Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2017 Tesla Model 3

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2017 Tesla Model 3. The number one most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the warnings (two problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Tesla Model 3


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2017 Tesla Model 3

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Feb 25 around 4pm pt we were driving north on us hwy 101 using the basic cruise control feature of our Model 3. Based on our settings I believe this would be considered adaptive cruise control, but I'm not sure. Enhanced auto-pilot was not in use.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Essentially all of the safety and convenience features repeatedly shut off. Lane departure, autopilot, regenerative braking, vsc, emergency braking, airbags, traction control, automatic vehicle hold, stability control, and a few others stopped working on multiple occasions.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

The vehicle frequently applies emergency braking when approaching overpasses at night while driving on highways at night at normal speeds. This happens about once per 100 miles or so.   Read details...


Forward Collision Avoidance related problems in other Tesla Model 3 model year vehicles:



Safety Ratings of Model 3 Cars
Model 3 Service Bulletins
Model 3 Defect Investigations