Rearview System Braking problems of the 2025 Tesla Model Y

Four problems related to rearview system braking 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 Rearview System Braking 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.

2 Rearview System Braking problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2025

I bought a Tesla Model Y 2025 and got my car delivered on [xxx] I barely drove it and within a week, I noticed all sensors stopped working (all cameras and camera-related functions stopped working, including the legally mandatory backup camera for new cars, gps has stopped working, making the premium connectivity package I paid not usable). Not only was I not able to use the self driving capability, which I paid $8000 for, but also the car lacked the most basic safety features. I contacted Tesla service center, they refused to admit that the sensor malfunction is a security concern, and still put me on an appointment three weeks later (Dec 13). After the first appointment, they did not fix the problem at all and noted it was a major computer issue, as reported by several media outlets [xxx] ). So my brand new car has a defective core component upon delivery. I was scheduled to meet them after they get the computer part on Dec 27. The appointment was rescheduled to Jan 14 again for missing parts. During the process, I found some weird tricks online and semi-fixed my car’s navigation but the sensor issues still exist. And on Jan 14 again, they claimed the computer part was missing again and I had to wait until that upcoming weekend to fix it. To summarize the situation: I was given a car that is defective upon delivery on its most important core component for 2. 5 months, when the car lacks even the basic legally required safety features, as well as premium features that I already paid off! during the process, I also spent a lot of time dealing with their customer service, and rescheduled appointments (I even had to drive to their service center several times to get a loaner and had to return the loaner early before they did not have parts to fix my car). Their negligence on safety, and promised features is simply astonishing and unacceptable. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

3 Rearview System Braking 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 Rearview System Braking problem

Failure Date: 12/25/2024

I took delivery of the Tesla Model Y yesterday (12/24/2024). The car has 73 miles on it as of now. First, the rear view camera stops working this morning (12/25/2024) and parking assistant is not available. Then the autopilot won't turn on and the car shows an alert that "power limited". After I arrived home from a supercharger (the car is charged to 80% as of now) around 1pm, the screen turns brick, and it will not turn on again after rebooting. It can drive, but the power feels weak. I called Tesla roadside service. The car has been towed to the fresno service center.


Other Back Over Prevention related problems of the 2025 Tesla Model Y

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