2022 Tesla Model S Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 35 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model S, 25% of that year's 138 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 6,890 miles, with 1 crash and no fires or injuries reported. Three related recalls exist, including one for delayed rearview camera images.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 35
- 25% of 138
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 6,890 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden, hard braking events ("phantom braking") while using Traffic-Aware Cruise Control or Autopilot at highway speeds with no obstacle present.
- Some describe repeated phantom braking on the same trip, occurring as often as 10 to 15 times over a single highway drive.
- One owner reported the front camera failed to detect a gate while reversing in a driveway, resulting in a crash and front bumper damage.
- Several drivers say the adaptive cruise control speed setting drops on its own before the vehicle brakes hard, without matching the displayed set speed.
- Owners note these braking events happen with no warning lights illuminated and no audible alert, making them hard to anticipate.
When 2022 Tesla Model S collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 31, 2022, latest Sep 11, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2022 Tesla Model S
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 S model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints does NHTSA have for the 2022 Tesla Model S?
- NHTSA lists 35 complaints in this area for the 2022 Model S, which is 25% of the 138 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is phantom braking a common complaint for the 2022 Tesla Model S?
- Yes, multiple sample complaints describe unexpected hard braking while using adaptive cruise control or Autopilot at highway speeds, with no obstacle in the road.
- Did phantom braking cause any crashes in the 2022 Tesla Model S?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash tied to this problem area for the 2022 Model S, with no fires or injuries reported.
- Is there a recall related to cameras or collision avoidance on the 2022 Tesla Model S?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 26V283000 covers a rearview camera image delay, and two earlier recalls (22V235000 and 22V063000) address the Boombox function playing sounds while the vehicle is in motion.
- At what mileage do these camera/collision avoidance problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area on the 2022 Model S is 6,890 miles.