2023 Tesla Model S Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 18 Collision Avoidance & Camera complaints for the 2023 Tesla Model S, 16% of that year's 113 total complaints. One crash is tied to this area, and three related recalls cover camera misalignment, software instability, and rearview camera delay.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 18
- 16% of 113
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 16,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden, unexplained hard braking or phantom braking while driving with no obstacle present, sometimes several times over a single trip.
- Adaptive Cruise Control has aggressively applied the brakes at highway speed with no car ahead, causing sudden deceleration.
- Some owners describe the car losing contact with pillar or all cameras, disabling driving-position and cruise/speed control functions.
- After a software update, all cameras, ADAS systems, wipers, and navigation stopped working simultaneously for one owner.
- Several owners describe the horn and turn indicator controls as hard to locate under the steering wheel, calling this a safety hazard in emergencies.
- One owner reported front and rear parking sensors, lane departure warning, forward collision mitigation, and rear collision warning all failing to work.
When 2023 Tesla Model S collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 30, 2023, latest Apr 29, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2023 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 24V035000Jan 22, 2024Collision Avoidance & Cameras199,575 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, X, and Y vehicles equipped with full self-driving computer 4.0 and running a software release version 2023.44.30 through 2023.44.30.6 or 2023.44.100. Software instability may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.
Risk: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-002.
- NHTSA 23V489000Jul 14, 2023Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,337 vehicles
Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: camera
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The forward-facing camera may be misaligned, causing some of the active safety features such as emergency braking, forward collision warning, and lane assist to become unavailable without alerting the driver.
Risk: Safety features that are unavailable without any warning to the driver may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and adjust the pitch angle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-17-006.
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 & Camera complaints does the 2023 Tesla Model S have?
- NHTSA lists 18 complaints in this area for the 2023 Model S, which is 16% of the 113 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to cameras on the 2023 Tesla Model S?
- Yes. Three recalls touch this area: campaign 23V489000 for forward-camera misalignment affecting emergency braking and forward collision warning, 24V035000 for software instability on cars with FSD computer 4.0, and 26V283000 for delayed rearview camera image.
- Has the 2023 Tesla Model S camera issue caused any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash linked to complaints in the Collision Avoidance & Camera area for the 2023 Model S, with no reported fires or injuries.
- What do owners describe with phantom braking on the 2023 Model S?
- Owners report the car suddenly and aggressively braking with no obstacle present, sometimes multiple times per trip, including while using Adaptive Cruise Control.