Urgency:Service soon
Is it safe to keep driving?
Yes — you are driving a car without the assist, so leave more following distance.
Likely causes
- Blocked radar or camera (ice, mud, a bug-covered grille badge)
- System switched off
- Sensor fault or misalignment after a minor front-end knock
Typical repair cost (US)
$0 – $900
Free if cleaning the sensor fixes it; sensor realignment or replacement at the high end.
A typical range, not a quote. Actual cost depends on the car, the shop and the fault.
What to do now
- Clean the front grille badge and the camera area of the windshield.
- If it persists, have the sensor checked — it is a common cause of NHTSA complaints on newer models.