2024 Tesla Model 3 forward collision avoidance problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2024 Tesla Model 3 — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When cruise control is engaged on a Tesla (all models to my knowledge) the Auto Wipers automatically come on and then randomly wipe. There is no option to disabled the Auto Wipers, as you can only disable by manually selecting control panel and then turn off each time you engage cruise control…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
“On June 7, 2026 an accident occurred on Overlook Parkway, Riverside southbound (near chabot ct intersection) involving my 2024 model 3 that was in FSD mode (Full self driving). The car be veered from the street and hit a light pole as the road was curving to the left. Airbags were deployed, and the…”
filed Jun 23, 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% |
| 2023 Model 3 | 171 | 41% |
| 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 2024 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.