Warnings Problems of Tesla Model Y - part 1

On xxx, while driving southbound on xxx from [xxx] toward [xxx], my vehicle’s center display (mcu) crashed and rebooted at highway speed, leaving me with no screen for approximately 5–10 minutes. Sequence of events: 1. Earlier in the drive, while using full self-driving (supervised) v14 lite, the vehicle exhibited phantom braking and speed oscillation (repeatedly cycling between approximately 73, 70, and 72 mph without cause). I disengaged fsd and switched to standard autopilot. 2. During this portion of the drive, three alert codes appeared: ui_a111, app_w207, and di_a175 (the latter twice). 3. I stopped to supercharge in [xxx] at 1:17 pm (33-minute session ending approximately 1:50 pm), then resumed driving on xxx [xxx]. 4. Shortly after resuming the drive, at approximately 1:53 pm, I tapped on one of the displayed alerts on the touchscreen to view details. The screen opened an in-car help/browser page, then the entire mcu crashed and went dark. 5. The display remained black for approximately 5–10 minutes while I was traveling at highway speed. During this time I had no speedometer, no navigation/gps, no touch controls, and no visibility into vehicle alerts or state. In a Tesla Model Y, the center display is the only instrument display — there is no separate gauge cluster. 6. The mcu eventually rebooted on its own and the display returned. The incident time is corroborated by a text message my wife sent me from inside the vehicle at 1:53 pm at my request, specifically to create a contemporaneous timestamped record. Safety concern: a driver-initiated tap on a safety alert — an action the interface invites — triggered a total display failure at highway speed. Loss of the sole speedometer and all vehicle status information while traveling at approximately 70+ mph is an unreasonable safety risk. This occurred on the same drive as continued phantom braking and speed oscillation events previously reported in odi #xxx, o information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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Car is less than a year old and forward camera is reporting visibility problem. Safety features, forward collision and autonomous driving is severely degraded. Tesla will not repair under warranty which requires disassembly of the camera housing. Front camera housing has been redesigned by Tesla but they are not retrofitting this fix for existing Model Y and have not issues a safety recall. This camera housing defect presents a risk to my safely and the safety of others.

Separately, the system could not hold a consistent speed on open highway with no vehicle ahead. It would surge from a set 70 mph to roughly 72-73 mph and then drop back, repeatedly, producing a pulsing acceleration and deceleration. The system also hesitated frequently and issued repeated audible alerts without an identifiable hazard present. I previously filed a complaint regarding phantom braking on this same vehicle (odi number 11450326, filed February 4, 2022), which described nearly identical behavior triggered by trucks on the same georgia-to-new jersey route. That complaint concerned fsd/autopilot software from 2022. The behavior described here occurs on Tesla’s current v14 lite software released to hardware 3 vehicles in July 2026. The defect has persisted across more than four years and multiple software generations. Unexpected hard braking at highway speed with no hazard present creates a rear-end collision risk to my vehicle and to following traffic.

While driving a 2026 Tesla Model Y premium on I-95 south in maryland at approximately 10:30 pm on 7-31-2026 using full self-driving (fsd) supervised mode, the vehicle was traveling in the center lane (lane 2 of 3) when it ran over a large whole tire (commercial truck-sized) that was positioned in the center of the lane. The fsd system failed to detect or avoid the tire prior to impact. This incident demonstrates a critical safety limitation: Tesla fsd cannot detect large road obstacles such as a whole commercial truck tire positioned in the center of a highway lane at night. The fsd system showed no warning, took no evasive action, and did not alert the driver prior to the impact. Prior to the incident, there were no warning lamps, error messages, or any abnormal symptoms. All systems were functioning normally. Following the collision, a "coolant low - schedule service / climate and driving performance may be limited" warning appeared immediately on the display screen. Upon inspection, all coolant had leaked out completely. Damaged components include: underbody, front bumper lower section, and cooling pump. The cooling pump damage is particularly concerning as it prevents proper battery temperature regulation, creating a significant risk of battery overheating and potential fire. The vehicle is currently at a Tesla-approved collision center. Inspection is still in progress. The vehicle has been reviewed by Tesla service center technicians and insurance representatives. Safety concern: Tesla fsd failed to detect and avoid a large, visible whole truck tire in the center of the highway lane at night, resulting in significant underbody damage, complete coolant loss, and cooling pump failure — posing serious battery fire risk.

