Blind Spot Detection problems of the 2025 Tesla Model Y

Seven problems related to blind spot detection have been reported for the 2025 Tesla Model Y. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2025 Tesla Model Y based on all problems reported for the 2025 Model Y.

1 Blind Spot Detection problem

Failure Date: 01/13/2026

All safety and most computer related features in the vehicle have failed. Cruise control, backup cameras, all other cameras, the navigation (assuming this is also impacting the projection of remaining battery life as my car always thinks it is at my home), warning signals for approaching obstacles/dangers, cruise control of any kind does now work, lane departure warning has failed, and automatic windshield wipers do not work. This happened without warning and was not related to an update. On January 13, 2026, the car worked in the morning and then all of these issues started happening. I made a Tesla service appointment, but they are not able to see me until February 3, 2026.

2 Blind Spot Detection problem

Failure Date: 05/18/2025

Shortly after purchasing the vehicle in late 2024, I began experiencing multiple safety-related malfunctions. These issues include: full self-driving (fsd) malfunction: on the third use of fsd, the vehicle attempted to enter a left-turn lane but failed to fully move into the lane, resulting in the right front panel of the vehicle colliding with the bumper of a truck in the adjacent lane. There were no warnings from the system prior to the collision. The incident occurred at low speed. The truck sustained no visible damage, and the rubber from the truck's bumper transferred to the car, which was removed by hand later. This event raised serious concerns about the safety and reliability of the fsd system. No police report was filed, and the manufacturer was not present at the scene. Backup alert system failure: on several occasions while reversing, the car failed to issue audible or visual alerts despite vehicles being within 10–15 feet. In one instance, the screen finally showed a red zone when a car was within 10 feet, but still provided no audible warning. This issue has been intermittently reproducible but not consistent. It poses a significant risk to pedestrians and other drivers, particularly in low-visibility or driveway situations. Manufacturer's response: the vehicle was inspected by Tesla. After one in-person service visit and extended discussions, Tesla service representatives stated there was “nothing more they could do” and that a buyback was the only next step. A buyback request was submitted by a Tesla representative but has not been acknowledged or resolved more than 45 days later.

3 Blind Spot Detection problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2025

On 2/15/2025, while backing out of a driveway at about 7:30pm, the vehicle backed into a parked car directly behind it parked in street. There was no warning signal emitted that an object was behind the car. There was no safety alert on the display. Essentially the vehicle's sensors did not see the vehicle directly behind it.

4 Blind Spot Detection problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2024

All cameras and related functions stopped working, including back up camera. Gps is not working. Tesla pushed back my service appointment until 1/21/25. Safety is an issue now due to blindspots and they will not give me a loaner car. Tesla informed me the computer needs to be replaced. They reported this is wide spread and Tesla is not sure why it happened. I was informed that even though my new appointment is 1/21 it is likely that it would be pushed back further. I have only had this car for 5 weeks. No warning lights came on prior to this happening.

5 Blind Spot Detection problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2024

The automatic pilot computer (ap4) failed on my 2025 Tesla Model Y after approximately 400 miles. This controls a lot of the vehicle's auto pilot features but it also controls a lot of its safety features, such as the back-up camera, forward collision warning and blind spot warning. As of 19 December, the Tesla service center has had my vehicle for 14 days with no fix for the foreseeable future.

6 Blind Spot Detection problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2024

Safety is the first think that I believe.

7 Blind Spot Detection problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2024

On or around December 1 2024, the * computer** in my 2025 Tesla Model Y shorted out, causing a **complete failure** of all systems controlled by this computer. The following safety-critical and driver-assist features have become *-functional**: 1. **cruise control** (adaptive or otherwise) 2. **forward collision warning** 3. **lane departure warning** 4. **lane keeping assistance** 5. **blind spot warning** 6. **parking collision warning** 7. **full self-driving** and **auto park** features 8. **cameras** required for autopilot functionality additionally, because the * system has failed**, the vehicle’s **navigation system** is inoperable. This impacts Tesla’s unique route planning feature that **sets up supercharger stops** during long journeys. Without a functioning navigation system, I cannot properly plan my travel or locate charging stations, which severely affects the usability of the vehicle. **safety concerns:** the failure of these systems, especially safety features like forward collision warning, lane keeping assistance, and blind spot monitoring, puts both the driver and others on the road at risk. Losing access to safety-critical functions after an update is unacceptable and poses a serious danger to vehicle occupants and surrounding traffic. **incident details:** • the issue occurred **immediately following a software update**. • Tesla pushed the update **remotely** without providing any warning or indication of potential risks. • the failure appears to be related to a hardware short in the * computer**, directly caused or exacerbated by the update. **desired outcome:** • a thorough investigation into Tesla’s software update process and its effect on vehicle hardware and safety systems. • a resolution that prevents similar failures in other vehicles and ensures system updates do not compromise vehicle safety or critical functionality.


Other Lane Departure related problems of the 2025 Tesla Model Y

Blind Spot Detection problems
7
Warning problems
3
Assist problems
2


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