Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2018 Tesla Model 3

Table 1 shows four common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2018 Tesla Model 3. The number one most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (115 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (69 problems).

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


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2018 Tesla Model 3

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

I am submitting this report to the national highway traffic safety administration regarding a recurring safety issue with my 2018 Tesla Model 3 involving unintended “phantom braking. ” on multiple occasions, my vehicle has abruptly decelerated without any apparent obstacle or hazard   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Pantom braking happening frequently after latest software update. Fsd version 12. 6. 4 software version 2026. 8. 6 happening on single lane road.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Backup camera recall was not fixed properly or the new parts have same issue. As a result the backup camera was not functioning. When the camera is not functioning the autopilot system drives aggressively, speeding up to the max set speed when it is not safe to do so with current traffic conditions.   Read details...


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



Model 3 Service Bulletins
Model 3 Defect Investigations