2026 Tesla Model Y

382 complaints on file, page 1 of 20.

1. Filed Sep 29, 2026Failure Sep 29, 2026Duluth, GAWarnings, Automatic emergency braking, Blind spot detectionCrash

   The vehicle made contact with other vehicles twice within a short period while Full Self-Driving (Supervised) was engaged, and it did not respond to my attempts to intervene. On XXX, at approximately 1:30 PM, in the Stanford Oval parking area in [XXX], I was using Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in my brand-new 2026 Tesla Model Y when the vehicle began a reversing maneuver between two parked vehicles. During the maneuver, the on-screen visualization continued to show space between my vehicle and the surrounding vehicles. The vehicle then made physical contact with another vehicle. I received no proximity or collision alert, and the display continued to show clearance after contact occurred. After contact, the vehicle continued attempting to reverse, stalled, and behaved erratically. I attempted to brake and disengage the system, but the vehicle kept glitching and moving backward. I could feel resistance while trying to control the vehicle.Shortly afterward, at [XXX], the vehicle showed substantially similar behavior and again made contact with another vehicle. My vehicle sustained damage to the rear bumper and lights. The other vehicle had pre-existing damage, and its driver told me she did not want to pursue anything or have her vehicle repaired. The vehicle is brand new and I had no prior accidents. I will be assessing myself for injuries. I reported the incident to Tesla. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

   NHTSA complaint 11767924
2. Filed Sep 29, 2026Failure Sep 25, 2026Sanford, FLAir bagsCrash

   I am writing to raise a serious safety concern regarding my Tesla Model Y Premium AWD 7-seater which was involved in a significant rear-end collision The vehicle sustained substantial impact and has been determined to be a total loss. Given the severity of the collision, I am concerned that none of the airbags deployed. This is a serious safety concern, and I would appreciate a detailed technical explanation rather than a general statement about airbag deployment criteria. Please let me know what information, photographs, police reports, or other documentation you need from me to conduct the investigation

   NHTSA complaint 11767879
3. Filed Sep 29, 2026Failure Sep 29, 2026Parkersburg, WVAdaptive cruise control, Vehicle speed control

   The speed recognition of Tesla Full Self Drive is unsafe in its present form. The speed recognition is very inaccurate. While driving on an interstate highway where the speed limit is 70MPH, it is recognizing a route sign with a much lower number as a speed limit sign and suddenly applying braking, causing me to nearly be rear ended on multiple occasions. Every time I pass this sign I have to either disengage full self drive, or I have to override it to keep from being rear ended. The same thing happens on another highway, where the exit ramp has construction going on. When you are on the main road, it recognizes the exit ramp construction speed limit and tries to reduce you from 65 to 35. This problem has been reported to the manufacturer with no response other than "it is being forwarded on to the appropriate team for review"

   NHTSA complaint 11767712
4. Filed Sep 29, 2026Failure Sep 28, 2026Peoria, AZUnknown or otherCrash

   On September 28, 2026, I was driving my 2026 Tesla Model Y Dual Motor northbound on Interstate 17 in Arizona near the Sedona exit area. Full Self-Driving (Supervised) was engaged. The vehicle was running software version 2026.27.11 and FSD (Supervised) version v14.3.10. There was light rain in the area and the roadway was wet. I was traveling approximately 66–67 mph in a posted 75 mph zone. While FSD was engaged, the vehicle unexpectedly initiated a lane change. During or immediately following the lane change, the vehicle encountered the wet/standing-water area, lost control, and struck the concrete barrier. I am concerned about why FSD initiated this lane change under these roadway conditions and whether the system properly detected and responded to the wet roadway. I have requested that Tesla preserve and review all available FSD logs, vehicle telemetry, steering and braking data, lane-change and path-planning information, camera data, collision data, and other information associated with this incident. I am requesting that NHTSA review this incident as a potential safety issue involving Full Self-Driving (Supervised), particularly its lane-change behavior and operation under wet roadway conditions. I am very positive this incident wouldn’t have happened if FSD wasn’t in play. This is huge safety concern I want to share to avoid any issues!

