Vehicle Speed Control — Vehicle Component Safety Report

Vehicle Speed Control failure reports: 405 total complaints across 95 vehicles from 25 makes. See which models are most affected.

405Total Complaints
95Affected Vehicles
25Makes Affected

Vehicle Speed Control 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 vehicle speed control safety pattern.

Top Makes for Vehicle Speed Control Complaints

Chevrolet — 138 Toyota — 107 Nissan — 20 Bmw — 18 Hyundai — 17 Honda — 14 Ram — 13 Subaru — 12

Top Years for Vehicle Speed Control Complaints

2016 — 170 2017 — 42 2018 — 41 2024 — 30 2015 — 29 2019 — 21 2025 — 19 2020 — 13

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 Vehicle Speed Control Issues

The vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control problems.

Most Affected Vehicles

VehicleComplaintsRecalls
2016 Chevrolet Malibu 38 0
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited 36 0
2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited 33 0
2018 Chevrolet Malibu 30 0
2017 Toyota Corolla 15 0
2015 Ram 2500 13 0
2016 Toyota Corolla 12 0
2017 Toyota Camry 10 0
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander 9 0
2019 Toyota Corolla 9 0
2025 Toyota Tundra 8 0
2016 Toyota Prius 8 0
2016 Toyota Prius V 8 0
2016 Toyota Camry 8 0
2016 Toyota Prius C 7 0
2017 Nissan Murano 6 0
2016 Subaru Impreza 5 0
2024 Hyundai Tucson 5 0
2017 Honda Hr-V 5 0
2024 Ford Expedition 5 0
2021 Bmw X3 5 0
2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek 4 0
2024 Nissan Versa 4 0
2018 Nissan Leaf 4 0
2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class 4 0
2022 Hyundai Sonata 4 0
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 4 0
2022 Honda Hr-V 4 0
2016 Acura Tlx 4 0
2019 Nissan Murano 3 0

Frequently Asked Questions About Vehicle Speed Control Safety

What are the most common vehicle speed control problems in cars?

Based on 405 NHTSA complaints across 95 vehicles, vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control complaint details.

Which vehicles have the most vehicle speed control recalls?

The Chevrolet Malibu is among the most affected. See the ranked table below for the full list of 95 vehicles with vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA.

How dangerous are vehicle speed control failures?

Vehicle Speed Control failures can range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards. Some vehicle speed control complaints involve crashes, fires, or injuries. Always have vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control recall?

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