While operating my 2022 Tesla Model Y, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic hardware failure of the onboard vehicle control computer. This total computer failure resulted in an immediate, sudden loss of electronic power steering assist while the vehicle was in motion. The steering wheel became incredibly stiff and heavy, creating a severe and hazarders driving situation. The vehicle was towed to a Tesla service center, where technicians confirmed the onboard computer hardware requires a complete replacement. A vital computer failing prematurely on a 2022 vehicle presents an extreme safety risk of crash or injury due to sudden loss of vehicle control.

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Full auto pilot I pay $99 every month and it was on the car decided to take a turn to go over the middle island and hit the tree. The road has yellow line straight but then the yellow line start to be. . . I think the car decided OH my god it’s not the correct way and decided to take off and run over the middle island and hit the tree. Totaled the whole car and then the fire or the smokes are to go inside car what I was stuck inside I tried to open the door, but then five minutes later I got out almost died.

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2026 Tesla Model Y (VIN [xxx]) running fsd supervised v14. 2. 2. 5 / software 2026. 14. 200 experienced two unintended phantom braking events while fsd was active. Incident 1: xxx, approximately 9:16 am, xxx southbound off-ramp at [xxx] exit heading [xxx]. Vehicle braked abruptly and without warning at highway approach speed with no obstacle present. Incident 2: xxx, approximately 2:08 pm, [xxx] westbound atxxx northbound on-ramp [xxx]. Same abrupt, unwarned braking with no obstacle present. Tesla service performed diagnostics xxx, at the delray beach service center. No hardware fault was found. Vehicle has been unable to receive ota software updates. A nearly identical vehicle, a 2026 Tesla Model Y in the same household (VIN [xxx]), is currently running software 2026. 20. 6. 11 and fsd v14. 3. 6, several versions ahead of the affected vehicle. Tesla confirmed the software disparity is due to VIN batch rollout scheduling and cannot be manually accelerated. Tesla regional management and engineering review team have been notified. While children were not in the vehicle at the time of these specific incidents, they are frequent passengers in this vehicle and this braking behavior represents a serious safety concern for our family. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Tesla took off from a parking lot and was uncontrollable, went through the grass, crossed the street and construction before hitting the barricades and fell into a sewer as the road ended there. There were 2 passengers in the car and luckily both passengers came unharmed. But fsd needs to be investigated on why this happened.

Yesterday evening, my wife and I had friends over to our house, and we were excited to show them our new Tesla. We offered to take them on a short drive around town using the full self-driving (supervised) feature. At approximately 8:00 pm, we entered the address of our local sam's club as the destination. As the vehicle approached sam's club, it entered the parking lot through the gas station entrance, which appeared to be the expected route. However, instead of proceeding to a parking space, the vehicle unexpectedly continued driving and attempted to make another loop toward the gas station entrance. At that moment, an SUV was exiting the gas station. The Tesla steered toward the SUV and then continued toward a brick wall where there was no roadway. It appeared the vehicle was attempting to drive into an area that was not a valid path. I immediately disengaged full self-driving, took manual control of the vehicle, and reversed to avoid what could have been a collision with both the SUV and the brick wall. The occupants of the other vehicles were understandably upset because the situation appeared unsafe. This was a very dangerous situation that placed my wife, our friends, and me at risk. Had I not intervened immediately, the incident could have resulted in a collision causing property damage or personal injury. I am reporting this event so your engineering team can investigate the behavior and improve the full self-driving software. I hope this information helps identify and correct this issue to improve the safety of the system for all Tesla owners and the public.

I was using the Tesla fsd in stop and go traffic. At the moment I was moving with traffic at about 30 mph and then traffic started slowing down. The vehicle in front of me came to a complete stop. The fsd on my car started slowing down, but not fast enough. It rear-ended the vehicle at about 18 mph.

