Component
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
10,861 NHTSA complaints about forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking issues across 48 makes and 509 models.
The forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 10,861 filings from 48 manufacturers and 509 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 1,171 crashes, 42 fires, 755 injuries, and 18 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the HONDA CR-V with 977 filings, followed by TESLA MODEL Y and TESLA MODEL 3. 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 | HONDA CR-V | 977 |
| 2 | TESLA MODEL Y | 939 |
| 3 | TESLA MODEL 3 | 909 |
| 4 | HONDA ACCORD | 573 |
| 5 | NISSAN ROGUE | 312 |
| 6 | HONDA ODYSSEY | 250 |
| 7 | HONDA PILOT | 214 |
| 8 | RAM 2500 | 197 |
| 9 | RAM 1500 | 196 |
| 10 | VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | 160 |
| 11 | TESLA MODEL S | 155 |
| 12 | HONDA CIVIC | 137 |
| 13 | SUBARU OUTBACK | 132 |
| 14 | NISSAN SENTRA | 122 |
| 15 | FISKER OCEAN | 120 |
| 16 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 110 |
| 17 | JEEP CHEROKEE | 109 |
| 18 | SUBARU FORESTER | 100 |
| 19 | HYUNDAI TUCSON | 96 |
| 20 | JEEP COMPASS | 93 |
| 21 | HONDA PASSPORT | 92 |
| 22 | TESLA MODEL X | 90 |
| 23 | HYUNDAI PALISADE | 89 |
| 24 | HONDA PROLOGUE | 89 |
| 25 | NISSAN ALTIMA | 82 |
| 26 | HONDA ACCORD HYBRID | 79 |
| 27 | HYUNDAI SANTA FE | 73 |
| 28 | FORD F-150 | 70 |
| 29 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 65 |
| 30 | CHEVROLET TRAVERSE | 61 |
Recent Complaints
left-most lane of a three-lane highway, I pressed the accelerator to maintain the flow of traffic. The vehicle suddenly began revving between 4,000â5,000 RPM without increasing speed. When I attempt
This has been a recall for almost 2 yrs now and the dealer is saying no parts available. There are 1000s of RAM trucks driving around waiting for parts. A simple google search shows there are parts
My ABS Modules Code C2200 and cruise control does not function. Chrysler states they are not replacing the malfunctioning part nor will they make a new part to purchase.
On 12/24/25 I was pulling into a parking space, took foot off accelerator to brake and vehicle suddenly accelerated and engine revved. I kept pushing the brake, but the vehicle kept lurching forward
ABS warning light came on and brakes starting acting strange. The brake pedal was soft and was hard to depress. I took it to dealer and they checked codes and comfirmed the vehicle has serval codes.
I am submitting this complaint regarding a newly leased 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD, which I took delivery of on February 6, 2026 from Tesla Watertown, MA. I am a returning Tesla customer and enter
Onstar module stopped working
2024 Acura ZDX Collision Mitigation Brake System will activate without warning engaging the parking brake. Has occurred intermittently while driving forward or in reverse. Dealership claims there ar
The contact owns a 2024 Ram Promaster 3500. The contact stated that while driving 65-70 MPH, the brakes independently activated. The cruise control was set to 65â70 MPH when the failure occurred. Th
Since shortly after taking delivery of my 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, I have repeatedly experienced intermittent safety-related malfunctions involving sudden steering stiffness and braking intervent
Auto braking system randomly goes off. When it does go off there is nothing the driver can do causing danger to driver and others on the road
Car flashes "service driver assist system". Took to dealer and they referenced PIT6455 which states GM is still investigating the issue. Truck was returned to me - very concerning to have truck saying
am writing to formally report a serious safety issue with my Volkswagen Atlas. The SOS system is malfunctioning, and as a result, I am unable to use cruise control. The vehicle is displaying system er
I was stopped at Starbucks in a small business area. I needed to make a sharp left turn to get out of there to get back on the highway, I would typically go very slow as to not hit any parked cars etc
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
Description of Incident: On February 13, 2026, at approximately 3:00 PM, I was driving my 2021 Kia Soul (VIN: [XXX] ) on Calvine Road in Elk Grove, CA. A vehicle suddenly merged into my path. I immedi
The multifunction ADAS camera module failed due to "Internal Error" at only 9 years old. This means that critical safety systems such as automatic emergency braking/lane keep assist malfunctioned and
In light snow, the car automatically braked at speed causing the car to veer off the road after skidding, multiple times. The "safety" features of this car make it dangerous to operate.
the braking system abs failed, stopped at traffic light foot on brake petal holding then brake petal goes to floor and vehicle surges forward, take vehicle to brake shop told that rear brake pads need
The AEB feature is very sensitive and has often activated when there was no good reason. For instance, it has activated a few times while moving slowly in heavy traffic. Additionally, the feature freq
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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.