Lane Departure — Vehicle Component Safety Report

Lane Departure failure reports: 113 total complaints across 24 vehicles from 12 makes. See which models are most affected.

113Total Complaints
24Affected Vehicles
12Makes Affected

Lane Departure Decision Cockpit

This component hub groups real NHTSA complaint signals by make, model year, and vehicle page. Use it as a spoke from individual vehicle reports into the broader lane departure safety pattern.

Top Makes for Lane Departure Complaints

Hyundai — 34 Chevrolet — 30 Tesla — 26 Mazda — 8 Subaru — 4 Audi — 3 Volkswagen — 3 Toyota — 1

Top Years for Lane Departure Complaints

2015 — 30 2019 — 26 2025 — 20 2022 — 15 2021 — 13 2024 — 3 2023 — 2 2026 — 2

A high complaint count does not automatically prove a defect, but it is a strong inspection signal when the same component appears repeatedly across related vehicles, years, recalls, or crash narratives.

Common Lane Departure Issues

The lane departure component is one of the most commonly reported areas of failure in NHTSA consumer complaints. Issues range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards including potential crashes and fires. Below are the vehicles most affected by lane departure problems.

Most Affected Vehicles

VehicleComplaintsRecalls
2019 Tesla Model 3 26 0
2015 Chevrolet Impala 15 0
2015 Chevrolet Impala Limited 15 0
2022 Hyundai Veloster 8 0
2021 Hyundai Veloster N 7 0
2025 Mazda Cx-70 6 0
2021 Hyundai Veloster 6 0
2022 Hyundai Veloster N 4 0
2025 Hyundai Elantra 4 0
2025 Subaru Crosstrek 3 0
2024 Hyundai Elantra 3 0
2023 Mazda Cx-5 2 0
2025 Hyundai Elantra N 2 0
2025 Audi Q7 2 0
2022 Volkswagen Passat 1 0
2022 Volkswagen Jetta 1 0
2022 Volkswagen Jetta Gli 1 0
2025 Toyota Gr86 1 0
2026 Subaru Crosstrek 1 0
2018 Nissan Murano 1 0
2025 Lincoln Navigator 1 0
2026 Honda Passport 1 0
2025 Bmw M3 1 0
2017 Audi A6 1 0

Frequently Asked Questions About Lane Departure Safety

What are the most common lane departure problems in cars?

Based on 113 NHTSA complaints across 24 vehicles, lane departure issues range from minor malfunctions to serious safety hazards. The most affected vehicles are listed in the table below — click any vehicle to see its specific lane departure complaint details.

Which vehicles have the most lane departure recalls?

The Tesla Model 3 is among the most affected. See the ranked table below for the full list of 24 vehicles with lane departure complaints filed with NHTSA.

How dangerous are lane departure failures?

Lane Departure failures can range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards. Some lane departure complaints involve crashes, fires, or injuries. Always have lane departure issues inspected promptly by a qualified mechanic, especially if your vehicle is subject to a related recall.

How do I check if my car has a lane departure recall?

Search for your vehicle using our search tool or enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If a lane departure recall exists for your vehicle, the repair is free at authorized dealerships.