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Vehicle: 2024 Tesla Model Y date of incident: xxx location: southbound xxx express lanes near the [xxx]/[xxx] exit split in [xxx]. At the time of the incident, Tesla full self-driving (fsd) supervised was engaged. I was traveling in the express lanes and intended to remain in the express lanes. I was not attempting to take any exit. As the roadway approached a lane split/gore area, the vehicle began steering toward the striped boom barriers that prevent drivers from going into oncoming traffic, rather than remaining in the travel lane. There were not impending impact alerts or lane deviation alerts. There were no unusual weather conditions, and I did not observe any road conditions that would have made the lane path unclear to a human driver. As soon as I saw the vehicle veering into the boom barriers, I intervened by taking control of the steering wheel. The system disengagement alert/chime occurred only after I took over. Despite my intervention, the vehicle made contact with the boom barrier assembly. The impact caused significant damage to the windshield and driver's side door frame. Glass entered the passenger compartment. My infant child was in the vehicle at the time. Fortunately, no injuries were sustained. Tesla dashcam footage of the incident was preserved and is available. A claim was opened with Tesla insurance, and I was advised to submit a vehicle malfunction report for review of vehicle telemetry and fsd operation during the incident. After the collision I maneuvered the vehicle back into its lane, exited the toll highway and parked at a nearby shopping center to assess our injuries the vehicle. While there, another Tesla parked near me, and the driver had experience the same exact situation while his Tesla was in autodrive. I am requesting investigation into whether the vehicle's driver-assistance system improperly tracked toward the boom barriers rather than remaining within the intended travel lane. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(.

Component/issue description: following a recent over-the-air (ota) software update to the vehicle's full self-driving system, a dangerous user interface defect was introduced. Immediately upon an fsd disengagement—the critical transition window where the operator must resume manual driving control—the center touchscreen populates a mandatory, invasive feedback popup menu. This menu causes a severe driver distraction and creates an immediate safety hazard. The popup blocks vital driving visualizations and navigation data on the screen at a high-stress moment. Furthermore, the ui creates a functional touchscreen lockout, demanding manual and visual interaction from the driver to clear the box while the vehicle is actively in motion. Forcing a driver to divert their eyes from the roadway to navigate a touchscreen menu immediately following a system intervention creates an unreasonable and systemic risk of collision. The manufacturer has provided no setting to disable this dangerous distraction.

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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. The repeated sudden braking caused severe lower back pain, and I will be seeking medical treatment. This vehicle is unsafe to operate and presents a serious safety risk to myself and surrounding traffic. I have full video evidence of the incidents.

I am writing to formally raise a serious concern regarding the functionality of Tesla’s full self-driving (fsd) system. On may 11th, while the vehicle was operating under fsd, I experienced an unexpected disengagement of the system, which then reengaged on its own without any input from me. This erratic behavior caused the vehicle to hit the garage door and resulted in a crash.

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. No personal injury. I [xxx] was driving my wife was in the drive way. No personal injury information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I was driving a Tesla Model Y with full self-driving (fsd) engaged in standard mode on a wet roadway post-rain. Shortly before the incident, my vehicle had completed a lane change on fsd and was traveling with traffic flow. A vehicle ahead braked suddenly after reacting to another vehicle merging unsafely near a lane split. The stopping occurred quickly, reducing available reaction time. The fsd system did not appear to respond with sufficient braking force or early enough given the conditions. A forward collision warning sounded shortly before impact, but there was limited time to avoid the collision. The vehicle ultimately rear-ended the car ahead. I am submitting this report because of the system’s delayed response in wet conditions, failure to ensure enough space on fsd- especially after a lane change and during a sudden/abrupt traffic slowdown may present a safety concern if experienced by other drivers.

Incident summary on April 16, 2026, at approximately 2:06 pm local time, my 2022 Tesla Model Y was traveling on a multi-lane divided roadway in the austin/lakeway, texas area with autopilot engaged. Traffic in my direction of travel was heavily congested and traveling with 32 mph. Without warning, alert, or any input from me, autopilot commanded an uncommanded left steering maneuver. The vehicle veered left out of its lane and into a painted buffer separator area. The direction of travel pointed directly toward a building, an electrical transformer/utility box, and a landscaped area containing mature trees. I immediately recognized the unexpected maneuver and manually gripped the steering wheel to override autopilot. I steered the vehicle to avoid collision with the building and the electrical box, both of which posed serious collision and electrocution risks. In the approximately 1. 5 to 2 seconds available to me, I successfully redirected the vehicle away from the building and the transformer. The vehicle came to rest after striking a tree in the landscaped area adjacent to the road. The vehicle was totaled. Driver and curtain airbags deployed. I was wearing my seatbelt, was alert, and sustained no major injuries as a result of my intervention and the successful redirection of the vehicle.

