2020 Tesla Model Y forward collision avoidance problems
Owners reported forward collision avoidance problems in 140 complaints for the 2020 Tesla Model Y, 28% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 140 28% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 4,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 19 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 9 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When forward collision avoidance problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 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 12 forward collision avoidance complaints that report mileage, the median is about 4,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 19 crashes, 9 injuries.
What owners wrote
I had a major accident on Sep. 24th 2022 when the car sped the traffic light and was hit by another on coming vehicle. This crash has caused a life changing changes to me & others involved in the accident. The vehicle suddenly sped without my control without stopping on the red light. I also had a major financial & vehicle loss with legal activities still pending. Tesla is not investigating and not taking responsibility of this accident and the nearest dealership is avoiding my claims.
The contact owns a 2020 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the cruise control activated, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure would occur before crossing a bridge, or while a dark colored vehicle passed her vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a Service Center and was informed that there was no fix for the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Tesla Model Y
- Lane departure 38 complaints
- Brakes 37 complaints
- Cruise control 37 complaints
- Suspension 32 complaints
- Electrical system 28 complaints
- Steering 27 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 18 complaints
Forward collision avoidance problems in other years
Forward collision avoidance problems across all Tesla models