2023 Tesla Model X forward collision avoidance problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2023 Tesla Model X — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was using FSD any driving on XXX between [XXX] and [XXX]. Suddenly the car put on the 4 way flashers, slowed down and started to pull to the side of the road. There was no shoulder so the car would have stopped in the driving lane. I immediately turned the wheel back into the center of the lane…”
filed Jul 4, 2026
“1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The apparent malfunction involved Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised) during an autonomous highway lane change. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. 2. How was your safety or the…”
filed Jun 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Forward-facing camera may be misaligned, causing some of the active safety features such…Campaign 23V489000 · Jul 14, 2023
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Model X years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model X | 9 | 36% |
| 2022 Model X | 21 | 17% |
| 2021 Model X | 5 | 13% |
| 2020 Model X | 23 | 19% |
| 2019 Model X | 17 | 17% |
| 2018 Model X | 31 | 16% |
| 2017 Model X | 31 | 12% |
| 2016 Model X | 24 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Tesla Model X
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.