Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR
26 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:adas:driver monitoring:camera/sensor issues across 9 makes and 18 models.
The electrical system:adas:driver monitoring:camera/sensor is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 26 filings from 9 manufacturers and 18 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, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD F-150 with 3 filings, followed by FORD EXPLORER and TOYOTA TUNDRA. 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 F-150 | 3 |
| 2 | FORD EXPLORER | 3 |
| 3 | TOYOTA TUNDRA | 2 |
| 4 | HYUNDAI SANTA FE | 2 |
| 5 | FORD F-250 | 2 |
| 6 | FORD F-150 HYBRID | 2 |
| 7 | TOYOTA SEQUOIA | 1 |
| 8 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 1 |
| 9 | TESLA MODEL Y | 1 |
| 10 | POLESTAR POLESTAR 2 | 1 |
| 11 | MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53 | 1 |
| 12 | JEEP WAGONEER | 1 |
| 13 | HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ | 1 |
| 14 | HONDA ODYSSEY | 1 |
| 15 | HONDA CR-V | 1 |
| 16 | FREIGHTLINER MT 45G | 1 |
| 17 | FORD MUSTANG MACH E | 1 |
| 18 | FORD EDGE | 1 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-150 Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated to 85 MPH. The contact continuously depress
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a frozen image or a black screen while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure o
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that after a routine oil service, while driving at various speeds with the cruise control activated, the safety feature on the front camera fai
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wagoneer. The contact stated there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the third-row passengerâs side panel. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact was able to
The contact owns a 2024 Freightliner MT 45G. The contact stated while a driver was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle cameras became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it d
The manafactuer distributed a software update to correct issues regarding reverse camera settings. This update has not corrected the issue in my polestar and, in fact, has caused many other disturbanc
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that several unknown warning li
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the safety features independently deactivated. In addition, the message âForward Collision Avoi
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while at an intersection at a stop light attempting to make a turn at 5 MPH, the brake pedal was hard when depressed, and the vehicle con
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and taking her eyes off the road ahead, there was a warning chime and a red warning light illuminated,
The Forward Attention Warning device located on the steering column (camera) cannot be disengaged. This device does not allow me to wear dark or polarized sunglasses, which I need since I have eye is
Very frequent error message and bell/chime saying pedestrian warning alert system failure. It is at the dealer now for service and they are claiming that this safety device isn't covered by warranty.
While driving at highway speeds with Smart Cruise Control set during the day I put on sunglasses and the driver attention system turned off the system 6 seconds later. I repeated this event set severa
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The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while reversing, the rearview camera failed to display properly with a delay while shifting into gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer whe
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver monitoring camera system was inoperable. The contact stated that the driver monitoring
The vehicle will occasionally freeze on the infotainment splash screen. This prevents the rear view camera from activating when the vehicle is in reverse. Furthermore, the vehicle has already been se
The radio and backup camera screen flickers continuously.
THE FORWARD FACING CAMERA HAS BECOME CLOUDED. THIS PRECLUDES ME FROM SEEING DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE TRUCK WHEN PULLING OFF. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND ITEMS THAT MAY BE DIRECTLY
Infotainment system blacked out while driving and then began showing rear camera intermittently while driving. SB issued suggests this issue requires AIN software update. Dealer says SYNC module,
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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.