Tesla Model 3 owners have reported 597 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (534 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car accelerates on its own (28 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
On September 18, 2025, my 2023 Tesla Model 3 (VIN: 5yj3e1eb9pf632327) suddenly accelerated on its own and the brakes failed to respond despite repeated pressing. To avoid hitting other vehicles, I turned into a property driveway and struck a tree. The airbags deployed. Read details...
I was parking at a trader joe's when the car suddenly accelerated by itself without giving me any chance to break to avoid colliding with the curb. My car got scratched underneath. Read details...
The contact owns a 2020 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving with the cruise control feature activated at various speeds, the brakes applied inadvertently. The contact also stated that the cruise control feature failed to operate as intended after dark, after Read details...
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while in reverse (r) and backing up at approximately 5 mph down a slight incline, the vehicle accelerated inadvertently. The contact stated that she turned the steering wheel to the right to get on the road. Read details...
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle, coming to a complete stop after colliding with two poles and veering into a brick wall, where the Read details...