Warnings problems of the 2023 Tesla Model Y - part 1

Component/issue description: following a recent over-the-air (ota) software update to the vehicle's full self-driving system, a dangerous user interface defect was introduced. Immediately upon an fsd disengagement—the critical transition window where the operator must resume manual driving control—the center touchscreen populates a mandatory, invasive feedback popup menu. This menu causes a severe driver distraction and creates an immediate safety hazard. The popup blocks vital driving visualizations and navigation data on the screen at a high-stress moment. Furthermore, the ui creates a functional touchscreen lockout, demanding manual and visual interaction from the driver to clear the box while the vehicle is actively in motion. Forcing a driver to divert their eyes from the roadway to navigate a touchscreen menu immediately following a system intervention creates an unreasonable and systemic risk of collision. The manufacturer has provided no setting to disable this dangerous distraction.

I was driving a Tesla Model Y with full self-driving (fsd) engaged in standard mode on a wet roadway post-rain. Shortly before the incident, my vehicle had completed a lane change on fsd and was traveling with traffic flow. A vehicle ahead braked suddenly after reacting to another vehicle merging unsafely near a lane split. The stopping occurred quickly, reducing available reaction time. The fsd system did not appear to respond with sufficient braking force or early enough given the conditions. A forward collision warning sounded shortly before impact, but there was limited time to avoid the collision. The vehicle ultimately rear-ended the car ahead. I am submitting this report because of the system’s delayed response in wet conditions, failure to ensure enough space on fsd- especially after a lane change and during a sudden/abrupt traffic slowdown may present a safety concern if experienced by other drivers.

While operating my Tesla Model Y in a commercial parking lot at a t-intersection controlled by a stop sign, the vehicle unexpectedly and automatically accelerated without driver intent. The incident occurred during a low-speed maneuver. Upon the unexpected acceleration, I immediately attempted to regain control by applying the brake pedal repeatedly and firmly. Despite clear manual brake application, the vehicle did not decelerate as expected and continued to move forward. I also attempted to stop the vehicle by pressing the park button, but this action did not stop the vehicle. The vehicle continued uncontrollably for approximately 150+ yards, traveling over curbs, striking a fence, and ultimately colliding with the garage structure of a residential home. Throughout this sequence, the vehicle remained unresponsive to braking and stop inputs. Vehicle data later confirmed that brake pedal application was detected prior to impact, yet braking response was insufficient to prevent continued motion. At the time of the event, the vehicle recorded system fault states, and collision avoidance systems did not activate. Despite significant structural impact and property damage, airbags did not deploy. The incident raises serious safety concerns regarding: •brake-by-wire system execution during fault conditions •pedal input arbitration between accelerator and brake •failure of collision avoidance systems to intervene •failure of restraint systems to deploy during a severe impact •vehicle behavior when control systems are in a fault state this event occurred without warning and despite appropriate driver response. Based on vehicle data and system behavior, this appears to be a system-level failure rather than driver error.

My car is equipped with autopilot feature which I am unable to use due to safety score system designed by Tesla which is used for calculating insurance premiums. This safety score system doesn’t count the miles driven on autopilot and only counts the miles driven without autopilot to decide safety score which impacts insurance premium. This policy forces consumers to drive car without autopilot to increase number of miles driven to compensate for any mistakes made during driving without autopilot. This not only compromises safety of the vehicle and passengers but also deprives me to use features of my car that I paid for. Since autopilot is a supervised driving and requires driver active engagement the miles driven using autopilot should also be counted to decide safety score. Dealership are unable to help with any issues related to safety score system and there is no customer support available to address customer concerns.

I ketal patel was driving at around 50mph with 100% visibility and in few seconds I got in to fog ( see pic shows clear condition ). I took of the accelerator and Tesla slow down but not like it normally does auto braking ( hold mode ). The car in front of me that I didn't see was in the dense fog section in full stopped state and I crash into her. With no visibility and driver in front in full stop condition I could not avoid accident. I had not time to react. At the time crash my speed might be around 10/15mph. The point I am trying to make is Tesla y model which is using camera based collision prevention didn't delect car in front of me maybe because of fogged camera. Tesla y didn't warned me for collision to avoid car crash. Tesla y also blanked out on screen, didn't show me lanes which in normal case does. On the screen usually it show all the car moving around plus the object around the car but it didn't display anything. Tesla y completely fails in foggy conditions as it uses camera to detect and we crashed with no warning or auto braking. I have recordings from all four cameras recored and also collision.

