Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2023 Tesla Model 3

Table 1 shows four common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2023 Tesla Model 3. The number one most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (94 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (53 problems).

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


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2023 Tesla Model 3

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

While driving my Tesla equipped with autopilot/traffic-aware cruise control, I experienced an unexpected and abrupt braking event. A vehicle had entered the center turn lane and had already cleared my lane, posing no obstruction to my path.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

An incident that occurred while full self-driving (fsd) was engaged. During the drive, the vehicle unexpectedly steered toward the curb while making a right turn. I was actively monitoring the vehicle and immediately took control of the steering, but the vehicle still made contact with the curb.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

In autopilot mode on 1/28/26 the vehicle without any warnings went through a red light causing an accident. A week prior it failed to adjust speed in a 35 mile per hour zone maintaining 71.   Read details...


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



Model 3 Service Bulletins
Model 3 Defect Investigations