Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2024 Tesla Model 3

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2024 Tesla Model 3. The number one most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (27 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (ten problems).

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


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2024 Tesla Model 3

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Speed profiles do not allow safe operation of the vehicle. Changes in speed profiles result in unsafe behavior. Standard speed profile regularly results in speed up to 73+ in a 55mph zone being selected by the vehicle. Chill mode results in speeds of 58 when traffic is traveling at 65mph.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

On March 21, 2026, the vehicle’s automatic emergency braking (aeb) and traffic-aware cruise control (tacc), suffered a severe "phantom braking" failure. While driving, the vehicle engaged in a violent, full-force emergency brake application without any external hazard or driver   Read details...

The Warnings problem

On June 7, 2026 an accident occurred on overlook parkway, riverside southbound (near chabot CT intersection) involving my 2024 Model 3 that was in fsd mode (full self driving). The car be veered from the street and hit a light pole as the road was curving to the left.   Read details...


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



Model 3 Service Bulletins
Model 3 Defect Investigations