   NHTSA complaint 11767629
5. Filed Sep 28, 2026Failure Sep 26, 2026Georgetown, TXWarnings

   Tesla Model Y, after a new update, went into an intersection while the traffic light was red. It saw it, but did not stop until it was half way into the intersection...then it slowly backed up out of the middle, until the light turned green. This happened crossing a bridge over [XXX] north of [XXX] onto [XXX]. It has crossed this intersection many times over the last six months without incident. Fortunately there was no traffic on the right trying to get a head start. There was no damage, just weird strange behavior, unlike any we have experienced with this vehicle and FSD 14.3.10. Link to Teslacam video I downloaded to my computer. I have been unable to alert Tesla via any means. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

   NHTSA complaint 11767569
6. Filed Sep 28, 2026Failure Sep 28, 2026Buda, TXSeat belts, Service brakes

   Component Involved: Full Self-Driving (FSD) / Uncommanded Vehicle Movement DESCRIPTION OF SAFETY DEFECT & INCIDENT: While using Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, the vehicle navigated into a driveway sloped on an uphill incline and came to a stop. Immediately after the front passenger unbuckled their seatbelt to exit, the vehicle unexpectedly began moving backward down the slope on its own. Because my focus was entirely on preventing a collision, I could not verify if the touchscreen or gear indicator changed states; I immediately had to apply the manual brakes to stop the vehicle. This uncommanded rearward movement immediately after a passenger unbuckled poses a severe safety hazard to exiting occupants and nearby pedestrians. Emergency driver intervention was required to secure the vehicle.

   NHTSA complaint 11767474
7. Filed Sep 28, 2026Failure Aug 11, 2026Scottsdale, AZAir bagsCrash1 injured

   My Tesla 2026 Y was in an accident and was totalled. I sustained a broken tibia and a broken sternum. The airbags did not deploy. There was no warning the airbags were faulty. The car was hauled away from the collision center.

   NHTSA complaint 11767400
8. Filed Sep 28, 2026Failure Sep 26, 2026Mckinney, TXBody1 injured

   On September 26, 2026, the automatic rear liftgate of my 2026 Tesla Model Y struck me on the head while it was closing. I was not manually pulling, pushing, or holding the liftgate at the time. The liftgate made contact with my head, causing a cut and bleeding, and then stopped. I sought emergency medical treatment following the incident and was diagnosed with a mild concussion. I am concerned that the liftgate's obstruction detection/anti-pinch system did not detect the obstruction early enough to prevent contact with my head or did not respond appropriately before impact. The fact that the powered liftgate made physical contact with my head before stopping raises a serious safety concern regarding the liftgate's obstruction detection sensors and closing mechanism. I am reporting this incident because the automatic liftgate caused an actual physical injury requiring emergency medical evaluation. I request that NHTSA document this incident and investigate whether there is a potential safety defect involving the automatic liftgate, obstruction/anti-pinch sensors, or closing mechanism.

   NHTSA complaint 11767318
9. Filed Sep 27, 2026Failure Sep 25, 2026The Villages, FLAssist, Unknown or other

   I and other Telsa drivers report Tesla FSD takes too long to enter a lane from which the car has to turn. Some drivers report “last minute” trying to get into turn lane or expressway off ramp. Twice last week my Tesla (Model Y built in June 2026) waited much too long to get into the required turn lane. On both occasions I was either in outside lane needing to turn left, or middle lane needing to turn left. One first occasion Tesla in FSD was only 0.3 miles from the turn as cars behind stacked up preparing to make the left turn. On second occasion, car in FSD was only 0.2 miles from turn, even indicating by LED light strip turning red, that a car behind was in my blind spot. Yet, the Tesla wedged itself in front of the car behind already in the turn lane forcing that driver to slam on his brakes to let Tesla in for the turn. The second occasion could have resulted in an accident or incited a road rage incident from the driver behind. I asked Grok to request Tesla engineers fix this FSD poor decision-making. Grok said he’s aware of this problem, correctly referring to it as a “lane change timing” issue, but stated he could not message Tesla engineers. At next opportunity, I sent a message via microphone in my car, though not during a “why did I take over intervention” request, because I did not intervene. Grok offered help saying I could use my turn signal to get in turn lane further in advance of the turn, or change speed mode to adjust for traffic behind, but that defeats use of FSD. Would NHTSA please make this a priority issue for Tesla engineers to fix?

