Service Brakes
Service Brakes is named in 39,592 complaint component mentions since 1995, 25.3 of every 1,000 across the whole file, peaking in 2014 with 8,082.
115 NHTSA recall campaigns cite a component in this group. The model line with the most complaint mentions is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (1,768, 148.6 per 1,000 of that line's mentions).
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
Model lines reported most
| Model line | Mentions | Per 1,000 of the line's mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 1,768 | 148.6 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1,174 | 39.6 |
| Ford Fusion | 1,116 | 64.2 |
| Ford F-150 | 1,066 | 36.8 |
| Ford Windstar | 919 | 47.8 |
| Toyota Prius | 855 | 66.8 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | 680 | 63.1 |
| Ford Edge | 668 | 71 |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 657 | 31.5 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 606 | 141.7 |
| Toyota Camry Hybrid | 537 | 344.9 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 529 | 147.3 |
| Hyundai Sonata | 479 | 37.9 |
| Pontiac G6 | 474 | 62.7 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 473 | 51.2 |
| Dodge Journey | 473 | 94.4 |
| Nissan Armada | 451 | 249.7 |
| Honda Odyssey | 420 | 40.9 |
| Chrysler Town and Country | 404 | 25.2 |
| Mercury Milan | 354 | 130.6 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 344 | 40.5 |
| Toyota Sequoia | 337 | 77.9 |
| Dodge Dart | 318 | 147.5 |
| Nissan Murano | 315 | 54.8 |
| Mazda CX-9 | 306 | 314.5 |
Fleet-wide reference: 25.3 per 1,000. Lines above that figure draw a larger share of their complaints from this component than the file as a whole.
Sub-components
| Description in the file | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 39,592 |
Mentions by year
Recalls by year
Recent recall campaigns citing service brakes
- 26V084000FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL:SOFTWAREReported 12 Feb 2026 · 204 units
Defect, as filed: 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: A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: International Motors, LLC; manufacturer campaign 26501.
Defect, as filed: FWMOTO INC. (FLYE) is recalling certain 2024 FWMOTO FLY-10 and 2022-2024 FLY E-BIKE FLY-10 scooters. The brake pads may provide insufficient braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, “Motorcycle Brake Systems.â€
Consequence: Insufficient braking performance can extend the distance required to stop or cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: FLYE will replace the brake pads, free of charge, or repurchase the scooter. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2026. Owners may contact FLYE customer service at 646-961-5177 or email support@flyebike.com.
4 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: FWMOTO INC.; manufacturer campaign 21565.
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2500, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The instrument panel may display an incorrect brake system warning light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Consequence: An incorrect warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 9, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 79C.
4 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); manufacturer campaign 79C.
Defect, as filed: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021 and 2024 Polestar 2 vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.
Consequence: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to use "One Pedal Drive" until the repair has been completed. Polestar has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1061.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.; manufacturer campaign RP1061.
Defect, as filed: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.
Consequence: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42HX.
8 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; manufacturer campaign 42HX.
Defect, as filed: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo C40 BEV, 2025 EC40, 2023-2024 XC40 BEV, 2020-2026 XC90 PHEV, 2022-2026 XC60 PHEV, 2023-2025 S60 PHEV, 2024-2025 V60 PHEV, and 2025-2026 EX40 and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "B" mode or "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.
Consequence: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to use "B" Mode (for plug-in hybrid vehicles) or "One Pedal Drive" (for pure electric vehicles) until the repair has been completed. The brake module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10329.
25 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC; manufacturer campaign R10329.
Defect, as filed: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2022 FXRST and 2022-2024 FXLRST motorcycles. The front brake lines may contact the fuel tank and become damaged, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and a loss of front brake function.
Consequence: A loss of front brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake lines and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson Customer Service at (414) 343-4056. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0187.
4 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company; manufacturer campaign 0187.
Do not drive advisory
Defect, as filed: Doosan Portable Power (Doosan) is recalling certain 2015-2023 Portable Generator Trailers. The electric brake harness was connected to the battery disconnect switch instead of the positive distribution lug of the battery, deenergizing the brakes when the battery disconnect switch is in the off position.
Consequence: Deenergized brakes will not engage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be instructed to immediately stop towing the affected trailers until repairs have been made. Dealers will correct the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2024. Owners may contact Doosan customer service at 1-800-633-5206. Doosan's number for this recall is 12-23-8. This recall is an expansion of Doosan recall 23V-859.
9 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Doosan Portable Power; manufacturer campaign 12-23-8.