First time when it happened, I was able to control and it went to back to normal. I did not pay attention after. Second time I took right turn and the car drove in left lane but this time I felt steering was rigid and was unable to control the steering and hit a tree. Driver seat air bag was deployed and all doors were locked. Gel from air bag burned my right hand wrist.

Airbags (any) failed to deploy in a hard impact t-bone collision with another vehicle, endangering occupants. Vehicle is being inspected by insurer.

Tesla met with an head on collision with another Toyota. Tesla’s airbags didn’t deploy and I had my 6 year old in car as well. The other car which was 2007 Toyota, its airbag still worked.

Tesla recently rolled out an update that gives everyone in the us a trial of fsd. After this update I've had numerous situations where the car would panic and act like I was about to collide with a parked vehicle both while driving down a residential street in daytime and when coming around corners. This never happened in previous version. Also the auto windshield wipers no longer work when its raining but will turn on when its dry and cause dirt to smear on the window, mainly when the sun is facing the driver which makes it very dangerous. The last issue is pretty big, the car has been exhibiting severe phantom braking when on the highway using adaptive cruise control (fsd I guess now?).

Vehicle: Tesla Model Y blue purchased in oct’ 23 Tesla setting: regenerative braking (single pedal driving) issue: brake pedal/acceleration pedal malfunction I was pulling my car out from the parking lot to pick up my mom, from the hospital entrance. I just turned right and had to take an immediate left to leave out of the parking lot. The Tesla was driving at approximately 5 miles an hour at that point. I lifted my foot from the gas pedal for the car to stop with its regenerative braking. However, instead of coming to a stop, the Tesla started rapidly accelerating, with my foot not even on the pedal. When I slammed the brakes, the car was unresponsive and continued accelerating. I started honking madly to warn people that I had no control over the car I was driving. The vehicle continued accelerating over 100-150 meters in 4-5 seconds and banged a parked car (Lexus SUV) at the end of the parking lot. It continued accelerating while pushing Lexus over the curb, destroying road sign poles and landscaping shrubs; crossing the street, and the middle curb. At the end of the street was a tree and a ditch. Lexus couldn’t move any further and Tesla stopped. All airbags deployed. One of the emergency response detection systems called 911 immediately. The first thing the police asked me was if I pressed the emergency brake. I said the car doesn’t have one. I can’t even turn off the vehicle while it is moving. The parking button takes care of it. I used to love my Tesla but I can’t trust it anymore. What I want from them at this time investigate all the incidents thoroughly instead of blaming these as a user error. A) think about adding the redundancy system. Something mechanical where the driver reacts within a couple of seconds. Software bugs are hard and sometimes it is impossible to find the root cause. Logs may not contain everything that you need to debug the problem. Consider it as a p0 issue. B) compensate for the damage and property loss.

Phantom braking when cruise control is on and when I have the right away and cross traffic is stopped at a stop sign. Also with no cars present in front or any side, the car will suddenly brake with cruise control on and I have no reason why? shadows, sun?. Sometimes it brakes easily. Sometimes it brakes very hard like to avoid a crash, but there are no cars around. We hope no car is behind when this happens as the car behind us make run into our car. We live in country. On our drive to our town south of us when we are heading north the car does not brake at the county highway intersection, we have the right away. Heading north the car brakes every time at this intersection. I either have to immediately over ride this action by stepping on the accelerator or turn of cruise control. We also have had this happen on a curve when we meet on coming traffic. Occasionally the car will begin braking when meeting the car during and left bend in the road. Not always, but way too many times.

I received a false forward collision warning on the intersection of alder woods dr. And sweat leaf te. Intersection for a parked that is legally parked on the street. Tesla's forward collision mistook the parked car, for a moving car. Driving conditions were clear with no snow, no ice or rain. None of the car cameras were blocked either. I took a picture or the street and the car that is parked on the street.

