2026 Tesla Model Y forward collision avoidance problems
89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2026 Tesla Model Y — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving a 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium on I-95 South in Maryland at approximately 10:30 PM on 7-31-2026 using Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised mode, the vehicle was traveling in the center lane (lane 2 of 3) when it ran over a large whole tire (commercial truck-sized) that was positioned in…”
filed Aug 5, 2026
“I was operating my Tesla using Full Self-Driving (Supervised) from my home to a coffee shop. The vehicle completed the entire drive under FSD without any manual intervention. After arriving at the destination, FSD automatically entered the parking lot, selected an available parking space, and…”
filed Aug 5, 2026
“On [XXX], at approximately [XXX], my 2026 Tesla Model Y (VIN: [XXX], delivered [XXX]) was involved in a rear-end collision while the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system was actively engaged. The dashcam footage clearly shows "Self Driving" displayed in blue on the instrument panel at the time of the incident, with the…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Model Y years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Model Y | 42 | 47% |
| 2024 Model Y | 117 | 38% |
| 2023 Model Y | 466 | 42% |
| 2022 Model Y | 486 | 58% |
| 2021 Model Y | 570 | 54% |
| 2020 Model Y | 104 | 38% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2026 Tesla Model Y
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.