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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR

23 NHTSA complaints about forward collision avoidance: sensing system: radar issues across 11 makes and 21 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: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR

23 filings · 21 models · 11 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 23 ODI rows
  • MODELS 21 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 11 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 4.3% 1 crash-flagged
  • RANK #389 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 1 injuries
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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR vs nearest complaint-total peers

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#389 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 21 models). Open Honda CR-V Hybrid (category leader) →

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR severity reading

The standout signal for forward collision avoidance: sensing system: radar is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 1 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 23 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 Honda CR-V Hybrid against POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT on filing totals before treating forward collision avoidance: sensing system: radar volume as a purchase signal.

23
Complaints
21
Models Affected
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Honda CR-V Hybrid
2
2 Ford Edge
2
3 Western Star 5700
1
4 Toyota Corolla
1
5 Toyota C-HR
1
6 Nissan Versa
1
7 Nissan Sentra
1
8 Nissan Maxima
1
9 Nissan Altima
1
10 KIA Sorento
1
11 KIA K5
1
12 International LT
1
13 Hyundai Tucson
1
14 Honda Pilot
1
15 Honda Odyssey
1
16 Honda CR-V
1
17 Freightliner Cascadia
1
18 Ford Mustang Mach E
1
19 Ford Explorer
1
20 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
1
21 Acura TLX
1

Recent Complaints

2025 International LT

The contact was the operator of a 2025 International LT62F company vehicle. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving with another truck in front of the vehicle that was attempting to

2023 KIA K5

The contact owns a 2023 Kia K5. The contact stated that upon purchasing the vehicle new and driving off the dealer lot, the message "Radar Sensor Blocked" was displayed. The dealer was informed but no

2023 Ford Mustang Mach E

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the safety features were independently deactivated. The contact stated that the message Forward C

2018 Acura TLX

The contact owns a 2018 Acura TLX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Acura Watch warning light illuminated. The Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)

2025 Nissan Versa

The contact rented a 2025 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance sensor illuminated when it started to rain. The Forward Collision Avoidance sensor

2025 Honda Pilot

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving 74 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 50 MPH. The message "Front Driver's Assist System Cannot Operate - Clean Area

2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid

See attached document for complaint.

2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid

See attached document for complaint.

2022 Ford Edge

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle was significantly close to the vehicle in front of him; however, the Forward Collision Avoidance system failed t

2018 Western Star 5700

The contact owns a 2018 Western Star 5700. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the On Guard radar system became inoperable. The contact stated that the feature independently activated the brake.

2022 Hyundai Tucson

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the rough road ahead message was displayed instead of the tachometer. Additionally

2017 KIA Sorento

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the message "Assist Emergency Braking Disabled - Radar Blockage" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer,

2018 Nissan Maxima

The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the "Front Radar Obstruction Unavailable" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle ind

2020 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, a message indicating that the 360-degree camera was inoperable was displayed. The contact stated that the failure p

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and above, the radar sensors failed to function intermittently. There was no warning light illuminated. The ve

2016 Nissan Altima

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the cruise control activated, the radar obstruction message was displayed, causing the cruise

2021 Toyota C-HR

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that upon having the windshield replaced, the technician was unable to connect the LTA, RTA, and the pre-collision system. The contact stated th

2018 Honda Odyssey Crash

The automatic emergency braking system has failed multiple times. The vehicle is available for inspection. My safety and the safety of others are put at risk when my vehicle executes unexpected emerg

2018 Ford Edge

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving under 25 MPH, the front, side and rear sensors Forward Collision Avoidance warning lights illuminated on the center display; however

2018 Nissan Sentra

The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving approximately 60-65 MPH in the rain, the vehicle in front of him splashed water, and the Forward Collision sensors activated the

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