Equipment Problems of Tesla Model Y - part 2

Tesla Model Y owners have reported 681 problems related to equipment (under the equipment 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.

36 Equipment problem of the 2021 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 09/01/2026

My passenger rear door is completely broken and unsafe. While I am driving down the road, the car suddenly thinks the door is wide open (ajar) because the window won't roll up all the way. It triggers the car alarm to blast violently while I am actively driving, which is terrifying and distracting. When parked, the car won't lock, leaving it totally unsecured. I have paid Tesla $500 over three separate visits to fix this safety hazard, but their technicians have completely failed to fix it, and it keeps happening while the vehicle is in motion. I was told this is a known issue, but they still cannot fix it, there should be a recall in place for anyone else with this issue and Tesla should fix it without billing their customers.

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37 Equipment problem of the 2024 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/31/2026

I am submitting this complaint regarding a safety concern involving the panoramic glass roof of my 2024 Tesla Model Y. My toddler lightly bumped their head against the inside of the roof glass, after which the glass developed a significant starburst crack. The contact was very minor, and the resulting damage raised serious concerns about the safety and durability of the roof glass, particularly because I regularly transport my children in this vehicle. On xxx, I brought the vehicle to a Tesla service center in orland park, illinois. Tesla documented my report as a child/passenger safety concern. The technician verified an impact zone, documented that the top/exterior portion of the roof glass was cracked, that the interior section did not crack, and that a portion of the roof glass was pushed inward at the impact zone. Tesla recommended replacement of the roof glass. I requested written confirmation that the vehicle was safe to continue driving with the damaged roof. After escalation, Tesla’s regional manager responded that whether it was “safe” was a decision I would need to make at my own discretion and suggested replacement if I did not feel safe. He also stated that Tesla’s glass is deemed safe for its intended use based on testing and government regulations. My concern is not simply repair cost or coverage. I am concerned that very minor interior contact resulted in significant damage to a large glass panel directly above occupants, including children. I am requesting that NHTSA document and review this incident as a potential vehicle safety issue.

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38 Equipment problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/31/2026

I recently purchased this vehicle. I love it. It has a trial of full self driving, which I love almost all of the time. However, I noticed there is not any of the 5 settings for fsd that do not speed in school zones. I want to use fsd as much as possible, but I will not speed in a school zone. I am amazed that Tesla has been allowed to program the fsd in a way that will allow speeding in a school zone. I have to turn off fsd to maintain safety and avoid a ticket. Please require Tesla to have at least one of the 5 settings that will obey school zone speed limits.

39 Equipment problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/30/2026

We (my son was in the drivers seat)my daughter and I were in the Tesla with fsd on. The car was instructed to go to mcdonalds. It tried to make a u turn on a busy road ([xxx]) with oncoming cars and got stuck as it was unable to make a complete u turn. The oncoming cars started honking. My son took control of the car and maneuvered it to the side road. It was very scary because the cars kept coming and to back up with cars coming towards you was a nightmare. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

40 Equipment problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/29/2026

My fsd in my Tesla was engaged, all of sudden it stopped on the highway without enough warning, and it cause my car to ram into the wall next to hov lane.

41 Equipment problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/29/2026

Tire pressure machine monitoring system is malfunctioning on 25 occasions since purchase of the vehicle. Took vehicle to the manufacturers service center and they confirmed the problem but stated no fix was available at this time.

42 Equipment problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/28/2026

My wife just reported to me that the car ran a red light while driving in fsd.

43 Equipment problem of the 2020 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/26/2026

We had a terrifying moment today. Low-voltage battery died instantly, leaving the driver locked inside a completely blacked-out car. No electronic door response, phone app & keycards completely frozen. Luckily, we got out safely after calling roadside assistance, but this is a serious hazard: no advance warning: the car gave zero indication the low-voltage battery was dying. Counter-intuitive exit: in a panic, 99% of people won't recall where the hidden manual release is. Two urgently needed safety updates: 1. Advanced, explicit warnings days before low-voltage battery failure. 2. Door safety logic that guarantees standard exit hardware works seamlessly even during complete power loss. In hot weather, this corner case can turn fatal in minutes. Please prioritize this safety redesign!.

