NHTSA Complaint #11443491 — 2021 TESLA MODEL Y
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11443491 |
| Vehicle | 2021 TESLA MODEL Y |
| Component | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CO |
Consumer Description
While driving on an interstate highway (75 mph) at about 12am (little traffic) on four separate occasions, with cruise control engaged, the brakes were unexpectedly applied without warning, no forward traffic, no wildlife, no vehicles on the side of the road. Had there been a vehicle behind us, it could have resulted in a rear end collision. Several days later, on a two lane road (55 mph), cruise engaged, with oncoming large delivery/semi vehicles, again, the brakes were applied as if it was an imminent collision - which it was not. We have not seen any warning lamps, messages, warnings - however, we are new to this vehicle and not sure where we would see such a warning. After the latter event, I contacted Tesla service but was told it is an issue being looked at however there were no fixes available at this time. I have not driven with cruise control since as I am very afraid of being rear-ended.
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