Back Over Prevention Problems of Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S owners have reported 78 back over prevention related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common back over prevention problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's back over prevention (44 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (20 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Back Over Prevention related problems of Tesla Model S


Recently reported Back Over Prevention problems of Tesla Model S

The Back Over Prevention problem

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while attempting to reverse the vehicle, the collision avoidance assist system failed to operate as designed while reversing from the garage. A dealer was contacted.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

On 09/18 , I was using the Smart summon feature of my Tesla Model S in the parking lot of costco, greenwood (indianapolis, in). The intent was to have the vehicle autonomously navigate from its parked spot toward my location, as designed and advertised by Tesla. During the summon operation: 1.   Read details...

The Rearview System Braking problem

My 2016 Tesla Model S (45,500 miles) is experiencing a complete failure of the media control unit (mcu1), resulting in a total loss of the rearview camera display and defrost/defogging controls. This is a critical safety hazard.   Read details...

The Sensing System Camera problem

See attached document for complaint   Read details...

The Display Function problem

The contact owns a 2015 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel stiffened while turning. There was a loud clanking sound while turning the steering wheel. The emmc center display screen inadvertently turned off while the contact was driving.   Read details...




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