Navigational (global Positioning System) Gps problems of the 2021 Tesla Model Y

Two problems related to navigational (global positioning system) gps have been reported for the 2021 Tesla Model Y. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2021 Tesla Model Y based on all problems reported for the 2021 Model Y.

1 Navigational (global Positioning System) Gps problem

Failure Date: 04/17/2026

While traveling at approximately 80 mph with full self-driving (supervised) engaged, my vehicle experienced a simultaneous failure of the full self-driving computer and the media control unit (mcu) touchscreen. Without any prior warning, the touchscreen went completely black, and the vehicle immediately executed an uncommanded, sharp steering maneuver into the right lane. It was very apparent that if I didn’t take over it was going to continue crossing highway lanes and go off road. I have around 45k miles specifically on fsd and never has it failed in such an extreme manner. This sudden steering input put myself and other motorists at extreme risk of a high-speed collision or roadway departure. I was forced to physically overpower the steering wheel to maintain lane integrity and prevent a crash at highway speeds. The failure appeared to be a total loss of the vehicle’s primary visualization and automated steering systems, leaving me with no digital feedback regarding speed or surrounding traffic while the car was still in motion. Prior to this event, there were no warning lamps or symptoms such as gps drifting or screen lag. I have since attempted a hard reset and a full power cycle, but the critical nature of this uncommanded steering at 80 mph suggests a systemic defect in how fsd manages hardware or software failures. The vehicle and its internal data logs are available for inspection upon request. This incident has been documented in the Tesla app under a service request for a full log review.

2 Navigational (global Positioning System) Gps problem

Failure Date: 12/26/2024

The rear view camera didn't work, neither did the windshield wiper. When turning left or right, the sensors did not display anything, the display no longer displayed any distances to other cars, proximity lines, nor speed limits. Gps also did not work. The problems were confirmed by the dealer (and fixed), but they charged us even though the incident involved a software update on their part that made most advanced safety features unavailable available. When we tried to reverse, we could not see anything. When we tried to make a left or right turn, there were no sensors available to sense blind spots. When we tried to understand the speed limit or change lanes, the information was not available. Wipers were patchy in use auto pilot also did not work. Warnings kept beeping while driving, but we could not turn it off, serving as a distraction to driver, but Tesla was unable to address the repair due to their mass recall of other cars (with similar issues).


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Navigational (global Positioning System) Gps problems
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