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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST

57 NHTSA complaints about forward collision avoidance: dynamic brake support/brake assist issues across 18 makes and 42 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: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST

57 filings · 42 models · 18 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 57 ODI rows
  • MODELS 42 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 18 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 26.3% 15 crash-flagged
  • RANK #332 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 5 injuries
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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST vs nearest complaint-total peers

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#332 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 42 models). Open Nissan Rogue (category leader) →

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST severity reading

The standout signal for forward collision avoidance: dynamic brake support/brake assist is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 5 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 57 filings (SPARSE volume).

Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.

Next step: compare Nissan Rogue against STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR on filing totals before treating forward collision avoidance: dynamic brake support/brake assist volume as a purchase signal.

57
Complaints
42
Models Affected
15
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Nissan Rogue
4
2 Honda CR-V
4
3 Honda Accord
4
4 Volkswagen Atlas
3
5 Tesla Model 3
2
6 Ford Explorer
2
7 Volvo S60
1
8 Volkswagen ID.4
1
9 Toyota Sienna
1
10 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
1
11 Toyota Camry
1
12 Toyota Avalon
1
13 Toyota 4runner
1
14 Nissan Altima
1
15 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
1
16 Mercedes-Benz S550
1
17 Mercedes-Benz S 580
1
18 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
1
19 Mercedes-Benz E300
1
20 Mazda Mazda3
1
21 Mazda CX-30
1
22 Lexus Rx350
1
23 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1
24 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
1
25 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid
1
26 Honda Ridgeline
1
27 Honda Accord Hybrid
1
28 GMC Yukon
1
29 GMC Sierra 1500
1

Recent Complaints

2025 Audi Q8 Crash

The contact owns a 2025 Audi Q8. The contact stated that while driving at 25-30 MPH, she crashed into the rear of a pick-up truck towing a boat on a trailer. The contact did not notice that the vehicl

2025 Chevrolet Traverse

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the brakes independently activated. In addition, the driver's seat vibrated, and the instrument panel was illu

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the brak

2023 Nissan Rogue

See attached document for complaint

2017 Honda Accord

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Collision Avoidance Dynamic Brake Assist activated unexpectedly. The contact stated that the

2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the electronic braking system malfunctioned, and a message to contact the dealer was

2022 Chevrolet Equinox Crash

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle continued to drive causing the contact to crash i

2023 Ford Escape

See attached document for complaint

2018 Honda Accord Hybrid

Question 1. When driving the vehicle in straight line on the highway and I come up on another car in either the right or left hand lanes, sometimes (not all the time) the car breaks very slightly (bu

2022 Mercedes-Benz C300

The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the active brake assist was not functioning properly. The brakes were applied without an object around t

2022 Volkswagen Atlas

The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle shut off inadvertently. The contact stated that while in the process of veering to the side of the road,

2023 Ford Escape Hybrid Crash

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 10 mph, she crashed into the rear of a Nissan Versa that abruptly stopped. The emergency braking system faile

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Crash

The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 S. The contact stated that while coming to a stop at 7MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle accelerated. The contact then attempted to switch lanes

2023 Tesla Model 3

2023 Tesla Model 3- Consumer wrote about comparison of braking mode to non-EV's, experience driving a rented EV (Electrical Vehicle) w/ braking mode and suggestions to make EV's braking mode safer. Wh

2022 Mercedes-Benz C300

The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the active brake assists erroneously activated, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop in the midd

2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 42 MPH, the vehicle experienced phantom sudden braking. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact disengaged the brak

2022 Ford F-150 Hybrid

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact engaged the Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). The contact stated that

2019 Volkswagen Atlas

The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated while driving 17 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently made a sudden stop. The contact stated that the Forward Collision Avoidance brake assist, t

2021 Honda CR-V

The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance: Dynamic Brake Assist activated, and the vehicle came to a sudden stop without another vehi

2021 Tesla Model 3

The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH up a hill, the vehicle made a sudden stop without any warning, causing the contact and his wife go forward in their seats

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