Component

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

413 NHTSA complaints about service brakes, air:antilock:control unit/module issues across 30 makes and 121 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.

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ODI category SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

413 filings · 121 models · 30 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 413 ODI rows
  • MODELS 121 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 30 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 5.6% 23 crash-flagged
  • RANK #216 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 8 injuries
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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE vs nearest complaint-total peers

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#216 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 121 models). Open Chevrolet Silverado (category leader) →

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE severity reading

The standout signal for service brakes, air:antilock:control unit/module is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 8 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 413 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 Chevrolet Silverado against SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS on filing totals before treating service brakes, air:antilock:control unit/module volume as a purchase signal.

413
Complaints
121
Models Affected
23
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Chevrolet Silverado
69
2 Volkswagen Passat
57
3 GMC Sierra
18
4 Audi A4
16
5 Volvo 850
11
6 Chevrolet Tahoe
10
7 Audi S4
9
8 Chevrolet Suburban
8
9 Honda Accord
7
10 Chevrolet Cavalier
7
11 Volvo S70
6
12 Ford Fusion
6
13 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
6
14 Chevrolet Blazer
6
15 Volvo V70
5
16 Toyota Camry
5
17 RAM 2500
5
18 Isuzu Rodeo
5
19 Ford Escape
5
20 Volkswagen Jetta
4
21 Toyota Prius
4
22 Hyundai Elantra
4
23 Honda CR-V
4
24 GMC Sierra 1500
4
25 Ford Expedition
4
26 Chevrolet S10
4
27 Audi A6
4
28 RAM 3500
3
29 Pontiac Montana
3
30 Hyundai Accent
3

Recent Complaints

2013 KIA Optima

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2013 KIA Soul

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2014 Dodge Challenger

UNKNOWN

2018 RAM 2500

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH with the Cruise Control feature activated, the Cruise Control feature deactivated independently, and the ABS warning light ill

2013 Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai has had an "urgent recall" out now for 6 months with no remedy. I'd like to know how long the company has been given to provide a remedy. This is incredibly inconvenient, as my vehicle canno

2015 RAM 1500

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2011 KIA Sportage

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2018 RAM 2500

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer for a rout

2013 Hyundai Elantra

Recall of the ABS Remedy Not Yet Available I do not feel safe driving or parking

2013 Hyundai Elantra

Recall #251 has not been resolved after nearly three months (recall is dated September 22, it is now December 15). I do not feel this is a timely resolution for an urgent issue that could cause a vehi

2014 Hyundai Accent

There are leak stains all over my engine, and my car started smoking. I got the recall notice 2 days after the incident, and there are no remedies yet for my abs sensor to be replaced.

2012 Hyundai Accent

I received a recall notice in October for my 2012 Hyundai Accent. According to the recall, my car is safe to drive but should not be parked in my garage or near my home due to fire risk. The letter sa

2014 KIA Sorento

Informed Nov 19 of HECU leak resulting in fire even when parked and to park vehicle away from structures. KIA DOES NOT HAVE A REMEDY YET. Spoke with Lupient dealer and they have no idea when availa

2013 Hyundai Elantra

I'm reaching out in concern for the Hyundai Safety Recall (Hyundai Recall Number 251). The letter, I received on 11/14/23, said my car is part of the Recall. There is currently no remedy. The only rec

2013 Honda Accord

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was

2009 Ford Escape Crash

I was parking my car at a mechanical shop. When I pulled into a parking spot the car failed to stop and went into the neghbors yard going into the wire fence scracthing the the car. I was not going f

2017 Lincoln Continental

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while driving approximately 35–40 MPH, the parking brake activated, causing the driver to swerve, as the tires squealed. The driver was

2007 Ford Fusion

ABS and WRENCH icon are flashing on dashboard. Car making a terrible noise from underneath . I try to drive the car but it loses power and goes into LIMP mode. I have read many problems with the ABS

2016 RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the

2017 RAM 3500

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact stated that after engaging the parking brake, the ABS warning light illuminated and had since illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dea

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