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44 Equipment problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/23/2026

I own a 2026 Tesla Model Y, and I subscribe to and use Tesla's full self-drive ("fsd") service. Whenever I have the car in fsd mode and take over control of the car, thereby turning off fsd, a box appears in the bottom left corner of the display screen in the car that the driver must use for all functions of the car. That box asks why I turned the fsd off and requires that I choose from 4 selections. The box remains on the screen until a selection is chosen and does not disappear after any period of time on its own, and there is no option to stop that box from appearing every single time I take over from fsd. The requirement that I divert my attention from the road to the bottom corner of that screen every single time I take control of my vehicle from fsd is a dangerous distraction that on more than one occasion has almost caused an accident. It is ridiculous that Tesla imposes this dangerous feedback box on its drivers with no ability to turn it off or make it disappear without taking our eyes off the road to answer it. Please do something to require them to get rid of this dangerous mandatory feedback box before it gets people hurt or killed.

45 Equipment problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/23/2026

On xxx at about 6:14 am, my 2026 Tesla Model Y drove into a flooded railroad underpass on [xxx] near [xxx], with full self-driving (supervised) engaged and a navigation route active. It was raining heavily (newark airport measured 1. 25 in from 5:51 to 6:51 am), the light was poor around sunrise, and the underpass was dark. The water depth was not apparent to me. At 6:12 am the national weather service had issued a flash flood warning naming [xxx] and listing underpasses. Tesla's data log (my privacy export) records fsd active from 6:12:02, my third fsd session that morning. With fsd active, speed rose from 7 to 27. 4 mph between 6:14:04 and 6:14:31, with no accelerator input recorded. Speed then fell sharply (up to about 0. 3 g), which I believe is when the car hit the water. Fsd stayed active about 8 seconds (200 ft) more; the state changed to aborting at 6:14:39, at about 6 mph. I saw no warning, and the export shows none during the approach. We could not drive out. Water rose to about window level and entered the cabin. From 6:17 the log shows restraint system, aeb, abs, stability and traction control alerts. I lowered a window at about 6:19. At 6:25 the log shows both front door releases activated repeatedly; neither door opened. We climbed out the window onto the roof. Our videos show us there at 6:31 with the front of the hood and headlights under water, and the elizabeth fire department rescued us by boat at about 6:51. The car is a total loss. Unknown: exact water-entry speed, what fsd perceived, and why it disengaged. I ask NHTSA to investigate whether fsd detects and responds to flooded roads in heavy rain and poor light, to obtain Tesla's data for this event, and to review escape from a flooded vehicle whose doors did not open. A report with the data timeline is attached. The full Tesla data export and videos are available on request. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

46 Equipment problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/23/2026

On xxx, I was driving my 2026 Tesla Model Y all-wheel drive northbound on [xxx] toward the [xxx] exit in [xxx]. Tesla full self-driving (fsd) was engaged as the vehicle entered a single-lane exit ramp with a curve. The fsd system did not slow the vehicle sufficiently for the curve. I intervened by applying the brakes, but the vehicle struck a reflector pole with its front bumper area. No other vehicle was involved. I am reporting a suspected malfunction of the fsd system’s ability to recognize roadway curvature, select an appropriate speed, and slow the vehicle in time to navigate the curve safely. This created a safety risk because, despite my intervention, a collision occurred. Under similar circumstances, the vehicle could strike other roadside objects or cause a more serious crash resulting in injuries. To my knowledge, a Tesla service center or independent facility has not reproduced or confirmed the suspected malfunction. I request that NHTSA investigate and that Tesla preserve and examine available vehicle telemetry, event logs, fsd status, vehicle speed, braking inputs, and driver-intervention data from the incident. Tesla insurance reviewed the collision and determined me at fault. I disputed that determination and requested reconsideration. However, the insurance decision does not establish whether the fsd system malfunctioned. I did not receive a warning lamp or message alerting me in advance that the vehicle would not slow sufficiently for the curve. The problem became apparent as I approached and entered the ramp. I request investigation into whether this represents a safety defect affecting Tesla vehicles equipped with fsd and whether corrective action is necessary. I can provide additional incident information and make the vehicle available for inspection upon request, subject to availability. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

