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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
37 NHTSA complaints about forward collision avoidance: sensing system: camera issues across 10 makes and 26 models.
The forward collision avoidance: sensing system: camera is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 37 filings from 10 manufacturers and 26 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 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the HONDA PILOT with 3 filings, followed by FORD EXPLORER and FORD EDGE. 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 PILOT | 3 |
| 2 | FORD EXPLORER | 3 |
| 3 | FORD EDGE | 3 |
| 4 | SUBARU OUTBACK | 2 |
| 5 | NISSAN KICKS | 2 |
| 6 | FORD ESCAPE | 2 |
| 7 | CHEVROLET COLORADO | 2 |
| 8 | ACURA MDX | 2 |
| 9 | SUBARU FORESTER | 1 |
| 10 | NISSAN VERSA | 1 |
| 11 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 1 |
| 12 | JEEP CHEROKEE | 1 |
| 13 | HONDA RIDGELINE | 1 |
| 14 | HONDA ODYSSEY | 1 |
| 15 | HONDA INSIGHT | 1 |
| 16 | HONDA FIT | 1 |
| 17 | HONDA CR-V HYBRID | 1 |
| 18 | HONDA ACCORD | 1 |
| 19 | GMC ACADIA | 1 |
| 20 | FREIGHTLINER MT 45G | 1 |
| 21 | FORD MUSTANG MACH E | 1 |
| 22 | FORD F-350 | 1 |
| 23 | FORD F-250 | 1 |
| 24 | CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | 1 |
| 25 | CHEVROLET TAHOE | 1 |
| 26 | ACURA ILX | 1 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2020 Acura MDX. The contact stated that the front windshield camera became inoperable. There were unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the control arms failed. The loca
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Acadia. The message "Front Assist Blocked" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a camera failure. The camera was replaced; howeve
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front camera located on the windshield became inoperable. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated w
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed
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The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that the ABS, Forward Facing Camera, Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), Lane Variation, and other safety feature lights were illuminate
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the LKAS, cruise control, and Forward Collision Avoidance warning lights were illuminated, indicating that the safety features were inopera
The contact owns a 2019 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH downhill, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly and was pulling from side to side. The contact firmly held the steering w
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that in 2024 the front windshield was damaged, and the windshield was replaced. The Insurance Company was notified and requested that an aft
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50-55 MPH, the brake warning light was flashing. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the forward-facing camera stopped functioning as designed, with the messages "Pre-Collision not Available - Sensors Blocked, Please Clear Sen
The contact owns a 2024 Freightliner MT 45G. The contact stated while a driver was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle cameras became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it d
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle shifted into park independently. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that whil
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Collision Avoidance Camera Fault" was displayed, indicating a camera malfunction. The co
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased with a cracked windshield.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Collision Avoidance camera failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the Forw
My car will suddenly brake hard on its own with nothing in front of it at random times. The dash may or may not say BRAKE when this happens. This did not start until I had my windshield replaced. I ha
I can't drive the vehicle safe with the entire gauge cluster indicators are all on. Cluster making loud beeps and noises not being able to shut or clear the code indicators. The acura dealership is s
The contact owned a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that after accelerating at 10 MPH from a stop sign, another oncoming vehicle ran the stop sign causing a T-bone collision. The contact's vehi
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the message "Prevent Collision" had displayed before the braking system had erroneously activated causing th
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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.