Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
480 NHTSA complaints about service brakes, air issues across 44 makes and 228 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 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
480 filings · 228 models · 44 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 480 ODI rows
- MODELS 228 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 44 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 12.3% 59 crash-flagged
- RANK #209 of 696 categories
- SEV INJURY 5 deaths · 41 injuries
Filing-volume peers
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#209 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (5 reported fatalities across 228 models). Open Toyota Prius (category leader) →
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR model-concentration reading
The standout signal for service brakes, air is model concentration: Toyota Prius accounts for 24 filings (5.0% of this category) out of 480 total.
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 Toyota Prius against SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB on filing totals before treating service brakes, air volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Prius | |
| 2 | Honda Accord | |
| 3 | Kenworth T2000 | |
| 4 | Honda Odyssey | |
| 5 | Ford F-150 | |
| 6 | Freightliner Freightliner | |
| 7 | Dodge Journey | |
| 8 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| 9 | Volvo Vn610 | |
| 10 | Volvo 770 | |
| 11 | Toyota Corolla | |
| 12 | Honda Element | |
| 13 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| 14 | Toyota Tundra | |
| 15 | Toyota Camry | |
| 16 | Freightliner Conventional | |
| 17 | Freightliner Cascadia | |
| 18 | Volvo Volvo Truck | |
| 19 | Honda Civic | |
| 20 | Ford Fusion | |
| 21 | Volvo WIA | |
| 22 | Volvo VNL | |
| 23 | Kenworth T600 | |
| 24 | Ford Windstar | |
| 25 | Ford Focus | |
| 26 | Dodge Durango | |
| 27 | Chrysler Town AND Country | |
| 28 | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
| 29 | Volvo Vnl64t | |
| 30 | Toyota Sienna |
Recent Complaints
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V060000 (Electrical System), 24V415000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Air) and 2
The contact owned a 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 550.The contact stated that while driving at 15- 20 MPH, the driver in front of him was attempting to turn but swerved to the left in his lane, the brake peda
The contact owns a 2022 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V415000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Air) however, the part to do the recal
The contact owns a 2022 Volvo VNL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and was unable to accelerate above 10 MPH, after which the low coolant w
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the ABS became disabled. The traction control, ABS, and brake warning lights were illuminated. The l
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the contact became aware that there was fluid leaking from the rear brakes. The brake warning light was i
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was firm and difficult to depress. The contact stated that that
The contact owns a 2022 Freightliner Cascadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V817000 (Service Brakes, Air, Forward Collision Avoidance) however, the part to do the reca
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the downhill assist, traction control, auto stop, blind spot, and ABS warning lights illuminated.
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle in front of her abruptly stopped for an animal that jumped onto the road, as a result, the
The contact owns a 2022 Freightliner Cascadia. The contact stated while reversing at 10 MPH, the brake caliper seized and the two front driver’s side inside tires exploded. The vehicle was taken to th
The contact owns a 2022 Freightliner Cascadia. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the service brakes were applied without input from the driver. The Forward Collision-Avoid
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that prior to the crash he had driven into some mud and the ABS and engine lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while driving in sn
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60-70 mph downhill, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact depressed the brake pedal but it became hard and fa
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The "Stop Car, Check Brakes" message
The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. While driving at an undetermined speed, the brake caliper detached from the vehicle. Additionally, the GPS
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the electrical system failed to function as needed. The brake warning, the cruise control, and the
The contact owns a 2009 Audi Q5. The contact stated that the vehicle was smoking. There was antifreeze and oil leaking from the vehicle. While driving, the accelerator pedal and brake pedal became stu
The contact leased a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph and making a turn, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond and she crashed into an unkn
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