Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y owners have reported 1,808 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 (1,098 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (534 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

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


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Tesla Model Y

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

The standard cruise control is extremely dangerous. The problem is what I hear is called ghosting. When driving using cruise, and there are no other vehicles nor any other objects such as animals or humans.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

On [xxx] 1512pm. Drive on [xxx] with auto pilot driving. Seen on construction and hit some object driver side by front bumper , fender, side mirror,door and wheel. Couldn't avoid crash by control handle. There is none of airbag action. All deployed.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

On March 23, 2026, my vehicle experienced a sudden and simultaneous failure of multiple critical safety systems without any prior warning. The alerts displayed included: automatic emergency braking unavailable, traction control disabled, stability control disabled, and additional driver-assistance   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

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 Adaptive Cruise Control Software problem

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...




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