47 Equipment problem of the 2023 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/22/2026

My Tesla y/2023 with approximately 43462 miles, developed a center-touchscreen crack that meets the lower edge without any known impact or misuse . Visibility is not affected and screen remains functional. I noticed it on Aug 22 2026. I am concerned about further cracking and possible loss of access to vehicle information or controls. I request review for a potential safety-related defect. The cause has not been determined. Tesla initially provided a $0 warranty estimate, later revised the replacement to customer-pay, and requested a $235 diagnostic authorization. I request that NHTSA review whether this could indicate a glass, mounting or manufacturing-related safety defect affecting other vehicles.

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48 Equipment problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/17/2026

[xxx] [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] email [xxx] national highway traffic safety administration office of defects investigation [xxx] [xxx] safety concern – Tesla structural battery pack design dear NHTSA, I am writing to raise a serious safety and durability concern regarding Tesla’s structural battery pack design, in which the high-voltage battery is glued into the vehicle’s body and used as a load-bearing structural member. My primary concerns are as follows: see atrached pdf fe information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

49 Equipment problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/17/2026

I am reporting this history because four windshield failures across two relatively new Tesla vehicles raises concern that there may be a recurring issue involving windshield durability, installation, fitment, glass stress, vehicle-body interaction, or another vehicle-related factor. I am also concerned about the following distances maintained by Tesla's automated driving and adaptive-cruise systems. In my experience, the vehicle frequently follows other vehicles more closely than I would choose when driving manually. While the vehicle may calculate that the distance is adequate for braking, closer following distances may increase windshield exposure to stones and roadway debris thrown from vehicles ahead. I cannot establish that automated following distance caused these windshield failures, and I am not presenting that as a proven cause. I am reporting it as one possible contributing factor that may warrant investigation along with windshield design, glass specification, installation, fitment, and structural stress. Because the windshield is an important visibility and structural safety component, I believe the repeated cracking history warrants documentation and review for a possible pattern involving Tesla vehicles. For the current August 17, 2026 incident, I have asked Tesla to inspect and document the apparent origin of the crack before replacing the windshield, including whether there is an identifiable external impact point or evidence of an edge-, fitment-, or stress-related crack. I am submitting this complaint so that NHTSA has a record of the repeated windshield failures and can determine whether similar complaints indicate a broader safety-related defect or trend.

50 Equipment problem of the 2024 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/16/2026

During a software update, the vehicle was parked and no key was present inside the car. The car went into neutral and forward through my gate onto oncoming traffic. The car hit a parked car and then came to a stop. The software update proceeded and I was unable to move the car until it finished.

51 Equipment problem of the 2020 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/15/2026

I am reporting multiple safety?critical incidents involving my Tesla Model Y equipped with fsd (supervised). The vehicle has repeatedly performed sudden braking in active traffic without any obstacles present, causing physical jolting and creating a risk of collision. These incidents occurred on [xxx] and xxx including a sudden hard brake at approximately 2:18 p. M. On xxx. Additionally, the vehicle has shown lane?centering instability on the highway. On xxx at approximately 1:51 p. M. , the vehicle drifted within the lane and failed to maintain proper centering while fsd was engaged, requiring immediate manual intervention to avoid unsafe movement. Tesla service has stated that no error codes were detected, but also acknowledged known fsd software behaviors affecting hardware 3 vehicles. This indicates the system may be performing unsafe maneuvers without logging faults. I am reporting these incidents because they pose a direct safety risk to me, other drivers, and pedestrians. I request that NHTSA review these behaviors as potential safety defects in Tesla’s fsd (supervised) system. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