Car slams the brakes while on autopilot with no obstacles on the highway. Car speed reduced at least 20 miles for no reason. Weather was clear.

False forward collision warning took place on Jan 4, 2024 at 6:40pm in herndon, va while I was driving on reston pkwy: I was driving around 30mph on the rightmost lane, Tesla issued a false forward collision warning for a car that was in front of me, right before dulles access rd exit. Driving conditions were clear with no snow, ice or rain. None of the cameras were blocked either, there was no daylight. False warnings (both sound, and red screen flash) created a safety risk by startling me, distracting me and creating unnecessary confusion.

False forward collision warning took place on Jan 3, 2024 at 8:07am in herndon, va while I was driving on eds I took a u turn at the intersection of eds dr to Lincoln pk dr at the dedicated leftmost turn lane. There was a white minivan in front of me, with plenty of space between us, and both cars slowed down, almost stopped. Tesla issued a false warning when I entered the dedicated leftmost turn lane, which created a lot of confusion and stress on my side. Driving conditions are clear with no snow, no ice or rain. None of the car cameras were blocked either.

Ever since the first few miles on the car, the forward collision warning (fcw) system triggers all the time for no reason. I cannot drive the car without it triggering, and I use the car almost daily. It constantly thinks I am going to run into the car in front of me when coming to a stop at a light, for example, however I am never anywhere near running into the car in front of me. It also triggers when making a turn if there is a car parked on the curb. It thinks I am tracking straight, however my wheel is turned and I am simple following the curve of the road. These constant alerts cause me and my guests panic, and occasionally cause me to jerk the wheel in an unsafe manner for, again, no reason. Its embarrassing. This feature does not work as intended whatsoever.

I am reporting a false/phantom Tesla forward collision warning took place on Dec 13, 2023 at midday at 12:22 pm et, clear road conditions with no rain, snow or ice, clear visibility without any fog, while I was driving on alder woods dr. At fairfax, va. Tesla's forward collision warning system issued a warning for a legally parked car on the street which didn't pose any safety threat. The system mistaken the parked car with a moving car on the road and issued a warning which caused a lot of anxiety and distraction on me and my passengers traveling with me in the car. I passed the parked car without any problem, so did many other drivers ahead and behind me. This incident clearly shows that Tesla's forward collision system is not accurate and it is creating a lot of problems.

I have had multiple phantom breaking on the highway in when use autopilot in my 2023 telsa Model Y. I scared of using the autopilot now cause of an accident on the highway.

False and phantom forward collision warning took place on Nov 25 2023, at 5:42 pm on alder woods dr. The road conditions are clear visibility with no fog, rain, or snow/ice. Legally parked car on the side of the road is mistaken by a moving car in the middle of the road.

Following false and phantom forward collision warning took place on Nov 15, 2023 twice on I-66w at fairfax, va during the afternoon with clear road conditions without any rain, or snow on slowed down traffic: 1. 2:38 pm on I-66w 2. 2:42 pm on I-66w (same trip as above) I filed bug reports with the car, and rescheduled a service appointment with Tesla's service center, with no resolution from the car manufacturer.

Tesla's false warning incident took place in the following conditions 1. On Nov 9, 2023 7:55 am et 2. Va-286n fairfax county pkwy 3. Very favorable driving conditions, sunny 48f, no ice, snow, or fog 4. At 30mph gave a false forward collision.

Tesla's forward collision warning issued a false warning, bright daylight afternoon conditions at a no traffic road, no cars parked on the side of the road, very slow traffic (10mph), no car within 100ft, the incident took place: 1. 4:09 pm et clear conditions, no rain, snow etc 2. Franklin farm road in fairfax, va 3. Very slow traffic 10mph 4. No cars in front for 100ft.

