2023 Tesla Model Y Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 505 complaints in Collision Avoidance & Cameras for the 2023 Tesla Model Y, 43% of all complaints for the year, tied to 69 crashes and 31 injuries. Four related recalls cover camera and software issues, and median mileage at failure was 3,975.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 505
- 43% of 1,163
- Crashes reported
- 69
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 31
- Median mileage
- 3,975 mi
- Related recalls
- 4
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Automatic emergency braking fails to detect a slowing or turning vehicle ahead and the car crashes into it.
- Autopilot or Autosteer executes a sudden, unnecessary hard brake that causes the vehicle behind to rear-end the car.
- Autopark or parking assist fails to sound any warning and the car lurches into a wall, bollard, or garage door while parking.
- Forward collision warning and automatic braking are absent or inactive despite being expected equipment, according to owners.
- Autopilot reportedly steers into oncoming traffic or an obstacle without any alert to the driver.
When 2023 Tesla Model Y collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 20, 2022, latest Sep 21, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2023 Tesla Model Y
- 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.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Model Y model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many complaints does the 2023 Tesla Model Y have for Collision Avoidance & Cameras?
- NHTSA lists 505 complaints in this category for the 2023 Model Y, which is 43% of the 1,163 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Are there recalls tied to these camera and collision issues?
- Yes. NHTSA lists four related recalls: campaigns 26V283000, 25V002000, 24V035000, and 23V489000, covering rearview camera delay, circuit board shorts, self-driving computer software instability, and forward camera misalignment.
- Did these complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- Owners reported 69 crashes and 31 injuries linked to complaints in this category for the 2023 Model Y.
- At what mileage do these problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 3,975 miles.
- Is the forward camera misalignment recall still open?
- Recall 23V489000, reported 2023-07-14, addresses forward-facing camera misalignment on 2023 Model S, X, and Y vehicles; Tesla Service inspects and adjusts the camera pitch angle free of charge.