Component
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
2,193 NHTSA complaints about lane departure: blind spot detection issues across 42 makes and 352 models.
The lane departure: blind spot detection is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 2,193 filings from 42 manufacturers and 352 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 121 crashes, 13 fires, 47 injuries, and 4 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the CHEVROLET IMPALA with 85 filings, followed by TESLA MODEL Y and FISKER OCEAN. 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.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHEVROLET IMPALA | 85 |
| 2 | TESLA MODEL Y | 83 |
| 3 | FISKER OCEAN | 77 |
| 4 | TESLA MODEL 3 | 59 |
| 5 | HONDA ODYSSEY | 53 |
| 6 | RAM 1500 | 44 |
| 7 | GMC ACADIA | 40 |
| 8 | SUBARU OUTBACK | 39 |
| 9 | FORD F-150 | 39 |
| 10 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 38 |
| 11 | FORD ESCAPE | 38 |
| 12 | HONDA CR-V | 35 |
| 13 | TESLA MODEL S | 29 |
| 14 | HYUNDAI TUCSON | 28 |
| 15 | FORD EXPLORER | 28 |
| 16 | CHEVROLET TRAVERSE | 27 |
| 17 | KIA SORENTO | 26 |
| 18 | NISSAN ROGUE | 25 |
| 19 | HONDA PILOT | 24 |
| 20 | JEEP COMPASS | 23 |
| 21 | HONDA ACCORD | 23 |
| 22 | CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | 23 |
| 23 | CHEVROLET EQUINOX | 23 |
| 24 | SUBARU FORESTER | 19 |
| 25 | MAZDA CX-5 | 19 |
| 26 | HYUNDAI SANTA FE | 19 |
| 27 | HYUNDAI ELANTRA | 19 |
| 28 | CHEVROLET COLORADO | 17 |
| 29 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 16 |
| 30 | HYUNDAI SONATA | 16 |
Recent Complaints
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
Vehicle started show MULTIPLE errors on dash from blind spot not working , lane assist not working, AEB need to be checked,rear brake light not working, turn signal not work, lane assist not working a
Side view camera that displays blind spot area in dash screen cluster, screen intermittently shows just a green screen and not the blind spot.
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
Bought vehicle new at Millennium Honda, Hempstead New York.Vehicle is not going into reverse when vehicle gets hot. My mileage is 40,512 took it Millennium Honda on October 4, 2025, for diagnostic tes
The vehicle has repeatedly experienced a sudden loss of acceleration, entering a reduced-power state while driving. Most recently, this occurred less than one week after I was advised that the issue h
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The steering and driver assistance system appear to be malfunctioning. The vehicle intermittently pu
All of sudden blind spot inoperable , turning signal to Rt. , signal goes LT. OR TURNING SIGNAL TO LT. , SIGNAL GOES To RT.
The attached photos show several instances where the carâs safety systems failed. These cases have been erratic, and begin and end frequently. The car is under warranty, but my dealer cannot discern
Truck went into limp mode. Would not shift. Stayed in one gear and would not back up. The truck basically downshifted from 8th to 2nd gear, causing me to lock up the brakes and almost lose control. Se
Blindspot detection did not pick up car on my right side two times. Front collision warning is effected by the angle of the sun at certain times of the day. Dashboard dims randomly. Could be for a
Car software automatic update and sensor stuff not workin at all when some thing happen & Dealer Canât fix that problem need to priority service from NHTSA
The steering wheel became stiff all the sudden and became hard to turn. As well as all the warning lights came on when that happened such as Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic Emergency Braking Blind
Collision warning system has never worked properly. Now it is not working at all. This was verify by Jeff Leather service director at Reno Porsche on Jan 22. They basically said the because it is old
All lights came on when starting vehicle. Had no power steering, blind spot monitors failed, etc.
I have put on over 20,000 miles since I purchased new in September 2024. The entire time of ownership, I have dealt with false blind spot warnings. With a clean car/clean sensors, it doesn't matter
Cameras stopped working when backing out and collision with pole when reversing out
Vehicle taken into dealership for maintenance, after car received cars system software malfunctioned. Display screen went black and states "return to dealer. failed update" due to this issue I don't h
Water has infiltrated the lower trunk area and fried the sound amplifier. The result is no sounds can be heard from the speakers. This includes sounds and warnings from the safety systems. Seat belt,
Blind spot indicator lights ( both left and right side) randomly alert when there is nothing beside me. Also when Iâm backing into a parking spot it also randomly blinks fast.
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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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.