2016 Tesla Model S Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 59 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2016 Tesla Model S, 9% of all complaints that year, tied to 9 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure was 63,000, and no related recall is on file.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 59
- 9% of 646
- Crashes reported
- 9
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 63,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Autopilot or Autosteer fails to detect stopped or slow traffic ahead and does not brake, leading to rear-end crashes into vehicles or barriers.
- Vehicle unexpectedly accelerates on its own while parking or maneuvering at low speed, striking walls or parked cars and triggering airbags.
- Center touchscreen (MCU) goes black or becomes unresponsive while driving, disabling autopilot, backup camera, turn signal indication, defrost, and climate control.
- Backup camera and rear-view functions stop working or load slowly, especially tied to touchscreen freezes or reboots.
- Forward camera and collision-avoidance sensors fail to issue an alert or slow the car before a collision with another vehicle.
When 2016 Tesla Model S collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 30, 2016, latest Aug 19, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2016 Tesla Model S
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Model S model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Tesla Model S's collision avoidance system reliable?
- NHTSA recorded 59 complaints in this area for the 2016 Model S, 9% of that year's total complaints, with 9 crashes and 2 injuries reported. There is no related recall filed for this component.
- What mileage do 2016 Model S collision avoidance problems usually show up at?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 63,000 miles.
- Is there a recall for Autopilot or camera issues on the 2016 Tesla Model S?
- No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this component on the 2016 Model S.
- How does the 2016 Model S compare to other years for this problem?
- The 2016 Model S shows 59 complaints (9% share) in this area, lower in share than 2017 (20%), 2018 (30%), and several later years, but higher than 2012–2015.
- What kinds of incidents do owners describe?
- Owners describe Autopilot failing to brake for stopped traffic, sudden unintended acceleration while parking, and touchscreen/camera shutdowns that disable the backup camera and other safety features while driving.