2020 TESLA MODEL 3 Back Over Prevention Warnings Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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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

#11451552 |
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...
#11446455 |
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.
#11416389 | Crash
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.
#11373812 | Crash
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
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