Component

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

684 NHTSA complaints about forward collision avoidance issues across 37 makes and 214 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 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

684 filings · 214 models · 37 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MODERATE 684 ODI rows
  • MODELS 214 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 37 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 12.4% 85 crash-flagged
  • RANK #182 of 696 categories
  • SEV INJURY 1 deaths · 65 injuries
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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE vs nearest complaint-total peers

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#182 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (1 reported fatalities across 214 models). Open Nissan Rogue (category leader) →

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE filing-volume reading

The standout signal for forward collision avoidance is ODI intake volume: 684 filings (MODERATE band · #182 of 696 standardized categories) across 214 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 12.4%.

Moderate-volume categories still show a fingerprint in the model table below, cross-check each nameplate's recall and investigation history before inferring a defect pattern.

Next step: compare Nissan Rogue against POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT on filing totals before treating forward collision avoidance volume as a purchase signal.

684
Complaints
214
Models Affected
85
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Nissan Rogue
78
2 Honda CR-V
40
3 Toyota Avalon
30
4 Honda Accord
27
5 Ford F-150
17
6 Jeep Grand Cherokee
15
7 Tesla Model 3
12
8 Ford Escape
11
9 Hyundai Tucson
9
10 Chrysler Pacifica
9
11 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
8
12 Tesla Model S
8
13 Nissan Altima
8
14 Ford Explorer
8
15 Volkswagen Atlas
7
16 Nissan Murano
7
17 Freightliner Cascadia
7
18 Toyota Corolla
6
19 Tesla Model Y
6
20 Nissan Sentra
6
21 Lexus Es350
6
22 KIA Optima
6
23 Subaru Outback
5
24 Nissan Pathfinder
5
25 Mazda Mazda3
5
26 Jeep Cherokee
5
27 Honda Pilot
5
28 Honda Odyssey
5
29 Honda Civic
5
30 GMC Yukon
5

Recent Complaints

2018 Freightliner Cascadia

See attached document for complaint.

2024 Jeep Compass

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes independently activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was n

2014 Honda Accord

The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the Lane Departure and Forward Collision Avoidance warning lights illuminated, and the traction contro

2024 Mazda CX-50 Crash

The contact owned a 2024 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, after exiting the freeway, the contact was distracted, and when the contact turned to face the road

2026 Chevrolet Equinox

The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that in the first month after the vehicle was purchased, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Collision Avoidance system fai

2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE

See attached document for complaint.

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the messages "Driver’s Air Bag Malfunction - Service Required" and "Collision Prevention Assist

2023 KIA K5 Crash

The contact owns a 2023 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 MPH and approaching a stop sign exiting a parking lot, as the contact depressed the brake pedal to stop for a c

2025 Hyundai Tucson Crash

The contact rented a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle would stop and would restart independently while driving. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the vehicle

2022 Volvo Xc60

The contact owns a 2022 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH during nighttime, the Forward Collision Avoidance system engaged while there were no vehicles or objects

2025 Toyota Tacoma Crash

The contact owned a 2025 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, a Semi Truck attempting to merge onto the highway crashed into the passenger side of the vehicle, ca

2020 Honda Accord

The contact owns a 2020 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the Forward Collision Avoidance message was display

2022 Ford Transit

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the image was distorted. The message Pre-Colli

2025 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2025 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that on the first day after the vehicle was purchased, the pre-collision camera failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the al

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated that after a month of owning the vehicle, while attempting to start the vehicle, the Forward Collision Avoidance warning light and other

2025 Dodge Charger

The contact owns a 2025 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that a message related to the Forward Collision Avoidance mitigation system, the electrical system, and the message "Braking System Required A

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the messages "System Malfunction - Contact Dealer" and "Secondary Collision Brake System Malfunction"

2020 Honda Pilot

The contact owns a 2020 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving 25-35 MPH and passing a vehicle on the left side of the vehicle, the vehicle stopped independently. The contact stated that t

2024 Honda CR-V

The contact owns a 2024 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and turning the steering wheel to the right or the left, the messages "Road Departure Mitigation System Problem -

2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V433000 (PARKING BRAKE), while driving approximately 45 MPH, the Forward

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