NHTSA Owner Complaint Log
This page lists owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Tesla Model Y. Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA and do not by themselves prove a defect or defect rate.
Data synced from NHTSA on May 4, 2026
I was driving on [XXX] across Kansas and my car suddenly braked hard. I was in cruise control when it occurred. I was not in automated driving mode as I don’t have that feature. This happen once before earlier this year on a two lane highway when a truck was coming toward me in the opposite lane. This time I was on a 4 lane highway with a large dividing median and there were no cars near me. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
When you’re driving even 20 mph if a road is little bumpy the car bombs so much a suspension or shock whatever they have is crap that’s a major issue with Tesla model Y this should be recalled and fixed for all the vehicles. Why did they approve this vehicle when you pay over $50,000 for the vehicle This is a major issue.
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. The police arrived on scene and wrote a report but he was not given the report number. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer and the body damage was repaired, however, the failure of the front collision avoidance sensor was not diagnosed. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The contact was driving at approximately 35 MPH at night when he crashed into the rear of a vehicle that was double parked on the street. The contact stated that the parked vehicle was in a poorly illuminated section of the street. The contact stated that his forward collision avoidance sensor had failed to engage and had not stopped his vehicle. The contact stated that the police were on the scene and had not issued a report. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local body shop, where the damage to the front bumper, grill, and headlights was repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
The car accelerated by itself over the curb and into the building
The contact owned a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was involved in a T-bone crash. The contact stated that the driver's side of the vehicle crashed into it while the vehicle was stopped at a four-way intersection. The contact stated that none of the driver's side air bags deployed. The contact stated that only the passenger's side air bags were deployed. The fire department and Police department arrived on the scene. The fire department had to cut the driver's door off to remove the contact's wife from the vehicle. The contact's wife was transported to the local hospital. The contact's wife was severely injured. The contact's wife sustained injuries to the head and the neck along with other injuries. In addition, the contact's wife has continued treatment with a chiropractor, physical therapy, and continued medical appointments. The vehicle was condemned as a total loss. A Police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
I purchased a 2024 TESLA model Y and received delivery of my Tesla vehicle on [XXX], at 4 PM EST. Upon receiving the vehicle, I noticed manufacturing defects on the tail lights, which I reported to Tesla Support immediately and scheduled an appointment on September 29. Unfortunately, no appointments were available at that time, and my service date was postponed to October 28, 2024. On [XXX], while traveling at low speeds, the rear passenger tire of my vehicle unexpectedly exploded. They are the factory-installed Continental tires 255/45/19. The car had to be towed to Tesla in Coral Gables, where they installed a temporary tire and quoted me $517.35 for replacement—despite the vehicle being less than a month old. Since delivery, I’ve also observed that my tail lights have accumulated water, indicating a potential safety hazard and manufacturing defect. I have contacted Tesla Support on multiple occasions, but they have not provided clear guidance on whether a loaner vehicle will be provided while these issues are addressed. The lack of timely and effective support for these escalating defects has been extremely frustrating and concerning. Primary Concerns: Safety hazards related to the tire explosion and water accumulation in the tail lights. Delays in service appointment scheduling. Lack of clarity and support from Tesla regarding service procedures, such as whether a loaner vehicle will be provided. Given these issues, I am requesting assistance from the NHTSA in addressing the quality and safety of this vehicle, as these defects and delays are affecting my ability to operate it safely and reliably. Thank you for your attention to this matter. [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
While using adaptive cruise control the vehicle regularly decelerates for no reason and without warning "phantom braking". I experience this about once a week, but experienced it multiple times on a longer drive this weekend. The unexplained abrupt braking could result in being rear-ended by another vehicle.
On multiple ocassions when using adaptive cruise control the vehicles slams on the brakes without warning and for no reason and brings car to a near standstill in the middle of traffic unless I slam the accelerator down and fight the car. Engineers from Tesla inspected the vehicle and said everything was working normally, but it continues to malfunction and almost causes accidents with cars behind in traffic having to slam on their brakes as well.
I was driving on a street at the speed limit there were no cars in front of me and behind me thankfully the car just braked very hard suddenly for no reason and I lost complete control over the vehicle after the car came to a complete stop I was able to continue driving. Thankfully there were no cars behind me because if there were I don’t even want to imagine the accident I could’ve caused aside from this the breaking was so hard that my whole body hurts and I am afraid to drive the vehicle as I do not know when to expect this breaking since it can happen so suddenly at any time.