52 Equipment problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/13/2026

I was operating my Tesla using full self-driving (supervised) when the vehicle approached an active school zone with flashing warning lights and a posted school-zone speed limit of 35 mph. Fsd did not appropriately respond to the active school zone or reduce the vehicle's speed to the posted 35 mph limit, requiring me to disengage fsd and manually slow the vehicle. The incident was captured on the Tesla dashcam. The recording shows fsd active while approaching the school zone. At approximately 14 seconds into the recording, the vehicle was traveling approximately 52 mph with "self-driving" displayed while the flashing school-zone warning and school pavement markings were visible ahead. The posted school-zone speed limit is 35 mph when the warning lights are flashing. Because fsd was not slowing the vehicle appropriately, I intervened and disengaged fsd. Immediately following my intervention, vehicle speed decreased from approximately 49 mph to 39 mph, 31 mph, and approximately 29 mph as I manually slowed the vehicle. This was the second time I experienced fsd failing to appropriately respond to this same active school zone. After this occurrence, I saved the dashcam recording and submitted a bug report through the vehicle. There were no warning messages indicating that fsd could not recognize or respond to the school zone. My safety concern is that fsd may proceed into an active school zone substantially above the posted school-zone speed limit unless the driver recognizes the failure and intervenes. The original dashcam recording is available and documents the vehicle speed, fsd status, active flashing school-zone warning, posted speed limit, and timing of my intervention.

53 Equipment problem of the 2023 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/13/2026

Failed component & availability: 2023 Tesla Model Y front suspension (suspected lower lateral link detachment), steering system, and airbag system (failed to deploy). Preserved intact, but will be at hendrick collision ([xxx]; poc: dendi [xxx]) under allstate claim #xxx. Available for immediate NHTSA inspection. Safety risk: at highway speed on aviation parkway, the car suffered an unprompted, violent directional loss, zig-zagging uncontrollably in the lane and risking a multi-vehicle crash. Operating manually. Do not have autopilot or fsd. I was at the mercy of the vehicle's sensor/chassis failure. The car crashed into the grass median, sustaining heavy driver-side damage. Airbags failed to deploy during impact. Confirmation by repair center: physical teardown is on hold pending event data recorder (edr) "black box" imaging and chassis alignment inspection. Inspections to date: allstate level 1 claim #xxx assigned. Evidence preservation and cloud telemetry extraction notices served to Tesla legal and allstate. Warnings & prior repair history: no warnings appeared immediately prior to steering failure. Software was fully updated. This crash occurred 14 days after a 2nd high-voltage (hv) battery replacement: xxx: hv battery error code -> 1st hv battery replacement (returned xxx) xxx: recurring hv battery error -> 2nd hv battery replacement (returned xxx) xxx: unprompted directional failure and crash. Investigative context: matches NHTSA pe26006 investigating 2021-2023 Model Y front lower lateral link detachments causing sudden loss of control. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

