2023 Tesla Model Y Forward Collision Avoidance Problems
Owners have filed 478 complaints with NHTSA about forward collision avoidance problems on the 2023 Tesla Model Y, 41% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 3,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “cruise control” (46% of reports).
- 478forward collision avoidance complaints
- 3,000median miles at failure
- 58mention a crash
- 15mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 74%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Cruise control: mentioned in 219 of 478 complaints (46%)
- Phantom braking: mentioned in 98 of 478 complaints (21%)
- Full self: mentioned in 37 of 478 complaints (8%)
- Auto pilot: mentioned in 32 of 478 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do forward collision avoidance problems happen?
Based on 18 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 478 complaints, 58 mention a crash, 15 an injury.
Tesla Model Y forward collision avoidance complaints by model year
| Model year | Forward Collision Avoidance complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model Y | 122 | 30% | 6,551 |
| 2025 Model Y | 48 | 46% | — |
| 2024 Model Y | 124 | 38% | 45,000 |
| 2023 Model Y | 478 | 41% | 3,000 |
| 2022 Model Y | 496 | 57% | 3,500 |
| 2021 Model Y | 582 | 53% | 3,500 |
| 2020 Model Y | 107 | 38% | 3,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: camera
Problem: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The forward-facing camera may be misaligned, causing some of the active safety features such as emergency braking, forward collision warning, and lane assist to become unavailable without alerting the driver.
Risk: Safety features that are unavailable without any warning to the driver may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla Service will inspect and adjust the pitch angle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-17-006.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
i was driving Tesla in full self driving and when it parked halfway in the garage and as soon as tried to take control It dashed into my garage inner walls and went through it within a fraction of a second. It was out of control.
While using cruise control, the Tesla- several times in the last two weeks- engages "curvature assist" on completely straight roads, slams on the brakes and attempts to steer the car, creating very dangerous situations. This is a very well-known issue with Tesla and they do nothing about it.
I am submitting this complaint regarding a safety defect in the human-machine interface (HMI) and Driver Monitoring System (DMS) of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software. â1. Automation Complacency & Vigilance Degradation: When operating on highways, the system handles dynamic driving…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2023 Tesla Model Ys have forward collision avoidance problems?
No. NHTSA has 478 owner complaints about forward collision avoidance for the 2023 Tesla Model Y (41% of the 1,179 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Tesla Model Y forward collision avoidance?
Yes: 1 safety recall list forward collision avoidance. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do forward collision avoidance problems start?
The median reported mileage is 3,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about forward collision avoidance problems on the 2023 Tesla Model Y?
The most frequent phrase is “cruise control”, in 219 of 478 complaints, followed by “phantom braking” (98).
Other 2023 Tesla Model Y problems
- Steering problems (214)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (167)
- Service Brakes problems (151)
- Suspension problems (131)
- Electrical System problems (123)
- Lane Departure problems (81)
- Visibility/wiper problems (60)
- Wheels problems (52)
See all 2023 Tesla Model Y problems or forward collision avoidance problems across all Model Y years.