2026 Tesla Model Y complaints

The front compartment “frunk” of the vehicle has no safety feature or emergency release latch. This is seriously concerning in case a child or kid gets inside and the trunk is closed for some reason, there would be no way for the person inside to get out by themselves. I contacted Tesla about this two weeks ago and they scheduled a visit which they, a technician later called on 11/12/25 to inform me they didn’t believe there was any requirement for the vehicle to have an emergency release feature inside the front Trunk. The service tech canceled my appointment request for a fix.

Missing required interior emergency release button in frunk per FMVSS 401

My 2026 Tesla Model Y with under 3,000 miles experienced a sudden and total loss of power steering while driving. The car became extremely difficult to control. Tesla towed it to their service center, where they claimed it was a software-related issue that could not be replicated. The service center released the car back to me but refused to provide written assurance that the vehicle is safe to drive, stating only that it is “cleared for release.” I’m concerned this issue could reoccur, creating a risk of loss of control and injury. The lack of transparency and refusal to confirm the vehicle’s safety in writing raises serious safety concerns about potential defects in the steering or software systems.

Description of Problem: The 2026 Tesla Model Y does not include an interior emergency release button inside the front trunk (commonly referred to as the “frunk”). Under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 401 (49 C.F.R. § 571.401), all passenger vehicles with a front- or rear-opening trunk compartment are required to have an interior emergency trunk release mechanism that allows a person to exit if accidentally trapped. Safety Risk: This missing feature presents a significant entrapment hazard, especially for children or smaller individuals who may become enclosed in the frunk either accidentally or during cleaning or maintenance. There is no way to open the frunk from the inside, which could result in suffocation, heat exposure, or death. The lack of an emergency release mechanism makes it impossible for an occupant to self-rescue if trapped. The vehicle and frunk assembly are available for inspection upon request. Problem Confirmation: This issue has been reproduced and confirmed directly by observation—no emergency release mechanism or glow-in-the-dark handle is present inside the frunk. As of now, Tesla has not confirmed the problem and the company is aware of this omission as stated in their owners manual Inspections Conducted: The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance, or any independent service center regarding this specific issue Warning Lamps/Messages: There were no warning lamps, alerts, or messages indicating the absence of

On November 4, 2025, I believe my New Tesla (only 2 month old) had just updated to a new software version. That morning, when I tried to start the car to drive to Walgreens Pharmacy, the vehicle did not start — the screen was locked. I pressed the brake pedal several times, but there was no response. Then I pressed the accelerator and the brake again, and the car finally started. I believe i turned on the Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode as usual. The car backed out of my garage and moved only about ten houses down our street when I suddenly felt it was out of control, and within seconds, it hit a stationary vehicle on our street. I did not hear Forward Collision Warning or feel the Automatic Braking system engage. The tesla report told me that the collision warning failure and the Safety systems are affected, and the passage side (front right) tire shows 0 psi) . The The damage was highly unusual — although I was driving slowly, approximately 10 to 15 miles per hour on my street, the front wheel became completely detached from the suspension, the suspension itself was severely damaged, However, the rest of the car’s body sustained with minimal impact. I had hard time to find Tesla service to help me, so I contacted Allstate and they had a towing company to transport the vehicle to Gwatney Collision Center, the only Tesla-certified body shop in our area.

FSD was unable to avoid object in road, may be due to how the adaptive headlights work as I was unable to see the object as well FSD/adaptive headlights may may it hard or impossible to see objects on road at night No In the process of a insurance claim No

There isn’t an emergency release in the front trunk of my tesla

There is no safety frunk release to open the hood from inside if a child is trapped inside.

