Adas Autonomous/self Driving Problems of Tesla Model Y - part 1

Tesla Model Y owners have reported 48 problems related to adas autonomous/self driving (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Tesla Model Y based on all problems reported for the Model Y.

1 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 07/30/2026

The contact owned a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 16 mph with the self-driving feature activated the vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign. Seconds later the contact's daughter attempted to disengage the self-driving feature and then depressed the brake pedal to stop from entering a right-turn-only minor road stop-controlled intersection. However, the front passenger’s side of the vehicle was struck by another vehicle, before striking another vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags on the passenger’s side of the vehicle deployed. The contact's daughter sustained minor leg injuries. Medical attention was not needed, and the contact was not sure whether occupants of the other vehicle required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the vehicle had not detected the oncoming traffic and that the crash could have been prevented. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where it was deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,986.

2 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2024 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 07/27/2026

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on the I-95 n to 175 w exit ramp, while approaching a traffic light in slow-moving traffic with the self-driving feature engaged, the vehicle failed to slow down as expected. To avoid a crash with the vehicle ahead, the contact veered to the right, leaving the roadway and traveling onto a slope and into the grass, where the vehicle struck a tree branch. There were no warning lights illuminated. A police report was filed. There were no reported injuries or air bag deployment. The insurance company was notified of the issue. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 19,891.

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3 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 07/18/2026

The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the full self driving mode activated, the vehicle struck the garage wall, damaging the rear passenger’s side door. No injuries were sustained. The contact stated that the dealer had previously provided mobile service to replace the camera and that a second dealer, Tesla white plains (250 tarrytown rd, white plains, NY 10607), had performed a hard reset on the vehicle due to phantom braking; however, the failure persisted. The dealer was made aware of the failure but canceled an upcoming appointment and informed the contact that there was no failure found. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,001.

4 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 07/09/2026

The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed without the full self-driving (fsd) feature engaged, the steering wheel suddenly jerked to the right. While the fsd was engaged, the vehicle made erroneous turns at 51 mph, forcing the driver to take control of the vehicle. The contact received several warnings about the brakes and other safety features. The steering wheel jerked to the right while driving with the fsd engaged. The vehicle was towed to a Tesla service center on July 9th. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 303.

5 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 07/02/2026

The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph with the full self-driving mode engaged, the vehicle suddenly swerved into the left lane, and the rear passenger’s side door struck the right side of another vehicle. The vehicle stopped after the impact. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle did not need to be towed. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the forward collision avoidance feature was not activated during the failure. A police report was filed. There was no injury reported. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,609.

6 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 06/26/2026

The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph with the full self-driving (fsd) system engaged, the vehicle unexpectedly made a left turn toward a tree and a light pole. The contact manually took control of the vehicle to avoid a crash. There were no warning lights illuminated, or messages displayed prior to the failure; however, after the failure, the contact was prompted to take control from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,800.

7 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 05/01/2026

The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while the contact's husband was driving at 70 mph, the self-drive feature failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle aggressively jerked into the merging lane. The contact stated that the vehicle almost crashed into a concrete wall. In addition, the contact stated that the failure was persistent. The contact stated that the failure began after an unknown software update was performed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,800.

8 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2023 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 03/08/2026

I was driving home with Tesla fsd engaged, and my right turn was approaching. Since the Tesla did not activate the right turn signal on its own, I turned on right indicator manually while fsd was still engaged. But fsd changed the lane to the left and accelerated, and rear-ended the vehicle in front of me.

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9 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2024 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 03/05/2026

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla model y. The contact stated that while driving at 22 mph in full self-driving mode, the vehicle inadvertently crashed into the rear driver's side of a parked vehicle on the shoulder lane. No warning light was illuminated. The other vehicle was unoccupied. The contact's front passenger side sustained damage. The contact stated that the automatic emergency braking system activated moments before the crash, but it was too late to prevent the collision. The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered from cervical strain and rib contusion and received medical attention for the injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop and was not deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

10 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 02/01/2026

The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving approximately 59 mph with the autonomous self driving feature activated and attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle failed to decelerate or signal while making the turn. The contact manually made the turn and then continued driving and reengaged the autonomous self driving feature. The failure had occurred twice on the same day. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure through the mobile app. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,500.

