Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
52 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:adas issues across 16 makes and 33 models.
The electrical system:adas is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 52 filings from 16 manufacturers and 33 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 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the TESLA MODEL 3 with 8 filings, followed by TESLA MODEL Y and KIA TELLURIDE. 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 | TESLA MODEL 3 | 8 |
| 2 | TESLA MODEL Y | 7 |
| 3 | KIA TELLURIDE | 4 |
| 4 | HONDA CR-V | 2 |
| 5 | FORD ESCAPE | 2 |
| 6 | ACURA MDX | 2 |
| 7 | VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | 1 |
| 8 | TESLA MODEL X | 1 |
| 9 | TESLA MODEL S | 1 |
| 10 | SUBARU OUTBACK | 1 |
| 11 | SUBARU FORESTER | 1 |
| 12 | POLESTAR POLESTAR 2 | 1 |
| 13 | NISSAN VERSA | 1 |
| 14 | MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | 1 |
| 15 | MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 | 1 |
| 16 | MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 | 1 |
| 17 | JEEP WRANGLER 4XE | 1 |
| 18 | JEEP WAGONEER S | 1 |
| 19 | HYUNDAI TUCSON | 1 |
| 20 | HYUNDAI PALISADE | 1 |
| 21 | HYUNDAI KONA | 1 |
| 22 | HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID | 1 |
| 23 | HONDA PILOT | 1 |
| 24 | HONDA CIVIC | 1 |
| 25 | HONDA ACCORD | 1 |
| 26 | FORD EXPEDITION | 1 |
| 27 | FORD BRONCO | 1 |
| 28 | FISKER OCEAN | 1 |
| 29 | DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | 1 |
| 30 | BMW X7 | 1 |
Recent Complaints
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The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH on the highway, the contact was alerted by the message âEyesight Technology Failureâ, before the battery shut d
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The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, DTC: P0172 and P0300 were displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that while the codes were illumi
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the messages "Pre-Collision Assist Not Available", "Front Camera Default -Service Required", "Lane Merge Default", "Ch
The contact owns a 2023 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, on a rough road, the "Brake" warning light illuminated, then several warning lights illuminated. In addition, the conta
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse(R), and occasionally while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the cross-traffic alert icon illumina
I am submitting this service request and formal incident report concerning a serious malfunction of the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system on my 2020 Tesla Model Y. While operating the vehicle on [insert
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During the autopilot self driving feature the model Y was stopped at a red light waiting to make a left turn. For an unknown reason it proceeded through the red light. Cross traffic had to aggressivel
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the [S] is constantly blinking, the check engine light On, the temperature light is on as cold, and the eye sight and anti collision is off.
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This is the 3rd or 4th time I have observed sudden unexpected acceleration when at a full stop at a light while using FSD Supervised (v13.2.7 just updated). It first happened 2 or 3 times on FSD v13.2
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH in the rain, the Honda emblem became wet, and the driver assist features stopped working properly. The message displayed wa
âFull self drivingâ was sitting at a red light at 5:07 PM and observed a light a block ahead of us turn green and accelerated through the red light with no warning or time to react
Since March 2024, FSD has failed to function as designed. Tesla denied any problem with the vehicle until October 2024, when a manager told me it's a known issue with no available fix. The issue sta
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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.