Tesla Model Y owners have reported 549 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (530 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's accelerator pedal (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Cruise Control problems |
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...
The contact owned a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact's daughter was driving at approximately 30 mph when the vehicle had independently accelerated. The contact said that her daughter drove through an intersection and crashed into another vehicle. Read details...
I picked up brand ne Tesla 2026 Model Y after test drive I was trying to park the car in the garage. The car suddenly accelerated and hit cabinets in garage, the cabinets crashed and broke the entry door and the debris the the heating and ac blower unit. Extensive front damage to the car front end. Read details...
The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 75 mph on cruise control. The vehicle decelerated sudden without any warning and the vehicle stated shaking. The contact shut down the cruise control feature, and the vehicle started operating normally. Read details...