Equipment Problems of Tesla Model Y - part 1

While my vehicle was operating under fsd, it ran a red light at the above intersection, resulting in an accident.

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My bulldog died yesterday in the new Tesla y we bought because the side storage in the back doesn’t have a cover. I regret ever buying that car. The side storage should come with a cover especially for the size of the space. My explorer came with covers. She went in head first and suffocated to death. I pulled over as soon as I realized something was wrong and had do compressions on her in front of my kids. But it was too late. This is a safety issue. Fix it before it happens to other families. My family is devastated by this. People put their animals back there. It should be safe. We should be able to trust the product especially at the cost we paid. The car has dog mode which means it is supposed to be safe for you to leave your dogs in the car. It is not. I have records of her cremation.

Driver used Tesla fsd (supervised) to park. The car (Tesla Model Y 2023) prepared to park and slowed down. Second before full stop, the car suddenly accelerated on its own without driver stepping on the accelerator. It went onto the curb and knocked over the fence and continue to drive full speed before driver braked hard and stopped the car. Video is available upon request.

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I am reporting an issue with supervised fsd regarding school zones in ohio. In my area, active school zones are indicated by flashing lights. The fsd system successfully recognizes these lights and reduces the vehicle's speed to the legal limit of 20 mph. However, if there is a traffic light within the school zone, the vehicle loses track of the school zone speed limit after stopping or cycling through the intersection (red/green transitions). Once the traffic light turns green, the car quickly accelerates back to the normal speed limit (e. G. , 35 mph) while still inside the active school zone. I have posted this issue to @Tesla and @tesla_ai on x, but have not received a response.

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Car is missing front trunk emergency release. Apparently standard on newer Tesla’s but it violates fmvss 401 as a child can easily fit in the front trunk.

Tesla 2026 Model Y was involved in a severe motor vehicle accident directly caused by a critical software and/or hardware malfunction of Tesla’s full self-driving (fsd) system. At the time of the incident, the vehicle’s full self-driving (supervised) software suite was actively engaged and driving the vehicle. While navigating, the system suffered an abrupt and uncommented control malfunction. Despite prompt attention, the autonomous system executed an erratic, uncorrectable maneuver that overrode human intervention thresholds, completely failed to respond safely to the immediate driving environment, and directly caused a collision.

After the newest software update, the Tesla Model Y fsd now shows a pop-up menu every time you disengage full self-driving. The pop up menu is black, so it contrasts with the white screen and causes a visual distraction. Additionally, the pop up menu requires you to make a selection in order to make it disappear - there’s no way to swipe it away (which would still be problematic while driving). Because it’s mandatory, and it is located on top of the volume controls for music/podcasts/etc, you are unable to pause auditory stimulation such as music/podcasts. This happens at the exact moment you need to focus most: when a traffic situation is so dicey, disabling fsd is required to ensure safe driving. This is an absolute safety concern. I tried to disable the feature through Tesla’s support services, but that option is not available. This is a serious safety concern, and it’s frankly egregious that Tesla is allowed to do this. The pop-up menu does not benefit drivers in any way - it’s clearly there for Tesla to collect data to improve their fsd product. They need to find a way to collect that data without impacting the safety of the driver and other vehicles on the road. Furthermore, it’s not even good quality data collection - the variables they provide in the pop-up menu are vague and do not come with definitions. Their quality system needs tighter review.

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The latest Tesla autopilot software forces users to engage in an autopilot product survey after disengaging autopilot while driving in order to gain access to audio/radio controls. The survey is not dismissible without reading a complicated prompt and choosing a response, and it completely obstructs audio controls until you participate in the survey. The driver therefore cannot turn off music to listen for emergency sirens, pedestrians, or other potential safety cues while driving at any speed, unless the driver also takes eyes off the road to participate in the forced product survey. This is by design and affects all Tesla drivers who use the autopilot feature.

2025/2026 Tesla Model Y juniper experiences noticeable vibration starting at approximately 75 mph on smooth highways. The vibration is felt throughout the entire vehicle: steering wheel, doors, seats, and pedals/floor. It is not limited to the steering wheel. Tire balancing, alignment, and foam checks have all been performed with no resolution. Tesla service states the issue is ‘normal/within spec. ’ video of the vibration with speedometer visible is attached. This matches a widespread pattern reported by other juniper owners. Video: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The full self driving system has malfunctioned and is failing. I was put in incredibly dangerous situations that were near potentially fatal accidents. Had someone been a little bit closer when following me, I would not have had enough time to counter the issue. Yes it has been confirmed but not nearly to the extent that I have experienced it it has been inspected by a local service center from the company. There have been some visibility warnings but nothing else.

