# 2021 HONDA ACCORD — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
> NHTSA complaint `1885764` · 2023-04-06 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** ACCORD
- **Year:** 2021
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
1.Driving on a straight road  at about 45-50 MPH sudden  abrupt braking for no reason . 2. Good thing I was wearing a seat belt , it was a very forceful brake action  that pushed me forcefully forward,  I was struck from behind by another vehicle. Visial minor damage to the rear bumper cover. 3. No it happened today 4-5-23 I plan on calling the dealer tomorrow. 4. The BRAKE message appeared at the exact time of the incident.
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