Component

LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING

1,773 NHTSA complaints about lane departure: warning issues across 39 makes and 271 models.

The lane departure: warning is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 1,773 filings from 39 manufacturers and 271 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 97 crashes, 4 fires, 54 injuries, and 4 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the HONDA ODYSSEY with 184 filings, followed by HONDA ACCORD and HONDA CR-V. 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.

1,773
Complaints
271
Models Affected
97
Crashes
4
Fires
4
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 HONDA ODYSSEY 184
2 HONDA ACCORD 115
3 HONDA CR-V 84
4 TESLA MODEL 3 83
5 HONDA PILOT 81
6 TESLA MODEL Y 78
7 HONDA CIVIC 51
8 SUBARU OUTBACK 47
9 FISKER OCEAN 44
10 TESLA MODEL S 43
11 ACURA MDX 31
12 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 28
13 SUBARU FORESTER 25
14 TESLA MODEL X 20
15 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 20
16 HONDA HR-V 20
17 HONDA PASSPORT 17
18 TOYOTA CAMRY 15
19 JEEP COMPASS 14
20 RAM 1500 13
21 GMC SIERRA 1500 13
22 FORD F-150 13
23 ACURA TLX 13
24 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 12
25 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 11
26 KIA TELLURIDE 11
27 HYUNDAI PALISADE 11
28 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 11
29 NISSAN ROGUE 10
30 HONDA CR-V HYBRID 10

Recent Complaints

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

2026 TESLA MODEL Y

I am submitting this complaint regarding a newly leased 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD, which I took delivery of on February 6, 2026 from Tesla Watertown, MA. I am a returning Tesla customer and enter

2022 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

Constantly beeps travel assist unavailable, steering wheel has already been replaced but it started again, no way to turn off the constant beeping while you are driving

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

2018 ACURA MDX

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

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350

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

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

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.

2014 HONDA ACCORD

Many lights on dashboard including LDW, front collision system failure, tire pressure came on. Very concerned about driving safety. Researched the issue - seems fairly common across 2012-2017 accords

2025 SUBARU OUTBACK

We are having issues with the RAB, lane departure, collision assistance and other warning lights just randomly coming on. We put it to the dealer and they said it was a problem with a dead fob. They

2019 HONDA ODYSSEY

Front camera appears to have gone out in 2025. All safety features inoperable and constant flashing of warnings making it impossible to determine if anything is actually wrong. Collision mitigation fa

2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME

There is an active recall on this car with no available remedy. Upon starting the car, the instrument panel/instrument cluster screen remains completely black and doesn't turn on. This means there i

2019 HONDA HR-V

Flashing all LPAS warnings. Also displaying 'brake system' on dashboard

2023 KIA TELLURIDE

I’m writing to report an ongoing issue with my vehicle’s windshield washer system. The washer fluid is not dispensing properly, and as a result, the windshield is not being cleared effectively whi

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 RAM PROMASTER

This van has been at a Dodge dealership shop for the same melted fuse box issues over 6 times and caught on fire last week while driving it back from the dealership to be used.

2013 HONDA ACCORD

So I am just driving and all these lights come on my dashboard about front collision warning failing and land departure failing and no traction control or power steering. It caused my car to slip in t

2023 HYUNDAI SONATA

1. All safety features related to the back up camera, EPS, Traction Control, Lane Assist, Active Cruise Control, Automatic High Beam, Forward Collision Avoidance and more. 2. Loss of all safety featur

2025 RAM 2500

Subject: Safety Concern – Vehicle Shuts Down While Driving / Request for Replacement Despite multiple warranty repair attempts, my 2025 Ram 2500 continues to experience unresolved electrical failur

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve lane departure: warning issues?
The NHTSA has received 1,773 complaints about lane departure: warning problems across 271 vehicle models from 39 manufacturers.
How dangerous are lane departure: warning defects?
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING issues have been linked to 97 crashes, 4 fires, 54 injuries, and 4 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most lane departure: warning problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for lane departure: warning issues is the HONDA ODYSSEY with 184 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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