Forward collision warning goes off or the camera drops out

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the software (3 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on collision avoidance covers the 2023 model year as of Sep 19, 2026.

When it happens

Too few of these reports state a mileage to give a range.

What owners wrote

“Full self drive FSD took car in opposite road direction, sudden lane changes, almost crash in upcoming traffic. Sudden stops in middle in road. FSD autopilot very dangerous driving that could cost crash. I can’t trust FSD”

Filed Jun 6, 2024

“Driving down the highway on a clear day with nothing in front of me, with adaptive cruise control turned on, the car suddenly started braking as if it was in full regen braking. I had to hit the accelerator pedal to override the braking.”

Filed Jan 1, 2024

“The car makes unintended braking when there is no vehicle in front. The car made a sudden brake from 75 mph to near 0 mph such that the driver felt that the vehicle almost flipped.”

Filed Sep 1, 2023

“Car accelerated forward unexpectedly while making a turn and hit a telephone pole. Brakes did not engage nor did the forward collision warning sound or engage. Was manually driving. Car is non-driveable and repairs from Tesla are backlogged so we waiting 8+ weeks to get our car back.”

Filed Aug 15, 2023

Other problems on this car

• Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 91 reports
• Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 84 reports
• Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 54 reports
• Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 38 reports