I currently have a 2026 Tesla Model Y and was unfortunately involved in a collision due to what appears to be a Full Self-Driving (FSD) software failure. I had engaged FSD mode while driving my child to his doctor’s appointment. The navigation directed me through narrow residential streets. While traveling on a narrwow residential street, I encountered a garbage truck stopped in the middle of the road, blocking traffic. My vehicle came to a stop behind the truck (with FSD engaged and my full attention on the road). The FSD system then began to “lurk” forward, seemingly assessing whether it could pass the truck through a very tight space on the left side. At first, I was uncertain whether there was enough clearance, but I decided to trust the FSD’s judgment, as it relies on multiple exterior cameras for precise distance evaluation—far more accurate than what I could estimate from inside the vehicle. However, as the vehicle attempted to proceed, I immediately heard and felt a long scrape along the right side of my car. It became clear that the FSD system had miscalculated the available space, and the gap was too narrow for my vehicle to pass safely. As a result, the right side of my car sustained significant damage, including both wheel caps/rims, both doors, the side panel, and the rear bumper. The impact occurred against the metal fender of the garbage truck. I am deeply concerned that this incident—caused by a software error—may occur again and to others, resulting in more s

The horn on the car does not work at high speeds. I believe they replaced the horn with a small speaker, at speeds with wind, it is unusable. Needs a better speaker or an actual horn.

Description of the problem: The front trunk (“frunk”) of my 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper is missing the interior emergency release button and light. This component, which was present in earlier Model Y versions, allows a person trapped inside the frunk to open it from the inside. In my vehicle, there is no visible button, glow-in-the-dark handle, or wiring harness for this feature. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The malfunction involves the frunk emergency release mechanism (illumination and release button assembly). The component appears to have been omitted during manufacturing. The frunk and all relevant panels are available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Without an interior release, a person—especially a child—could become trapped in the front trunk with no way to exit, posing a risk of suffocation or heat-related injury. The frunk is large enough for a small child to enter and can be closed from outside the vehicle. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes. The issue was confirmed by Tesla Service, which stated the vehicle was “built as designed” without the interior emergency release. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? Yes. The vehicle was inspected by a Tesla Service Center representative. No other inspections have been perfo

I recently purchased a new Tesla Model Y (Juniper refresh). The vehicle has a loud clunking/creaking noise coming from the front suspension at low speeds, especially when driving over small bumps, turning into driveways, or when the road surface is uneven. The noise is noticeable inside the cabin and feels like a mechanical component is shifting. I brought the vehicle to Tesla Service. They confirmed the noise and told me it is not caused by the damper assembly but is a known issue that Tesla’s engineering team is currently investigating. However, no permanent fix is currently available, and the issue has not been resolved. I am concerned that this may be related to a suspension component failure or premature wear that could impact steering stability or control over time. Since this affects a brand-new vehicle and others have reported similar symptoms online, I believe this should be monitored as a potential safety defect. I am requesting that NHTSA track this issue to ensure Tesla provides a proper correction and repair campaign if necessary.

Full self driving disengage with no warning and won’t start up again. Unsafe.

The contact owned a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle made a left turn independently onto oncoming traffic while on autopilot, causing her to collide with another vehicle, and the vehicle caught fire during the incident. The contact stated that air bags deployed. The contact stated his wife sustained major injuries to the spine and spleen, causing her to have surgery, a right shoulder fracture, and multiple fractures to the right side of her face, a concussion to the head, right eye laceration, and both arms, a fractured nose. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to Owens Body Shop. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire on the scene. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The contact mentioned the seat belt had retracted during the impact. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and they informed the contact about a USB drive in the vehicle. The failure mileage was unknown.

Tesla FSD v14.1.3 feels unsafe for the typical “average” driver because it no longer allows users to set a maximum speed limit offset when using the Standard driving profile. In FSD v13, drivers could specify a max speed offset—such as 10% or 15% above the posted limit—when FSD was enabled. However, this option is no longer available in FSD v14. As a result, FSD v14 in the Standard profile often speeds on highways and makes aggressive lane changes to pass slower vehicles. This behavior feels unsafe and stressful for most everyday drivers. Tesla should restore the ability for each driver to set their own comfortable max speed limit and reduce the aggressiveness of lane changes.