The touchscreen dedicates 2/5th of the screen to what they call "traffic visualization" which is the car depicting where the surrounding vehicles, traffic lights, etc. Are. While this display is useful for the self driving software engineers to compare what the car is seeing vs. The actual traffic near it, for the actual driver this display is nothing more than a very distracting video game! which diverts driver's attention away from the road to the touch screen. And this display cannot be turned off by the driver. In fact it can be expanded to cover the entire touchscreen. . . . Even more distracting! the visualization changes to a vertical view when parking to display other vehicles and parking lines which is useful, but during driving the traffic visualization is the same as watching a movie on the touchscreen. . . . . And I believe not allowed both by Tesla and NHTSA. Please have Tesla remove the dangerous traffic visualization display while moving more than say 10mph so I can be used for parking, but not for anything else. I am not sure why Tesla wastes so much of the limited touchscreen space on a useless safety distraction when their are other items that can be displayed in that screen space most drivers would appreciate. Most Tesla models only have the one screen compared to other brands that now feature 2 or more that seem to be appreciated by buyers so when Tesla complains about removing it, remind them of this point!!.

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The radiator for the car gets fully clogged with debris very easily. There is no screen mesh to protect the radiator from all the debris. The radiator then becomes clogged with debris in the fins and stops cooling correctly. This is not a serviceable item that an owner could accomplish. This should not have to be brought to the Tesla repair centers and be charged for a design flaw that will cause the car to overheat. There needs to be a simple small holed mesh placed in the front grill that owners can simply wipe off with their hands. Tesla states this is a maintenance item, but for how much it cost, most owners are not taking their cars in. Most owners dont even know about the problem. Also, most owners are not getting down on their hands and knees to look at the radiator or to even think about checking it. Large leafs easily get stuck and block most of the radiator.

After updating to Tesla fsd 14. 3, whenever I take over from fsd, the vehicle displays a mandatory “intervention reason” prompt on the center screen. The prompt does not disappear unless the driver selects a reason. This occurs immediately after a disengagement/takeover, when the driver may still need full attention on the road. The prompt can cover map/navigation information and forces interaction with the touchscreen while driving. I believe this may create a driver-distraction safety risk.

Subject: safety concern with video evidence (4/28/2026) I am reporting a serious safety concern involving full self-driving (supervised) on my 2026 Tesla Model Y. Date/time: April 28, 2026 at approximately 12:48–12:50 pm location: soledad canyon rd at golden oak rd / golden triangle rd, santa clarita, CA while operating in fsd (supervised), my vehicle approached an active railroad crossing with warning signals engaged and the gate lowered. The vehicle initially stopped appropriately; however, it then proceeded forward onto the tracks while the crossing remained active and a train was approaching. I immediately intervened and reversed the vehicle off the tracks to avoid a potentially dangerous situation. During this maneuver, the railroad gate made contact with the vehicle. I have preserved video footage documenting: * initial stop at the crossing * forward movement onto the tracks under fsd * manual intervention and reverse maneuver * contact with the railroad gate following the incident, I observed linear markings across the windshield consistent with contact from the railroad gate arm. While some of the markings appear to be transferable residue, there are remaining visible streaks that have not been fully removed and may indicate surface damage. Photos and videos will not upload.

