2024 Tesla Model Y forward collision avoidance problems
Owners reported forward collision avoidance problems in 175 complaints for the 2024 Tesla Model Y, 29% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 175 29% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 38 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 30 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 38 crashes, 2 fires, 30 injuries.
What owners wrote
There was a sudden unintended acceleration and the brake did not work, causing a major accident. Car caught fire and door would not open. The car has completely engulfed. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the failure. Vehicle has been inspected by insurance and police, but not by manufacturer.
The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that as he was driving forward at approximately 5 MPH after having stopped for a traffic signal his vehicle was crashed into the driver's right front fender by another vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle's front collision sensor did not detect the other vehicle. The contact stated that the driver's side front fender and the hood on his vehicle had to be replaced. The contact was not sure about the damage to the other vehicle, but there were no injuries.
Other problems reported for the 2024 Tesla Model Y
- Backover prevention 68 complaints
- Electrical system 63 complaints
- Lane departure 59 complaints
- Cruise control 37 complaints
- Brakes 27 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Body & structure 17 complaints
Forward collision avoidance problems in other years
Forward collision avoidance problems across all Tesla models