TESLA FSD Issues: 1. Phantom braking sudden to a full stop for no known reason in the middle of the road, throwing my dogs into the floor and the car stopped completely on the highway. If an infant had been in the car Ina car seat, their neck could have been broken 2. Sudden jerkiness when making turns 3. In one case the car suddenly changed lanes and was a close encounter. 4. FSD system is now completely non-functioning. 5. These issues started about about 1 month ago and worsened in the past 1 week after the latest software update. TESLA Premium Connectivity Navigation Issue 1. Instead of taking me on main roads to my destination, it has been taking me down rural, isolated dirt roads. In one case I was directed to a dirt, logging road, isolated and dangerous terrain. I had to turn around in a secluded area and the navigation system kept directing me to dirt roads, although main roads were close by once I opened my iPhone for directions. 2. In Lynchburg, VA the navigation directed me towards an exceptionally steep downgrade to the river and would have been a catastrophe 3. These issues started this weekend [XXX] Door Locks 1. Door locks respond occasionally and there have been times I left the car assuming it would lock but it had not. There is no rhyme or reason to this. 2. This issue started [XXX] I am following up with Tesla next but thought you should be made aware. I did the recent Tesla software update and things just got worst. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FRE

While driving my 2026 Tesla Model Y on October 24, 2025, the Autopilot system disengaged twice on regular city roads, causing the car to suddenly stop in traffic. A new “Attention Control” feature silently required small steering inputs without any sound alert, which distracted me from the road. The lack of audible warning and sudden disengagement created a serious safety risk for me and surrounding drivers.

The newest FSD update v14 as of 10/23/25 took away the ability to manually limit the speed limit. Full Self Driving profiles are fixed, and the limits are invisible to me as the driver. The all except the Sloth fixed profiles can cause the speed to go 15 miles an hour over the limit unexpectedly which can cause arrest. There is also some very concerning random breaking now in the middle of empty roads where there might be a slight bump during the dark morning hours. The lack of manual speed control also is an issue when the expected speed limit is wrong in the system. In a 20 mile an hour neighborhood the car thinks it is 25 and can never drive compliant to the speed limit even with the Sloth profile. This is a dangerous oversight.

Since I purchased my 2026 Tesla Model Y RWD, the vehicle has had a persistent mechanical noise and vibration issue coming from the front suspension and brake area. This issue has been ongoing since the first weeks of ownership and has not been repaired or properly diagnosed after multiple service visits. Details -Component/System Failed: Front suspension/brake assembly (unknown exact component; may involve control arms, bushings, or brake rotors). -Availability for Inspection: Yes, the vehicle and recorded videos are available for inspection upon request. -Safety Risk: The vehicle produces loud clunking or popping noises when driving between 10–20 mph or when turning and braking. It feels unstable and unsafe at times, especially on wet roads. This raises concern about potential front-end component failure while driving. -Reproduction and Confirmation: The issue has been reproduced and confirmed multiple times by Tesla Service in Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR. Tesla’s internal system shows that the issue was escalated for “in-car investigation by engineering,” but no permanent repair was completed. -Inspection History: Tesla technicians and engineers have inspected the vehicle several times. I also recorded multiple videos with cameras mounted inside the fender to document the sound and provide visual proof of the problem. -Warning Lamps or Messages: No warning lights appear. The issue is purely mechanical but noticeable during low-speed operation. The first symptoms appeared

Upon purchase of the vehicle, unlike previous models and versions of the software - the vehicle’s speed limit control was incapable of being set - instead, using FSD, you had to select from percentage based offsets - which were frequently ignored and would still go much higher or much lower than the percentage value set. The owner of the vehicle was unable to say limit to only 10 over the speed limit; instead it was percent based and not reliable. In addition, more than a third of the time - the speed limits in the infotainment system did not match the posted speed limits. Sometimes, in the middle of a highway - it would randomly go from 55 to 25, posing a significant threat hazard when using the FSD or cruise control system (which is something Tesla charges extra for access to) causing the vehicle to immediately decrease speed when other vehicles behind are getting up to speed and not expecting a vehicle to randomly slow down excessively. Additionally, when you manually override the speed limit control, or the system does, the user interface hides this limit so the driver is unaware of what limit of speed it is set to. These issues were already bad enough, but just yesterday my vehicle was pushed a software update that dramatically reduced the performance of FSD, and now I am unable to manually control the speed limit at all in FSD. This was a regression from purchase, when a scroll wheel at least allowed me to manually set the speed limit or correct it when it was wrong. No