I took delivery of a brand new Tesla Model Y today in austin, texas. Within less than two hours of delivery, the vehicle experienced two separate and serious failures while driving. During the first incident, the vehicle suddenly stopped in the middle of the road without any warning while I was driving. The vehicle became completely unresponsive and came to a stop in active traffic. I immediately contacted Tesla service for assistance. The representative advised me not to worry and stated that the vehicle likely came to a safe stop location and that there appeared to be no issue since the system had recovered. I was told the vehicle was safe to continue driving. However, this information did not reflect what actually occurred. The vehicle had stopped in the middle of an active roadway, not in a safe location. After the system temporarily became operable again, I continued driving as instructed. However, during a second drive shortly after, the exact same issue occurred again within approximately 10–15 minutes, this time on a much larger and heavily trafficked road. When the vehicle stopped both times, it became completely electronically controlled and unresponsive. There was no manual way to move or safely reposition the vehicle. I was stranded in the middle of moving traffic on a major road, unable to control or move the car in any way. I felt that my life was in danger due to the inability to regain control or remove the vehicle from traffic. Both incidents occurred on the same day of delivery within a very short time frame, making the vehicle completely unreliable and unsafe to operate. At least one of the incidents occurred while using self-driving features. Due to the repeated failures, the severe safety risk, and the incorrect reassurance provided during the first incident, I no longer feel safe operating this vehicle. I am requesting a buyback or refund rather than repair, as this issue occurred immediately after delivery and represents a critical safety conce.

Full self driving did not detect pole. I press the fsd of Tesla going out of the parking lot and the car turned to the side where the pole is located hitting the side where the camera part right next to driver side. The sensor of the car did not detect completely that there is a pole on side.

Incident: on April 17, 2026 at ~8:30 am, my 2024 Tesla Model Y was operating on fsd (supervised) approaching wunderlich county park parking lot entrance, woodside, CA. Clear daylight, 11-12 mph, turning into the parking lot. What happened: a stationary metal w-beam guardrail (~2-3m long, ~1m tall) was directly in the forward path, clearly visible. Fsd failed to detect the obstacle, then silently disengaged 2 seconds before impact. Timeline from in-vehicle replay: - 08:30:vehicle fully aligned with guardrail, direct collision course - 08:30:fsd actively engaged (self-driving indicator displayed), 12 mph, guardrail clearly visible - 08:30:fsd disengaged - 08:30:impact two failures: 1) detection: for ~2 sec (08:30:23-08:30:25), fsd in active control with clearly visible stationary standardized guardrail directly in path. System failed to detect, decelerate, or alter course. 2) silent disengagement: fsd disengaged at 08:30:25 with no audible alert, no haptic feedback, no visual alert in driver's forward field of view, no "take over" prompt. Only indication was center display change, outside driver's forward line of sight required by Tesla's owner's manual to keep eyes on the road. Driver state: I was monitoring road per owner's manual. I received no warning of fsd handoff. I had no awareness fsd disengaged. I took no manual action (no brake, no steer) because I was not notified. I discovered disengagement only upon reviewing in-vehicle dashcam replay the following day. The 2-sec interval was insufficient reaction time even for an informed driver (below aaa/NHTSA 1. 5-sec baseline). Research on automated handoff indicates 3-7 sec needed even when notified. I was not notified at all. Crash: yes, vehicle collided with the guardrail. Injuries: none. Third-party damage: none. Fire: none. Consistency with NHTSA proceedings: pattern matches concerns in investigation pe21-020, engineering analysis ea22-002, recall 23v-83.

Parked into driveway. Placed car into park. In doing so, car suddenly rapidly accelerated into reverse until I slammed on the breaks. My son was behind the car grabbing something out of the trunk at the time. I could have ran him over if I wasn’t there to slam on the breaks!!! car was not placed into reverse and accelerator was not pushed.

My Tesla Model Y 2020 (VIN: [xxx] ) is stuck on software version 2023. 44. 1 for more than 2 years and has four incomplete NHTSA safety recalls: • 23v838 – autosteer driver monitoring improvements • 24v051 – brake/park/abs warning font size too small • 24v153 – muted pedestrian warning system • 24v554 – hood not detected as unlatched?Tesla service in the baltic region and Tesla service in warsaw (poland) both refused to deliver the required ota safety recall updates. They classified the vehicle as “unsupported” because it is a us-market vehicle located in latvia. ?I am unable to bring the vehicle to any Tesla service center. ?Tesla is not fulfilling its legal obligation to provide the free safety recall remedies. Please require Tesla to deliver the updates or provide a proper solution. ?attached: screenshots of refusals from Tesla service (baltic + warsaw). ? information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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[xxx] [xxx] leaving [xxx] through residential gate using Tesla fsd, a car had passed through and the gate was closing. I expected the car to stop, it proceeded at a speed of 10 mph. The barrier struct the rear passenger side of the car. Significant damage. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The fsd has been failing more often. Yesterday we took a one00 mile trip and the car twice tried to veer into the side cement barrier, more times than I can count. It breaks hard while we were driving over 55 miles an hour. And two times it weirded left over the double line into oncoming traffic lane.

