Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2017 Tesla Model X

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2017 Tesla Model X. The number one most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (20 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 X


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2017 Tesla Model X

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

While driving CA-17, as is frequently the case, I had to disengage automatic steering several times to correct its poor lane keeping. Much to my surprise, the vehicle stopped maintaining speed, creating a dangerous situation with vehicles behind me as the uphill road caused the vehicle to rapidly   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

The autopilot ecu failed on my car per Tesla. There was no warning on the car that my safety features were disabled. This is also reported online as a common issue and Tesla is charging $2k to repair a safety computer.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

This contains new information, a smoking gun, and is associated with NHTSA complaint numbers 11505487, 11505488, and 11505489. Nhtsa recall: 21v-035; Tesla manufacturer recall: sb-21-21-001 I was threatened a $35/day charge and tow/impound though no maintenance was performed on my vehicle.   Read details...


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



Model X Service Bulletins
Model X Defect Investigations