54 Equipment problem of the 2021 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/10/2026

I have a Tesla Model Y 2021 still under manufactures warranty. I received holes in radiator for cooling system from road debris ( small pebbles and dirt. ). This put a hole in my radiator and Tesla stated at an [xxx] Tesla service center the warranty does not cover road debris. I told them this is unreasonable because the design of the vents front of car are too big allowing small pebbles to hit the radiator. This is a design issue. Also I googled other Tesla owner"s having the same issue- yes- thousands of reports from individuals not from Tesla. Also, another issue the problem burned up 3 cooling system pumps and nerver recieved an alert of overheating stop car do not drive. The alert was car will reduce some features but still safe to drive. Service center was no help - just thats Tesla policy- bs. Now at this time on the new Tesla "s they are putting a mesh in front of radiator to protect from road debris. I searched for 3rd party grill for protection of my new radiator. Amazon has the s. S. Grill that just pops in front of existing grill $35. Oo. So Tesla knew they had problems long time ago and never recalled or repaired radiators for customers especially car under warranty. So in short Tesla did not fix a design issue - so third party designed grill to go over existing grill. Third party spent the time and money to design a Tesla design issue and they have sold thousands of them according to stores that sell the 3rd party grill. Also the software should of shut the car down before any damaged occured from overheating or at least said overheating alert! I am requesting that Tesla should have to make all customers whole for repairs on road debris on radiators and a recall to install the new type of grill over existing grill and update software to alert overheating. The radiator was inspected by Tesla service center and the 3 pumps. I still have the old parts in my possession after car was repaired. Tesla Model Y information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(.

55 Equipment problem of the 2025 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/07/2026

Vehicle has complete full self-driving (supervised) capabilities. Vehicle was reverse parking on its own but the right side crashed into a wall. Vehicle did not stop reverse upon collision. Driver took over immediately to avoid further crash fatality.

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56 Equipment problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/06/2026

My car locked itself with the phone key and the key card sitting in the car. My baby was trapped in the back seat. Eventually, I was able to get a hold of my husband and he was able to unlock the car from the app. I was talking to 911 when he saw my messages and unlocked the car. I think poor cell reception may have been the cause.

57 Equipment problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/03/2026

On August 3, 2026, my Tesla Model Y was traveling at approximately 50 mph with Tesla full self-driving (fsd) engaged. At approximately 4:12:47 pm cdt, fsd became unavailable and then became available again. At 4:12:51. 628 pm cdt, fsd was recorded as active_fsd again. Approximately 2. 36 seconds after fsd was re-engaged, at 4:12:53. 987 pm cdt, the vehicle's steering began a sudden and rapid rightward movement. I did not turn the steering wheel or intentionally provide a rightward steering input that initiated this maneuver. The recorded steering angle increased rapidly from approximately +11. 4° to +20. 7°, +33. 3°, +83. 3°, +137. 9°, +154. 7°, and ultimately approximately +282° within about 1. 6 seconds. Importantly, fsd was still recorded as active_fsd when the steering movement began. Fsd changed to unavailable at approximately 4:12:54. 364 pm cdt, about 0. 38 seconds after the steering movement had already started. The steering continued to escalate after fsd became unavailable. The vehicle subsequently experienced severe lateral acceleration of approximately 0. 96 g, and crash detection activated at approximately 4:12:55. 710 pm cdt. The accelerator was recorded at 0% during the developing steering event and increased only after crash detection. Hard braking and abs activation occurred afterward. I do not have Tesla dashcam footage, but I have retained Tesla's vehicle telemetry export containing fsd state, steering, steering-torque, accelerator, braking, vehicle-speed, stability-control, and crash-event data. I am concerned that Tesla fsd may have initiated or contributed to the unexpected steering maneuver that resulted in the collision. I am certain that I did not initiate the sudden rightward steering maneuver. I request that NHTSA investigate whether this represents a potential safety defect or unexpected fsd behavior, particularly the sequence of fsd re-engagement followed approximately 2. 36 seconds later by the unexpected steering event while fsd was still active_fsd.

58 Equipment problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 08/03/2026

I was in fsd mode and my car began parallel parking. As the car was in reverse it automatically accelerated and crashed into the car behind me. I did not step on the accelerator pedal, nor the brake and my hands were not on the steering wheel. I in no way caused this accident. What is most surprising is that there was no warning response. Normally if I get too close to any object a color warning shows up on the screen, if I decide to make a change while driving the screen comes up with 4 options as to why I took control but in this case with the car hitting an object there was no response at all. Teslas standard answer is always that it's my fault. I know what happened and it was not my fault. I now have a repair estimate for $1,897. 98 which I must be responsible for.