11 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 01/15/2026

The contact owned a 2026 Tesla Model Y. While reversing out of a parking spot using the full self-driving feature, the system turned the wheel and maneuvered the vehicle into a pole, striking the left side of the front bumper. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,803.

12 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2022 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 01/07/2026

The contact owned a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while the contact’s daughter was driving at approximately 70 mph under significant rainy weather conditions, with autopilot mode engaged, the auto pilot became inoperable. The contact stated that the driver attempted to steer the steering wheel; however, the steering could not be steered, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle subsequently collided with a concrete wall and might have collided with another vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that all the air bags of the vehicle deployed during the crash. As a result of the incident, the driver sustained a nose injury and facial lacerations. The driver was transported to a local emergency room for medical treatment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. A Tesla service center was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance had been provided. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

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13 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 01/01/2026

The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph with the adas autonomous self driving mode activated and the Tesla navigator set to operate lane changes, the vehicle attempted to enter the ez-pass lanes while the gates were down, and the contact had to take corrective action. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to yield to the gates being down. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that an unknown software update had been performed on December 31, 2025, and might have caused the failure. The failure mileage was 5,900. The VIN was not available.

14 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2022 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 12/09/2025

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while his wife was driving 40-50 mph in the evening with self-driving mode activated, the vehicle failed to decelerate while driving onto the exit lane and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact was occupying the front passenger's seat during the incident. The front driver's side and passenger's side air bags deployed. There was no reported injury. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was later towed to a Tesla autobody repair shop to be repaired. The vehicle was then towed to the autobody repair shop recommended by the insurance company. The vehicle was later totaled by the insurance company due to the cost of the air bags replacement. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

15 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2024 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 10/30/2025

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while the vehicle was making a right turn out of the parking lot in full self-driving mode at approximately 2-3 mph, it continued to turn to the right and crashed into a nearby parked vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries or medical attention needed. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

16 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 09/29/2025

The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds in autopilot mode, the vehicle misread nearby road signs. The contact stated that a road sign in illinois marked 83 and 60 was misread by the software (v12 2025. 22. 6e575ed98d527), while in autopilot, with 60 being the speed limit, and the vehicle unintendedly accelerated or decelerated to 60 mph. While driving on a road with a slight ramp with the speed limit of 40 mph or 45 mph, once the vehicle was on the ramp, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated to approximately 50 - 55 mph. There were no warning lights illuminated during the failures. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 40 - 45 mph while driving on other roadways. The vehicle failed to maintain the desired speed during each failure without a warning light being illuminated. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 400.

17 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 05/25/2025

I am writing to report a concerning incident involving the full self-driving (fsd) feature on my 2026 Tesla Model Y. The incident occurred on Saturday, may 24, 2025, at approximately 8:30 am edt at the intersection of lee road and diplomat circle in orlando, florida. My wife and I were traveling from safety harbor, FL to foxtail coffee on lee road in orlando, a trip of approximately two hours. The fsd system performed well for 98% of the journey. However, at the aforementioned intersection, the vehicle was stopped at a red light in the left lane, first position, for approximately 45 seconds. Suddenly, without warning, the car accelerated and ran the red light. Thankfully, there was no cross traffic, and no collision occurred, but this was a frightening experience that significantly undermined our confidence in the fsd system. Even though we love the vehicle, we felt the need to report the incident.

18 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2023 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 05/04/2025

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed with the full self-driving system activated, the message "system malfunction - take over immediately" was displayed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable diagnose the vehicle or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.

19 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2025 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 03/29/2025

During the autopilot self driving feature the Model Y was stopped at a red light waiting to make a left turn. For an unknown reason it proceeded through the red light. Cross traffic had to aggressively break to avoid an incident. Not sure what causes this glitch.

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20 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2023 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 03/15/2025

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that on two occasions while stopped in self-driving mode, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated into oncoming traffic. The brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle stopped after driving a foot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

21 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2024 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 03/01/2025

The contact owns a 2024 Model Y. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph with the full self-driving features activated, the vehicle failed to stop at the intersection when the light was red. The vehicle continued to accelerate through the red light. The driver was ticketed by the police for the infraction. Additionally, while using the full self-driving feature, the vehicle attempted to turn while at a light with a red arrow. The driver depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 22,251.

