Component

LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST

2,335 NHTSA complaints about lane departure: assist issues across 40 makes and 317 models.

The lane departure: assist is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 2,335 filings from 40 manufacturers and 317 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 198 crashes, 7 fires, 125 injuries, and 18 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the HONDA ODYSSEY with 183 filings, followed by TESLA MODEL 3 and TESLA MODEL Y. 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.

2,335
Complaints
317
Models Affected
198
Crashes
7
Fires
18
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 HONDA ODYSSEY 183
2 TESLA MODEL 3 181
3 TESLA MODEL Y 174
4 HONDA CIVIC 105
5 HONDA CR-V 84
6 HONDA ACCORD 79
7 HONDA PILOT 73
8 TESLA MODEL S 63
9 FISKER OCEAN 33
10 TESLA MODEL X 32
11 ACURA MDX 31
12 SUBARU FORESTER 27
13 FORD EXPLORER 26
14 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 24
15 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 23
16 SUBARU OUTBACK 23
17 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 22
18 TOYOTA RAV4 21
19 FORD MUSTANG MACH E 21
20 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 18
21 GMC SIERRA 1500 18
22 FORD F-150 18
23 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 17
24 GMC ACADIA 17
25 SUBARU ASCENT 16
26 RAM 1500 16
27 ACURA RDX 15
28 VINFAST VF 8 14
29 TOYOTA CAMRY 14
30 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 14

Recent Complaints

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 GMC SIERRA 1500

Onstar module stopped working

2023 VOLVO XC40

Driver assist failed and brakes failed when vehicle veered to left on its own..Brakes and steering failed when trying to correct failure.. Overcorrection caused vehicle to veer off road and over a s

2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

The vehicle has a feature that puts a message on the dashboard that reads “Consider taking a break “ that is not able to be adjusted by the consumer or the dealer. This message can come up repea

2021 TESLA MODEL Y

The car suddenly reduced lane assistance and steering assistance functionality. After calling Tesla they said it is not a software issue. I checked the service mode and it indicated a malfunction in t

2025 TESLA MODEL Y Crash

On January 28, 2026, the vehicle (a Tesla Model Y) was operating with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system actively engaged in normal highway traffic conditions. Without any prior warning messages, chim

2019 KIA SORENTO

Car would randomly stall and jerk while accelerating. Unsafe to drive. May cause accident. Having to constantly set hazard lights to prevent accident.

2017 HONDA ACCORD

The multifunction ADAS camera module failed due to "Internal Error" at only 9 years old. This means that critical safety systems such as automatic emergency braking/lane keep assist malfunctioned and

2018 ACURA MDX

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

2025 SUBARU CROSSTREK

To Whom It May Concern; Again having ongoing issues and problems with my 2025 crosstrek.  Just got it back from the dealership after it being there for over 3 weeks.  I was returned to me with a na

2025 SUBARU OUTBACK

My front windshield started to crack. Nothing hit it, It looks like a smal; stress crack. When I bought th ecar Subaru assured me they fixed the windshield cracking lawsuit issue. Well, it started cr

2024 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID

Incident Description: I am reporting a recurring and dangerous safety defect involving the ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) on my 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid. On multiple occasions, the vehi

2026 HONDA PASSPORT

The lane keep assist steers like a drunk person. On Interstate 15 at 75 mph, the LKAS steers into other lanes even on a straight road. At 45 mph, when going around a mild curve, it may keep going in a

2025 AUDI Q5

I am reporting a recurring safety defect in my 2025 Audi Q5 (VIN: [XXX] ). The vehicle has been in the dealership for approximately 42 non-consecutive days for repeated malfunctions of multiple safety

2020 SUBARU ASCENT

I have had my lane assist come on by its self a few times, which is very dangerous because it seems to take over and will pull on the steering wheel. I’ve also brought my car back to the dealership

2022 HONDA PILOT

Lots of warning lights going off in car. Took it to the dealership and was told it’s the front camera and would cost over $2k to fix. Car is new, less than 5 years old. Should not be having this iss

2026 TESLA MODEL Y

I am reporting a safety incident involving my Tesla while Autopilot/Full Self-Driving was engaged. On February 11, 2025 at approximately 9:22 am, on Waccamaw Medical Park Ct Conway, SC 29526, I was d

2020 HONDA PASSPORT

Brakes were being applied when no cars were around me. Now, 5 warnings were given to me as I drove down the highway. The warnings were as follows: Adaptive Cruise Control Problem Collision Mitigatio

2019 HONDA PILOT

Below features stopped working and when I showed it to the dealership, it was diagnosed to be a Failed Front Camera which I had to get replaced at the dealership to get below features restored. Adapti

2020 HONDA ODYSSEY

Receiving ACC, lane keep assist, front collision , auto high beam errors on the instrument screen. None of the safety features work. Cruise control does not work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve lane departure: assist issues?
The NHTSA has received 2,335 complaints about lane departure: assist problems across 317 vehicle models from 40 manufacturers.
How dangerous are lane departure: assist defects?
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST issues have been linked to 198 crashes, 7 fires, 125 injuries, and 18 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most lane departure: assist problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for lane departure: assist issues is the HONDA ODYSSEY with 183 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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