Tesla Model Y Complaints (2022)

851 consumer complaints on file.

#11468522June 9, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
While on autopilot my car will randomly brake hard. This issue seems to occur when passing a semi truck on a curve or narrow roadway; when shadows or pavement color creates a clear contrast, and other instances for seemly no good reason.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11468362June 9, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Phantom Braking. I was on Auto Pilot on the freeway traveling at 75 mph. All of a sudden the car did an automatic hard brake and the car started to veer toward the center divider. The car only had 64 miles and was brand new. This was the first time I had used autopilot and had been on the freeway. There was a truck on my right and it was a 2 lane freeway. Nobody has inspected the car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11468200June 8, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
While having the autopilot engaged (speed and lane control) with no vehicle near by, the autopilot reduced the speed, aggressively, by applying the brakes. I immediately stepped on the gas pedal to override the braking. This has occurred a few times (3-4 times), since it was first experience. Additionally, the autopilot will engage the brakes when there is an oversized vehicles (mainly RV's) in the next lane, even if the oversized vehicle is properly in their own lane.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11467898June 6, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
We rented this vehicle for 2 days, in which we experienced phantom braking thrice. It was seemingly the forward collision detection. The first time was after a car had fully crossed the highway at a reasonable distance ahead of us. The second time was when it detected cyclists along the shoulder, with no danger of collision. The third time was as we approached a sharp turn in the highway, where a semi-truck was parked/stationary on the shoulder mid-turn. In each of these instances there was no need to slow the vehicle, but the car suddenly braked almost to a complete stop. Cars around and behind us were surprised and we were forced to swerve. It is unclear if the brake lights engage during these sudden phantom braking incidents.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11467806June 6, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
It is the phantom braking issue. When I was using autopilot driving at high way at around 70 miles per hour and a car behind was approaching my car, I passed a car at my right lane and changed to the right lane after I turned on the turn signal and the autopilot mode was changed to cruise control mode. As soon as I completely changed the lane, the car decrease the speed suddenly. It is dangerous since the car behind my car was close, so I had to increase the car speed by push the speed paddle. No injure happened but it is an issue needs to be fixed. I have not reported this to Tesla and have not sent the cat to the service center for inspection yet.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11467686June 6, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Phantom Breaking. I was driving just after the sunset on the highway 101 with autopilot/FSD engaged today 06/05/2022 at about 8.15 pm. The car was driving over 70 mph but suddenly it applied break for no obvious reason. There was a truck behind me and I was really afraid I would be rear ended, but luckily I took the control and was able to avert the situation. It is a significant safety issue and I am afraid riding Tesla with autopilot engaged.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11467526June 4, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
It suddenly stopped at highway without any warnings. It happened several times.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11467477June 4, 2022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
On June 3rd I was driving on I-80 heading West towards Chicago. The car was on Auto Pilot (Cruise Control) and traveling at 70 mph. Without any warning or warning lamps/messages the braking system suddenly applied the brakes. I had to quickly apply the accelerator. If a truck or car would have been following me closely they would not have had time to react. I am afraid to use the auto pilot in heavy traffic for fear that I could be rear ended as semis always tailgate in Chicago. I have a service appointment set with Tesla on Monday the 6th of June to have this looked at.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11467451June 3, 2022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
While driving on the freeway at around 4pm my tesla broke hard on the freeway without me asking it to. The hard braking incident occurred while using autopilot on the freeway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11467450June 3, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Two occurrences of “phantom braking” in my new Tesla Model Y: 1) While in Autopilot on the highway traveling approximately 70mph, the computer system falsely registered a colliding vehicle and aggressively slowed down, endangering me from being rear-ended by a vehicle behind me. 2) Multiple times while in Cruise Control (not autopilot) the set speed of 65mph changed to 35mph on the highway, quickly braking endangering me from causing a collision
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11467428June 3, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
"Phantom braking" has been an issue in which it randomly brakes while using cruise control. We have been on flat, wide open roads with no cars or visible obstacles in front of us. We are concern as we have an infant and it jerks everyone forward when it happens. We are on high alert especially when someone is behind us because it might cause an accident. This must be immediately corrected by Tesla.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11467347June 3, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Experienced sudden braking at 79mph on interstate Highway while using Auto Pilot
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11467343June 3, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Ever since Tesla removed the radar units in the Model 3 and Y phantom breaking has gotten worse and worse. I have a 2022 Model Y Performance and every time I use the Basic Autopilot, which is glorified adaptive cruise control, it will slam on its breaks for no apparent reason. It happens at night, in the day, and without any warning. I have almost been rear ended multiple times now. Tesla said they were working on a fix but that was over 6 months ago now and it's only getting worse. I am no longer comfortable using that feature with how unsafe it is.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11467252June 3, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving 72 MPH with the self-driving feature activated, the vehicle experienced phantom braking causing the speed of the vehicle to abruptly decrease. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on eight separate occasions while driving on the highway the same day with no other vehicles nearby to cause the system to activate. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 1,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11466911June 1, 2022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The contact was driving a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while pulling into a driveway, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated, colliding with a vehicle in front. The contact stated that the vehicle then went backward, crossing the road, colliding with the neighbor's garage door, and pushing it to the side as the vehicle stopped once it collided with the parked vehicle in the garage. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that she suffered from a headache for a couple of days but no medical attention was sought. No one else was injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the Tesla collision center in Austin, TX. The vehicle was towed to the collision center where it was still awaiting diagnoses and repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 400. Consumer's son is filing the complaint on behalf of his mother.*JB
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11466512May 28, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
We were driving on interstate. We had cruise control engaged but had accelerated to pass a vehicle. The car rapidly braked with no warning, to at least 10 miles lower than our cruise control speed. There were no warnings associated with this rapid braking and there were no risk factors around us at all. This is fortunate, as if someone had been close behind us an accident could have very easily happened. -- This has happened once before, while driving on interstate. Very startling and inexplicable. -- Both times have hit the accelerator to get back to a speed appropriate to flow of traffic.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11466463May 27, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle started braking without driver input. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 600.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11466385May 27, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Child opened door to exit vehicle. Finger was resting near window. Window retracted as door opened and took child's finger with it. Child's finger was trapped and smashed between glass and door. Finger was able to be removed with injury to finger. Window did not pop back up when door was closed in an effort go release the finger.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11466343May 27, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dear Sir/Madam, We bought the car from Tesla two weeks ago. We got a flat tire and have been stranded for a while. We been given very conflicting responses. First, Tesla told us that within 24 hours they will send us a tire tech. Second, Tire tech was scheduled, but in the last minute they cancelled. Then, they said Saturday. It was cancelled again. They said Monday. Then, they said we do not have your wheel so need to tow. It has been very frustating.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11465771May 23, 2022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
See attached report
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0

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