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2026 VOLVO XC90MHEV — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

1 injured · 2255958 · 2026-10-12

Vehicle

Make
VOLVO
Model
XC90MHEV
Year
2026
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Component
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

On [XXX], at approximately [XXX], I was driving my 2026 Volvo XC90 (VIN: [XXX], mileage: 12,393) westbound on [XXX], at approximately 50 mph. While travelling on a straight road, with vehicles passing in the adjacent left lane and no apparent hazard ahead, my vehicle suddenly initiated extremely aggressive automatic emergency braking. A collision warning and audible alert occurred almost simultaneously with the braking. The deceleration was so severe that my seatbelt locked, throwing me forward against the restraint and causing physical pain. The brakes then released, and the vehicle continued normally. I was driving manually, without adaptive cruise control or Pilot Assist engaged. This appears to be a false activation of the automatic emergency braking system. The unexpected braking created a serious risk of a rear-end collision. I have reported this incident to Volvo and requested a full investigation. I am asking NHTSA to investigate this potentially dangerous safety defect, including possible sensor, radar, camera or software malfunctions. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11770658
Machine
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