On August 8, 2025, while driving on the highway, the 2026 Model Y suddenly lost power and became unable to accelerate, creating an immediate safety hazard. The accelerator pedal was completely unresponsive even when fully pressed. The vehicle rapidly slowed from approximately 65 mph to around 44 mph and then to 22 mph while in the left lane of a two-lane highway, with a truck on the right and multiple vehicles behind. This unexpected power loss made it extremely difficult to change lanes or maintain a safe speed with surrounding traffic, placing myself and others at serious risk of collision. Prior to the incident, warning messages appeared on the dashboard stating “Powertrain requires service” and “Speed limited to 74 mph.” A service appointment had already been scheduled through the manufacturer’s app, but the earliest available date was several days later. The issue was reported to Tesla Customer Support, and the vehicle was towed to the Tesla Palo Alto Service Center for inspection. The first repair (August 9–13, 2025) involved replacing the electric oil pump. However, the identical malfunction recurred immediately after pickup, and I returned the vehicle the same day. The Service Representative initially claimed the issue could be resolved by “resetting the message,” but I expressed that I felt unsafe driving the vehicle with the same unresolved defect. The vehicle was retained for further diagnosis. The second repair (August 13–28, 2025) replaced the rear drive inverter

Took delivery of a Tesla Model Y 2026 Juniper (not stated VIN #) in September 2025. This vehicle includes the mandated illumintated Emergency Release Button in the Front Trunk ("Frunk"). Then took delivery of a Tesla Model Y 2026 Juniper (VIN [XXX] ) in October 2025. This vehicle does NOT include any illuminated Emergency Release Button in the Front Trunk ("Frunk"). I visited the Tesla Service Center the day after I took delivery of the second vehicle, and spoke to the Service Technician, and then the General Manager for that location. Both were unaware that Tesla removed the illuminated Emergency Release Button in the Tesla Model Y 2026 Juniper. We opened several other Tesla Model Y 2026 Juniper Frunks, and none of the new ones in the lot had the button. However, we found one Demo Car that was from an older batch that had the button. I made a service appointment for this issue (and other issues I was having with the vehicle) and left. The General Manager then did some research and when I called back a couple days later he said that in Tesla's system, he was allowed to re-order a replacement Frunk panel WITH the illuminated Emergency Release Button for my first Model Y 2026 (delivered in Sep. 2025). But for my second Model Y 2026 (delivered a few days earlier in Oct. 2025), he could only order the Frunk panel WITHOUT the illuminated Emergency Release Button. In the meantime, I removed the Frunk panels from both of my vehicles to see if there were any differences in the wiring

The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds in Autopilot Mode, the vehicle misread nearby road signs. The contact stated that a road sign in Illinois marked 83 and 60 was misread by the software (V12 2025.22.6E575ED98D527), while in Autopilot, with 60 being the Speed Limit, and the vehicle unintendedly accelerated or decelerated to 60 MPH. While driving on a road with a slight ramp with the Speed Limit of 40 MPH or 45 MPH, once the vehicle was on the ramp, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated to approximately 50 - 55 MPH. There were no warning lights illuminated during the failures. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 40 - 45 MPH while driving on other roadways. The vehicle failed to maintain the desired speed during each failure without a warning light being illuminated. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 400.

Reporting FSD incident on 10/08/25 approx around 8.15 PM I was going on I-90 towards western mass / u mass Amherst using FSD on 10/08/25 On I-90 road work was ongoing and it was 2 lanes. All the vehicles started going in the right lane as left lane had cones . Left lanes cones were tapering on its way ahead. My Tesla FSD chose the left lane which I would not choose as I saw at the distance cones were tapering to form a single lane . Tesla FSD drove in left lane and as it noticed cones tapering into single lane FSD acutely cut into the right lane in front of the of the truck at a very very narrow margin . Once the right lane , FSD asked me to take control of the car. From there till U mass Amherst I could not use FSD . This was scary experience. I wanted to report using voice command but I got busy . Please you must have recording of the event. No body was hurt No vehicle damage Just wanted to make aware about FSD

Using FSD, my Tesla was at a stoplight (first car) in a dedicated left turn lane with a red left-turn arrow. After cross traffic went by, the Tesla began to proceed through the intersection even though the red arrow was still on. I slammed on the brakes. Watching the dashcam video later, I counted it was about 10 seconds after the Tesla began to run the red light before the light actually changed to a green arrow.

