Component
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE:PEDESTRIAN/CYCLIST/OBJECT/OBSTACLE/ RECOGNITION
8 NHTSA complaints about forward collision avoidance:software:pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition issues across 7 makes and 8 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.
NHTSA ODI component intake brief
ODI category FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE:PEDESTRIAN/CYCLIST/OBJECT/OBSTACLE/ RECOGNITION
8 filings · 8 models · 7 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 8 ODI rows
- MODELS 8 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 7 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 0.0% 0 crash-flagged
- RANK #474 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries
Filing-volume peers
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE:PEDESTRIAN/CYCLIST/OBJECT/OBSTACLE/ RECOGNITION sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#474 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 8 models). Open Tesla Model S (category leader) →
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE:PEDESTRIAN/CYCLIST/OBJECT/OBSTACLE/ RECOGNITION severity reading
The standout signal for forward collision avoidance:software:pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 8 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 Tesla Model S against ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL START ASSIST:SOFTWARE on filing totals before treating forward collision avoidance:software:pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla Model S | |
| 2 | Nissan Rogue | |
| 3 | Jeep Grand Wagoneer | |
| 4 | Infiniti Qx60 | |
| 5 | Infiniti Qx50 | |
| 6 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | |
| 7 | Genesis G90 | |
| 8 | Ford Ranger |
Recent Complaints
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The contact owns a 2023 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated while driving 28-29 MPH at nighttime, she noticed an animal in the roadway and decelerated. The contact stated that while the vehicle was appr
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact stated that the pedestrian warning system was inoperable while reversing. Additionally, the contact stated that the battery was 92 percent charged;
The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH or slower, the pedestrian alert warning system failed to activate as designed. The vehicle was taken to the
Hello. We came within one foot of running over a jogger and had pedestrian avoidance activated. I read the owners manual and found disclaimer that PA does not work in dark and for other scenarios. The
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the pre-collision assists beeping alarm engaged while there were no vehicles or objects around. There were no warn
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE AEB WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 INFINITI QX60. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH WITH THE DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM ACTIVATED, THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE WITH PEDESTRIAN DETECTION SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED.
Related Vehicle Components
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