NHTSA Complaint #11576727 — 2021 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11576727
Vehicle	2021 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID
Component	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Date of Incident	March 11, 2022
Date Filed	March 11, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 50-55 MPH, the collision mitigation braking system engaged inadvertently while there were no vehicles nearby, and the vehicle decelerated to 20-25 MPH abruptly. The brake warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The dealer was notified of the failure, and an unknown software update was performed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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