Incident date: April 11, 2026 approximate time: 6:30 pm component(s): unknown (suspected: electronic stability control, steering, adas) description of incident: on April 11, 2026, at approximately 6:30 pm, I was operating my Tesla Model Y on a highway with a self-driving mode engaged. I experienced what appeared to be a sudden, unintended acceleration combined with an erratic "zig-zag" steering pattern across multiple lanes. I am not certain of the technical cause, but the vehicle’s behavior felt like a loss of system control that was not initiated by me or the road conditions. I had to intervene immediately to prevent an accident. Post-incident actions and manufacturer contact: I have since contacted Tesla service, and while they confirmed that data for that date exists, my formal "privacy data" requests for those specific logs have come back empty or missing the relevant timeframe. Summary of concern: I am reporting this because I suspect a serious software or hardware malfunction occurred, though I do not have the technical diagnostic to confirm which system failed. The combination of the vehicle’s erratic movement and the subsequent difficulty in obtaining the data logs for this specific window of time leads me to believe there is a potential safety defect that requires investigation.

Car was on fsd software version 2026. 8. 6 car had trouble centering itself in the lane (so it does a “ping pong effect”) which I believe caused the car to lose control no others cars involved no injuries lo and behold, 2 days later a software update (2026. 8. 6. 1) to correct this issue is issued by Tesla I have dashcam and footage of the accident which shows car was on fsd and also shows the “ping pong effect”.

I believed Tesla full self driving (fsd) was in effect. My Tesla proceeded at 35 miles an hour toward a stop sign and I had to manually stop the vehicle to prevent blowing the sign. It turns out that Tesla sent an email 2 days ago (April 7 2026) that notified me that fsd had been cancelled because my credit card was declined (I had to replace a card on April 7 due to a lost card). I did not see this email. There was no notification in the vehicle that fsd had been deactivated. When I thought I was engaging fsd, I was in fact engaging an autosteer mode with much lesser capabilities, essentially only acting like adaptive cruise control and lane guidance. Engaging this lesser mode is done in exactly the same fashion as fsd, and any driver using it in my situation would always assume fsd was active. This problem, if not corrected will absolutely cause accidents and potentially fatalities. Tesla needs to inform the driver via the head unit that fsd is not active in an obvious, unmistakeable way.

This is about my tires, follow-up from my previous report id 11726883 regarding inadequate original tires. Since 1. Tesla was unresponsive to my defective tire issue, 2. Discount tire insisted on my continuing to drive until all 4 tires reached 4/32" tread depth, and 3. My local tire store, where my Tesla would get towed in the event of a flat while I'm near my home town (since the nearest Tesla dealer is >50 miles away), is unable to access the warranty on the original continental contact RX tires. He was originally told that they had to be worn to 2/32", I was advised to call continental tires customer service and chose the option of warranty claims. I was immediately advised that continental does not warranty original equipment tires. I was therefore forced to spend significant extra money at my local tire store, which does not get the volume discounts that discount tire gets. It is no longer practical for me to use discount tire, an hour's drive down the interstate, for my tire needs. It is further impractical for me to drive on tires that do not provide the safety that I need, despite the fact that discount tire would give a credit of approximately $50/tire once all 4 reached 4/32". I also now realize that discount tire is providing that credit at their own cost, despite the fact that they told me that the continental with the te on it (mine has a t2) is eligible for warranty rebate. They scanned my tires with the hand-held scanner and their computer indicated it was rebate-eligible, though the warranty was for 40,000 miles instead of the 55,000 that the first discount tire person told me on the phone. I bought new tires yesterday at 33,002 miles. Bottom line is that both Tesla and discount tire are protecting continental tires from the unsafe original tires for (at least) the Tesla 2023 long-range y. None of the 3 are responsible to the at-risk public who is paying for their profits.

Missing front trunk light/emergency release in violation of fmvss 401.

The rear camera has failed posing a safety issue when reversing the vehicle.