This has only happened in our 2023 Model Y. We also own a 2016 & 2017 model x and we never had the car applied the brakes while in auto pilot and nothing is in front of the car for at least a mile. We are worry about being rear ended because of the sudden braking to a almost stop. We have reported to Tesla numerous times and nothing has corrected it so we try to not use that feature when we see cars coming up behind us. We only us it on road trips in open spaces with little traffic. I believe the reason for this problem is the removal 9f the sensors fe9m the front bumper. As I have stated we never had this problem with our other two cars and they have sensors. This Model Y only relies on the camera which might see glare as some in front of it since it can't see. Tesla knows this is a problem, so they are looking at installing a radar system in the bumper but aren't looking at retro fitting the models they decided to not install sensors in the bumper. All the other early models with sensors don't have this problem to my knowledge. This a safety issue that needs to be corrected before people start dying from rear end collision that could have been prevented.

Tesla forward collision system activated inaccurately twice consecutively at very low speed: on October 28, 2023 at 1:09pm et on us-50 e. 1. Traveling on the left lane us-50 e at 1:09pm, for a slowed done traffic, around 10mph Tesla issued a false forward collision for the car traveling ahead of me with plenty of space between cars. 2. Right after this incident, Tesla falsely had another false forward collision warning issued on us-50 e at 1:09 pm for the same conditions that I described above (very slow traffic 10mph, left lane, for the same car, plenty of space between cars) in both of these incidents due to Tesla's false forward collision warning a great deal of confusion, and distraction is created by the very same system which is supposed to protect drivers and its passengers.

The facts of the incident: on October 20, 2023, at approximately 3:54 pm, I, howard, was driving our 2023 Tesla Model Y on arizona state route 64 (sr-64), a two-lane highway, enroute from orange, California, to the grand canyon south rim. The vehicle carried a total of four passengers, including my wife, myself, and another couple from san diego. During our journey, an alarming and life-threatening situation unfolded. Without warning, our 2023 Tesla Model Y abruptly veered to the left, dangerously encroaching into oncoming traffic. Despite my immediate attempts to regain control by steering the vehicle away from the oncoming traffic, the steering wheel became unresponsive, effectively locking in place. This mechanical or software malfunction prevented me from correcting the perilous situation, resulting in a head-on collision with a large Ford 350 truck, which was also traveling at a high speed, estimated to be more than 60 miles per hour. Fortunately, while there were injuries, there didn’t appear to be any life threating injuries. Because of the resources required to further investigate and do an analysis of the vehicle, as well as the challenge of dealing with Tesla inc. , law firms have declined to pursue further investigations. Morgan and morgan initially started an investigation with knott, llc, arizona, but then dropped the pursuit due to costs. The vehicle is still on-hold by my insurance company, usaa, but they may not hold it much longer before placing it on auction. However, it is urgent that NHTSA take possession and complete further analysis of this vehicle. Your assistance and consideration are appreciated, and I look forward to assisting with this investigation.

I was traveling on va 286n/fairfax county pkwy, prepared to take a left turn to franklin farm road at 7:54am on October 5, 2023. 1. Left arrow were green for a while 2. When it turned to orange and red, the car infront of me slowed down and stopped 3. This is when I had the false and faulty forward collision warning 4. I stopped without any problem.

Two times in one week with two different drivers driving the same vehicle the vehicle experienced sudden unintended acceleration while parking. In the first incident this resulted in damage to the bumper into a wired fence which the vehicle did not alert but rather accelerated instead of applied regenerative breaking. Four days later the same incident happened with sudden unintended acceleration occurring while parking the car. When sending the car to Tesla for service due to the safety concern and damage this resulted in they said this was a user error which can’t be the case as this incident happened with two different drivers driving the same vehicle. When reading about this there have been numerous complaints which have shown that there is an electrical “ they show that the sudden unintended acceleration of Tesla cars may have been caused by negative voltage spikes that are logged as a fully depressed pedal, fooling both Tesla and the NHTSA investigators that there has been no hardware or software defect. ”.

I had three false forward collision warnings on October 3, 2023 - all the false and faulty warning incidents took place on slowed down traffic for the car travelling infront of 1. Us route 50, from fairfax to arlington direction, at 8:21 am 2. Us interstate 66, from fairfax to arlington direction, at 8:25 am 3. Us route 50, from arlington to fairfax direction, at 2:25 pm Tesla doesn't any resolution for the problems that I shared above, I reported them in the form of an email, as bug reports and as a service request.

