Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2020 Tesla Model Y

Table 1 shows four common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2020 Tesla Model Y. The number one most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (70 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (25 problems).

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


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2020 Tesla Model Y

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

The vehicle is experiencing an active, recurring safety hazard caused by a manufacturer software bug that triggers unprovoked alignment parameter and steering angle plausibility resets. This defect directly compromises the vehicle’s primary handling characteristics and stability control   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

On Tuesday, [xxx], around [xxx] returning home and in my driveway when the following happened. Pulling into the left side of the driveway because a utility van was parked on the right side of the driveway with the rear door and driver’s side door opened with no one in the vicinity.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

On Tuesday, [xxx], around [xxx] returning home and in my driveway when the following happened. Pulling into the left side of the driveway because a utility van was parked on the right side of the driveway with the rear door and driver’s side door opened with no one in the vicinity.   Read details...


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



☘ Model Y Service Bulletins
☤ Model Y Defect Investigations