   NHTSA complaint 11767270
10. Filed Sep 26, 2026Failure Sep 26, 2026Dallas, TXLane departure

    Yep — this follows the NHTSA guidelines in your screenshots and avoids your name, VIN, phone number, or other personal information. You can paste this directly: While Full Self-Driving (FSD) was engaged, I was stopped in the left-turn lane at the intersection of [XXX] and the roadway that changes between [XXX] and [XXX]. The traffic signal was red, and I was waiting to make a left turn. When the protected left-turn signal turned green, the vehicle did not begin the turn. I pressed the accelerator to prompt the vehicle to proceed, as I have previously done when FSD hesitates at a green light. Instead of following the left-turn lane and turning left, the vehicle accelerated straight ahead toward another vehicle in front of me. The other driver had to swerve to avoid being hit. I immediately took manual control, steered away from the other vehicle, and completed the left turn myself. A collision was narrowly avoided. There was no impact and no injuries. The FSD behavior put both vehicles at risk because the vehicle attempted to proceed straight from the left-turn lane rather than following the protected left-turn signal. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

    NHTSA complaint 11767141
11. Filed Sep 26, 2026Failure Sep 26, 2026Loveland, COUnknown or other

    The vehicle itself will not follow safety lane control. Full self driving was in fact it crosses double white lines and toll roads and will merge into other lanes that has led to unsafe situation excessive ticketing, especially in the [XXX] area. This has happened several times, where it’ll go over the double white line ignore the laws and it will stay in the left lane, causing traffic and disruption. Today it did it several times and jerked into the toll lane when it was a double white line and caused a traffic issue instead of working through it. It signal quickly and then just moved over which was not OK and it was against the rules. Each state has their own set of laws and the cars should be able to adjust each state to follow those laws to ensure safety. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

    NHTSA complaint 11767134
12. Filed Sep 25, 2026Failure Aug 12, 2026Myrtle, MSAutonomous/self driving

    The contact leased a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH in the far-left lane with Full Self-Driving (FSD) Mode engaged, the vehicle attempted to steer into a concrete barrier on several occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle was being driven on a newly reconstructed roadway with a linear layout, and the contact believed that the vehicle was following former turning lane markings that were visible on the roadway. The contact forcefully and manually overrode the steering, which required significant effort at highway speeds. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred on several occasions. The contact deactivated Full Self-Driving Mode feature.

    NHTSA complaint 11766903
13. Filed Sep 23, 2026Failure Aug 31, 2026Aldie, VAWarning, Assist, Steering1 injured

    I am filing a safety complaint about the lane departure avoidance system in my 2026 Tesla Model Y (VIN [XXX]) software version 2026.26.6.5, purchased XXX, odometer [mileage]). The system makes abrupt, forceful steering corrections during normal driving. I have to resist these unexpected steering inputs repeatedly, and this has caused growing pain in my left hand, including carpal tunnel symptoms. The system cannot be fully disabled. Even when I turn it off, it turns itself back on every time the car is restarted, so I cannot prevent these interventions. I believe steering force that the driver cannot reliably turn off creates a risk of loss of control, particularly in traffic or on narrow roads. I reported this to Tesla on XXX, and Tesla stated that nothing can be done. I ask that NHTSA review this complaint and evaluate whether this system's steering force and its inability to stay disabled are a safety-related defect. I can provide further information or medical documentation on request. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

    NHTSA complaint 11766501
14. Filed Sep 23, 2026Failure Sep 22, 2026Harpswell, MEAdaptive cruise control, Unknown or other

    Tesla Supervised Full Self Driving sped Southbound into a school speed zone. Flashing speed zone yellow lights required speed of 20 mph. Tesla continued at 49-50 mph. Driver intervention was required to slow down to 20 mph. There has been one other incident reported for this Tesla in the same school zone operating Northbound last week.

    NHTSA complaint 11766451
15. Filed Sep 20, 2026Failure Sep 20, 2026mansfield, TXElectrical system, Unknown or other

    While I was driving on the highway in rainy weather, my electric vehicle suddenly made a very loud blast or popping sound and immediately stopped working. The vehicle lost power, and all electrical functions became inoperative while I was in the middle of the highway. This created a serious safety hazard because I was unable to continue driving or operate the vehicle normally. There was no visible damage to the exterior of the vehicle. The tires were intact and appeared to be in normal condition, with no tire damage or other external damage that could explain the sudden loss of power. The vehicle stopped unexpectedly while driving in wet conditions, without any apparent external impact or physical damage.