22 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2024 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 12/07/2024

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 55-60 mph through a light road mist with the full self-driving (fsd) supervised mode engaged, a message that the fsd supervised mode was running on degraded mode due to climatic conditions was displayed. Additionally, an audible warning advising to take over immediately because the fsd was disengaged was sounded. The contact was able to take control of the vehicle and continued driving. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving in inclement and rainy weather. Additionally, the contact stated while driving with fsd supervised mode and approaching a stopped vehicle, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact took control and was able to stop the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.

23 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2024 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 11/29/2024

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed with full self-driving assist mode activated, the vehicle inadvertently veered off the road, drove over a curb and came to a complete stop. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle then operated as needed; however, the failure recurred several times while driving. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.

24 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2023 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 05/12/2024

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 15 mph in the right lane with self-driving assist mode engaged, the vehicle veered to the right and hit a 3-4 inch white curb. The contact stated that he immediately gained control of the vehicle, steered the vehicle back in the lane and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that after disengaging the self-driving assist mode, a message inquiring feed-back was displayed, and the contact reported the incident. The contact inspected the vehicle and was able to continue driving without self-driving assist mode. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle data did not indicate that the incident had occurred. The manufacturer did not provide assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.

25 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2023 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 05/07/2024

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at approximately 55 mph on autopilot, the brakes independently engaged and the vehicle decelerated abruptly to approximately 12 mph. The contact stated that there were no obstructions, or incoming vehicles on the road. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.

26 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2022 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 04/26/2024

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that when driving with the autonomous driving feature, the system became disabled. While driving at highway speeds, the safety features are inoperable. The contact stated that there was not enough time to take over the vehicle. The contact had to pull over to rest the system. While driving at 65 mph, the safety feature was deactivated. The local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. ' the manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 41,757.

27 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2024 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 04/04/2024

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that after downloading the software, upon engaging the auto pilot, driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle crashed into a curb. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 1,024.

28 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2023 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 09/01/2023

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving with the autonomous self driving feature activated, the feature became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact used the app, and the vehicle was repaired over-the-air (ota). The contact stated while driving again with the autonomous self driving feature activated, the failure recurred, and the safety features became inoperable. The contact stated that the camera was operable but not communicating with the adas- autonomous self driving feature. The contact sent a message to the local dealer to schedule an appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the adas-autonomous self driving started working but then became inoperable again. The contact stated that the failure was related to the adas-autonomous self driving system software failure. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.

29 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2023 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/12/2023

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 65 mph with the autonomous self driving feature activated, the contact briefly lost control of the vehicle when the steering wheel suddenly started to wobble, and the vehicle swayed from side to side. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 975.

30 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2022 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 07/30/2023

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while the vehicle was operating in the self-driving feature, the vehicle bumped into a shopping cart holder while attempting to park into a parking space, prompting the contact to take control of the vehicle. The rear bumper on the driver's side was impacted. No property damage was reported. The vehicle came to a complete stop upon impact. No air bag was deployed. There was no warning light illuminated. A police report was not filed. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,074.

31 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2023 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 07/09/2023

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving approximately 65-75 mph with the autonomous self driving feature and the forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control activated, the vehicle jerked and drifted into another lane. The contact stated that the message to manually drive the vehicle was displayed. The contact turned off the autonomous self driving and forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control however, the vehicle experienced phantom braking 30 minutes later while driving. The contact continued driving to her destination. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 398.

32 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2023 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 04/15/2023

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 75 mph with self driving feature activated, the vehicle experienced phantom braking and abruptly decelerated to 35 mph. The contact stated that there was no vehicle or object in front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred several times. The contact stated that the initial failure occurred after a software update was remotely completed the day before. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 4,500.

33 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2023 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 03/07/2023

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 40 mph with the autonomous self driving feature activated, the vehicle abruptly stopped without warning. The contact was then able to accelerate, and the vehicle started operating normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was contacted, and the dealer stated that should the failure recur, the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The failure mileage was 1,250.

34 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2021 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 02/12/2023

The contact's client owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while they were driving approximately 50-55 mph with the vehicle in self-drive mode, the vehicle veered to the left and crashed into a guard rail. There were no warning indicator lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployment, or fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

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35 Adas Autonomous/self Driving problem of the 2022 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 02/03/2023

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while in autonomous self driving mode and in manual driving mode with the adaptive cruise control engaged with speeds set to 70 mph or higher, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. There were no warning signs illuminated. The failure was self-corrected, but then recurred. The failure had occurred approximately 9 times. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,977.


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