2020 TESLA MODEL 3 Back Over Prevention Warnings Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Back Over Prevention Warnings Issues in the 2020 TESLA MODEL 3
4 back over prevention warnings complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 TESLA MODEL 3. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Back Over Prevention Warnings Complaints
I recently brought my car in for routine servicing and informed the Tesla service technician that I’ve been experiencing significant lag with the rear (reverse) camera video feed since roughly early-December 2021. The rear (reverse) camera lag makes reversing hazardous, as any reliance by the driver on the the rear (reverse) camera feed can cause serious (potentially fatal) injury and/or property damage. I asked the technician to look into and address the issue; I told him I was aware there had been a recall and that I received a notice. He informed that they were unable to replicate the issue—which I find hard to believe, given it happens constantly—and that rear (reverse) camera lag is common in Model 3s as they age. My car is less than two years old—hardly classifying as “aged”. In looking at Internet forums, this appears to be a very common issue with Model 3s, and...
After the OTA software updated to 2021.44.25.2 there were several changes to the graphic user interface and software system. Two direct issues of the update are: 1) The rear and side cameras that assist during backup now take longer to activate and have very jumpy (laggy) video feeds. So much so that the driver can backup at least 10 feet at low speed before an updated image is shown. This causes a very unsafe condition when backup up as there are multiple blind spots in the car. 2) The simplification of touchscreen controls requires the driver to be more distracted by having to navigate additional menus to turn on wipers, climate control, the radio, and safety features like the dashcam. Waiting on an appointment with Tesla but that is at least 20 days away.
I WAS PARKING AT A TRADER JOE'S WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BY ITSELF WITHOUT GIVING ME ANY CHANCE TO BREAK TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH THE CURB. MY CAR GOT SCRATCHED UNDERNEATH.
I BOUGHT A TESLA MODEL 3 ON 9/19/20. ON 9/23/20 I WAS WAITING IN MY CAR IN A LINE OF CARS AT A FAST FOOD DELIVERY WINDOW, STOPPED 8-10 FT BEHIND A LARGE VEHICLE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AS WELL AS IN THE PARK MODE BECAUSE OF THE SLOW SERVICE AHEAD. AFTER A WHILE I REALIZED THAT MY TESLA HAD STARTED MOVING SLOWLY TOWARDS THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. PUMPING THE BRAKE, TRYING TO CHANGE THE GEAR TO REVERSE DID NOT STOP THE CAR. THE SCREEN DATA DISAPPEARED AND A MESSAGE FLASHED SAYING THAT ALL SAFETY FEATURES WERE OFF. I OPENED THE DOOR WHICH IS SUPPOSED TO STOP THE CAR. IT DID NOT EVEN AFTER I GOT OUT OF IT. IT CONTINUED TO MOVE EVEN AFTER CONTACT WAS MADE WITH THE CAR IN FRONT. THE TESLA WAS COMPLETELY CRUSHED. IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS ACCORDING TO A REPAIR SHOP...
Other 2020 TESLA MODEL 3 Problem Areas
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
102 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
80 complaints
Unknown Or Other
76 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
65 complaints
Service Brakes
45 complaints
Steering
43 complaints
Electrical System
34 complaints
Suspension
34 complaints
Air Bags
29 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
24 complaints
Seats
22 complaints
Lane Departure Assist
21 complaints
Visibilitywiper
21 complaints
Seat Belts
18 complaints
Structurebody
18 complaints
Exterior Lighting
12 complaints
Lane Departure Warning
9 complaints
Back Over Prevention
8 complaints
Power Train
8 complaints
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
7 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
6 complaints
Visibility
6 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Electrical Systemadasautonomousself Driving
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationdriver
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatchemergency Mechanical Release
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhandleexterior
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint