Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE:THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
7 NHTSA complaints about vehicle speed control:throttle:throttle position sensor (tps) issues across 5 makes and 7 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 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE:THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
7 filings · 7 models · 5 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 7 ODI rows
- MODELS 7 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 5 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 0.0% 0 crash-flagged
- RANK #492 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries
Filing-volume peers
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE:THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#492 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 7 models). Open Toyota Highlander (category leader) →
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE:THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) severity reading
The standout signal for vehicle speed control:throttle:throttle position sensor (tps) is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 7 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 Toyota Highlander against AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION on filing totals before treating vehicle speed control:throttle:throttle position sensor (tps) volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Highlander | |
| 2 | Toyota Camry | |
| 3 | RAM 1500 | |
| 4 | Nissan Versa | |
| 5 | Hyundai Genesis Coupe | |
| 6 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| 7 | Chevrolet Impala |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while attempting to turn left or right, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The check engine warning light illuminated, and
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from under the hood, and a burning fuel odor was entering the cabin of
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost power. Additionally,
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, the contact approached oncoming traffic and depressed the brake pedal; however, the veh
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact stated while driving 10–20 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode in the first twenty minutes of driving. The vehicle speed was reduced. The ch
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on separate occasions, the messages “Reduce Engine Power” and "Service Traction Control" were di
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle independently lunged forward while his foot was on the brake pedal and shifting gears without warni
Related Vehicle Components
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