Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2021 Tesla Model Y. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (157 problems). The second most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems |
On September 23, 2026, the vehicle was being driven at low speed when the driver experienced sudden and unexpected acceleration. The vehicle rapidly accelerated and a collision occurred. The driver reports that she did not intentionally accelerate the vehicle to this degree. Read details...
The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while attempting to park into a parking space at a very slow speed the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration. The contact indicated that the failure occurred while in a store parking lot and the vehicles speed had Read details...
At random times, without warning, cruise control changes from set speed (e. G. 70mph) to 45mph and vehicle immediately begins hard braking to achieve new set speed. Any cars following may not be able to react quickly enough to avoid a collision if the driver doesn't react quickly enough to command Read details...