59 Equipment problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 07/31/2026

On July 31, 2026, at approximately 12:55 pm, my 2026 Tesla Model Y experienced a severe safety defect while operating in full self-driving (supervised) mode. The vehicle completely failed to detect, slow down for, or stop at a clearly visible and unobstructed stop sign at an intersection. The vehicle attempted to proceed through the intersection without yielding. I was fully attentive with my hands on the wheel and had to instantly apply heavy manual braking and steering intervention to prevent a collision with an oncoming vehicle that had the right of way. This failure of the automated driving system to recognize fundamental traffic control devices constitutes an immediate and severe collision hazard.

60 Equipment problem of the 2024 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 07/30/2026

Plastic trim around window switches on driver side door panel bubbled and popped. Tesla refused to warranty due to “wear and tear” when vehicle was purchased brand new 1. 5 year ago.

61 Equipment problem of the 2025 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 07/28/2026

Driver selected auto-park in parking area and car tried to self-park in a chosen spot adjacent to a pole and made several attempts to park and in the process hit a pole adjacent to the chosen parking spot. Immediately the incident was reported via Tesla app and photos were uploaded and an appointment was given for 8/6/2026 at 2:15pm at Tesla service aliso viejo. In reference to the pictures, car tried to park in spot 89 entering from spot 90, and made several attempts and driver expected the auto-park to be aborted giving up control to teh driver, but the car hit the pole and then driver took control to park.

62 Equipment problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 07/28/2026

I was operating my Tesla using full self-driving (supervised) from my home to a coffee shop. The vehicle completed the entire drive under fsd without any manual intervention. After arriving at the destination, fsd automatically entered the parking lot, selected an available parking space, and initiated the parking maneuver on its own. I did not manually select the parking space or start the parking maneuver. During the automatic parking maneuver, the vehicle failed to detect a fixed square concrete bollard located within the parking space and continued moving until the front bumper made contact with the bollard, causing damage to the vehicle. No collision warning, parking collision warning, or automatic emergency braking occurred before impact. The vehicle remained under fsd control until the collision. The incident occurred in daylight with good visibility. The obstacle was a permanent concrete bollard, not a temporary object or a low parking curb. Dashcam footage of the incident has been preserved and has been provided to Tesla insurance. I believe Tesla should review the vehicle telemetry and fsd logs to determine why the system failed to recognize the fixed obstacle during the automated parking maneuver.

63 Equipment problem of the 2025 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 07/23/2026

The exterior rear door handle on the driver’s side rear passenger door caught the occupant’s finger during normal use, tearing the fingernail partially out of the nail bed and causing bleeding and an exposed nail bed injury requiring medical treatment. The flush-mounted door handle pinched and trapped the finger while the door was being operated. The component is available for inspection upon request. No warning of any kind preceded the injury — the handle functioned as designed, which is the concern. The injury was treated at an urgent care facility. The problem has not been inspected by the manufacturer, dealer, police, or insurance to date. No warning lamps or messages are applicable. Cause: the flush-mounted rear door handle design creates a pinch point that can trap a finger during ordinary entry.

64 Equipment problem of the 2025 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 07/17/2026

While driving straight ahead in my lane on a wet freeway in an active construction zone, the vehicle abruptly and without warning lost traction and spun out of control. I was traveling in a normal, controlled manner with the flow of traffic and was not turning, braking hard, or making any abrupt maneuver when the loss of control occurred. It was so sudden that I initially believed another vehicle had struck me. I was unable to recover control, and the vehicle left its lane and was involved in a collision that resulted in the vehicle being declared a total loss. This is a nearly new all-wheel-drive vehicle, approximately 17 months old, equipped with electronic stability and traction control. I am an experienced driver with a clean record and had driven this same vehicle through mountain roads the week prior without any issue. A vehicle of this type is not expected to suddenly lose control while traveling straight. The specific component or system that failed is unknown. No warning lamps or messages appeared before the loss of control. The vehicle data available to me as an owner is limited and does not reflect the full diagnostic logs the manufacturer retains. The vehicle is a total loss but is preserved and available for inspection upon request. The manufacturer has not inspected or responded. A police report was filed.

