{"@context":{"@vocab":"https://schema.org/"},"@type":"ItemList","@id":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/api/v1/nhtsa/complaints/check?make=Tesla","name":"Tesla","_source":{"data_provider":"AI Analytics","data_provider_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org","license":"https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/","primary_source":"https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/","generated_at":"2026-08-19T10:50:45.318Z"},"summary":{"total_complaints":3036,"deaths":473,"injured":1749,"fires":208},"top_components":[{"component_desc":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","n":369},{"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","n":353},{"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","n":259},{"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING","n":232},{"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","n":219},{"component_desc":"SUSPENSION","n":213},{"component_desc":"STEERING","n":195},{"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","n":161},{"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS","n":151},{"component_desc":"STRUCTURE:BODY","n":136}],"recent_complaints":[{"cmplid":"2206069","date_received":"2026-05-13","make":"TESLA","model":"MODEL Y","model_year":2026,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION","description":"While my vehicle was operating in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode, it encountered an accident upon attempting to park in my garage. The collision resulted in substantial damage to the driver’s side rear end and the garage wall. Notably, there was no manual intervention during the entire journey from my son’s school and the parking attempt. The FSD system failed to detect the proximity of the garage and did not initiate braking or provide any warning before impacting the wall. In this instance, the FSD system exhibited multiple failures. I have subsequently reported the incident to Tesla.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2206069"},{"cmplid":"2206070","date_received":"2026-05-13","make":"TESLA","model":"MODEL Y","model_year":2026,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS","description":"While my vehicle was operating in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode, it encountered an accident upon attempting to park in my garage. The collision resulted in substantial damage to the driver’s side rear end and the garage wall. Notably, there was no manual intervention during the entire journey from my son’s school and the parking attempt. The FSD system failed to detect the proximity of the garage and did not initiate braking or provide any warning before impacting the wall. In this instance, the FSD system exhibited multiple failures. I have subsequently reported the incident to Tesla.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2206070"},{"cmplid":"2206071","date_received":"2026-05-13","make":"TESLA","model":"MODEL Y","model_year":2026,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING","description":"While my vehicle was operating in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode, it encountered an accident upon attempting to park in my garage. The collision resulted in substantial damage to the driver’s side rear end and the garage wall. Notably, there was no manual intervention during the entire journey from my son’s school and the parking attempt. The FSD system failed to detect the proximity of the garage and did not initiate braking or provide any warning before impacting the wall. In this instance, the FSD system exhibited multiple failures. I have subsequently reported the incident to Tesla.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2206071"},{"cmplid":"2205709","date_received":"2026-05-12","make":"TESLA","model":"MODEL Y","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"SEAT BELTS","description":"I lease a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The rear passenger side seat belt/buckle assembly had previously experienced issues involving unexpected disengagement/unlatching. The vehicle was previously brought to Tesla for service regarding the restraint system/rear passenger buckle area and Tesla represented that the issue had been addressed.  On April 4, 2026, during an emergency braking event to avoid another vehicle that abruptly cut in front of me and slammed on its brakes, I was forced to brake hard and maneuver to avoid a collision. During that braking event, the rear passenger side buckle released/unlatched while my child was properly secured in a child safety seat in that seating position.  As a result, the entire child safety seat violently pitched forward and my child’s face struck the seat in front of her.  This incident occurred after Tesla had already been given notice of restraint system concerns involving this seating position and after prior service attempts. The issue raises serious concerns regarding rear passenger restraint integrity and child occupant safety during emergency braking situations.  Tesla was formally notified again regarding this incident on May 12, 2026. As of the date of this complaint, approximately one week has passed and Tesla has not responded or attempted contact regarding the reported child occupant restraint failure.  The vehicle has not yet been reinspected by Tesla following this incident and remains available for inspection.  I am requesting","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2205709"},{"cmplid":"2205792","date_received":"2026-05-12","make":"TESLA","model":"MODEL Y","model_year":2026,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS","description":"While driving, the vehicle repeatedly triggered emergency braking without any obstacle present.  The car continuously displayed warnings indicating pedestrians in front and behind the vehicle when no people were present.  Due to these false detections, FSD became disabled during operation.  The repeated sudden braking caused severe lower back pain, and I will be seeking medical treatment.  This vehicle is unsafe to operate and presents a serious safety risk to myself and surrounding traffic.  I have full video evidence of the incidents.