Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control (26% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control complaints here are 6.3× the median for that category across the 229 model-years tracked on this site.
An open NHTSA investigation (DP23002, opened Jun 2023) covers Vehicle Speed Control, but no recall has been issued for it yet.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 107 · 26% | Investigation closed | PE22002 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 95 · 23.1% | Investigation closed | PE22002 |
| Steering | 83 · 20.2% | Recalled | Recall 23V085000 · Recall 25V092000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 64 · 15.6% | Under investigation | DP23002 |
| Service Brakes | 51 · 12.4% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 45 · 10.9% | Recalled | Recall 23V434000 · Recall 23V838000 · Recall 24V051000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 411 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 22V844000 · 2022 · reported 11/15/2022
A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
NHTSA campaign 21V834000 · 2021 · reported 10/25/2021
A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V085000 · 2023 · reported 02/15/2023
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
NHTSA campaign 23V434000 · 2023 · reported 06/19/2023
A defective battery disconnect may not isolate the vehicle's high voltage battery after a crash or fault detection, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V838000 · 2023 · reported 12/12/2023
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
NHTSA campaign 24V051000 · 2024 · reported 01/30/2024
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
NHTSA campaign 24V376000 · 2024 · reported 05/28/2024
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
NHTSA campaign 24V554000 · 2024 · reported 07/24/2024
An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
NHTSA campaign 24V935000 · 2024 · reported 12/17/2024
Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
NHTSA campaign 25V092000 · 2025 · reported 02/14/2025
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
NHTSA campaign 26V283000 · 2026 · reported 05/05/2026
A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“I have had this car for 6 months. Three times within the past month sudden braking (phantom braking) occurred while driving on the high way…”NHTSA complaint 11532334 — filed 07/14/2023 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
“When driving in highway using autopilot, the car suddenly slammed on the brakes. This made no sense at all as there were no cars in…”NHTSA complaint 11531955 — filed 07/13/2023 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
“Scenario 1: Driving mid day in hot weather in desert highway with rolling hills and cruise control activated. Upon cresting a ridge with mirages the…”NHTSA complaint 11531185 — filed 07/09/2023 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control issues are the most-reported category, cited in 107 of 411 NHTSA complaints (26%), followed by forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking (95), steering (83), vehicle speed control (64). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
411 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 70 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 49 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Yes — 11 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 22V844000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (DP23002) into vehicle speed control that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
