2021 TESLA MODEL 3 Forward Collision Avoidance Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Forward Collision Avoidance Issues in the 2021 TESLA MODEL 3

3 forward collision avoidance complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 TESLA MODEL 3. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

3
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Forward Collision Avoidance Complaints

#11533171 | Crash
The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while using a self-driving mode at 50 mph, it would not stay in the lane and drive slowly into the next lane. The contact stated on April 9, 2023, while using a self-driving mode at 15 mph, a pedestrian walked into the lane and the vehicle did not detect the person and hit the pedestrian. No air bags deployed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The pedestrian sustained an unknown fractured leg and a fractured arm and sought medical attention for his injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to a Tesla collision shop and had the front windshield replaced. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer but was informed no failure was detected. The vehicle was not repaired and continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer had...
#11498674 |
The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model 3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V235000 (Electrical System, Forward Collison Avoidance) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
#11474990 | Crash
The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while driving approximately 8 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated and jumped the curb. The contact depressed the brakes pedal to the floorboard; however, the vehicle continued to accelerate and crashed into a wall where the vehicle came to a stop. There was no warning light illuminated. The seat belt was on and the driver's air bag deployed, however, the contact head hit the windshield, and it shattered. The air bag was not covering the contacts face completely. The police arrived on the scene and filed a report. There were injuries to the contact's left wrist, neck, hip, and back, and a fracture to the right foot. The contact started receiving medical treatment the same day. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The damage was to the front of the vehicle. The contact stated her personal phone was...

Other 2021 TESLA MODEL 3 Problem Areas

Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 275 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 225 complaints Service Brakes 123 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 119 complaints Unknown Or Other 89 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings 73 complaints Electrical System 58 complaints Visibilitywiper 28 complaints Steering 24 complaints Lane Departure Assist 18 complaints Power Train 16 complaints Structurebody 13 complaints Lane Departure Warning 12 complaints Seat Belts 11 complaints Suspension 11 complaints Exterior Lighting 8 complaints Air Bags 7 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 7 complaints Electrical Systemadasautonomousself Driving 6 complaints Seats 6 complaints Wheels 6 complaints Engine 5 complaints Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking 3 complaints Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera 3 complaints Back Over Prevention Warnings 3 complaints Electrical Systemadas 3 complaints Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatchemergency Mechanical Release 3 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Electrical Systembody Control Modulesoftware 1 complaint Electrical Systempropulsion Systeminverter 1 complaint Engine And Engine Cooling 1 complaint Firerelated 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Controlsoftware 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Controlsoftwaresignagesignal Recognition 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Dynamic Brake Supportbrake Assist 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Steeringautomatedadaptive Steering 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhandleexterior 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint
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