The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration causing the driver to lose control of the steering and crash into a second vehicle. During the crash, the frontend of the vehicle was severely damaged but the air bag did not deploy. The contact sustained a right-hand injury that did not require medical treatment. Three occupants from the second vehicle sustained undisclosed injuries and were transported to the hospital. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,608.
Pushing the steering wheel honk below the Tesla "T" does not produce an audible honk.
Component Failure: Coolant line and connector to battery pack under Tesla Model Y failed, causing vehicle shutdown. Part available for inspection. Safety Risk: Driving on mild dirt road, vehicle experienced progressive issues leading to sudden shutdown. Potential for serious accident, especially at higher speeds or in traffic. Problem Confirmation: Tesla service center confirmed coolant leak from damaged connector caused shutdown. Reported as known issue that requires complete battery replacement, despite it just being a connector. Inspection: Examined by Tesla technicians. Further inspection possible if required. Warning Signs: Screen displayed progressive warnings: 1. "Coolant low, schedule service, but okay to drive" 2. "Power reduced, okay to drive" 3. "Rear motor disabled be careful going down hills" 4. "Pull over immediately" - followed by shutdown Additional Details: - Small rock likely hit connector on dirt road - Coolant connector not threaded, not easily replaceable - Common issue in Tesla models, especially Model Y - Warnings progression didn't adequately convey severity - Battery replacement cost exceeds $15,000+, unreasonably high given Tesla's practice of refurbishing and reusing batteries Recommended Action: 1. Redesign coolant connector for impact resilience 2. Implement threaded design for easier replacement of connector (not entire battery) 3. Replace plastic shielding under vehicle with 1/8" aluminum shielding 4. Significantly reduce battery replacement costs, considering Tesla's ability to refurbish and reuse batteries This single point of failure poses significant risk and potential for extreme repair costs. Coolant connector vulnerability to minor impacts suggests design flaw affecting Tesla owners driving on unpaved surfaces. NHTSA investigation needed to prevent future incidents, ensure safety, and address unreasonable repair costs for Tesla Model Y owners and other road users..
Internal computer failed on two occasions in first 3 months of ownership. The internal computer controls nearly all safety features related to visibility and navigation. This includes failure of the backup cameras, lane change cameras, adaptive cruise, blind spot assist, and other driver assist safety features. Without these functioning systems the vehicle immediately becomes unsafe to drive. This failure occurred at 56 miles on the odometer, and the again +/- 2 months later at about 3000 miles.
I was parking the Tesla Model Y at very low speed, when there was a sudden unintended acceleration. The car banged against the wall of a building and was severely damaged. My family - wife and two children were in the car.
I was driving and going about 50mph and there was no other car near me. Suddenly the car slammed on its brakes. Dropped to probably 10mph. My mom and I were both wearing seatbelts but our heads were thrown forward. My neck and shoulder are sore and stiff today now. There were dark skid marks in the road ahead of us and I believe the car saw those and broke because of them. If there had been a car behind us, we would have be rear ended. There were no warnings beforehand. When the car broke, lights flashed and there was also an alarm. The vehicle has not been inspected by police or manufacturer.
My 2024 model Y experienced a steering rack failure. It took three steering racks for Tesla to fix the issue. I was given the vehicle back and the same issue occurred two weeks later. This time it was worse, including failure of the entire power steering issue.
The trunk sensor that stops the trunk if it senses an obstacle is not working and gave me a concussion. Also when it hit me I’d did not open back up again
•What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? oApparent seat cushion/leather-type material. Possible others. •How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? oThe seat melted stuck to a gym (drawstring) bag I had placed on it. When removed, the hot, sticky parts of the seat stuck to my bag and hands. I was put at risk for potential burns. oA person could get stuck on the seat potentially putting them at risk when not being able to exit the vehicle if needed in a safety situation. oThe heat controls could be shorted in the seat potentially putting anyone near at risk of a heat or possible fire incident. •Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? oNot that I am aware of. UNKNOWN. •Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? oNo. The service center has refused to send someone to inspect. •Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? oNo. oAugust 10, 2024
I was involved in car accident 8/7in which vehicle total. After first impact vehicle did not stop felt like kept going accelerating into 3 additional impacts
Whenever turning a clicking sound is occurring underneath the driver seat. The seat does not seem to be properly secured from the factory. Tesla said it does not seem to be a safety concern over the phone and will not work to get my vehicle into the service department in a reasonable timeframe. Many weeks to schedule with no alternative.
