2023 Tesla Model X Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 21 Collision Avoidance & Camera complaints for the 2023 Tesla Model X, 11% of all complaints that year, tied to 5 crashes and 3 injuries. Five related recalls cover camera and Full Self-Driving software issues, with a median failure mileage of 2,600 miles.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 21
- 11% of 194
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 2,600 mi
- Related recalls
- 5
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Parking assist gives frequent false positives and negatives, with owners saying the system without ultrasonic sensors is far less trustworthy than earlier sensor-based versions.
- Autopilot or Full Self-Driving sometimes triggers sudden, unexplained hard braking or deceleration at highway speed, including near other vehicles like semi trucks, with warning lights and loud alerts.
- Adaptive cruise control has abruptly stopped the vehicle in the middle of the highway with no obstacle present.
- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) have disabled without warning in certain conditions, cutting off features like lane keeping and collision alerts.
- Full Self-Driving has made unexpected lane changes or forced wheel jerking movements that owners describe as unsafe.
- Rear camera and calibration problems appear after sensor removal, with owners reporting a black screen or degraded image clarity in reverse.
When 2023 Tesla Model X collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 5, 2023, latest Sep 22, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2023 Tesla Model X
- 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 25V002000Jan 6, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras239,382 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention:software
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.
- 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.
- NHTSA 23V244000Apr 5, 2023Collision Avoidance & Cameras38 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model X vehicles equipped with a full self-driving computer 4.0 and running software release version 2023.2.200. Weak camera signal strength may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Model X 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 X have?
- NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this area for the 2023 Model X, which is 11% of the 194 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Are there recalls for the 2023 Tesla Model X cameras or collision avoidance systems?
- Yes. NHTSA lists five related recalls, including campaigns 26V283000, 25V002000, 24V035000, 23V489000, and 23V244000, covering rearview camera delays, circuit board shorts, software instability, camera misalignment, and weak camera signal strength.
- Did any 2023 Model X collision avoidance complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- Yes. NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 5 crashes and 3 injuries.
- At what mileage do these camera and collision avoidance problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 2,600 miles.
- Is the 2023 Model X better or worse than other years for this issue?
- Its 11% share of total complaints is lower than several other years, such as 2020 at 20% and 2024 at 35%, though the 2023 model still has five related recalls in this area.