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Forward Collision Avoidance: complaints and recalls by model

The NHTSA complaint file has 266 component mentions of Forward Collision Avoidance. That is 0.2 per 1,000 component mentions in the file. 77 NHTSA recall campaigns name a component in this group.

Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.

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Model lines

In the order of the number of mentions.

Forward Collision Avoidance: model lines with the most component mentions in complaints
Model lineMentionsPer 1,000 component mentions of the line
Nissan Rogue6920.8
Toyota Avalon Hybrid8125
Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid424.7
Hyundai Kona2125
Mercedes-Benz E 3002133.3
Subaru Ascent269
Alfa Romeo Stelvio143.5
Audi SQ5147.6
Genesis G80135.7
Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid122.7
Lexus ES Hybrid125.6
Mercedes-Benz ML2501200
Mercedes-Benz S 4501500
Volvo V60CC1500

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

For all vehicles in the file, the figure for Forward Collision Avoidance is 0.2 per 1,000 component mentions. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Component: The part or the system that a complaint or a recall campaign names. NHTSA has a fixed list of component names.

Names in the group

The component names of NHTSA that start with the group name.

Forward Collision Avoidance: the component names in the complaint file
Component name in the fileMentions
Forward Collision Avoidance205
Automatic Emergency Braking29
Dynamic Brake Support/Brake Assist14
Adaptive Cruise Control5
Warnings4
Crash Imminent Braking3
Sensing System / Camera2
Sensing System1
Sensing System / Other1
Adaptive Lighting1
Sensing System / Radar1

Counts by year

Component mentions of Forward Collision Avoidance, by the year NHTSA received the complaint. The largest year is 2018, with 122 mentions.
Recall campaigns that name Forward Collision Avoidance, by the year NHTSA received the report. The largest year is 2024, with 14 campaigns.

Newest recall campaigns

The newest 20 of 77.

  1. 26V541000Received . 55 units.

    Forward Collision Avoidance / Automatic Emergency Braking

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2026 AN Series, 2023 AA Series, 2022-2026 Digger Derrick, and 2025 AM Series vehicles. The Bendix automatic braking system was not recalibrated after relocating the front radar box.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An improperly calibrated system may have a delayed braking response, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will update the collision mitigation system with the revised the parameters, recalibrate, and test the system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3356.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3356. The campaign has 7 make, model and year entries.

  2. 26V415000Received . 66,383 units.

    Forward Collision Avoidance / Warnings / External/Pedestrian Alert

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025-2027 Explorer Hybrid vehicles. A software error may prevent the vehicle from making the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Note: This is an expansion of Recall 25V691. Any vehicles previously repaired under 25V691 must have the new remedy completed. Ford will release an over-the-air (OTA) update or dealers will update the APIM software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will replace the digital signal processing module in Nautilus Hybrid vehicles equipped with 28 speakers, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S51. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 7, 2026.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S51. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 7 make, model and year entries.

  3. 26V420000Received . 1,934 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Warnings / External/Pedestrian Alert

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Teko Inc (Teko) is recalling certain 2026 Triumph, Turbo, TurboLite, Trophy, and Trophy Plus vehicles. The acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS) may not have been installed, preventing the vehicle from making pedestrian warning sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A vehicle that does not make a sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Teko will provide an AVAS kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 17, 2026. Owners may contact Teko Customer Care at contact@tekoev.com.

    Report filed by TEKO, INC.. The campaign has 5 make, model and year entries.

  4. 26V381000Received . 34,136 units.

    Forward Collision Avoidance / Warnings / External/Pedestrian Alert

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Denago EV is recalling certain 2024-2025 Nomad, 2024-2026 Nomad XL, 2026 Scout 2, 2026 Scout 4, 2024-2026 Rover XL, 2024-2026 Rover XXL, and 2024-2026 Rover XL6 vehicles. The vehicles may fail to make pedestrian warning sounds when in motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A vehicle that does not emit sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will provide an acoustic vehicle alerting system remedy kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Denago EV's customer service at 1-877-755-2453. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 1, 2026.

    Report filed by Denago EV Corporation. The campaign has 16 make, model and year entries.

  5. 26V316000Received . 423,062 units.

    Forward Collision Avoidance / Automatic Emergency Braking

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 302. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.

    Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 302. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 8 make, model and year entries.

  6. 26V247000Received . 36 units.

    Forward Collision Avoidance / Sensing System / Radar

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2025-2026 Digger Derrick and 2025-2026 Aerial Device vehicles. The front end radar was improperly installed, which may result in improper operation of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Active Brake Assist (ABA).
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    While driving, the brakes may activate unexpectedly without the driver's input, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will inform the owners to inspect the front end radar installation and if installed incorrectly, instruct owners to take the vehicle to an OEM Chassis dealer to have the radar remounted and calibrated, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3309.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3309. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 4 make, model and year entries.

  7. 26V084000Received . 204 units.

    Forward Collision Avoidance / Adaptive Cruise Control / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026-2027 MV vehicles. The ECU software may fail to engage the brakes with adaptive cruise control (ACC) or hill hold assist.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will update the brake ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26501. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 6, 2026.

    Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 26501. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  8. 25V833000Received . 483 units.

    Forward Collision Avoidance / Sensing System / Radar

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Genesis G90 vehicles. The Highway Drive Assist (HDA) corner radar may falsely detect another vehicle, which can result in sudden, unintended braking while driving.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Sudden, unintended braking increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Owners are advised not to use the Highway Drive Assist feature until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will replace the front bumper beam, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2026. Owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's number for this recall is 030G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.

    Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 030G. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 4 make, model and year entries.

  9. 25V746000Received . 239 units.

    Forward Collision Avoidance / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2025-2026 ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles. The Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system may unexpectedly turn off when the vehicle turns.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The loss of AEB increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Autocar will update the AEB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2506.

    Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-2506. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  10. 25V712000Received . 16 units.

    Forward Collision Avoidance / Sensing System / Radar

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicles. The front short-range radar sensor printed circuit board may fail and result in a loss of automatic emergency braking and other driver assistance features.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the short-range sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3RADARS. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 24, 2025.

    Report filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number VS3RADARS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  11. 25V711000Received . 12 units.

    Forward Collision Avoidance / Sensing System / Radar

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 AMG G63 and G 580 vehicles. The front short-range radar sensor printed circuit board may fail and result in a loss of automatic emergency braking and other driver assistance features, including the active brake assist, lane keeping assist, and Distronic cruise control.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the short-range sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025110002. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 24, 2025.

    Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2025110002. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  12. 25V691000Received . 43,438 units.

    Forward Collision Avoidance / Warnings / External/Pedestrian Alert

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025 Explorer hybrid police vehicles. A software error may prevent the vehicle from emitting the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    The audio control module and digital signal processing module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 10, 2025.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25SA2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 4 make, model and year entries.

  13. 25V639000Received . 23,700 units.

    Forward Collision Avoidance / Warnings / External/Pedestrian Alert

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles. The pedestrian alert sound system may not produce a sufficient change in volume between the vehicle being stopped and moving at low speeds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    The vehicle's body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252527170.

    Report filed by General Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N252527170. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  14. 25V585000Received . 24,214 units.

    Forward Collision Avoidance / Adaptive Cruise Control / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles operating a software version prior to 2025.18.30. The Hands-Free Highway Assist (HWA) software may fail to correctly identify a lead vehicle.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Failure to detect another vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1744.

    Report filed by Rivian Automotive, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FSAM-1744. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  15. 25V405000Received . 871 units.

    Forward Collision Avoidance / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Shyft Group (Shyft) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Utilimaster Aeromaster vehicles. The monitor in the 360-degree camera system may not display the correct image at start up.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A monitor failing to display the correct image reduces the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Shyft will install an in-line circuit protector and monitor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft's number for this recall is 25-15.

    Report filed by Shyft Group. Manufacturer campaign number 25-15. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  16. 25V389000Received . 8,390 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Warnings / External/Pedestrian Alert

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Charger vehicles. The amplifier may be missing software, which can prevent the amplifier from emitting exterior sound, including pedestrian warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A vehicle that does not emit sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and update the amplifier software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 44C.

    Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number 44C. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  17. 25V187000Received . 1,968 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner eM2, Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, and Western Star 49X vehicles. A software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking system may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will update the automatic emergency braking system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1018.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1018. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 10 make, model and year entries.

  18. 25V044000Received . 2 units.

    Forward Collision Avoidance / Sensing System / Radar

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2024-2025 ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles. A software error may cause the forward collision sensing radar to fail.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An inoperative radar increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will update the radar software, free of charge. Both vehicles were repaired by January 30, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2501.

    Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-2501. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  19. 25V035000Received . 2 units.

    Forward Collision Avoidance / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023 Autocar DC (Legend) trucks. The forward collision warning (FCW) system may be inoperative due to a software error.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An inoperative forward collision warning system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will reprogram the FCW software, free of charge. Both vehicles were repaired by March 5, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2501.

    Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number DC-2501. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  20. 25V012000Received . 2,890 units.

    Forward Collision Avoidance / Adaptive Cruise Control / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV all-wheel drive electric vehicles. The adaptive cruise control may fail to engage the brakes as expected, due to incorrect brake module software.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will update the software calibration in the brake system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242481530.

    Report filed by General Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N242481530. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

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Recall Register. Forward Collision Avoidance: complaints and recalls by model. https://recallregister.com/component/forward-collision-avoidance/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, complaint and recall files. Data through .

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Questions

Which model lines have the most component mentions of Forward Collision Avoidance?
Nissan Rogue: 69 mentions. Toyota Avalon Hybrid: 8 mentions. Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid: 4 mentions. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.
Which name in the group Forward Collision Avoidance do complaints use most often?
Forward Collision Avoidance, with 205 mentions. This page lists 11 names of the group.
What is the component group Forward Collision Avoidance?
NHTSA gives each component a name in levels. The group has each name that starts with Forward Collision Avoidance. It has 266 component mentions in the complaint file.