My tesla frunk has opened twice without warning or command on, [XXX] and [XXX]. This is after the 2024.20.3 update that was supposed to fix it. Jason from roadside assistance had me do a soft reboot and hopes it won't open in the future. Thankfully both incidents occurred in the parking lot. Conclusion is that Tesla did NOT fix the issue and there will be severe accidents in the near future. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Pro Contact, Tire Size: 255/45/R20, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that several weeks after purchasing the vehicle, a neighbor informed the contact that a tire was flat. The contact attempted to pump air into the tire; however, the air immediately seeped out. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the tire was replaced with the same brand tire. The contact stated that almost a month later, the tire pressure indicator light appeared on the infotainment screen while the contact's wife was driving the vehicle. The contact was called to the scene and attempted to inflate the rear passenger tire; however, the air seeped out of the tire. Upon inspection, the contact discovered multiple cracks along the inner sidewall which caused the tire to peel. The vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic where the vehicle remained. The vehicle manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the tire manufacturer. The tire manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that a tire representative would need to inspect the tire. The vehicle was not repaired. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was approximately 550.
The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with auto-polite activated, the vehicle suddenly pulled in the left direction across three lanes of traffic. As a result, the vehicle collided with the passenger-side front headlight and came to a complete stop in the roadway. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The contact transported himself to his primary care doctor, who treated him for nondescript injuries to his neck, shoulders, right hand, and hips. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 9,000.
The vehicle was under full self-driving mode and approaching a shopping center. There was a crossroad with signs on the corner. The vehicle was supposed to turn left but kept slowly approaching the signs on the corner. I was ready to step on the brake to stop the full self-driving mode while expecting the vehicle to turn left or step on the brake. Instead, the vehicle accelerated toward the signs, so I had to steer the wheel to the left and apply the brake immediately. The vehicle jumped a bit as it ran over the corner of the crossroad and stopped after about 10 feet. I was fortunate because I took action immediately, avoiding hitting other people or property. However, human reactions seem not to be quick enough to prevent some accidents as in this case. During this incident, the right corner of the front bumper of the vehicle hit the signs, and the top right corner of the vehicle (right above the front window) was also slightly damaged.
The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at slow speeds in the driveway, the vehicle independently accelerated. The driver lost control of the vehicle and came to a complete stop after crashing into the garage door. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. A police report was not filed. There was no injury reported. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100.
*Subject: Reporting Tesla Motors' Exposure of Sensitive VIN Information** To Whom It May Concern, I am a security researcher and ethical hacker who has identified and reported a significant data leak involving Tesla Motors. Specifically, Tesla is leaking sensitive Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) of its customers through an API URL. The URL in question is: [XXX] ` This exposure allows anyone to pull detailed recall reports of these vehicles from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website: [XXX] ` Furthermore, these VINs can be used to search for private documents shared on social media, posing a serious privacy and security risk. Many vehicle owners intentionally redact or block their VINs in public documents to prevent misuse. Despite the clear implications, Bugcrowd analysts have closed my report as "not applicable" and claimed that it has "no security impact." This decision disregards the privacy concerns of Tesla EV owners, whose VINs are readily available to malicious actors. My attempts to bring this issue to light were further suppressed when Tesla removed my post from the Cybertruck Facebook group and blocked me from the platform. Given Tesla's notorious history of ignoring such violations, I am seeking intervention from relevant authorities to take appropriate action against both Tesla Motors and the Bugcrowd platform for their negligence in handling this critical security issue. Thank you for your attention to this matter. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I was on [XXX] heading towards Chicago and following the traffic. I started changing the line to pass the vehicle in front of me and suddenly my tesla completely lost control and started drifting to the sides. I released the accelerator right away but it made it even worse. It seems that acceleration continues to happen that’s what made car to drift. Eventually car slowed down and I was able to make it to my line. I don’t understand why line assistance didn’t work to keep the vehicle stable, why after releasing accelerator the vehicle continued to gain the speed. It was sunny day and dry road. No foreign objects on the highway. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
