Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS
20 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:adas:blindspot:sensors issues across 13 makes and 19 models.
The electrical system:adas:blindspot:sensors is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 20 filings from 13 manufacturers and 19 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, 1 fire, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the KIA SOUL with 2 filings, followed by TOYOTA SEQUOIA and TOYOTA RAV4. 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 | KIA SOUL | 2 |
| 2 | TOYOTA SEQUOIA | 1 |
| 3 | TOYOTA RAV4 | 1 |
| 4 | TOYOTA AVALON | 1 |
| 5 | TESLA MODEL Y | 1 |
| 6 | NISSAN FRONTIER | 1 |
| 7 | MAZDA CX-90 | 1 |
| 8 | LINCOLN CORSAIR | 1 |
| 9 | LEXUS NX | 1 |
| 10 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 1 |
| 11 | HONDA INSIGHT | 1 |
| 12 | GMC TERRAIN | 1 |
| 13 | GMC SIERRA 2500 | 1 |
| 14 | GMC SIERRA 1500 | 1 |
| 15 | CHEVROLET IMPALA | 1 |
| 16 | CHEVROLET EQUINOX | 1 |
| 17 | BMW X3 | 1 |
| 18 | BMW 540I | 1 |
| 19 | AUDI A6 | 1 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passengerâs side blind spot warning system located on the exterior side mirror failed to funct
The contact owned a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle made a left turn independently onto oncoming traffic while on autopilot, causing her to c
The contact owns a 2024 Lincoln Corsair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front, rear, and side sensors became inoperable. The contact stated that none of the sensors
The contact owns a 2024 Lexus NX 350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the blind spot warning light inadvertently illuminated without another vehicle nearby. The vehicle
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a fail
See attached document for complaint.
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle drove by on the driver's side of the vehicle, and the blind spot alert light illumina
The contact owns a 2024 Mazda. CX-90 The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the blind side detector inadvertently illuminated. The contact stated that the blind side detector randomly
I received a message "service side detection system". It seemed something was dragging?
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the blind spot indicator was not operating properly and would notify an object was ahead of the vehic
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the "Blind Spot Detection" failure message was displayed, and the feature became inoperable. The cause of the fai
The contact owns a 2019 Audi A6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rearview camera and blind spot monitoring system intermittently failed to operate as needed. The veh
When you turn on the right indicator the camera which shows the right right side of the vehicle it either does not turn on or when it turns on it turns off within a second there is no recall I just wa
Unknown
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph, the lane departure and rear cross passing warning light illuminated and the vehicle failed to turn off. The contact
Recently I noticed when I stop and the stop-start system feature and the Blind-spot sensors are turned on the car will either shut completely off or stall once I step on the gas.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HIS SON WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, THE BLIND SPOT ALERT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE-VIEW MIRROR AND ON THE INS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR'S BLIND SPOT ALERTS ON BOTH SIDES ENGAGED WITH NO VEHICLE NEARBY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TURNER BU
BOTH BLIND SPOT MONITORING AND CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT - MALFUNCTION ALERTS, KEEPS POPPING UP REGULARLY. MULTIPLE TRIPS TO THE DEALER, WITH NO RESOLUTION. TOYOTA INDICATES THAT THIS IS A PROB AND ARE WO
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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.