Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL START ASSIST:SOFTWARE
8 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:adas:hill start assist:software issues across 5 makes and 7 models.
Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.
NHTSA ODI component intake brief
ODI category ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL START ASSIST:SOFTWARE
8 filings · 7 models · 5 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 8 ODI rows
- MODELS 7 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 5 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 0.0% 0 crash-flagged
- RANK #471 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries
Filing-volume peers
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL START ASSIST:SOFTWARE sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#471 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 7 models). Open Ford Fusion (category leader) →
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL START ASSIST:SOFTWARE severity reading
The standout signal for electrical system:adas:hill start assist:software is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 8 filings (SPARSE volume).
Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.
Next step: compare Ford Fusion against ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE on filing totals before treating electrical system:adas:hill start assist:software volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Fusion | |
| 2 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| 3 | Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | |
| 4 | KIA Sportage | |
| 5 | Honda Accord | |
| 6 | Ford Escape | |
| 7 | Chevrolet Camaro |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that upon coming to a complete stop on an incline, the hill start assist system activated but activated the brakes for an extended period c
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the ABS, Traction Control, and Hill Start Assist warning lights illuminated. The vehicle
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a stop sign and removing the foot from the brake pedal, the contact became aware that the hill h
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The co
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the hill start assist message was displayed. Additionally, the traction control warning light was illuminated, and the instrument panel was
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle began to brake independently. The contact stated that the hill start assist failure, traction c
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving on the highway at an undisclosed speed and attempting to shift to the next lane, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The con
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 CHEVROLET CAMARO EQUIPPED WITH THE HILL START ASSIST FEATURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. WHILE STOPPED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE BRAKE PEDA
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