Tesla Model Y owners have reported 1,839 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive cruise control (1,117 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (541 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Adaptive cruise control slams on the brakes at highway speed alleging “curvature assist” on flat, straight roads. Dealer replaced firmware and problem persists. Defect appears to be inherent to adaptive cruise control Read details...
Phantom brake incident today,5/26/26. Traveling 35mph, brakes slammed on for no apparent reason. Seatbelt tightened and my head launched forward. Neck is very strained. Read details...
While driving, the vehicle repeatedly triggered emergency braking without any obstacle present. The car continuously displayed warnings indicating pedestrians in front and behind the vehicle when no people were present. Due to these false detections, fsd became disabled during operation. Read details...
The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to make a left turn, the forward collision avoidance system activated while the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, no object or persons were in front of the vehicle. Read details...
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph in light rain, the vehicle suddenly braked and causing the vehicle to lose control. The contact stated that the vehicle was on cruise control and auto drive assist. Read details...