ser

2019 FORD F-250

The rear view backup camera will get scrambled or become blurry from time to time . It is happening more frequently causing the inability to know what is behind you when backing up.

2015 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT

I am submitting this complaint to report an unresolved safety recall and the inability to obtain a timely inspection or repair, which I believe places me and my family at increased risk of a crash. My

2025 KIA K4 Crash

The 2025 Kia K4 sensors failed to go off resulting in the rear bumper to hit a barrell. The operator of the Kia K4 was reversing at 1mph

2016 FORD ESCAPE

Recall issue: The vehicle failed and became disabled due to the shift cable bushing while in a parking lot on private property, with driver in the vehicle. The gear would not shift or go into park an

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve back over prevention: rearview system braking issues?
The NHTSA has received 1,215 complaints about back over prevention: rearview system braking problems across 275 vehicle models from 36 manufacturers.
How dangerous are back over prevention: rearview system braking defects?
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING issues have been linked to 72 crashes, 2 fires, 26 injuries, and 16 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most back over prevention: rearview system braking problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for back over prevention: rearview system braking issues is the FORD EXPLORER with 43 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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