My 2026 Tesla Model Y front trunk ("frunk"), an austin, Mar 2026 build, lacks internal lighting & emergency release (unlike 2025 models; the change started oct 2025). Frunk size/capacity remained unchanged, allowing child up to 4yo to fit & get trapped w/ no escape or signal, esp. In low light. . Read more...

I bought this car new and it does not have a frunk emergency release or a frunk light.

Tesla Model Y performance with 47,000 miles. Driver's side, rear passanger door would not open. No accident or damage to the car or car door. Door could not be opened from the inside nor the outside with the handle. Issue: the emergency door release in the pocket of the door failed to release and open the door.

Safety defect: uncommanded trunk actuation while the user was asleep inside the vehicle. The vehicle’s proximity-sensing system (bluetooth phone key) triggered a full power-open cycle without any active user input. The system failed to recognize that the vehicle was occupied and failed to detect an external obstruction, resulting in a collision. This poses a severe risk of unauthorized vehicle access or personal injury while a user is sleeping or camping in the vehicle.

I am filing a safety complaint regarding Tesla's removal of driver-controlled maximum speed in fsd (supervised), a change that has alarmed a significant number of Tesla owners and safety-conscious drivers. Previous software allowed drivers to set a precise maximum speed via the steering wheel scroll wheel while fsd (supervised) was active. Tesla replaced this with fixed "speed profiles" (sloth, chill, standard, hurry, mad max), none of which allow a driver to set a specific speed. Each profile operates at a programmed range relative to the posted speed limit. Even the slowest profile (sloth) has been observed exceeding the speed limit. The system also frequently misreads posted limits entirely. This is a serious safety regression. In winter conditions, a cautious driver may need to travel well below the speed limit due to snow or black ice. Previously, they could reduce fsd's max speed precisely. That is no longer possible, the system determines speed, and the driver cannot override it downward while fsd remains engaged. This concern is not isolated to just me. Online forums and Tesla owner communities have seen widespread discussion and frustration over this change, with many drivers expressing that it has made them feel unsafe and less in control of their own vehicle. Removing precise speed control from a supervised autonomous system directly contradicts Tesla's stated position that the driver remains responsible for safe operation. This is an ongoing issue and not limited to a single date for the "tell us the approximate date this incident occurred. " I request NHTSA: 1. Investigate Tesla's removal of driver-adjustable maximum speed in fsd (supervised); 2. Evaluate compliance with fmvss and driver control guidelines for automated driving features; 3. Require Tesla to restore precise, driver-controlled maximum speed settings.

The vehicle in question is a 2022 Tesla Model Y with approximately 60,000 miles. Tesla has advised that four bushings on the rear transfer case require replacement. Given the relatively low mileage and age of the vehicle, this level of wear is highly concerning and suggests a potential manufacturing defect. Bushings in comparable vehicles are generally expected to last well beyond 100,000 miles, even under significant operating stress. The premature failure of these components raises serious concerns about durability and reliability. Tesla should promptly investigate this issue and consider issuing a recall or service campaign to address the defect. Failure to do so may result in further vehicle damage and increased safety risks for owners.

In under a year I have had to replace my windshield three times due to cracks from debris. The total cost would be greater than $4,000. I, nor my wife and family have ever had to replace a windshield on any previous car we had owned this many times in under one year or even at all. I suspect there is a defect in the build of the windshield or the design of the car that may be causing this.

Incident date?March 07, 2026] current mileage, 31625 miles ? I am reporting a catastrophic structural failure of a safety-critical suspension component on my Tesla Model Y. ?upon inspection, I discovered that one of the bolts securing the driver-side lower control arm has completely detached and fallen off. A second bolt is approximately 50% loose. This has caused a significant safety hazard, as the control arm is no longer properly secured to the subframe, leading to a high risk of total steering loss and wheel detachment while driving. ?furthermore, when I contacted Tesla service, they demonstrated extreme negligence by instructing me to drive the vehicle in this lethal condition to their service center. They also initially refused to cover the towing and repair costs, claiming it was not a factory defect despite the clear evidence of fastener failure (improper torque or thread locker application during manufacturing). ?this is a clear manufacturing defect that poses an immediate threat to the driver, passengers, and other road users. I am requesting NHTSA to investigate this batch of Model Y vehicles for suspension fastener integrity issues to prevent potential fatal accidents.