2023 Tesla Model 3 Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 183 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2023 Tesla Model 3, 43% of all 425 complaints for the year, tied to 33 crashes and 15 injuries. A related recall (26V283000) addresses a delayed rearview camera image on affected software versions.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 183
- 43% of 425
- Crashes reported
- 33
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 15
- Median mileage
- 4,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration at low speed while parking or exiting a lot, with the vehicle striking a building, sign, or parked cars.
- Several drivers say the automatic emergency braking or collision avoidance system failed to engage or activate before a crash, including one case at 2 mph with no brake pedal input.
- Multiple complaints describe the brakes not responding as expected, with the car continuing forward or braking too hard and causing a skid.
- One driver reported the automatic emergency brake triggered unexpectedly when the vehicle ahead braked, despite the driver pressing the brake pedal.
- A rented 2023 Model 3 owner reported the collision avoidance system did not stop the vehicle during a low-speed test, resulting in a collision with airbags failing to deploy.
- One complaint mentions the emergency brake, automatic vehicle hold, and traction control all becoming disabled after a software update.
When 2023 Tesla Model 3 collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 12, 2022, latest Sep 24, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2023 Tesla Model 3
- 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.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Model 3 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many collision avoidance and camera complaints does the 2023 Tesla Model 3 have?
- NHTSA lists 183 complaints in this area for the 2023 Model 3, which is 43% of the 425 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2023 Tesla Model 3 collision avoidance or camera system?
- Yes. Recall 26V283000, reported May 4, 2026, covers a rearview camera image delay on certain software versions and includes the 2023 Model 3. Tesla issued a free over-the-air software update as the remedy.
- Were there crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 33 crashes, 1 fire, and 15 injuries associated with the Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2023 Model 3.
- At what mileage do these problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure for this problem area on the 2023 Model 3 is 4,000 miles.
- How does the 2023 Model 3 compare to other years for this issue?
- The 43% share for 2023 is lower than 2021 (62%) and 2022 (70%), but higher than 2018 (22%), 2019 (31%), 2020 (37%), 2024 (24%), and 2025 (30%).