I was using the full self driving feature of the vehicle. At an unusual intersection, there was a flashing do not turn right light because of a train. The car turned right ignoring the do not turn sign And headed for the railroad tracks. I had to slam on the brakes because the car was not going to stop. If a driver is not paying attention they will die. I have video of the whole thing.

I took delivery of a 2026 Tesla Model Y on Sept. 20, 2025. It came with a 30 day trial of FSD. I tried it out for less than a week, and decided that I don't have a death wish. The ifrst failure was when it stoppped for a red light, and there was a not right turn on red sign. The car patiently waited for a little while and then suddenly started to begin turning on the red light - like it ran out of patience.I slammed the brake which triggered an insurance ding (Telsa rate is increased) for hitting the brake. The the next day the car was poised to turn left. There were 2 lanes of opposition traffic and 1 lane for my direction. Luckily traffic was low, because it turned into the lane for incoming traffic and I was able to steer the car into the right lane, in between some traffic cones. After that event, which really shook me up, I stopped using it, even though it had been nice to have the car do the driving. Incidents like that are just too scary and dangerous. And it is an insult that Tesla penalizes me for driving safely - like hitting my brake as a caution, if I see a person who might bolt out in front of me - or does. Braking is discouraged. Also , dot penalized when I pulled down my sun visor when I turned into blinding sunlight. The car alarms blasted and the screen filled with 'caution' triangles. When I started with the FSD, I had to find controls because it sped 40 in a 30 zone and followed too closely to the car in front of me. I'm a senior and I use a lot of caution

I would like to formally report several incidents I have experienced with my newly purchased Tesla Model Y. I acquired the vehicle on [XXX], collected it from Washington D.C., and drove it back to Houston between September 20 and 21. Prior to my return journey, I conducted a test drive. During this drive, at dusk, I engaged Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode. The vehicle stopped appropriately at a traffic light; however, once the light turned green, it moved forward but veered into the yellow safety buffer zone located between the lanes of opposing traffic. I intervened by manually steering the car back into the correct lane. A similar occurrence happened in Washington D.C. while attempting a left turn under a highway overpass—the vehicle again crossed into the yellow lines. These incidents suggest that the FSD system did not reliably detect the yellow lane markers. On the weekend of [XXX], during my drive to Houston, I primarily used FSD. While navigating a road construction zone, the system failed to recognize large safety cones (yellow columns) and nearly collided with them. Fortunately, I was attentive and promptly took control, braked, and changed lanes to avoid an accident. This demonstrated the FSD’s inability to identify these safety markers. On Tuesday, [XXX], I drove the vehicle to work and returned home using FSD. As I exited the highway onto a ramp merging with frontage lanes, I observed that FSD did not reduce speed appropriately and nearly made contact with vehicles o

Tesla has removed the end users ability to control the speed of the vehicle in the latest version 14.n of Full Self Driving (FSD). They are deciding for us what the proper speed is with little to no regard for the posted speed limits (which the car frequently has incorrect). They has gone so far as to say, input from occupants in the car are no longer needed or desired with regard to speed. They feel the car should travel the same speed as other traffic, even if that is 20 mph over the posted speed limit. I urge you to revoke their license to use this software on the roads in the United States, until such time as they reintroduce the ability of the driver to control the speed of the car. I am a big fan of FSD, and I use it almost exclusively, and I believe it has the potential to be safer than many of the people driving today, but speed kills, therefore I insist on having the ability to limit the speed of any car I’m responsible for driving. One has to wonder where the adults are at Tesla, where they suddenly believe input from the responsible party in the car is no longer desired or even allowed. Having worked many years in and around emergency medicine… this is just completely misguided, and given they are doubling down on this, you guys are going to have to explain it to them. :(

My Tesla Model Y was in Full Self Driving Mode when it turned into a garbage truck, leading to a total loss to my car. There were no warnings from the Tesla system that could have helped me prevent the crash. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but my car is not longer usable.

