2026 Tesla Model Y Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control Problems

NHTSA component category: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL · data through 07/14/2026

42Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control complaints

15.1%Of all 278 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other86 · 30.9%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL42 · 15.1%

STEERING36 · 12.9%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING33 · 11.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM29 · 10.4%

Share of the 278 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2026 Tesla Model Y overview page.

What owners report

“The latest version of Tesla FSD software does not let me fully control my speed. You can switch profiles or stop using Full Self-Driving, but…”NHTSA complaint 11700335 — filed 11/19/2025

“FSD was unable to avoid object in road, may be due to how the adaptive headlights work as I was unable to see the object…”NHTSA complaint 11697928 — filed 11/06/2025

“Tesla FSD v14.1.3 feels unsafe for the typical âaverageâ driver because it no longer allows users to set a maximum speed limit offset when using…”NHTSA complaint 11695916 — filed 10/27/2025

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Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2026 Tesla Model Y have forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control problems?

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2026 Tesla Model Y: 42 of 278 complaints on file (15.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2026 Tesla Model Y have in total?

278 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 52 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.