1st incidence: The car with full self driving mode self-changed to shoulder lane on [XXX] for unknown reason. I had to steer back to my lane to avoid hitting the FWY divider. 2nd incidence: with autosteer/cruise control mode, the car self changed to left lane, again I quickly guided the steering wheel back to my lane to correct the action and it caused a car accident. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The incident occurred on [XXX] at [XXX] PST in Sammamish WA, where my car (2024 Tesla Model Y) incorrectly enabled Automatic Emergency Braking , and unexpectedly applied brakes when I was traveling at 45 mph on an empty road. The sudden braking reduced the speed of my car to less than 15 mph in a span of 2 seconds and eventually brought the car to a halt . I strongly believe this was done in error due to a system malfunction, as there was no potential cause of a collision given there were no incoming vehicles or any vehicles ahead. There were also no pedestrians or any objects such as animals or wildlife on the road. One this incident occurred, an alert with code “APP_W050” appeared on the car screen. (photo attached). Due to this abrupt unexpected braking, It caused a significant treat to my safety, as I could have potentially lost control of the car and slid off the road into a ditch or another vehicle traveling behind me could have potentially collided with me in the rear end. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Attempted to make a right turn, which the steering wheel then locked; unable to control car. Resulted in the car hitting two restaurant signs. Front right side of the car damaged, right side damage, no air bags deployed. No warning lamps or messages prior to failure. Vehicle not yet inspected, waiting for appointment (August 21st)
Since I purchased the car 4 months ago my car has been going into the service center non stop for every issue you can imagine. Tesla spins and blames all issues and ignores me. Corporate says they can’t do anything and then ignore. Service center providing inaccurate or not providing service invoices.Deny my buyback requests. Repairs are failed and new damage occurs at every service appointment. New issues arise with the car every time I drive it. I rarely drive it as it’s not safe. Tesla continually cancels service appointments or does not have parts in stock. issues: -Safety restaurant system fault -electric motor issues: loud high pitched whistle/whine when driving. -car loosing power while driving -seat moving while driving -window clicking -water dripping out of dash vents. -Misalignments: frunk, trunk, trim -paint drips, bubbles, cracks, peeling -battery range issues -battery coolant fan issues -defects interior plastic surfaces -seat defects -hole left in front of car between dash and windshield with damages windshield. New dash uneven over airbag. -plastic trim falling off
This is a complaint regarding a malfunction of the Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature, which resulted in damage to my vehicle and may potentially pose a significant safety risk to public. On 07/02/2024, my newly purchased Tesla [Model-Y 2024] was parked next to a pillar in a parking garage. After ensuring that the Full Self-Driving sign was on, I activated the FSD feature. However, as soon as the function was engaged, the vehicle instantly took off and made a right turn. This sudden and unexpected action caused the right side of the back passenger door to scrape against the iron guardrail on the pillar and caused damages to the right back passenger door and a portion of right back fender. This action happened so sudden that did not have the chance to react and take manual control. I contacted Tesla to report the issue and seek assistance, but after +4 weeks of contacting and restless following up with Tesla service teams, Tesla stated that the software was functioning properly and denied any responsibility for the malfunction, and they closed my case without offering any resolution or further investigation. Luckily, this incident happened in a confined parking garage. It could have resulted in more severe damage or injury had the circumstances been different. Additionally, Tesla's dismissal of the issue and refusal to accept responsibility is deeply concerning, especially about the reliability and safety of their Full Self-Driving technology. I sincerely request your office to investigate into this incident, and I hope you could advise any appropriate action to examine and address this issue. I attached a few photographs of where my vehicle was parked before the FSD was turned on, and the damages on both my vehicle and the guardrail at the time of the incident. I am more than happy to provide any further information or clarification. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your guidance and assistance.
My Tesla (dark gray) was t-boned by a 2015 Hyundai (white) while it was passing the intersection on green light. The Hyundai hit my car when it tried to turn right on red light. My car was running at around 25 mph at that moment. About one second before the accident, my car's front collision warning went off, but everything was too late; the Hyundai's left front bumper hit my car. The crash did not cause any serious damage on the white Hyundai; as you can see in the photo, it barely got any dents, except its left front headlight cap was broken. The incident created small dents on my car's right fender panel and front right door. However, even though my car's front right wheel was not directly hit, it fell off during the accident. If my car was running at a high speed, it would have rolled over and caused serious injuries.
