Component
PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL
19 NHTSA complaints about parking brake:electrical issues across 13 makes and 18 models.
The parking brake:electrical is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 19 filings from 13 manufacturers and 18 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 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the HONDA ACCORD with 2 filings, followed by VOLVO XC90 and TOYOTA SUPRA. 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 ACCORD | 2 |
| 2 | VOLVO XC90 | 1 |
| 3 | TOYOTA SUPRA | 1 |
| 4 | TOYOTA RAV4 | 1 |
| 5 | TOYOTA COROLLA | 1 |
| 6 | SUBARU OUTBACK | 1 |
| 7 | NISSAN MAXIMA | 1 |
| 8 | KIA TELLURIDE | 1 |
| 9 | JEEP WAGONEER | 1 |
| 10 | JEEP CHEROKEE | 1 |
| 11 | HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID | 1 |
| 12 | HONDA PROLOGUE | 1 |
| 13 | FORD F-150 | 1 |
| 14 | FORD EXPLORER | 1 |
| 15 | CHEVROLET CAMARO | 1 |
| 16 | CADILLAC XT5 | 1 |
| 17 | BMW M2 | 1 |
| 18 | AUDI Q7 | 1 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wagoneer. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds, the Automatic Parking Brake erroneously activated, and the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact shifted to park
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized, and the contact had to use force to maneuver the steering wheel. A yellow light was ill
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the Smart Cruise Control activated, the EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) warning light activated. A
Manual transmission vehicle. The electric parking brake can automatically release when letting the clutch out with the vehicle in neutral if the brake and gas were recently touched. This YouTube vid
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the message "Electric Parking Brake System" displayed on the instrument panel. In addition, on several occasio
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the "Electronic Parking Brake" warning light remained illuminated, and the vehicle failed to properly accele
The electronic parking brake of my vehicle with a manual transmission released automatically simply because the clutch pedal was depressed and released. I did not select a gear, press the brake pedal,
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated he noticed a failure with the parking shift gear. The contact stated the parking brake would not function properly, in addition a shift to
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the electronic parking brake erroneously activated causing the vehicle to abruptly decelerate. The conta
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the electronic parking brake independently activated. The contact stated that the parking brake seized, and the vehicle
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that he recently had a manufacturer recall performed on the vehicle for Ford Customer Satisfaction Program Number 22N06 (Rear Axle Bolt Replac
The car's parking brake system is not engaging when a door is opened while the car's transmission is in "Drive." Normal operation requires the parking brake to be engaged when the door is opened. Au
I tried starting my car today and it show me a brake system warning â electric parking brake system problem. Parking brake not available see your dealerâ And it didnât let me start my car.
The vehicle's park brake system failed to actuate resulting in unsafe parking of vehicle on hills/slopes. The service park brake light activated on the dash. Vehicle was taken to dealership to inves
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle came to a squeaky stop. The contact was able to get off the road safely. The contact stated o
The contact owns a 2016 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that upon start of her vehicle, the parking brake message and a yellow flashing brake light appeared on the instrument panel. The contact took th
My emergency brake comes on any time I drive after a heavy rain.. it starts to illuminate vaguely,then eventually the brake light will come on and then eventually itâll start indicating to pull over
The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while entering the vehicle, her knee hit the button next to the center console labeled push on/push off parking brake which activated the par
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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.