    NHTSA complaint 11765714
16. Filed Sep 20, 2026Failure Sep 20, 2026Guin, ALUnknown or other

    FSD failed to recognize the emergency vehicle and attempted to pull out into the intersection

    NHTSA complaint 11765639
17. Filed Sep 19, 2026Failure Sep 19, 2026Birdsboro, PAWarning, Assist

    Lane assist and warnings are horrible and can’t be permanently disabled because of your asinine regulations. I have had it try to force me into high way on ramp merge lanes and on unmarked backroads absolutely lose it’s mind and force me over to oncoming traffic because it doesn’t know where the shoulder is. In addition it is over sensitive and likes to blare annoying alarms and jerk my steering wheel when I am not even departing my lane. Thanks for over regulating yet another thing.

    NHTSA complaint 11765575
18. Filed Sep 19, 2026Failure Sep 13, 2026Dallas, TXVehicle speed control

    While using Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised), my vehicle approached an intersection and came to a complete stop at a red traffic light. The vehicle remained fully stopped while the traffic signal was still red. Without any accelerator input from me, the vehicle unexpectedly began moving forward toward the intersection while the traffic light was still red. I did not press or touch the accelerator at any point during this event. As soon as I realized that the vehicle was moving forward against the red light, I immediately applied the brake to stop the vehicle and then immediately reversed to move back to a safe position. My intervention was necessary to prevent the vehicle from entering the intersection and potentially colliding with cross traffic. There was no collision and no physical injury. However, the unexpected movement created an immediate and serious risk of a collision. My pregnant wife was in the passenger seat at the time of the incident. Full Self-Driving (Supervised) was engaged throughout the event. I have preserved the original Tesla Dashcam footage documenting the incident, including the red traffic signal, the vehicle coming to a complete stop, the unexpected forward movement while the signal remained red, and my immediate braking and subsequent reversal. I am reporting this incident because the vehicle unexpectedly proceeded toward an intersection against a red traffic signal while Full Self-Driving (Supervised) was engaged, requiring immediate driver intervention to avoid a potential collision.

    NHTSA complaint 11765559
19. Filed Sep 19, 2026Failure Sep 1, 2026New York, NYWarnings, Adaptive cruise control, Visibility/wiper

    I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the forward-facing cameras on my Tesla Model Y. The vehicle relies on these cameras for critical driver-assistance functions, including Tesla’s FSD system. However, the camera area is prone to accumulating dust, dirt, moisture, and other contamination during normal driving. When this happens, camera performance can be degraded and driver-assistance functions can become restricted or unavailable. More importantly, the current design makes proper cleaning unnecessarily difficult. To access and clean the camera area properly, the camera cover/housing must be removed. This is not a reasonable or practical routine-maintenance procedure for a component that is essential to the vehicle’s safety systems. It creates a recurring risk that camera contamination will remain uncorrected. This appears to be a design issue, not normal vehicle maintenance. A safety-critical camera system should be designed to remain reasonably protected from contamination and allow the owner to clean the camera area easily without disassembling the camera enclosure. I request that NHTSA investigate whether this design constitutes a safety defect and whether Tesla should provide a permanent design solution or recall/service campaign for affected vehicles. I can provide photographs and documentation showing the contamination and the cleaning procedure required.

    NHTSA complaint 11765454
20. Filed Sep 18, 2026Failure Sep 18, 2026San Jose, CAElectrical system

    Every time the driver takes over from Full Self-Driving (Supervised), a mandatory "Why did you intervene?" feedback dialog appears on the center touchscreen. The dialog cannot be dismissed: it does not time out, and the driver must either tap one of the on-screen options (Preference / Discomfort / Navigation / Critical) or record a voice note using the steering-wheel microphone button before it goes away. This forces the driver to look at and interact with the touchscreen immediately after a takeover, exactly when full attention should be on the road. Earlier software versions dismissed this prompt automatically after a few seconds; recent updates made it mandatory and it even blocked other screen controls. It is a driver-distraction safety hazard caused by the UI design. The prompt appears on every single FSD disengagement, i.e. daily. Software version 2026.26.6.5.

    NHTSA complaint 11765419