NHTSA Investigates Honda for Emergency Braking Malfunctions

The probe focuses on over 250,000 Insight and Passport models from 2019 to 2022 after reports of unintended braking.

U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that automatic emergency braking can activate without reason in two Honda models, potentially increasing crash risks.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received 46 complaints, including reports of three crashes and two injuries related to the issue.
Honda is cooperating with the investigation and conducting an internal review of the automatic emergency braking system.
Previous investigations by NHTSA into Honda and other manufacturers have highlighted ongoing concerns with automatic emergency braking technology.
NHTSA proposed regulations last year to require all new passenger cars and light trucks to include more effective automatic emergency braking systems within three years.