The contact owned a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to attempt to stop at a stop sign, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact mentioned that when attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver, and the vehicle crashed into a curb and merged into a landscaping facility. The contact was able to shift the vehicle into neutral, then reverse. The vehicle began to work as intended, and he looked out of his rearview mirror. He could see smoke coming from the rear passenger side, and he heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear passenger tire. No warning lights illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnosis was unknown. The contact mentioned the dealer, and insurance deemed the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 4,900.

What happened：While driving at 20 mph on [XXX] Sunny without any prior “Hood Ajar” warning, the hood suddenly popped open and smashed the windshield. The vehicle became undrivable. Safety risk：Obstructed forward visibility; near-miss crash. When/where：[XXX], Sunnyvale, CA 94086, California Vehicle info：2025 Tesla Model Y Evidence：TeslaCam (Front cam) [XXX] (skip to 0:25 in the video.) [XXX] (skip to 0:33 in the video.) [XXX] (skip to 0:01 in the video.) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I am genuinely concerned about the risk of my 2026 Tesla Y catching fire and/or being trapped inside the vehicle leading to death. In the past 30 days, have seen several accidents in Tesla products leading to fires with people trapped inside ultimately perishing. This includes the North Miami crash on 10/01/2025. No one in my family will travel inside this 2026 Tesla Y due to the fires. They have begged me to stop driving. I purchased this vehicle based on the published safety records including by Tesla. My wife just started cancer treatment and the intention purchasing was for a safe vehicle. Due to my very real concerns, I cannot risk my children being orphaned.

The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact observed a 2026 Tesla Model Y Robotaxi that had unexpectedly stopped in active traffic. The contact stated that while driving in the right lane, the contact became aware that the vehicle in the left lane remained stopped at a green light. The contact expressed concern that the issue posed a serious safety hazard and could have resulted in a more severe situation with ongoing traffic. The contact was concerned that the issue could be especially dangerous in a School Zone with children nearby. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.

The car gives a false alert that the front frunk is open. Drivers seat slides back and car slows to 15 mph.

Vehicle Information: 2026 Tesla Model Y Mileage: ~2,700 miles Purchased: July 2025 Complaint Description: I purchased a brand new 2026 Tesla Model Y in July 2025. At only 6 miles, the car already had an antenna issue that required a week in service. Now, at just 2,700 miles, the air conditioning has completely failed — no airflow at all. This failure occurred suddenly and without warning. The Tesla Tampa Service Center offered no immediate assistance, only an appointment in 4 days, with no loaner or alternative support. This situation creates a serious safety hazard, especially in Florida where summer temperatures routinely exceed 95°F. Driving or sitting in a vehicle without functional air conditioning in such heat places both the driver and passengers at risk of heat exhaustion, dehydration, or heat stroke, particularly for children. It is unacceptable for a brand-new vehicle at this price point to experience such a critical failure so early. The lack of timely support from Tesla’s service department further compounds the danger. Safety Concern: Loss of air conditioning in high-heat environments like Florida represents a direct safety risk to occupants and should be investigated as a potential defect. Desired Outcome: I request that NHTSA investigate whether similar failures are occurring in other Tesla Model Y vehicles and determine if this is a wider defect that warrants corrective action or a recall.

On October 3, 2025, I visited the Tesla Service Center to resolve a persistent noise issue. The issue involves rattling and creaking sounds from the steering wheel area, especially when driving over uneven roads or turning. The service appointment did not resolve the problem, and Tesla scheduled the next available appointment for October 30, 2025 — almost a full month later. The noise from the steering wheel area raises safety concerns, as it may indicate a defect in the steering column, structure, or related components. This is distracting during driving and could potentially compromise safe vehicle operation. I request that NHTSA investigate whether this is an isolated issue or a more widespread safety-related defect affecting Tesla vehicles.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The Full Self-Driving (FSD) system malfunctioned. While traveling northbound with the flow of traffic in the middle lane of a surface street, the vehicle initiated a sudden right turn onto a freeway on-ramp at excessive speed and without adequate steering input. This resulted in the vehicle colliding with the left-side barrier. The vehicle is currently in the custody of State Farm Insurance and can be made available for inspection upon request. Dashcam footage of the incident has been preserved. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The unexpected maneuver caused the vehicle to lose control and strike the barrier, placing both the driver and other motorists at risk. The driver had no time to react to this unexpected action. The driver sustained a whiplash injury along with left shoulder and right chest pain. If another vehicle had been present in the adjacent lane, a collision could have occurred. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No. The issue has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or service center at this time. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? The vehicle has been inspected by State Farm Insurance for collision damage. A request has been made to Tesla to preserve and provide all electronic data logs, event data, and ov

