2026 TESLA MODEL Y Complaints

On [XXX], at approximately [XXX] PDT, I was parked in a parking lot in my 2026 Tesla Model Y (VIN: [XXX], approx. 9,416 miles). I engaged Full Self-Driving (Supervised) from a standstill. Without any manual steering input from me, the vehicle initiated a sudden sharp left turn on its own and struck a metal pole, causing approximately $12,000 in damage to the rear and quarter panels. No injuries occurred. The failed component is the FSD (Supervised) steering system. The vehicle was repaired at a Tesla collision center in September 2026 and is my daily driver; it is not available for extended physical inspection. All incident evidence — vehicle telemetry, Tesla privacy data logs, dashcam video, and collision center repair records — is preserved and available on request. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because the vehicle executed an uncommanded sharp turn in a parking lot — an environment shared with pedestrians. Had a person been in the vehicle's path during the sudden maneuver, it could have caused serious injury. There was no opportunity to anticipate it. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. I reported the incident to Tesla's vehicle safety team via a service log report; after 40+ days I have received no substantive response and no diagnosis beyond an offer to request my own data through the privacy portal. The vehicle was repaired at a Tesla collision center (body work only, no FSD diagnosis) and assessed by Tesla Insurance for the claim, which was classified at-fault to the driver. No police report was filed. There were no warning lamps, messages, alerts, or other symptoms before or during the failure. The FSD engaged icon (blue steering wheel) remained displayed throughout the maneuver, and the dashcam recording shows a visible jolt at impact. Vehicle telemetry obtained from Tesla shows: driver-assist state changed to "Enabled" at [XXX] and back to "Standby" INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.

This car was operating under "Full Self Driving (Supervised)", on [XXX] at [XXX], traveling on [XXX] near Thornton Gap. With no operator inputs, the car fully changed lanes to the left, crossing over the double-yellow line into the oncoming traffic lane. All four tires of the car crossed into the westbound lane before the car, still operating under Full Self Driving (Supervised) changed back into the eastbound lane. The operator of the car was prepared to take control, however without oncoming traffic at the time the car was allowed to complete the maneuvers. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

My 2026 Tesla Model Y has repeatedly developed contamination/haze inside the enclosed forward-facing windshield camera area, resulting in camera visibility/cleaning warnings and potentially reduced availability or performance of driver-assistance features. Tesla has already cleaned the internal forward-camera/windshield area twice, but the condition continues to return. The contamination is located inside the camera enclosure/inboard windshield area and cannot be corrected through normal exterior vehicle cleaning. Tesla is now requesting approximately $60 to clean the area again rather than addressing why the contamination repeatedly develops. I am concerned that this is a recurring defect affecting forward-camera visibility rather than ordinary owner maintenance. The forward cameras are used by the vehicle’s driver-assistance systems. I am also aware of reports from other owners of newer Model Y vehicles experiencing recurring haze/contamination in this same enclosed camera area. I am requesting that NHTSA document and evaluate this issue for a possible defect trend in 2025+ Tesla Model Y vehicles.

I am reporting two nearly identical safety incidents involving Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised) on my Model Y. In both cases, the vehicle failed to detect a stationary concrete pillar and did not apply automatic braking, resulting in collisions. First Incident – September 16, 2026 While using FSD (Supervised) to reverse into my residential driveway, the system hesitated due to a parked vehicle on the left side. Instead of completing the reverse maneuver, the vehicle moved forward and struck a door pillar / gate post. I intervened and took over control only after the impact had already occurred. The vehicle sustained visible damage (scuff/dent on the side/rear area). Photos are available. Second Incident – October 4, 2026 Again using FSD (Supervised) in a similar residential parking/driveway situation, I believed the vehicle was reversing and would correct its path. Without any warning or automatic braking, the vehicle continued and struck a concrete pillar. I had essentially no time to react before contact. I stopped the vehicle after the impact. Additional damage occurred. Photos of the vehicle position relative to the pillar and the resulting damage are available.

Repeated Unexpected Braking / Suspected AEB Activation My 2026 Tesla Model Y has repeatedly experienced sudden unexpected braking at the same location near my home over the past several weeks. The incidents have occurred both while Full Self-Driving (Supervised) was engaged and, importantly, while I was manually driving with FSD disengaged. During some periods, this occurs almost every morning. It has also occurred during both daytime and nighttime driving. The location currently has construction activity, and the behavior is highly location-specific. In the most serious recent incident, the vehicle suddenly braked while another vehicle was following behind us, creating a near rear-end collision. Our approximately two-year-old child was in the rear seat, and repeated sudden braking events have frightened our child on multiple occasions. We now do not feel safe driving this vehicle with our child through this location, but the road is a necessary route for entering and leaving our neighborhood. We reported the issue to Tesla and provided multiple specific timestamps. Tesla performed remote diagnostics and stated that no vehicle hardware fault was detected. Tesla told us that it believes the behavior is related to the construction/road environment at this location and that it currently has no repair or solution for the issue. My concern is that an active safety/braking system can repeatedly initiate unexpected braking during normal manual driving because of a specific road environment. The absence of a hardware fault does not resolve the safety risk. I am requesting that NHTSA document and evaluate this recurring unexpected braking behavior, including whether similar incidents are occurring in other Tesla Model Y vehicles.

On [XXX] at approx [XXX] I was using Teslas FSD to return home from NYC to NJ. I entered [XXX] at [XXX] and around [XXX] the car suddenly entered a ramp marked with a Do Not Enter sign and a red light. It was too quick to disengage and move to the left (green lit) ramp. Luckily there were no issues on the closed ramp (possibly it was closed in preparation for construction later that night). But I was very concerned that FSD could make this mistake. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

On 8/29/2026 my 2026 Model Y was on FSD (Supervised) v14.3.8 (software 2026.26.6.5). Daylight, clear weather, dry road. My eyes were on the road and I received no attention alerts. While in an open lane, FSD signaled and abruptly changed lanes into a closed express lane entrance blocked by lowered gate arms with reflectors and a flag. The lane change and impact happened too fast to react. There was no collision warning or alert and no braking. It hit the first arm without slowing. The arm shattered the windshield, sending glass into the cabin, then went over the hood. The car never registered the impact. With no alert or braking, it kept going at the same speed toward the remaining arms until I took over and steered away, with no visibility through the windshield. Sunglasses and a face covering are the only reason glass did not reach my eyes. I had minor skin irritation on one arm. The responding officer said he knew what happened on sight. He said Teslas on FSD crash through the arms at this exact location regularly when the express lanes are closed because they do not recognize them, and that he often writes these crash reports there. The collision repair technician said he has seen a large increase in Teslas crashing through barrier arms since July 2026 and believes a software update caused a regression in barrier arm recognition. I believe Avoid Tolls/HOV was enabled at the time, though I am not 100% certain. It is enabled now, and FSD still routes my car into the express lanes on my commute, so the system does not appear to honor that setting. Not yet confirmed by a service center. Seen by police, an insurance adjuster and a repair shop. Vehicle available for inspection. I have asked Tesla to preserve all logs, telemetry and EDR data. No dashcam footage, as the USB had failed.

The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the driver's side rear wheel. The failure was a persistent failure. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a fractured rear subframe. The contact was informed that the rear subframe needed to be replaced. The contact was advised not to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.

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)

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