2023 Tesla Model 3 forward collision avoidance problems
171 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2023 Tesla Model 3 — 41% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Whilst driving on highways which feature multiple speed limits - eg. 70 cars, 65 Trucks, 60 Buses. If full self driving more or when in adaptive cruise control - the car systems fail to recognize the restriction linked to the lower speed limits. As a result, you can be driving on Full Self Drive at…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“My 2023 Tesla Model 3 (VIN [XXX]) has a recurring safety defect in its driver-assistance system involving two unsafe behaviors. First, “phantom braking”: while driving with Autopilot/FSD engaged, the vehicle decelerates suddenly and without warning when there is no obstacle or threat in its path…”
filed Jun 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Model 3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Model 3 | 28 | 25% |
| 2024 Model 3 | 43 | 21% |
| 2022 Model 3 | 528 | 70% |
| 2021 Model 3 | 405 | 62% |
| 2020 Model 3 | 156 | 35% |
| 2019 Model 3 | 169 | 28% |
| 2018 Model 3 | 200 | 20% |
| 2017 Model 3 | 8 | 31% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Tesla Model 3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.