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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS
19 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:adas:parking assist:sensors issues across 12 makes and 17 models.
The electrical system:adas:parking assist:sensors is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 19 filings from 12 manufacturers and 17 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 3 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the VOLVO XC60 with 2 filings, followed by FORD EXPLORER and VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT. 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 | VOLVO XC60 | 2 |
| 2 | FORD EXPLORER | 2 |
| 3 | VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT | 1 |
| 4 | VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | 1 |
| 5 | TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS | 1 |
| 6 | LEXUS ES | 1 |
| 7 | HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID | 1 |
| 8 | GMC YUKON | 1 |
| 9 | FORD TRANSIT | 1 |
| 10 | FORD F-150 HYBRID | 1 |
| 11 | FORD BRONCO | 1 |
| 12 | FISKER OCEAN | 1 |
| 13 | CHEVROLET TRAVERSE | 1 |
| 14 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | 1 |
| 15 | BUICK ENVISION | 1 |
| 16 | BMW X2 | 1 |
| 17 | ACURA TLX | 1 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2020 Acura TLX. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light, the emission system failure, and electronic parking assist messages were display
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the parking assist was inoperable, and the reverse automatic emergency braking was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and shifted to park(P), the shift to park sensor failed to function as intended. The contact stated tha
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross. The contact stated the vehicle was designed with the Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking. The contact stated stated while parked and pull
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while making left and right turns on several occasions at various speeds, the parking assist warning light illuminated, and the steering
The contact owns a 2023 Fisker Ocean. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and attempting to come to a complete stop, the vehicle inadvertently applied the brakes and shifted into park independentl
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the parking aide sensor alert sounded. The contact stated the vehicle continued to function normally a
I recently purchased a certified pre-owned 2021 VW Atlas R-line SUV. It came with a warranty of up to 50,000 miles or through 2027. Shortly after I purchased the car (a few weeks in) the side passenge
The contact owns a 2023 Buick Envision. The contact stated that upon purchasing the vehicle, the park assist sensor had not been installed in the vehicle. The contact was informed by the dealer that a
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various highway speeds, the electronic parking brake and auto hold indicator lights erroneously activated. The ca
The emergency parking light comes on while driving. I donât recall when it began but the last time was Monday 8/21/2023 and it occurred 3 times.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that since owning the vehicle, the parking sensors failed to operate as needed. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer and was informed tha
The contact owns a 2015 Volvo XC60. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stopped without driver input. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. The veh
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle the rear trailer brake system was deactivated by the dealer and the contact was instructed not to
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that when shifting into the park, the front camera sensors would activate when there was no object nearby and there would be a chime. The vehicl
When parking the car it hit the other parking vehicle on the right side of it. The sensors didn't work at the time of the collision or after the collision. The vehicle is taking a force parking when t
The contact's wife owns a 2019 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while attempting to park in between two vehicles with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle independently accelerated without war
THE PARK ASSIST DOES NOT WORK, REAR CAMERA NOT WORKING. *TR
2018 BMW X2. THE CAR HAS THE PARKING ASSIST FUNCTION, WHICH IS SUPPOSED TO PARALLEL PARK THE CAR. AT DELIVERY, I WAS TOLD HOW TO USE THE SYSTEM, THE SYSTEM FINDS A SPACE, STEERS AND BRAKES. THE VID
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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.