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 features becoming unavailable. This incident created a serious safety hazard, as the loss of these systems significantly reduces vehicle stability and braking assistance, increasing the risk of loss of control, especially at highway speeds or in adverse weather conditions. In addition, the front-facing camera exhibits fogging and reduced visibility during cloudy and rainy conditions, which further impacts the reliability of safety and driver-assistance systems. Based on my research, similar issues have been reported by other Tesla owners, suggesting this may not be an isolated incident but a potential pattern defect. I am concerned about the safety of operating this vehicle and request that this matter be investigated for potential defects affecting critical safety systems.

I was using the autopark function in a parking lot, and the vehicle did not detect the shopping cart return rail. As a result, the vehicle struck the rail, causing damage to the hood and front bumper.

Subject: Tesla self-driving / autopilot incorrect maneuver at intersection vehicle: Tesla (model: **)?software: full self-driving / autopilot (specify which was active)?date: __[xxx]__?time: _[xxx]___?location: _** carlos, [xxx] ____ (city, intersection or street) description of incident: while the vehicle was operating with Tesla’s driver-assistance system engaged, the navigation indicated the car would turn right at an intersection. As the vehicle approached the intersection and began the maneuver, it unexpectedly continued straight instead of completing the right turn. This caused the vehicle to enter the intersection in front of other vehicles that were stopped at another traffic light. I had to intervene to ensure safety. There was no clear reason for the incorrect maneuver, and the system behavior was unexpected and potentially dangerous. Additional information: •weather conditions: ___good weather _clear__ •traffic conditions: ___lot of traffic people getting off work___ •driver intervention: yes / no (explain briefly)yes heading straight to cars if I had not made a quick maneuver and turn the steering wheel. I would have crash hitting at least one or two cars. •dashcam footage available: yes / no no I am submitting this report so the event can be reviewed for possible software or safety issues with the driver-assistance system. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I am reporting a safety incident involving my Tesla while autopilot/full self-driving was engaged. On February 11, 2025 at approximately 9:22 am, on waccamaw medical park CT conway, SC 29526, I was driving on a normal city street with the system actively controlling steering and speed. Without any warning or alert, the vehicle suddenly steered to the right toward the curb and struck it. I was very attentive, but the steering movement happened too quickly for me to safely prevent the impact. No forward collision warning, lane departure alert, or disengagement occurred prior to the incident. The impact caused damage to the wheel and tire (see attached photo). This behavior appears to be an incorrect steering decision by the automated driving system after misinterpreting the roadway edge or lane boundary. I am requesting review of the vehicle logs and investigation of the system behavior during this event.

Rear-end collision. My Tesla impacted the rear of another vehicle at approximately 15–18 mph. No forward collision warning observed. Owner-provided data shows aeb status as sna. Impact is such that the car is totaled.

Incident description (in my own words): we were driving southbound on [xxx] from new hampshire back to boston in our Tesla Model Y. Traffic became increasingly congested and slowed to a crawl. My wife was driving, and I was in the front passenger seat working on my laptop. As traffic built up, my wife became momentarily distracted and did not apply the brakes in time. I noticed, in my peripheral vision, the vehicle ahead of us—a truck—suddenly filling the windshield. At that point, I heard the forward collision warning alert, but it activated extremely late, essentially at the moment of impact. The vehicle did not automatically brake or stop, despite the low speed, close proximity, and clear visibility of the truck ahead. We collided with the truck in front of us. Damage was minimal (license plate damage and a small dimple on the front of the vehicle), but the safety concern is significant. Both of our Teslas are configured with forward collision warning set to “early. ” under normal circumstances, this alert triggers frequently, sometimes conservatively. In this incident, however, the warning activated far later than expected, and there was no automatic braking intervention prior to impact. The front camera appeared clean and unobstructed. I am filing this complaint because this behavior undermines my confidence in the vehicle’s collision avoidance and automatic emergency braking systems. I am also filing a similar complaint for our Tesla model 3. I am now anxious about whether the software will perform as expected in situations where driver attention lapses briefly—precisely the scenario these safety systems are designed to mitigate. I am requesting that NHTSA review this issue, as the system did not behave in a manner consistent with its intended safety function. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

