Component

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

6,159 NHTSA complaints about forward collision avoidance: warnings issues across 46 makes and 441 models.

The forward collision avoidance: warnings is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 6,159 filings from 46 manufacturers and 441 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 808 crashes, 18 fires, 458 injuries, and 11 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the TESLA MODEL Y with 323 filings, followed by HONDA ACCORD and TESLA MODEL 3. 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.

6,159
Complaints
441
Models Affected
808
Crashes
18
Fires
11
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 TESLA MODEL Y 323
2 HONDA ACCORD 292
3 TESLA MODEL 3 290
4 HONDA ODYSSEY 288
5 HONDA CR-V 280
6 HONDA PILOT 178
7 NISSAN ROGUE 166
8 SUBARU OUTBACK 116
9 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 92
10 FISKER OCEAN 91
11 NISSAN KICKS 89
12 HYUNDAI TUCSON 87
13 FORD MUSTANG MACH E 85
14 FORD F-150 81
15 NISSAN SENTRA 78
16 SUBARU FORESTER 73
17 NISSAN ALTIMA 69
18 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS 63
19 HONDA PASSPORT 63
20 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 62
21 FORD EXPLORER 60
22 FORD ESCAPE 59
23 TESLA MODEL S 58
24 HONDA CIVIC 55
25 RAM 1500 51
26 TOYOTA CAMRY 48
27 KIA TELLURIDE 48
28 JEEP COMPASS 47
29 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 45
30 FORD MAVERICK HYBRID 44

Recent Complaints

2025 RAM 1500

1. Nature of Safety Complaint I am submitting this complaint to report repeated and unresolved safety-related defects affecting my 2025 Ram 1500 manufactured by Stellantis (FCA US LLC). The vehicle

2016 GMC YUKON XL

I was test driving the vehicle after some and as I was test, driving it, the steering lot up on me. Luckily, I was entering a residential area when it occurred down the street from my residency; in wh

2025 SUBARU OUTBACK

1.) Lane departure is not operating until way over the line on right side of vehicle. 2.) Collision Warning is going off regularly with no cars in front or behind. Randomly goes off. This makes it im

2025 SUBARU OUTBACK

1.) Eyesight constantly turns off on a whim. No reason or rhyme to it but just turns off. Meaning none of my "safety" systems (lane departure, crash avoidance, emergency braking, lane keeping assist

2023 CHEVROLET TAHOE

To NHTSA, I am reporting a serious safety defect in my 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe purchased from Criswell Chevrolet (Gaithersburg, MD). Defects include a documented brake system failure while driving and r

2024 ACURA ZDX

2024 Acura ZDX Collision Mitigation Brake System will activate without warning engaging the parking brake. Has occurred intermittently while driving forward or in reverse. Dealership claims there ar

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

2025 GMC SIERRA 1500

Car flashes "service driver assist system". Took to dealer and they referenced PIT6455 which states GM is still investigating the issue. Truck was returned to me - very concerning to have truck saying

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

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

2023 CHEVROLET BOLT EUV

The radio amplifier is mounted in the rear trunk wheel well attached to the bottom, along with the subwoofer assembly. Under the amplifier is a small drain. My trunk leaked during the rain and shorte

2018 ACURA MDX

Front multipurpose camera is starting to fail intermittently. Multiple warnings pop up (LKAS, Auto High Beam, Forward Collision Warning)

2018 HONDA ODYSSEY

The multipurpose camera that works to provide all the safety features failed In less than 8 years. These should be lasting for the life of the vehicle. There should be a recall for this.

2017 HONDA ACCORD

The camera failed on the car rendering all the safety features inoperable. The camera cost almost $2000 making it an expensive repair.

2024 CADILLAC LYRIQ

I was traveling on the freeway at approximately 70 mph, at about 5:15 pm. I was not using cruise control. There was no one in front of me for maybe a quarter mile. Suddenly and without warning, the c

2016 JEEP CHEROKEE Crash

I was going home, speed limit 55 mph, so thats what I was doing. A suv entering a intersection ahead of me, ( i dont have a stop or yield sign, but they do) the suv never stops, rolling into the inter

2023 HYUNDAI TUCSON Crash

At dusk I was driving below the speed limit (40 MPH). I was at least 3 car lengths behind the vehicle in front of me when i saw the driver was braking because his brake lights came on and there was a

2021 FORD F-250

Front camera malfunctions and goes black and stops working. Ford refuses to acknowledge this issues and prevents forward collision alert system from working. The refuse to fix the issue or look into a

2024 VOLVO XC40 Crash

On two separate occasions, brakes failed completely in snow. Vehicle did not appear to be hydroplaning, and anti-lock function did not kick-in despite the pedal being floored. Pumping had no effect ei

2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

VEHICLE INFORMATION Vehicle: 2025 Chevrolet Equinox (Gas) Purchase Price: $46,000 In-Service Date: January 28, 2026 Current Mileage: 2,433 miles First Repair Attempt: Approximately 200 miles DEFECT D

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve forward collision avoidance: warnings issues?
The NHTSA has received 6,159 complaints about forward collision avoidance: warnings problems across 441 vehicle models from 46 manufacturers.
How dangerous are forward collision avoidance: warnings defects?
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS issues have been linked to 808 crashes, 18 fires, 458 injuries, and 11 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most forward collision avoidance: warnings problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for forward collision avoidance: warnings issues is the TESLA MODEL Y with 323 complaints.
Where does PlainCars get its safety data?
All vehicle safety data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database, which collects reports from vehicle owners about safety-related defects.

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.

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