The dominant pattern in owner complaints centers on unintended brake engagement — brakes activating suddenly without driver input, often while driving at normal speeds. A related cluster of reports involves the automatic emergency braking and forward collision avoidance system triggering unexpectedly in ordinary driving situations, including turns with no apparent hazard present. Electrical system anomalies and engine warning lights round out the complaint picture, sometimes occurring alongside the braking incidents.

Most reported areas

Service Brakes safety 42%
Owners report the brakes engaging abruptly and without driver input, causing the vehicle to lurch forward and in some cases accelerate unexpectedly after the brake event. · 11 crash · 15 injured
Forward Collision Avoidance safety 27%
Owners report the automatic braking system activating without an apparent obstacle present, including during left turns, sometimes forcing following vehicles to swerve to avoid a collision. · 6 crash · 9 injured
Electrical System safety 13%
Owners report brakes engaging without warning while the vehicle is moving, accompanied by unexpected acceleration and unidentified warning indicators appearing on the dashboard. · 4 crash · 4 injured
Engine safety 8%
Owners report the engine indicator light illuminating while the vehicle is parked, with no accompanying warning message explaining the cause. · 2 crash
Vehicle Speed Control safety 6%
The smallest group at 34 reports (6%), but a notable crash rate: 6 crashes and 6 injuries, with reports of unintended acceleration.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 612 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.