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 (118 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (71 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

While driving, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own and began operating without my control. Despite my attempts to steer away from surrounding traffic, the vehicle continued to self?propel, crossed the median, and entered oncoming lanes, resulting in a head?on collision with another car.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

After Tesla pushed software update 2026. 20. 6. 11 or “fsd 14 lite” the self driving feature stopped functioning. Also all of the driver assistance safety features stopped working at the same time, forward collision warning, emergency braking, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise   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