The contact owned a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH he began to lose control of the steering wheel which resulted in the vehicle crashing into a ravine and flipping over multiples with no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that three wheels detached the vehicle but was unsure if the wheels fell before the accident. The contact was taken to a local hospital for a trauma evaluation in which the contact suffered a concussion and bruises on his body. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the salvage junkyard. The dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50.
My family and I were on [XXX] heading toward Sacramento when the Tesla Y suddenly braked. We were using autopilot and going around 70 mph. The car was trying to pull a full stop in the middle of the freeway! I quickly disengaged the autopilot and stepped on the pedal to speed back up. I'm guessing the Tesla saw a hazard on the road and put on the brakes. The problem is there were no hazards. Our safety was put at risk because we could've been reared, and it could've caused a pileup. Luckily, it was early Sunday, and there weren't a lot of cars on the road. We stopped using the autopilot immediately, so the problem has not been reproduced. We have an appointment with Tesla in four days. I will be reporting the incident to them. I'll ask for an inspection then. There were no warning lamps or other symptoms prior to the sudden braking. It was a very jarring experience. I have my kids in the back seats. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The Indicator for the park break is the word "PARK" and not the symbol for the parking break ((P)). This is dangerous because the word "PARK" is ambiguous and could mean the vehicle is shifted into park (without the park break engaged) OR the park break is applied. In fact my spouse was parking the vehicle on a hill and not engaging the park break. He insisted that there was no difference between the two. There is a huge difference. Only after engaging the park break and listening for the rear breaks to electronically engage was I able to convince him that "PARK" was actually ((P)) and that the park break was NOT applied until the button was pressed and the word "PARK" appeared. Please use the correct ((P)) symbol to indicate the parking break is engaged and to clearly differentiate it from the vehicle being shifted into Park.
Turn signals turn off prematurely. Disengaging the cruise control or entering a turn lane after the turn signal is activated appear to turn off the turn signal before reaching the intersection or turn. This occurs whether I use the half or full press on the turn signal stalk. To be honest I'm not sure the difference between the half and full press, since they appear to function the same. This is dangerous for 2 reasons. 1.) Vehicles waiting at the intersection may believe I have changed my mind on turn and take actions on the belief that I am not going to turn. 2.) It creates a distraction as I need to react and take further action to re-activate the turn signal rather than focusing on traffic and the turn.
During my trip, traveling at speeds ranging from ~30 to ~75mph my car suddenly and with no advance warning braked to a full stop, four separate times. I was not using cruise control or any driver assisted features. There were no obstacles in the road. I did not get in an accident because there were no other cars near me on the two different roads I traveled on.
The Tesla accelerated by itself while I am driving in a heavy traffic. To avoid hitting the front car, I braked several times, which didn’t work at all. It still accelerated, instinctively I steered wheels to the right front and hit a small hill. Airbags are out. I struggled to get off the car and shouted for help. 911 was called and emergency ambulance took me to ER. Luckily I am alive, it could be much worse that I would tremble when thinking of that crash scene again. This happened on [XXX]. I am waiting for the report from the police and the next steps from Tesla Insurance. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
On Wednesday, [XXX], 2024 between 1015-1045 am while traveling on [XXX] , my vehicle unexpectedly accelerated while entering the left turn lane. On ramp to [XXX] northbound, Monroe county, Pennsylvania. At the time I was giving steering input and had also applied the windshield wiper system. This happened a second time while approaching the intersection of [XXX] northbound. While taking my foot off the accelerator pedal to allow for regenerative braking and using the windshield wipers the vehicle accelerated at a quick rate. In both instances I had to apply the brake to slow it down. I noticed Tesla on that date. Tesla related that someone would contact me. No co text has been made as of the submission of this report. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
This is my fifth Tesla, so i.am very familiar with the Self Driving feature which is mostly good. However, recently I got a Model Y and with in 24 hours I was rear-ended on the freeway! I had the car in Full Self Driving mode (FSD)! For some reason it just braked hard in the middle of my driving however, traffic was backing up. I injured my lower back and neck and I'm now having to go in for therapy and schedule a CAT scan. Luckily the person behind me was fine. After the incident I downloaded the zip disk which records incidences. The car had documented pre and post accident! But the actual incident there is no record... almost like it got wiped out!?!
