Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2026 Tesla Model Y. The number one most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (49 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (37 problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Tesla Model Y


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Phantom braking while using the tacc on the Tesla   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

On August 15, 2026, at approximately 5:00 pm, the vehicle was being driven with full self-driving (supervised) engaged during light rain. As the vehicle approached traffic ahead, it did not slow or brake as expected.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Car is less than a year old and forward camera is reporting visibility problem. Safety features, forward collision and autonomous driving is severely degraded. Tesla will not repair under warranty which requires disassembly of the camera housing.   Read details...


Forward Collision Avoidance related problems in other Tesla Model Y model year vehicles:



Model Y Service Bulletins
Model Y Defect Investigations