While operating my Tesla Model Y in a commercial parking lot at a t-intersection controlled by a stop sign, the vehicle unexpectedly and automatically accelerated without driver intent. The incident occurred during a low-speed maneuver. Upon the unexpected acceleration, I immediately attempted to regain control by applying the brake pedal repeatedly and firmly. Despite clear manual brake application, the vehicle did not decelerate as expected and continued to move forward. I also attempted to stop the vehicle by pressing the park button, but this action did not stop the vehicle. The vehicle continued uncontrollably for approximately 150+ yards, traveling over curbs, striking a fence, and ultimately colliding with the garage structure of a residential home. Throughout this sequence, the vehicle remained unresponsive to braking and stop inputs. Vehicle data later confirmed that brake pedal application was detected prior to impact, yet braking response was insufficient to prevent continued motion. At the time of the event, the vehicle recorded system fault states, and collision avoidance systems did not activate. Despite significant structural impact and property damage, airbags did not deploy. The incident raises serious safety concerns regarding: •brake-by-wire system execution during fault conditions •pedal input arbitration between accelerator and brake •failure of collision avoidance systems to intervene •failure of restraint systems to deploy during a severe impact •vehicle behavior when control systems are in a fault state this event occurred without warning and despite appropriate driver response. Based on vehicle data and system behavior, this appears to be a system-level failure rather than driver error.

Summary of safety defect: multiple critical safety systems randomly disengage without warning while the vehicle is in operation, creating an immediate crash hazard. Detailed description: for approximately one month, my vehicle has experienced intermittent, unpredictable failures of multiple safety-critical systems while driving. These failures occur randomly during operation and include: regenerative braking system failure (primary safety concern) lane departure warning system failure automatic vehicle hold system failure traction control system failure automatic emergency braking system failure electronic stability control system failure safety hazard analysis: the sudden disengagement of regenerative braking while driving poses an acute collision risk. Tesla vehicles are designed with regenerative braking as the primary deceleration method when releasing the accelerator. Drivers develop muscle memory and expectations based on consistent vehicle behavior. When regenerative braking unexpectedly disengages mid-drive, the vehicle's deceleration characteristics change dramatically and without warning, creating a dangerous situation where: the driver expects normal deceleration upon releasing the accelerator the vehicle instead continues at speed, requiring sudden brake application reaction time is insufficient to compensate for the unexpected behavior change rear-end collisions or other crashes become likely, particularly in traffic similarly, the automatic vehicle hold feature unexpectedly disengaging means the vehicle may roll when the driver expects it to remain stationary at traffic lights or stop signs. Pattern and frequency: these system failures occur randomly and unpredictably while driving. The issues sometimes resolve after: restarting the vehicle restarting the cent however, the failures recur without warning during subsequent driving. Manufacturer response: service visit date: November 28, 2024 diagnosis: Tesla service center acknowledged this as a.

On November 4, 2025, I believe my new Tesla (only 2 month old) had just updated to a new software version. That morning, when I tried to start the car to drive to walgreens pharmacy, the vehicle did not start — the screen was locked. I pressed the brake pedal several times, but there was no response. Then I pressed the accelerator and the brake again, and the car finally started. I believe I turned on the full self-driving (fsd) mode as usual. The car backed out of my garage and moved only about ten houses down our street when I suddenly felt it was out of control, and within seconds, it hit a stationary vehicle on our street. I did not hear forward collision warning or feel the automatic braking system engage. The Tesla report told me that the collision warning failure and the safety systems are affected, and the passage side (front right) tire shows 0 psi) . The the damage was highly unusual — although I was driving slowly, approximately 10 to 15 miles per hour on my street, the front wheel became completely detached from the suspension, the suspension itself was severely damaged, however, the rest of the car’s body sustained with minimal impact. I had hard time to find Tesla service to help me, so I contacted allstate and they had a towing company to transport the vehicle to gwatney collision center, the only Tesla-certified body shop in our area.

On October 3, 2025, I visited the Tesla service center to resolve a persistent noise issue. The issue involves rattling and creaking sounds from the steering wheel area, especially when driving over uneven roads or turning. The service appointment did not resolve the problem, and Tesla scheduled the next available appointment for October 30, 2025 — almost a full month later. The noise from the steering wheel area raises safety concerns, as it may indicate a defect in the steering column, structure, or related components. This is distracting during driving and could potentially compromise safe vehicle operation. I request that NHTSA investigate whether this is an isolated issue or a more widespread safety-related defect affecting Tesla vehicles.