The vehicle would not stop and ran into the back of a friend. I am not safe in the vehicle as we were in a parking lot no way I could’ve reached top speed.
While driving on highway at around 60,65 miles speed, I saw a warning that fronk is open. I dont think I pressed open fronk while driving and not sure even its possible while driving. Fronk wasnt open when I started the drive for sure else would have noticed the warning. Warning actually started after driving for 5,6 miles. I was on highway and took me some time to find a safe place to get on the shoulder and when I checked fronk was actually open. Im not sure how much an issue it was or if Tesla fronk can get loose and fly or hit the windscreen and cause visiblity issue or accident involving other vehilces but this was something which was a big concern for a moment while driving at high speed.
I was driving down the highway with my wife and baby at about 65 mph. I was using regular cruise control with no one in front of me when all of a sudden, the car braked extremely hard. Luckily, the car behind me was far enough back to switch lanes and pass me. If it was closer, this could have resulted in a highway accident. The car stopped braking maybe around 30 or 40 mph. I may have it recorded in the Tesla camera system since I pressed the save button approx 4 min after it happened. I also scheduled a service call with Tesla that will hopefully happen on may 7th
I purchased my Model Y with the Tow Package. We used the trailer for the first time. There was no 12v auxiliary power to the trailer. The 7 pin trailer connection is incomplete. Post purchase, we found Tesla purposely disconnected the 12v accessory power pin when they switched low voltage systems in the 2022 model year rather than add the necessary power reduction part to send 12v power to the trailer. This is a serious safety issue because the 12v accessory pin on the trailer connection is the used to maintain charge on emergency trailer surge braking systems (engages trailer breaks if the trailer disconnects from vehicle). This known safety hazard was not conspicuously communicated before purchase. A notice does not appear on the Model Y Tow package page (attached). This is very uncommon and unexpected for manufacturer installed tow packages with 7 pin connectors to leave the 12v auxiliary power disconnected.
While using autopilot with beta self driving installed and stopped at a traffic light, left or right turn traffic signal turning green causes car to move into oncoming traffic (moves straight through intersection).
My wife and I purchased a model Y 2024 just a few weeks ago. We have had multiple experiences when using cruise control where the car inexplicably slows down rapidly when there are no vehicles in front of us decelerating.
Front motor of 3-week-old Tesla Model Y became disabled while driving on a highway at 65 mph. This meant the car also lost power steering, traction control, and ABS braking. Car was limited to top speed of around 40 mph on a busy highway with very little room to pull over. Car was difficult to steer and braking was greatly reduced. There was no advanced warning of this. Was finally able to pull over, exit and reenter the vehicle, which temporarily corrected the problem. However, when the car was started the next day, the front motor was disabled again, but resolved when the car was restarted. The car was not driven again until Tesla service center was contacted and car was taken in for repair. On the way to the service center, the issue occurred again. The alerts included “Front motor disabled - OK to drive. Vehicle power may be limited” The vehicle is not safe to drive since this is happening while traveling at high speeds. Tesla service has not addressed the issue or tried to diagnose the cause yet in spite of the car being at their service center for over a week.
The battery coolant started leaking when we connected the car to a supercharger. After charging a low coolant warning came up on the screen, but the message read “OK to drive”. Started driving home when more alerts came up “Power reduced” and “Speed limited to 68 mph” but still showed “OK to drive”. About 30 miles later the screen abruptly shut down on the freeway. Was able to pull over to a stop on the shoulder and call a tow truck. Screen never came back up even after attempting to restart, car is now at the service center. There is a pump that has continued running for over 2 days without stopping. The interior lights turn on and off every 30 seconds. There has been no damage from road debris or anything else to this car. The vehicle only had ~350 miles on it, and we only had it for 3 days before it malfunctioned. The screen displays vital information such as speed, turn indicators, and so on. Without the screen being on it is not possible to safely operate the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing abnormal battery drainage and was not operating based on the designed mileage. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was overheating, and the failure persisted after the vehicle had been parked and turned off. The contact also stated that the front passenger's side window would roll down unintentionally while driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a Tesla Service Center several times; however, the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6.