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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

10,861 NHTSA complaints about forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking issues across 48 makes and 509 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.

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ODI category FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

10,861 filings · 509 models · 48 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MASS 10,861 ODI rows
  • MODELS 509 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 48 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 10.8% 1,171 crash-flagged
  • RANK #27 of 696 categories
  • SEV FATAL 18 deaths · 755 injuries
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (this)FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:…10,861STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR10,739SUSPENSION:FRONT10,585SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTORSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FO…10,201
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING vs nearest complaint-total peers

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING sits MASS on ODI intake volume (#27 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (18 reported fatalities across 509 models). Open Honda CR-V (category leader) →

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING filing-volume reading

The standout signal for forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking is ODI intake volume: 10,861 filings (MASS band · #27 of 696 standardized categories) across 509 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 10.8%.

Heavy intake categories like this one often reflect a shared supplier or a stressed FMVSS test, open the affected-vehicles table to see whether filings cluster on a few platforms or spread evenly.

Next step: compare Honda CR-V against STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR on filing totals before treating forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking volume as a purchase signal.

10,861
Complaints
509
Models Affected
1,171
Crashes
42
Fires
18
Deaths

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

2024 Mazda Mazda3

left-most lane of a three-lane highway, I pressed the accelerator to maintain the flow of traffic. The vehicle suddenly began revving between 4,000–5,000 RPM without increasing speed. When I attempted

2018 RAM 2500

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

2015 Jeep Wrangler

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.

2024 Toyota Rav4 Crash

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

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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.

2026 Tesla Model Y

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

2023 GMC Sierra 1500

Onstar module stopped working

2024 Acura ZDX

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2024 RAM Promaster

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 65–70 MPH when the failure occurred. The

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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

2024 Honda CR-V Crash

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

2025 GMC Sierra 1500

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2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

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

2026 Lexus NX Crash

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

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

2021 KIA Soul Crash

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

2017 Honda Accord

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

2023 Subaru Solterra

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.

2014 RAM 1500

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

2024 Chevrolet Equinox

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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