Component
LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING
51 NHTSA complaints about lane departure: lane keep: automatic steering issues across 15 makes and 35 models.
The lane departure: lane keep: automatic steering is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 51 filings from 15 manufacturers and 35 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 12 crashes, 0 fires, 9 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the HONDA CR-V with 4 filings, followed by TESLA MODEL Y and HONDA CIVIC. 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 | HONDA CR-V | 4 |
| 2 | TESLA MODEL Y | 3 |
| 3 | HONDA CIVIC | 3 |
| 4 | FORD EXPLORER | 3 |
| 5 | TOYOTA RAV4 | 2 |
| 6 | TESLA MODEL S | 2 |
| 7 | TESLA MODEL 3 | 2 |
| 8 | KIA FORTE | 2 |
| 9 | HONDA ACCORD | 2 |
| 10 | FORD EXPEDITION | 2 |
| 11 | FORD BRONCO SPORT | 2 |
| 12 | VOLVO XC60 | 1 |
| 13 | VOLVO XC40 | 1 |
| 14 | VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | 1 |
| 15 | VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 1 |
| 16 | VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 1 |
| 17 | TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 1 |
| 18 | TESLA MODEL X | 1 |
| 19 | NISSAN ROGUE | 1 |
| 20 | NISSAN KICKS | 1 |
| 21 | MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | 1 |
| 22 | MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 | 1 |
| 23 | MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 | 1 |
| 24 | MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43 | 1 |
| 25 | LINCOLN MKC | 1 |
| 26 | KIA SOUL | 1 |
| 27 | JAGUAR F-PACE | 1 |
| 28 | HYUNDAI SONATA | 1 |
| 29 | HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID | 1 |
| 30 | HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ | 1 |
Recent Complaints
The contact leased a 2024 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, and making a lane change, the steering wheel overcorrected the change due to the automatic lane corrector and sw
The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that the Full Self-Driving system was updated in June 2025. Since the update, while idling at red traffic lights, the vehicle was surging forw
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Accord. The contactâs spouse stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Lane Keep Assistance feature became inoperable. The contactâs spouse stated that t
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Attention Warning (FAW) system activated. Shortly afterward, the messa
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the message "Drive Assist Unavailable" was displayed. The contact stated that when the vehicle was tur
The contact owned a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 50-55 MPH and merging to the right lane, the vehicle continued pulling to the right, unintendedly even tho
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Lane Keep Assist system activated briefly, taking control of the vehicle and the vehicle started pullin
The contact rented a 2023 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the contact noticed that the Lane Keep Assist was following the lines on the right side of the vehicle, caus
While driving both North (in the evening) and also South (in the morning) on [XXX] between Washington, DC and Richmond, VA I have experienced an issue with Teslaâs Auto Pilot that can be very danger
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the buttons located on the steering wheel failed to operate as needed. Due to the failure, the contact could not access several of the saf
The contact owns a 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the Lane Keep Automatic Steering feature was overcorrecting the steering wheel. The contact stat
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH on two occasions, the Lane Keep Assist malfunctioned and the vehicle veered out of the intended lane. The contact was
The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with auto-polite activated, the vehicle suddenly pulled in the left direction across three lanes of
The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at various speeds in a designated lane, several messages advising that the vehicle was out of the lane were displayed. The ve
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the cruise control activated, a "Cancelled" message for the Lane Departure feature was displayed. The
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact became aware that the steering wheel was seizing. The contact stated that several days later, whi
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH during a rainstorm, the Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) activated, after which the contact briefly lost control of t
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated that while having the Blue Cruise system activated at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly drifted to the right. The contact was a
The lane departure warning activated when centered in a lane with clearly marked lines on the road and the steering wheel started pulling me out of the lane on a major highway. Within 5 seconds of th
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at high speed, the steering wheel began to stick. The contact stated that the Lane Departure warning light was illuminated on three
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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.