This faulty and false forward collision warning incident took place on us route 50 from arlington to fairfax direction, in slowed down traffic for a vehicle that is in front of me having plenty safe distance on September 27, 2023 at 2:27 pm. Notice that there is no hard breaking recorded by the car right after this incident.

Forward collision warning (fcw) throws false positive alerts every time. The sudden false warning notification takes the attention of the driver away from road even though there is no reason for the driver to be alerted. This is a safety hazard as driver can make unnecessary mistake due to the false warning chime. Fcw throws warning chime even when there is no vehicle ahead, or there is a vehicle coming in from the opposite lane or when the vehicle ahead takes a turn etc. Tesla insurance is also monetising a faulty beta version of fcw (released to all users) by penalising driver with false warnings in real time driving analysis and thus increasing insurance premiums.

On August 12, 2023, I went to the plano TX Tesla delivery center to pick up my new Teslay model as scheduled at about 11 am. Cst . The vehicle had 3 miles on it. After taking a couple of rounds around the delivery center and becoming comfortable with the default settings, I started driving back home which was 9 miles away. While on the drive, I noticed that the screen was showing “calibration in progress”. When I reached home at around 11:40 am. Cst, Tesla showed a total of 12 miles on it, and as the garage door opened, the screen showed stop as it said the calibration finished. As instructed, I stopped moving the vehicle on seeing hold/stop while entering the garage from the driveway. Suddenly, the car jerked forward forcefully, as if a magnet had attracted it inside with the pedal going down. The car went into the garage and hit the garage wall, damaging the common garage wall and the other side being the master bathroom (by damaging the cabinets, big wall mirror(s), counter top etc), and also damaged the front bumper of the car. I was shocked and terrified for a while. So immediately rushed to the center again and reported the incident at plano service center, who created a ticket on the same day. They said that this case would be sent to the engineering team for review. On Sep 10th, I got a reply from service saying they have reviewed the engineering study for the vehicle and the results displayed show that the vehicle operated as intended due to the use of the accelerator pedal at the time of the incident. Also reported to auto insurance who came and assessed the damage to the bumper which also rattles or squeaks. The service for collision is scheduled for Dec 7th 2023 by Tesla collision dallas center. What if the same happened on the main road or in the streets where I live where there are a lot of kids playing on the streets? when I think of it, I get scared and panicked and thank god that it occurred at my residence without any outside incident.

I recently purchased this vehicle less than a month ago and I have more than 15 forward warning collisions that come from nothing. Vehicles will be 100 yards out and my Tesla thinks I am about to collide prompting the forward warning signal. I am driving passed the mailman and it thinks I will hit, my neighbors cars parked on the side of the road also prompts the message. This has caused my Tesla insurance to rocket 30% more. I reached out to Tesla, the car had a problem with the cameras pitch, alignment, and angle. However, they will not adjust my insurance despite the service center agreeing that the issue was with the vehicle.

False and faulty forward warning collision incident took place on July 5, 2023 at alder woods drive. This happened for a legally parked card on the street, the system labeled the car moving car infront as opposed to a parked and stopped car on the side of the street near the curbside. As a result it issued a false and faulty warning.

I was driving using "auto-pilot" for speed control while going 70mph my vehicle randomly braked hard for no reason (maybe a cloud shadow) causing the vehicle behind me to swerve into the shoulder. I just bought the car 3 weeks ago and am very disappointed that the vehicle doesn't come standard with cruise control that won't cause accidents. This is a recurring issue with using autopilot in my vehicle. I don't feel safe and will be contacting Tesla next. Although I doubt they will be of much help.

Brand new vehicle, the vehicle cameras do not seem to be conveying the correct information to the control systems resulting in all related safety features like forward collision, parking assist, lane departure, automatic wipers, adaptive cruise control, blind spot warning, green light chime, etc are not working. In the last few months these features have not been operational for more than a few days. This is a major safety flaw with this vehicle and the local dealer is unable or unwilling to help.