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STEERING:STEERING WHEEL /HANDLE BAR:YAW/ANGLE SENSOR
11 NHTSA complaints about steering:steering wheel /handle bar:yaw/angle sensor issues across 7 makes and 11 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 STEERING:STEERING WHEEL /HANDLE BAR:YAW/ANGLE SENSOR
11 filings · 11 models · 7 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 11 ODI rows
- MODELS 11 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 7 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 9.1% 1 crash-flagged
- RANK #451 of 696 categories
- SEV INJURY 3 deaths · 1 injuries
Filing-volume peers
STEERING:STEERING WHEEL /HANDLE BAR:YAW/ANGLE SENSOR sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#451 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (3 reported fatalities across 11 models). Open Toyota Rav4 (category leader) →
STEERING:STEERING WHEEL /HANDLE BAR:YAW/ANGLE SENSOR model-concentration reading
The standout signal for steering:steering wheel /handle bar:yaw/angle sensor is model concentration: Toyota Rav4 accounts for 1 filings (9.1% of this category) out of 11 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 Rav4 against CHILD SEAT:HARNESS:STRAP/WEBBING on filing totals before treating steering:steering wheel /handle bar:yaw/angle sensor volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Rav4 | |
| 2 | Toyota Avalon | |
| 3 | Tesla Cybertruck | |
| 4 | KIA Soul | |
| 5 | Hyundai Sonata | |
| 6 | Ford Fusion | |
| 7 | Ford F-150 | |
| 8 | Ford Explorer | |
| 9 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | |
| 10 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| 11 | Buick Terraza |
Recent Complaints
On [XXX], [XXX] sat in the left rear-seat of a Cybertruck that was involved in a solo-vehicle collision. [XXX]'s impact injuries were minor. The truck caught fire. The right rear door remained mechani
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly lost motive power and came to a complete stop. The vehicle returned to norm
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the screen displayed the steering wheel with an exclamation mark. The warning light was blinking and then turned off. The
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The service stability track, traction control, and the loss of power stee
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality with the traction control warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while making a left turn at slow speed, excessive force was required to complete the turn. The "Service Power Steering Now" and "Service Ad
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH for 20 miles, the Forward Collision Avoidance warning light became illuminated. The vehicle was parked and then towed to
The contact owns a 2016 Kia soul. The contact stated while driving 80 MPH with the cruise control feature engaged, the feature independently deactivated and the vehicle decelerated to 60 MPH. The cont
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side front wheel was seized due to a malfunctioning yaw sensor. The ESC warning l
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes seized without warning, causing the ABS to activate. The failure nearly caused a
The contact owns a 2005 Buick Terraza. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, while making a left turn, the vehicle loss motive power and jerked before stalling. The electronic stability warning lig
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