Yesterday on October 1st I was driving car recently last few days my car usually go more right side but I thought this may be due to keep in lane car feature or something so I didn’t bother much but yesterday when I was driving at around 11:13 am I didn’t know I reciived notifications in car about 1.automatic vehicle hold disabled 2.tracking control disabled 3. Stability control disabled 4.break pedal regenerative breaking unavailable 5.lane departure avoidance feature unavailable 6. Automatic emergency breaking unavailable And I see from y car pe drive vidio recording in 11:14 minute one my car hit curb and it damages my both side wheel and tire so badly damaged and broke like out of both pieces came off but didn’t flat my tire and when this happens I was trying it break but it didn’t break instead in lost all function so it was kind going fast and lost all control and with lot of work my car wind on side and then completely turn to other side this all happened in few seconds and was very scary I wasn’t far from tesla service centre and I have wheel protection and tire protection plan so I took straight to tesla service centre and I ask them about using my that plan and after some time they said based on damage and they check video they said this is collision and at that time I wasn’t aware what to do and this and that and I wasn’t fighting and I didn’t know about video or notifications all untill they show me and ask me to file insurence claim for collision and luckily I to

Our new Model Y with only 302 miles lost driving power, reported a high voltage problem, and shutdown in the middle of the street. Within an hour Tesla towed it to the repair center. The next day we picked up a loaner. Throughout the ordeal the Tesla staff have been very friendly. They only needed two days to make the repair. Here is what the technician wrote in the Tesla app. With the vehicle on site found it unresponsive and unable to drive. Towed the vehicle in and pulled vehicle data. Found numerous alerts for contactor power supply being undervoltage. Performed and exhaustive inspection of the right main harness. Found the contactor power supply wire to have a short to ground in the harness. Continued inspection and found the harness to have rubbed through the harness at the right rear c pillar area. Removed the wires and rerouted to prevent damage. Rewrapped the harness and added foam to prevent the issues from returning. Performed a test drive and verified the vehicle is back to working order with no alerts or issues.

Bought a brand new Model Y and I less than a week I received the below two error message warnings and the airbag light comes on. Cabin occupancy radar obstructed. Front passenger safety restraint system issue. Also to engage the FSD, I have to double tab 2-3 times in order for it to engage.

Incident Details: Location: Southbound on State Route 79, Town of Hector, Schuyler County, New York Vehicle Type: Tesla (Model unspecified) Automation Status: Reported to be in automated (Autopilot) mode Date/Time: [Insert date/time here if known] Accident Report Number: 5NS107KRC37V Narrative: While traveling south on SR-79, the vehicle approached a downhill, slight left-hand bend that leads to a stop sign. Before reaching the stop sign, the Tesla reportedly turned left without stopping and drove up an approximately 10-foot embankment, resulting in undercarriage damage. The driver manually took control and was able to redirect the vehicle before it impacted a nearby house. At this time, it is unknown whether the driver’s claim that the vehicle was in Autopilot mode is truthful. The incident has been documented under the above report number.

Full Self Driving safety-critical issue (running a red light) and could have resulted in a collision. [XXX], ~[XXX] MDT. VIN: [XXX] , Model Y, FSD software version 13.2.9 [XXX] , in the left turn lane (heading west on [XXX] , intending to turn south onto [XXX] ). FSD incorrectly proceeded through a red light at the SE intersection of [XXX] and [XXX] (northbound side) when the light at the SW intersection (southbound side) turned green, crossing the northbound lanes and completing a left turn onto southbound [XXX] . Clear weather, light traffic, no oncoming traffic on northbound [XXX] . FSD misread the traffic light signals, likely confusing the green light at the SW intersection (southbound [XXX] ) with the red light at the SE intersection (northbound [XXX] ). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Our 2026 Tesla Model Y could not stop at a traffic light and rear ended the vehicle in front of it. Pumping the brake peddle had no effect. The incident did show up in the vehicles app. The front end was damaged (hood, drivers side fender and bumper). I contacted a Tesla representative and was instructed to make an appointment at a collision repair center to have the body work done prior to having the brake system diagnosed. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle at this time. I feel that Tesla should bear the cost for the collision repairs.

