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2022 Tesla Model Y Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 505 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model Y, 59% of all 863 complaints filed for the year. These complaints are linked to 43 crashes, 3 fires, and 120 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 3,625 miles.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
505
59% of 863
Crashes reported
43
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
120
Median mileage
3,625 mi
Related recalls
4

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden, unprompted acceleration with automatic emergency braking failing to engage.
  • Some describe phantom braking on the highway where the car stops abruptly for no visible obstacle, in one case followed by a rear-end collision.
  • Several report the backup/rearview camera failing to activate or displaying a delayed image while reversing, leading to low-speed crashes into parked or oncoming vehicles.
  • Owners describe the vehicle veering out of its lane on its own while driving straight with no obstacle present.
  • One owner reports the car continuing to roll forward after being parked, striking another vehicle despite the brake pedal being depressed.
  • Some describe Autopilot unexpectedly stopping the car on the highway even with adequate following distance.

When 2022 Tesla Model Y collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 22, 2021, latest Sep 24, 2026.

2022 Tesla Model Y collision avoidance & cameras complaints: complaints filed per quarter1392021 Q42022 Q32023 Q22024 Q12024 Q42025 Q32026 Q2
505 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2021 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2022 Q1 (139).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2022 Tesla Model Y

  1. 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.

  2. NHTSA 24V153000Feb 27, 2024Collision Avoidance & Cameras6,557 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted 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 muted, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, release 2023.44.30.14, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-006.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 Y model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20190 (0%)
  2. 2020111 (40%)
  3. 2021594 (55%)
  4. 2022505 (59%)
  5. 2023505 (43%)
  6. 2024155 (48%)
  7. 202552 (53%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints does the 2022 Tesla Model Y have?
NHTSA lists 505 complaints in this category for the 2022 Model Y, which is 59% of the 863 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to Collision Avoidance & Cameras on the 2022 Model Y?
Yes. NHTSA lists four related recalls covering software: campaign 26V283000 for delayed rearview camera images, 24V153000 for muted pedestrian warning sounds, and two Boombox-related recalls (22V235000 and 22V063000).
How many crashes and injuries are tied to these complaints?
NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2022 Model Y shows 43 crashes, 3 fires, and 120 injuries.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported in these complaints is 3,625 miles.
How does 2022 compare to other Model Y years for this problem area?
The 2022 Model Y's 59% share of complaints in this area is the highest of any year listed, above 2021's 55%, 2023's 43%, and 2020's 40%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.