Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2015 Tesla Model S

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2015 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (eight problems).

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


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2015 Tesla Model S

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Tesla Model S has a notorious back hatch latching failure. It’s a flawed design that every replacement is a “when” and not “if for failure. As an owner its failed be about 4-5 times in 5+ years of ownership.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

When backing out of my garage, and reverse my car often times stops violently on its own   Read details...

The Warnings problem

This issue involves critical safety systems, including the rearview camera, front camera, and autopilot/driver assistance features. The vehicle was taken to Tesla for a recall related to the mcu system. Tesla marked the recall as completed, but no effective repair was performed.   Read details...


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



Model S Service Bulletins
Model S Defect Investigations