65 Equipment problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 07/16/2026

This is what happened: while full self-driving (fsd) was engaged, the vehicle approached an intersection and appeared unable to correctly follow the roadway. Instead of following the intended road path, the vehicle continued forward, drove over the curb, and struck a road sign. The impact knocked the sign down, and the sign subsequently struck the vehicle, including the roof glass. The roof glass shattered and small pieces of glass entered the cabin, exposing both the driver and front passenger to a safety risk. Vehicle data obtained after the incident shows that the vehicle was in active_fsd leading up to the collision. Fsd changed from active to unavailable approximately 1. 5 seconds before the crash algorithm wake-up. Significant braking occurred only very close to the collision, and no automatic emergency braking intervention was recorded during the incident window. The data also shows multiple substantial steering movements shortly before the collision. Accelerator-pedal data does not establish driver acceleration as the cause of the collision. The available samples show an accelerator position of 2. 0% shortly before the collision and 0. 0% in the next recorded sample. The driver applied the brake shortly before impact. There were no prior warning lamps or messages indicating that fsd was about to become unavailable before the vehicle departed the roadway. The vehicle has been inspected/repaired following the collision, and vehicle data relating to the incident has been obtained and preserved. Police responded to the collision, and the incident was also reported to insurance. A police report was filed, and the case number is 2026-07160174. I have not yet received the formal cr-4 crash report. Following the collision, I experienced significant psychological distress and trauma-related stress symptoms as a result of the incident.

66 Equipment problem of the 2023 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 07/12/2026

I was driving the car to the parking lot from 5mph to 0 mph , car reversed on its own sped to 10 mph causing accident .

67 Equipment problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 07/12/2026

Tesla full self driving has no way to limit the speed or lane changes, and even in its standard profile it keeps going 15+ over the limit. Chill mode occasionally goes 10+, and sloth switches between -10 and +5 erratically. It's unsafe to use and there's no way to do anything about it without a manual speed limit, like it used to have.

68 Equipment problem of the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 07/12/2026

Vehicle: 2024 Tesla Model Y (VIN: [xxx]) incident date: [insert date] current mileage: 4,094 description: "while operating the vehicle at low speed, the vehicle experienced a sudden, uncommanded acceleration event. Despite immediate and sustained application of the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to decelerate as intended, indicating a critical failure of the braking-override system and/or the drive-by-wire acceleration logic. This represents a catastrophic safety defect that resulted in an uncontrolled trajectory. Furthermore, Tesla inc. Has formally refused to release the event data recorder (edr) data associated with this VIN and timestamp (ref: dot request #xxx). This refusal obstructs a transparent safety analysis of a known 'sudden unintended acceleration' (sua) event. I am requesting a formal office of defects investigation (odi) into this specific hardware/software failure and Tesla’s data-withholding practices regarding safety-critical events. " I am a xxx and the threat is to take the loaner car away my only transportation from [xxx] to [xxx] for my xxx. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

69 Equipment problem of the 2024 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 07/10/2026

A Tesla vehicle passed by me and my kid while we are trying to get into the car, it just stopped in front of my parking spot to block my car. Then I got down and checked there is a no driver. I took a picture of the license plate and side view of car where no one is there in the car. It was terrifying since no one is in the parking lot we came after a movie and entered the parking lot to get our car. This Smart driving needs to be banned or restricted without driver.

70 Equipment problem of the 2023 Tesla Model Y

Failure Date: 07/05/2026

Lateral control arm bolt has fallen out with no impact/collision or reasonable explanation.



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