Vehicle 2022 Tesla Model Y awd with long range battery (steel grey) VIN: 7saygdee4nf387514 license plate: 9kmb588 state: CA production date: 03/2022 incident date/time: September 20, 2025 ~7:30 am location: [city, CA] description: while using Tesla’s full self-driving (fsd), the vehicle approached a construction zone with a red light. The car slowed as if preparing to stop, then suddenly veered toward the side of the road and struck a construction barrier/pole. The maneuver was unexpected and occurred too quickly to prevent impact. This raises concerns about fsd’s ability to handle construction zones, traffic signals, and obstacles. Injury/property damage: vehicle declared a total loss. Driver sustained neck and back injuries. Request: I am reporting this as a potential safety defect and request NHTSA investigate whether Tesla’s fsd has deficiencies in detecting/handling construction zones and signals in these conditions. Complainant contact: paulo romez phone: 530-262-1185 email: pauloromez@gmail. Com.

Tesla’s full self-driving (fsd) system has repeatedly demonstrated unsafe behavior in my 2021 Model Y (VIN [xxx] , ~60,184 miles). The issues involve adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance, and forward collision warning. Fsd frequently follows vehicles too closely, leaving insufficient distance. When I disengage, I am left with no safe option: braking hard risks being rear-ended and triggers a hard-braking event, while lifting off the accelerator leaves me dangerously close, still flagged as unsafe following. Fsd often waits until less than a mile before highway exits to attempt lane changes, causing last-second darting, missed exits, or unsafe maneuvers. It also performs excessive and unnecessary lane changes that add risk without improving efficiency. Merges are frequently unsafe, forcing me to brake hard to let others pass or accelerate aggressively to avoid being cut off. On several occasions, fsd has jerked or swerved into adjacent lanes without signaling, seemingly triggered by shadows or changes in the road surface. These phantom maneuvers are unpredictable and hazardous. On [xxx] at about [xxx], at a t-shaped intersection, fsd failed to yield to a vehicle traveling straight with the right of way while I was making a left turn. I had to slam on the brakes to disengage, narrowly avoiding a collision. This was the second such incident in the same intersection in one week. These repeated failures—unsafe following, late exit attempts, failed merges, phantom swerves, and failure to yield—create significant risks for me, my passengers, and surrounding drivers. The problem has been reported to Tesla multiple times via in-car voice reports and a written service request, and logs from my vehicle should confirm these events. No warning lamps or system alerts appeared before or during the failures. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Immediately after an over-the-air (ota) update on Aug 8, 2025, my vehicle began showing camera connection errors and disabled multiple safety/adas features. Over the following days, I repeatedly received alerts that aeb was unavailable. The vehicle remained drivable, but aeb and related safety functions were inactive. Chronology: Aug 8, 2025: ota software update to 2025. 26. 6 completed. Right after completion, the touchscreen displayed camera connection errors and disabled aeb / autopilot / cruise control. Aug 11, 2025: while driving, I again received an “aeb unavailable” alert. Similar alerts appeared intermittently throughout the week. There was no water intrusion, impact, or external damage. Cameras were clean and unobstructed. I scheduled the earliest available Tesla service appointment and reported the aeb failure as a safety issue. Service diagnosis: Tesla diagnosed a failure of the autopilot computer (hw3) and ordered a replacement. Cost/coverage: I requested that the repair be covered by Tesla because the failure started immediately after the ota update and I am a paid full self-driving (fsd) purchaser. My request was denied; I was charged ~$1,600 (slightly discounted) for the computer replacement. Safety risk description: the failure disabled aeb and other forward-collision mitigation features without an external cause, beginning minutes after the ota update. I consider this a safety defect because an advertised crash-mitigation system became unavailable during normal use, increasing crash risk. The timing suggests a possible software–hardware interaction (software change triggering or revealing a hardware fault) that could affect other vehicles.

All cameras went blank on vehicle 4 year and 7 months old. All driver assistance systems became suddenly disabled. Tesla service diagnosis established that computer needs to be replaced for a cost of $2,000.

