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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

5,613 NHTSA complaints about vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal issues across 49 makes and 647 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 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

5,613 filings · 647 models · 49 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS HEAVY 5,613 ODI rows
  • MODELS 647 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 49 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 20.4% 1,145 crash-flagged
  • RANK #48 of 696 categories
  • SEV FATAL 45 deaths · 614 injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL (this)VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELE…5,613FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVE…5,568POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSIONPOWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISS…5,449SUSPENSION:REAR5,796
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL vs nearest complaint-total peers

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL sits HEAVY on ODI intake volume (#48 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (45 reported fatalities across 647 models). Open Toyota Camry (category leader) →

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL filing-volume reading

The standout signal for vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal is ODI intake volume: 5,613 filings (HEAVY band · #48 of 696 standardized categories) across 647 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 20.4%.

Heavy intake categories like this one often reflect a shared supplier or a stressed FMVSS test, open the affected-vehicles table to see whether filings cluster on a few platforms or spread evenly.

Next step: compare Toyota Camry against FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP on filing totals before treating vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal volume as a purchase signal.

5,613
Complaints
647
Models Affected
1,145
Crashes
39
Fires
45
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Toyota Camry
401
2 Ford Explorer
322
3 Ford Taurus
136
4 Chevrolet Silverado
120
5 Honda Accord
117
6 Ford F-150
112
7 Mercury Villager
107
8 Ford Escape
93
9 Toyota Corolla
86
10 Ford Ranger
74
11 Ford Mustang
72
12 Toyota Avalon
70
13 Toyota Tacoma
67
14 Jeep Grand Cherokee
67
15 Ford Focus
66
16 Chevrolet Blazer
62
17 Mercury Sable
59
18 Honda Civic
52
19 Toyota Prius
50
20 Mercury Mountaineer
50
21 Ford Windstar
50
22 Chevrolet Malibu
49
23 GMC Sierra
46
24 Chevrolet S10
46
25 Toyota Rav4
45
26 Nissan Quest
44
27 Lexus Es350
44
28 Nissan Altima
42
29 Nissan Pathfinder
41
30 Toyota Tundra
39

Recent Complaints

2016 Ford Focus

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. While operating the vehicle, the vehicle was shaking abnormally while idling, while low on fuel, while driving long distances, or while driving uphill. The vehicle

2022 KIA Sorento

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact experienced the death wobble. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the veh

2025 Mazda CX-30 Crash

The contact owns a 2025 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 2 mph into his garage, his right foot had slipped between the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal, and he

2025 Honda Odyssey

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the contact released the brake pedal and depressed the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle failed t

2019 Honda Odyssey

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the accelerator pedal depressed to the floorboard, but the vehicle failed to respond. After releasing and then

2014 Nissan Quest

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that while at a red light, once the light turned green, the contact had to depress the accelerator pedal several times, and 5 seconds afterward

2015 Volkswagen Golf Crash

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that the vehicle jumped the curb while driving, but he was able to regain control. The driver turned off the vehicle and restarted it. Rece

2016 Ford E-450 Crash

The contact rented a 2016 U-Haul E450. The contact stated that while in the parking lot and placing the vehicle in drive, the contact tapped on the accelerator pedal, then when the brakes were applied

2024 Toyota Camry

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the braking system erroneously activated, causing the vehicle to decelerate unintendedly. The vehicle was

2024 Toyota Rav4 Crash

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while attempting to park and making a turn, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and collided with a 3 1/2 cement block wall. The contact s

2023 BMW 330i Crash

The contact owned a 2023 BMW 525i. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the mouth of the garage, his foot slipped off the brake and onto the accelerator pedal, and he drove through the rea

2022 GMC Yukon XL

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 - 60 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended for approximately

2022 Chrysler Pacifica

The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights ill

2015 RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH on the Interstate, the electronic throttle warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road, t

2016 Nissan Altima

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond while the engine was running. The contact

2024 Jeep Gladiator

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while attempting to shift the vehicle into first gear, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated up to approximately 25 MPH without the accel

2024 Toyota Rav4 Crash

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH into a parking space, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration three times and crashed into a guard pipe. No

2025 Ford Explorer

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2025 GMC Sierra 1500

The contact owns a 2025 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while tapping the accelerator pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact stated that the tires were squealing. The contact dr

2025 Nissan Sentra

The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the contact's foot slid off onto the accelerator pedal. There were no warning lights illuminated. The

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