Component
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
684 NHTSA complaints about forward collision avoidance issues across 37 makes and 214 models.
The forward collision avoidance is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 684 filings from 37 manufacturers and 214 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 85 crashes, 0 fires, 65 injuries, and 1 fatality. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the NISSAN ROGUE with 78 filings, followed by HONDA CR-V and TOYOTA AVALON. 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 | 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
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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
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
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
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
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the messages "Driverâs Air Bag Malfunction - Service Required" and "Collision Prevention Assis
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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 -
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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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.