Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2018 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (seven problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems |
On October 15, 2026, at about 9:09 am, I was driving my 2018 Tesla Model S to work. I had the car up to the 65 mph speed limit and let off the accelerator. Instead of slowing down from regenerative braking like it normally does, the car kept speeding up slowly to about 70 mph without me touching Read details...
As I was turning right into a parking space going at a very slow speed, the Tesla suddenly accelerated to full speed. I did not press the gas or commit any other user error. I tried to apply the brake. Read details...
While driving on the expressway, cruise control was engaged at 65-70 mph for 3-5 minutes, until suddenly, the car slowed down all by itself to around 50mph with vibration and jerking. The brake was not depressed at all. No other cars were in front of me or around me at the time of incident Read details...