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2205792"},{"cmplid":"2205473","date_received":"2026-05-11","make":"TESLA","model":"MODEL S","model_year":2021,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"I was in full self driving mode and was travelling North bound 110 freeway transitioning to 405 freeway Northbound. In the right lane. Transition curved left. looked at my speed for a split second and as i looked up we were a split second from hitting freeway barrier head-on. We crashed through the barrier and ended on the embankment of the freeway. My car front end was totally demolished, front airbags went off. I was ok, but my wife suffered a L1 vertebrae fracture and was taken to Harbor UCLA Hospital for treatment. She was released 9 hours later with a back brace and pain meds.   The accident occured at 8:34 am Sunday April 5th, Easter sunday while on our way to church.  Its been over a month and my wife is still in a back brace, but healing slowly.   USB Drive taken out of the glove box showed that all cameras cut off about 10 seconds before the crash. Not sure if the whole system turned off.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2205473"},{"cmplid":"2205474","date_received":"2026-05-11","make":"TESLA","model":"MODEL S","model_year":2021,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL","description":"I was in full self driving mode and was travelling North bound 110 freeway transitioning to 405 freeway Northbound. In the right lane. Transition curved left. looked at my speed for a split second and as i looked up we were a split second from hitting freeway barrier head-on. We crashed through the barrier and ended on the embankment of the freeway. My car front end was totally demolished, front airbags went off. I was ok, but my wife suffered a L1 vertebrae fracture and was taken to Harbor UCLA Hospital for treatment. She was released 9 hours later with a back brace and pain meds.   The accident occured at 8:34 am Sunday April 5th, Easter sunday while on our way to church.  Its been over a month and my wife is still in a back brace, but healing slowly.   USB Drive taken out of the glove box showed that all cameras cut off about 10 seconds before the crash. Not sure if the whole system turned off.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2205474"},{"cmplid":"2205036","date_received":"2026-05-09","make":"TESLA","model":"MODEL Y","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS","description":"While reversing my Tesla Model Y, the rear parking sensors failed to alert me to a stationary obstacle (fence). No audible warning or visual alert was triggered. The vehicle had recently received a software update prior to the incident. The failure resulted in collision damage to the rear bumper. I believe this may be a sensor or software defect. I am requesting an investigation into whether recent OTA updates affected rear obstacle detection functionality.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2205036"},{"cmplid":"2204751","date_received":"2026-05-08","make":"TESLA","model":"MODEL Y","model_year":2026,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","description":"I PICKED UP BRAND NE TESLA 2026 MODEL Y AFTER TEST DRIVE I WAS TRYING TO PARK THE CAR IN THE GARAGE. THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HIT CABINETS IN GARAGE, THE CABINETS CRASHED AND BROKE THE ENTRY DOOR AND THE DEBRIS THE THE HEATING AND AC BLOWER UNIT. EXTENSIVE FRONT DAMAGE TO THE CAR FRONT END. NO PERSONAL INJURY. I [XXX]  WAS DRIVING MY WIFE WAS IN THE DRIVE WAY. NO PERSONAL INJURY INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2204751"},{"cmplid":"2204752","date_received":"2026-05-08","make":"TESLA","model":"MODEL Y","model_year":2026,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS","description":"I PICKED UP BRAND NE TESLA 2026 MODEL Y AFTER TEST DRIVE I WAS TRYING TO PARK THE CAR IN THE GARAGE. THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HIT CABINETS IN GARAGE, THE CABINETS CRASHED AND BROKE THE ENTRY DOOR AND THE DEBRIS THE THE HEATING AND AC BLOWER UNIT. EXTENSIVE FRONT DAMAGE TO THE CAR FRONT END. NO PERSONAL INJURY. I [XXX]  WAS DRIVING MY WIFE WAS IN THE DRIVE WAY. NO PERSONAL INJURY INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2204752"},{"cmplid":"2204211","date_received":"2026-05-07","make":"TESLA","model":"MODEL Y","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"STEERING","description":"Using Tesla FSD (full self-driving supervised) I drove home, approximately 120 miles, from a family visit.  From previous experience with Tesla FSD, I knew that the navigation system would navigate into the incorrect of 2 driveways  (left, instead of the correct driveway, right) leading to my parking space. Therefore,  upon arriving at the building address I endeavored to take over full control by tapping break and manually turning to the right driveway, whereupon the steering wheel locked up completely and the car lurched forward crashing through the security gate and into a parked car directly in line with how the locked steering directed it. To the best of my knowledge, the car was removed to a salvage location where it was considered a total loss.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2204211"},{"cmplid":"2204212","date_received":"2026-05-07","make":"TESLA","model":"MODEL Y","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL","description":"Using Tesla FSD (full self-driving supervised) I drove home, approximately 120 miles, from a family visit.  From previous experience with Tesla FSD, I knew that the navigation system would navigate into the incorrect of 2 driveways  (left, instead of the correct driveway, right) leading to my parking space. Therefore,  upon arriving at the building address I endeavored to take over full control by tapping break and manually turning to the right driveway, whereupon the steering wheel locked up completely and the car lurched forward crashing through the security gate and into a parked car directly in line with how the locked steering directed it. To the best of my knowledge, the car was removed to a salvage location where it was considered a total loss.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2204212"},{"cmplid":"2204213","date_received":"2026-05-07","make":"TESLA","model":"MODEL Y","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING","description":"Using Tesla FSD (full self-driving supervised) I drove home, approximately 120 miles, from a family visit.  From previous experience with Tesla FSD, I knew that the navigation system would navigate into the incorrect of 2 driveways  (left, instead of the correct driveway, right) leading to my parking space. Therefore,  upon arriving at the building address I endeavored to take over full control by tapping break and manually turning to the right driveway, whereupon the steering wheel locked up completely and the car lurched forward crashing through the security gate and into a parked car directly in line with how the locked steering directed it. To the best of my knowledge, the car was removed to a salvage location where it was considered a total loss.