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Warning lights

Forward collision / emergency braking light

The forward collision system is switched off or has a fault; it will not warn or brake for you.

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

  1. Clean the front grille badge and the camera area of the windshield.
  2. If it persists, have the sensor checked — it is a common cause of NHTSA complaints on newer models.