Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Tesla Model S

The contact owned a 2017 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, an autopilot disabled warning message system was displayed a day prior. The contact reached out to the Tesla hotline for assistance regarding the failure. The contact was advised to continue driving the vehicle, and the system error message was expected to clear. The contact stated that after multiple drives, the warning message did not disappear. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the brake system became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle then accelerated to approximately 35 mph, causing the contact to rear-end another vehicle. Multiple warning messages were displayed, including: traction and stability control disabled, automatic emergency braking system fault, battery management system critical fault, and electrical system reduced, as reported through Tesla chat assistance. The contact also stated that all air bags deployed. No injuries were sustained, and no medical attention was provided. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,787.

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The contact owns a 2017 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the forward collision avoidance system became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the forward collision avoidance feature failed to activate, almost resulting in a crash with another vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the back over collision avoidance system was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the front radar and bracket had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact expressed a concern that the failure posed a significant safety hazard, as the forward collision avoidance was inoperable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,573.

The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the forward collision avoidance feature was inoperable. The contact stated that due to the failure, the vehicle crashed into the guard rail. The contact stated that damage was done to the front driver side and rear driver side of the fender. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. VIN unavailable.

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The contact owns a 2021 Model S. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle approached another vehicle which had slowed for a traffic light and did not automatically start braking. The contact manually applied the brakes, but the vehicle crashed into the rear end of the vehicle in front. The contact stated he noticed no warning lights illuminated nor warning chimes sounded advising of a vehicle ahead. The contact said both air bags deployed. The vehicle had crashed and damaged the entire front end which crumpled to the front tires. The police were on scene and wrote a report. The contact and the occupant of the other vehicle were not injured. The vehicle was towed to a collision repair shop. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.

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The contact owns a 2020 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds between 40-50 mph, the vehicle experienced phantom braking, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop in the middle of the road. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions at the same road location. Also, the contact indicated that the vehicle had erroneously attempted to switch lanes and at one time attempted to switch lanes into oncoming traffic. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100.

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The contact owns a 2017 Tesla Model S 75. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the brakes were seized while on autopilot. In addition, there was a warning error the contact was unable to remember. The contact mentioned the emergency brake engaged independently and the contact was unable to control the vehicle which caused the vehicle to crash into the guardrail. A police report was not filed. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to a service center where a diagnostic was not attempted but the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 21v846000 ( forward collision avoidance). The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

At approximately 9am on the morning of 1/4/18, I was driving in autopilot on the 405 heading north to my office in santa monica in my Tesla Model S and the car simply ran into the barrier wall on the left side of the car pool lane at 75mph. It was absolutely crazy! I have contacted Tesla about the accident several times, but they are simply not interested. I just read about an accident that the u. S. National transportation safety board is investigating where the same thing happened and the driver died. I believe my accident could have ended the same way and I think it needs to be taken very seriously.

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