I was provided a Tesla Model Y Juniper demo vehicle for a test drive on August 3, 2026 and the incident took place in it around 6:00 pm (±45 min). Full Self-Driving (FSD) was engaged. I had placed an order for a new Model Y on August 2 and took delivery on August 10 (different VIN). During the demo, FSD initially performed well: it autoparked into an apartment parking spot and exited once correctly. However, the second time, the system made a dangerous maneuver. It activated the left indicator and accelerated rapidly as if entering a roadway, but instead turned left directly into a pole. The pole struck the rear door. I braked, but the system’s sudden move left no time to react. A reasonable human would have exited slowly and cautiously, but FSD acted abruptly and unsafely. My pregnant wife was in the passenger seat, and both of us were frightened. This incident raised serious concerns about FSD’s ability to handle low-speed, high-precision situations. The car should have detected the pole and stopped, yet it did not. If a child or pedestrian had been nearby, the consequences could have been severe. This also makes me question whether FSD could make dangerous high-speed maneuvers. At the Tesla showroom, we were told FSD drives “better than a human,” which misled us as new customers. This was the first car I purchased, and I was unfamiliar with FSD’s limits. Only after the incident did I realize how risky it can be. In my new Tesla, although offered a free FSD trial, I have ch

24 hour after taking delivery, operating on Full Self Driving on a residential street at 25-30 mph, the car struck a landscaping trailer parked on the right.The tailgate of the trailer was down and the car struck the left rear upright post of the trailer causing significant damage to my car. No automatic breaking occurred: the car struck the trailer at full speed. The collision alarm sounded just as the vehicle struck the trailer, not before. I requested vehicle status info form Tesla, but the video stops well before the collision and I can't decipher the rest. But I can send it to you if it would be helpful,.

The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving and exceeding 70 MPH, the vehicle drifted to the right. The contact stated that the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to identify the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10.

I was in the Cesar republic parking garage and I pushed the summons button to come to me and the car went through the parking gate arm for incoming vehicles, damaging the car and the gate structure.

Description of Incident: While operating the vehicle with FSD engaged, the system was traveling at the posted speed limit of 25 mph. Without warning, it suddenly made a sharp left turn onto the sidewalk and accelerated during the maneuver. A pole on the left side struck the vehicle, damaging the driver-side mirror, scratching and denting the body, and leaving the left rear door unable to open properly. This was the third time FSD had been used since purchasing the car less than 24 hours prior. The system did not allow manual override of the wheel at the time of the incident. After the impact, once the vehicle returned to the road, it came to a stop and FSD disengaged on its own. Notes: No pedestrians or other vehicles were in the immediate area, preventing further harm. No system warnings or alerts were issued before or during the incident. The incident is attributed to a malfunction of the FSD system.

Tesla vehicles include an “ambient light” feature called Sync with Music. When enabled, the cabin lights pulsate, flash, and change intensity in rhythm with the audio being played. While marketed as a visual enhancement, this mode is extremely distracting when the vehicle is in motion. The constantly strobing and pulsating lights inside the cabin draw the driver’s attention away from the road, especially during night driving when the effect is brightest. Details of the Issue: •The light pulses are highly dynamic and mimic stage lighting or flashing effects, which compete for the driver’s visual attention. •The distraction is more severe in low-light or nighttime driving conditions, where the contrast between the pulsating interior lights and the dark environment is stark. •The rapid changes in brightness and color can momentarily impair night vision when the driver looks back toward the windshield. •There does not appear to be a safety lockout that prevents the mode from operating while the car is in motion. Safety Concern: This feature increases visual distraction for the driver and may impair safe operation of the motor vehicle. The flashing lights could also pose a potential risk for individuals sensitive to strobe effects or conditions like photosensitive epilepsy. Allowing this mode to run while driving is a safety hazard. Request: NHTSA should investigate whether Tesla’s Sync with Music ambient light feature complies with federal motor vehicle safety standards related t