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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

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

6,159 filings · 441 models · 46 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS HEAVY 6,159 ODI rows
  • MODELS 441 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 46 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 13.1% 808 crash-flagged
  • RANK #45 of 696 categories
  • SEV FATAL 11 deaths · 458 injuries
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS (this)FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:…6,159ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMEN…6,292VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHERVISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/…6,323FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAG…5,941
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS vs nearest complaint-total peers

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS sits HEAVY on ODI intake volume (#45 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (11 reported fatalities across 441 models). Open Tesla Model Y (category leader) →

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS filing-volume reading

The standout signal for forward collision avoidance: warnings is ODI intake volume: 6,159 filings (HEAVY band · #45 of 696 standardized categories) across 441 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 13.1%.

Heavy intake categories like this one often reflect a shared supplier or a stressed FMVSS test, open the affected-vehicles table to see whether filings cluster on a few platforms or spread evenly.

Next step: compare Tesla Model Y against ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL on filing totals before treating forward collision avoidance: warnings volume as a purchase signal.

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

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