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2204213"},{"cmplid":"2204335","date_received":"2026-05-07","make":"TESLA","model":"CYBERTRUCK","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION","description":"The failed components include the Tesla Vision system (cameras), sensors, Active Safety Control Module (AEB), and Gear Selection UI. Symptoms first appeared on April 30, 2026, including black screens and \"Autopilot Unavailable\" alerts. Internal vehicle logs from Apr 30 to May 02 confirm persistent \"SNA\" (Signal Not Available) and \"UNAVAILABLE\" states for these critical safety modules well before the collision.  On the day of the accident (May 02), the logs recorded 25 instances of Gear UI signal loss, which completely disabled the rearview camera and proximity alerts while reversing. This total \"blind\" state put my safety at extreme risk as I had zero visibility of blind spots and received no audible warnings. The Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) was also recorded as \"UNAVAILABLE,\" failing to prevent the collision.  The problem is scientifically confirmed by the vehicle's internal diagnostic logs, which I have retrieved and am ready to provide for inspection. The accident has been reported to the local police and Progressive Insurance. I am currently coordinating with Tesla Service for a formal inspection of these software and hardware defects.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2204335"},{"cmplid":"2204336","date_received":"2026-05-07","make":"TESLA","model":"CYBERTRUCK","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING","description":"The failed components include the Tesla Vision system (cameras), sensors, Active Safety Control Module (AEB), and Gear Selection UI. Symptoms first appeared on April 30, 2026, including black screens and \"Autopilot Unavailable\" alerts. Internal vehicle logs from Apr 30 to May 02 confirm persistent \"SNA\" (Signal Not Available) and \"UNAVAILABLE\" states for these critical safety modules well before the collision.  On the day of the accident (May 02), the logs recorded 25 instances of Gear UI signal loss, which completely disabled the rearview camera and proximity alerts while reversing. This total \"blind\" state put my safety at extreme risk as I had zero visibility of blind spots and received no audible warnings. The Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) was also recorded as \"UNAVAILABLE,\" failing to prevent the collision.  The problem is scientifically confirmed by the vehicle's internal diagnostic logs, which I have retrieved and am ready to provide for inspection. The accident has been reported to the local police and Progressive Insurance. I am currently coordinating with Tesla Service for a formal inspection of these software and hardware defects.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2204336"},{"cmplid":"2204337","date_received":"2026-05-07","make":"TESLA","model":"CYBERTRUCK","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING","description":"The failed components include the Tesla Vision system (cameras), sensors, Active Safety Control Module (AEB), and Gear Selection UI. Symptoms first appeared on April 30, 2026, including black screens and \"Autopilot Unavailable\" alerts. Internal vehicle logs from Apr 30 to May 02 confirm persistent \"SNA\" (Signal Not Available) and \"UNAVAILABLE\" states for these critical safety modules well before the collision.  On the day of the accident (May 02), the logs recorded 25 instances of Gear UI signal loss, which completely disabled the rearview camera and proximity alerts while reversing. This total \"blind\" state put my safety at extreme risk as I had zero visibility of blind spots and received no audible warnings. The Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) was also recorded as \"UNAVAILABLE,\" failing to prevent the collision.  The problem is scientifically confirmed by the vehicle's internal diagnostic logs, which I have retrieved and am ready to provide for inspection. The accident has been reported to the local police and Progressive Insurance. I am currently coordinating with Tesla Service for a formal inspection of these software and hardware defects.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2204337"},{"cmplid":"2203985","date_received":"2026-05-06","make":"TESLA","model":"MODEL Y","model_year":2026,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS","description":"I was using the autopark function in a parking lot, and the vehicle did not detect the shopping cart return rail. As a result, the vehicle struck the rail, causing damage to the hood and front bumper.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2203985"},{"cmplid":"2204028","date_received":"2026-05-06","make":"TESLA","model":"MODEL 3","model_year":2019,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS","description":"There was a failure of a rear camera to detect the proximity of a closed garage door when in reverse in a driveway. The result was hitting the garage door and damaging the garage door as a result. This could be dangerous as there was no warning on the backup camera screen and no audible warning. This was a very expensive repair given the garage door was a unique color and design.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2204028"},{"cmplid":"2204029","date_received":"2026-05-06","make":"TESLA","model":"MODEL 3","model_year":2019,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"There was a failure of a rear camera to detect the proximity of a closed garage door when in reverse in a driveway. The result was hitting the garage door and damaging the garage door as a result. This could be dangerous as there was no warning on the backup camera screen and no audible warning. This was a very expensive repair given the garage door was a unique color and design.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2204029"},{"cmplid":"2203242","date_received":"2026-05-04","make":"TESLA","model":"CYBERTRUCK","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL","description":"While FSD was actived, my cyber truck was driveing on lane 2, it steered to the right on while passing a truck to its right side unsafely. The truck on lane 3 hit my right back wheel, and then it hit another truck on lane 4.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2203242"}]}