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 (110 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (68 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

Repeatedly and randomly, with cruise control (not fsd) engaged, the car would brake, sometimes aggressively. The last time, it braked so hard the tires or brakes squealed and the car swerved slightly before I was able to regain control.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

I believe my car should be included in the recall for trunk harness recall. My alert and issue is the rear camera being off due to rear trunk ruining the wiring harness that has affected many cars. This is already a recall but I believe my car missed being involved.   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