After Tesla berkeley performed an alignment on my 2024 Model Y on July 22, 2025, the car suffered a complete systems failure while driving on the freeway. Within minutes of leaving the service center, multiple safety systems shut down at once — steering assist, emergency braking, lane keeping, stability control, etc. . . All turned off, and the car went into manual mode. The vehicle became extremely difficult to control at highway speeds, forcing me to steer and brake manually without assist. Because the service center was closed that evening, I couldn’t contact anyone, so I drove back first thing the next morning (July 23) to report the issue. I was initially told the next available appointment was two weeks later, but I had to beg to be seen the same day because the car was unsafe to drive. Tesla redid the alignment and told me the car was fine. After reviewing the alignment reports, both the July 22 and July 23 data are mechanically impossible. The reports show rear camber changes from ?1. 8° / ?2. 3° to ?1. 5° / ?1. 6°, then to ?2. 0° / ?1. 8°, even though rear camber on a stock Model Y is not adjustable. This means the alignment equipment or calibration was inaccurate, and therefore the toe settings were also unreliable. The car was almost certainly released with incorrect rear toe, which explains the immediate handling instability and safety system shutdowns. A later independent alignment on October 13, 2025 (America’s tire, roseville) confirmed the correct geometry (?1. 9° / ?2. 0°) and proved Tesla’s readings were wrong. Since the faulty alignments, my car developed severe inner-edge tire wear, and I had to replace all four tires prematurely. This incident involved a total system and steering-assist failure immediately after service, making it a clear safety hazard. Documentation (alignment reports and tire invoices) are available upon reques.

Incident date: July 12, 2025 approximate time: 1:30?pm vehicle: 2026 Tesla model?y location: I?75 south express lane toward I?285 east, marietta, GA event summary: while autopilot was engaged, the vehicle was entering the exit ramp to I?285 east when it abruptly veered left into the I?285 west entrance ramp, against traffic, crashing through two “no entry” security gates. I was able to safely bring the vehicle to a stop before entering oncoming traffic. Crash details: • the vehicle struck two barrier gates. • impact shattered the windshield, spraying glass across the cabin. • both my son and I sustained small cuts from glass shards. • vehicle was rendered undrivable and had to be towed by authorities to a secure facility.

I was driving with fsd on highway 520 and had to intervene to take control when a bumper showed up on the road. When fsd was driving in standard mode, it was driving at 72 miles/ hr and was too close to the prior car. When the prior car quickly dodged the bumper my car was already too close to the bumper and needed to make a quick turn. The car almost rolled over. Dashcam video: https://drive. Google. Com/file/d/1bp11q2d-nrpz8rm1haq2eymaros6ug7h/view?usp=drive_link.

Just days after taking delivery of our first Tesla (2022 Model Y, second-hand ), we experienced a dangerous incident. While autopilot was engaged, the vehicle failed to slow down or properly navigate a curb near a roundabout. Despite our immediate manual intervention, the front wheel was damaged, resulting in loss of steering and a repair bill exceeding $7,000. After the incident, we were surprised and alarmed to learn that Tesla’s autopilot is widely known to be unreliable and risky in urban settings. Yet, Tesla imposes no restrictions or clear warnings on its use in such areas, even where the vehicle’s software could easily identify elevated risks. Autopilot handles highways reasonably well, following lanes, making turns, and maintaining distance from other vehicles. This creates a misleading impression that it will perform just as effectively on city roads. However, city roads are far more complex, and the brief transition from autopilot to human control is often insufficient to prevent accidents. Our experience painfully illustrates this. What concerns us most is that Tesla includes autopilot as a standard feature but fails to adequately educate users about its limitations. There are no effective restrictions to prevent the system’s use in high-risk scenarios, nor are there built-in warnings when the system is engaged in unsuitable driving environments. This creates extremely dangerous situations for customers. Every life is valuable and deserves proper protection. In addition to the physical damage, the emotional toll after the incident has been significant. What feels especially unjust is Tesla’s response. The company has shown indifference, refusing to take responsibility or provide any compensation for an incident caused by clear system design flaws. We are submitting this report in the hope of preventing similar accidents and receiving the compensation we rightfully deserve. (the vehicle issue has been inspected and confirmed by the Tesla service center).