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2024 Tesla Model Y Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 155 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2024 Tesla Model Y, 48% of all complaints for the year, tied to 28 crashes, 2 fires, and 22 injuries. A related recall (25V002000) addresses a circuit board short that can knock out the rearview camera.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
155
48% of 320
Crashes reported
28
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
22
Median mileage
45,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

  • Rearview and other cameras, blind spot detection, parking assist, and blinkers all stop working simultaneously, sometimes leading to a collision after failing to detect an obstacle.
  • Front collision sensors fail to detect another vehicle during a low-speed stop, resulting in a crash into the front fender.
  • The reverse camera image disappears when the driver turns on the air conditioner while backing up, with no warning sensors alerting to a nearby vehicle, leading to a collision.
  • A software issue causes the reverse camera or control screen to malfunction while backing out of a driveway, contributing to a crash.
  • Full Self Driving mode brakes hard unexpectedly in traffic, causing a rear-end collision from behind.
  • Autosteer or Full Self Driving mode causes the vehicle to change lanes without driver input, forcing the driver to steer back to avoid hitting a divider or another vehicle.

When 2024 Tesla Model Y collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 18, 2024, latest Sep 23, 2026.

2024 Tesla Model Y collision avoidance & cameras complaints: complaints filed per month67Feb 2024Jun 2024Oct 2024Feb 2025Jul 2025Nov 2025Mar 2026Aug 2026
155 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2024 (67).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2024 Tesla Model Y

  1. 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.

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 NHTSA have for the 2024 Tesla Model Y?
NHTSA lists 155 complaints in this area for the 2024 Model Y, which is 48% of the 320 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to cameras on the 2024 Tesla Model Y?
Yes, recall 25V002000, reported January 6, 2025, covers a computer circuit board that may short and cause loss of the rearview camera image. Tesla's remedy is a free over-the-air software update.
Have these camera and collision avoidance issues caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this area for the 2024 Model Y shows 28 crashes, 2 fires, and 22 injuries.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure recorded for this area is 45,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
How does the 2024 Model Y compare to other Model Y years for this problem area?
The 2024 Model Y's 48% share of complaints in this area is lower than 2021 (55%) and 2022 (59%), but higher than 2020 (40%) and 2023 (43%).

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.