2018 Tesla Model 3 forward collision avoidance problems
Owners reported forward collision avoidance problems in 287 complaints for the 2018 Tesla Model 3, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 287 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 27,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 43 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 15 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When forward collision avoidance problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 forward collision avoidance complaints that report mileage, the median is about 27,000 miles, and 85% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 43 crashes, 15 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
While driving, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own and began operating without my control. Despite my attempts to steer away from surrounding traffic, the vehicle continued to self‑propel, crossed the median, and entered oncoming lanes, resulting in a head‑on collision with another car.
The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving at various highway speeds with the Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control activated, the vehicle experienced phantom braking, causing the vehicle to stop abruptly in the middle of the highway. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on four separate occasions. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Tesla Model 3
- Suspension 190 complaints
- Electrical system 169 complaints
- Air bags 146 complaints
- Seat belts 105 complaints
- Cruise control 91 complaints
- Brakes 90 complaints
- Steering 82 complaints
- Seats 74 complaints
Forward collision avoidance problems in other years
Forward collision avoidance problems across all Tesla models