Do not drive advisory
Defect, as filed: Doosan Portable Power (Doosan) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Portable Generator Trailers. The electric brake harness was connected to the battery disconnect switch instead of the positive distribution lug of the battery, deenergizing the brakes when the battery disconnect switch is in the off position.
Consequence: Deenergized brakes will not engage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be instructed to immediately stop towing the affected trailers until repairs have been made. Dealers will correct the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2024. Owners may contact Doosan customer service at 1-800-633-5200. Doosan's number for this recall is 12-23-8.
5 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Doosan Portable Power; manufacturer campaign 12-23-8.
Defect, as filed: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Sandpiper, and Sierra fifth wheels. The axle may be installed backwards, which can reduce braking ability.
Consequence: Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and reinstall the axle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-4574. Forest River's number for this recall is 3-1665.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.; manufacturer campaign 3-1665.
Defect, as filed: Veoneer Brake Systems, LLC (Veoneer) is recalling certain Brake Booster assemblies with part numbers 4600A-TBA-A000, 4600A-TBA-A100, 4600A-TBF-A110, 4600A-TG7-A500, 4600A-TGS-A200, and 4600A-TYR-A100 installed in certain Honda vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
Consequence: Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. The affected vehicle manufacturer will notify owners. Owners may contact Veoneer Brake Systems customer service at 248-440-1902.
1 make/model/year entry; manufacturer: Veoneer Brake Systems, LLC.
Defect, as filed: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The brakes may be incorrectly wired, which can result in a loss of brake function.
Consequence: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will rewire the brakes, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 27-1632.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.; manufacturer campaign 27-1632.
Defect, as filed: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Pause travel trailers. The brake wire was routed incorrectly through the suspension, which may result in a pinched wire.
Consequence: A pinched brake wire may cause the brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wire, and rewire or reroute as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-327-2681. Forest River's number for this recall is 426-1615.
1 make/model/year entry; manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.; manufacturer campaign 426-1615.
Defect, as filed: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The motorcycle hand brake lever may not function correctly, reducing brake performance.
Consequence: Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hand brake lever fulcrum pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
1 make/model/year entry; manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC.
Defect, as filed: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The emergency braking system may not engage, resulting in the loss of braking ability.
Consequence: A loss of braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a double check valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact DNTA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-941.
1 make/model/year entry; manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; manufacturer campaign FL-941.
Defect, as filed: Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Deliverator, 2019-2022 FUV, 2021-2022 Rapid Responder, and 2020-2022 Roadster motorcycles. The brake pressure switch may corrode after exposure to salt and chemicals found in de-icers, causing the brake lights to illuminate constantly.
Consequence: Brake lights that remain illuminated can cause confusion to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to contact Arcimoto to schedule a service appointment to have the brake pressure switch inspected and dielectric grease added to the connection to prevent the brake lights from remaining on. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
12 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Arcimoto Inc.
Defect, as filed: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. A certain combination of software and anti-lock brake system (ABS) hardware may lead to a system error, possibly causing a loss of vehicle braking and the inability to set the parking brake.
Consequence: A loss of brakes increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA service facilities will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 10, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL919.
1 make/model/year entry; manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; manufacturer campaign FL919.
Defect, as filed: Custom Truck And Body Works is recalling certain 2020 Dodge 4500 and 5500 vehicles. In the affected suspension systems, the rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes.
Consequence: A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage, which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Custom Truck And Body Works will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected suspension systems, and rear brake caliper flexible line, free of charge. Owners may contact Custom Truck And Body Works customer service at 1-706-553-9178. Custom Truck And Body Works number for this recall is 20E-031.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Custom Truck And Body Works; manufacturer campaign 20E-031.
Defect, as filed: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.
Consequence: If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.
7 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: General Motors LLC; manufacturer campaign A202307260.
Defect, as filed: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping.
Consequence: A broken brake pedal could affect braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal bracket assembly, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S52.
1 make/model/year entry; manufacturer: Ford Motor Company; manufacturer campaign 20S52.
Questions and answers
Which vehicles have the most complaints about service brakes?
By complaint mentions: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (1,768), Jeep Grand Cherokee (1,174), Ford Fusion (1,116), Ford F-150 (1,066), Ford Windstar (919). Raw counts reflect how many of each line are on the road as much as anything else; the per-1,000 column shows how large a share of that line's complaints the component takes.
How many recalls concern service brakes?
115 NHTSA campaigns list a component in this group; the 20 most recent are shown above.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall flat files, public domain, dated 15 May 2019 and 29 Sep 2026. Component groups are the first level of NHTSA's component taxonomy.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation flat files, public domain, dated 15 May 2019 (complaints) and 29 Sep 2026 (recalls). See the methodology.