Component
PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL
19 NHTSA complaints about parking brake:electrical issues across 13 makes and 18 models.
Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.
NHTSA ODI component intake brief
ODI category PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL
19 filings · 18 models · 13 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 19 ODI rows
- MODELS 18 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 13 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 0.0% 0 crash-flagged
- RANK #412 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries
Filing-volume peers
PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#412 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 18 models). Open Honda Accord (category leader) →
PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL severity reading
The standout signal for parking brake:electrical is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 19 filings (SPARSE volume).
Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.
Next step: compare Honda Accord against CHILD SEAT:HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE on filing totals before treating parking brake:electrical volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda Accord | |
| 2 | Volvo Xc90 | |
| 3 | Toyota Supra | |
| 4 | Toyota Rav4 | |
| 5 | Toyota Corolla | |
| 6 | Subaru Outback | |
| 7 | Nissan Maxima | |
| 8 | KIA Telluride | |
| 9 | Jeep Wagoneer | |
| 10 | Jeep Cherokee | |
| 11 | Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | |
| 12 | Honda Prologue | |
| 13 | Ford F-150 | |
| 14 | Ford Explorer | |
| 15 | Chevrolet Camaro | |
| 16 | Cadillac XT5 | |
| 17 | BMW M2 | |
| 18 | Audi Q7 |
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 “ electric parking brake system problem. Parking brake not available see your dealer” And it didn’t 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 it’ll 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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