Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2021 Tesla Model 3

Table 1 shows seven common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2021 Tesla Model 3. The number one most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (256 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (124 problems).


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2021 Tesla Model 3

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

The adaptive cruise control on Tesla vehicles is dangerous. The model in question is a 2021 Model 3 but its an issue with many model years. The cruise control tends to get confused and applies the brakes during normal driving leading to very unsafe conditions for the Tesla and anybody behind it.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

The forward-facing camera and autopilot computer system on my 2021 Tesla Model 3 has failed. The dashboard first showed intermittent warnings that "automatic emergency braking is currently unavailable" and "adaptive headlight features are unavailable.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Component/system failure: total failure of the autopilot ecu (das computer) and the front-end module (fem) wiring harness. Incident description: my 2021 Tesla Model 3 (37,000 miles) experienced a catastrophic and "silent" failure of the entire vehicle vision suite and all active safety   Read details...


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



Model 3 Service Bulletins
Model 3 Defect Investigations