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2022 Tesla Model 3 Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

Collision Avoidance & Cameras problems account for 537 of 765 total complaints (70%) filed against the 2022 Tesla Model 3, linked to 17 crashes and 11 injuries. NHTSA also lists four related recalls covering camera delay, muted pedestrian warnings, and Boombox sound issues.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
537
70% of 765
Crashes reported
17
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
11
Median mileage
1,900 mi
Related recalls
4

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

  • Backup cameras and rear sensors lag or fail to activate when reversing, leading to low-speed collisions with poles or objects in parking spaces.
  • Automatic emergency braking and forward collision sensors fail to detect stopped or slow-moving vehicles ahead, resulting in front-end impacts.
  • Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode reportedly misjudges lane changes in heavy rain and steers into standing water or wrong lanes.
  • Autopilot and FSD systems are reported to miss red lights or stationary traffic, causing collisions the systems were expected to prevent.
  • Forward collision warning is described as overly sensitive, triggering hard braking with no obstacle present and causing rear-end chain reactions.
  • Summon feature is reported to fail to detect nearby vehicles when moving the car autonomously out of a parking space.

When 2022 Tesla Model 3 collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 4, 2021, latest Aug 31, 2026.

2022 Tesla Model 3 collision avoidance & cameras complaints: complaints filed per quarter1752021 Q42022 Q32023 Q22024 Q12024 Q42025 Q32026 Q2
537 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2021 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2022 Q1 (175).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2022 Tesla Model 3

  1. NHTSA 26V283000May 4, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras218,868 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Back over prevention:software

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-001.

  2. NHTSA 24V153000Feb 27, 2024Collision Avoidance & Cameras6,557 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

    Risk: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, release 2023.44.30.14, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-006.

  3. NHTSA 22V235000Apr 12, 2022Collision Avoidance & Cameras594,894 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

    Risk: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, including Summon and Smart Summon, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall supersedes recall 22V-063. Vehicles configured with Summon or Smart Summon and already remedied under 22V-063 will need to have the new remedy software installed.

  4. NHTSA 22V063000Feb 4, 2022Collision Avoidance & Cameras578,607 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

    Risk: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 22V-235. Tesla's number for the new recall is SB-22-00-003.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Model 3 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20179 (35%)
  2. 2018223 (22%)
  3. 2019188 (31%)
  4. 2020167 (37%)
  5. 2021413 (62%)
  6. 2022537 (70%)
  7. 2023183 (43%)
  8. 202451 (24%)
  9. 202535 (30%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are collision avoidance and camera complaints on the 2022 Tesla Model 3?
NHTSA lists 537 complaints in this area for the 2022 Model 3, which is 70% of all 765 complaints filed for that model year.
Have crashes or injuries been linked to these complaints?
Yes, NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 17 crashes and 11 injuries, with no fires reported.
Is there a recall for camera or collision avoidance issues on the 2022 Model 3?
Yes, NHTSA lists four related recalls, including campaign 26V283000 for delayed rearview camera images and 24V153000 for muted pedestrian warning sounds.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 1,900 miles.
Is the 2022 Model 3 worse than other years for this issue?
Yes, the 2022 model's 70% share of complaints in this area is the highest among the years listed, compared to 62% in 2021 and 43% in 2023.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.