2022 Tesla Model 3 · symptom sheet
Forward collision warning goes off or the camera drops out
- 91owner reports
- 3,300median miles
- 9involved a crash
Newest report Sep 29, 2025 · checked Sep 19, 2026
91 of the 764 complaints on this car describe false collision warning.
Tick what matches of 91 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the software (11 reports), the forward camera (5 reports) and the radar sensor (5 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on collision avoidance covers the 2022 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, release 2023.44.30.14, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-006.
When it happens
Too few of these reports state a mileage to give a range.
What owners wrote
“When using auto pilot (adaptive cruise control), the car randomly slams on its brakes on its own, specifically when near semi trucks.”
Filed Feb 18, 2022
“I have approximately 3300 miles on the car since new. I cannot safely use the adaptive cruise control feature because the car randomly applies significant braking. This has happened about 10 times in a variety of conditions including completely clear with the car recently cleaned.”
Filed Feb 17, 2022 · 3,300 miles
“On two occasions I've been driving on a highway using autopilot at 70 MPH and the car started to brake for no reason. During one of the incidents the car also started to steer to the right and also cause a crash.”
Filed Feb 17, 2022
“The autopilot feature which keeps the car in it's lane and speeds up or brakes the vehicle based on its surroundings is not functioning properly. It slams on the brakes whenever a semi-truck or large vehicle is driving in the opposite lane on a two-lane road. Especially if there is a bend in the road. It thinks that a forward collision is going to take place.”
Filed Feb 2, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 9 of 91 reports involved a crash and 5 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 349 reports
- Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 341 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 167 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 41 reports