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What 592 owners told NHTSA about the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Bev

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (592)Crash / fire / injury (68)Driver assistance (167)Electrical system (89)Airbags (76)Suspension (76)Speed control (71)Lane Departure (68)Brakes (62)Steering (51)Seat belts (50)Seats (42)

68 of 592 complaints match · Lane Departure · clear filters · page 2 of 3

Aug 2, 2022Speed controlDriver assistanceLane Departure

My friend was driving the vehicle (a 2019 Tesla Model 3) while it was engaged in Full Self-Driving Beta 10.12.2 mode. On a wide residential road, with a speed limit of 30 mph, the vehicle accelerated to 44 mph. The display on the vehicle incorrectly says the limit is 65 before the driver had to manually adjust the maximum speed. There is Go-Pro Video of the incident here https://vimeo.com/735815741/e651f8ab92

NHTSA ODI 11477099

Aug 2, 2022Speed controlDriver assistanceLane Departure

My friend was driving the vehicle (a 2019 Tesla Model 3) while it was engaged in Full Self-Driving Beta 10.12.2 mode. At 45 mph and without indicating etc, the vehicle swapped lanes from left to right on a dual lane highway. There is Go_Pro video of the incident here. https://vimeo.com/735819637/601febb81d

NHTSA ODI 11477102

Jul 27, 2022Lane Departure

My friend was driving the vehicle (a 2019 Tesla Model 3) while it was engaged in Full Self-Driving Beta 10.12.2 mode. While FSD Beta was engaged, the road transitioned from being single lane and one-way only to two lanes and with traffic travelling in both directions. As we travelled over an intersection, the Tesla ignored this change in its surroundings and proceeded to travel in the wrong lane, towards oncoming traffic. Its failure to read road markings could have seriously endangered the driver and other road users. A link to the clip of the incident can be found below: https://vimeo.com/733967979/01bc3c3795

NHTSA ODI 11476052

Jul 27, 2022Driver assistanceLane Departure

My friend was driving the vehicle (a 2019 Tesla Model 3) while it was engaged in Full Self-Driving Beta 10.12.2 mode. While FSD was engaged, the driver approached a road closure sign due to road works occurring. Ignoring these well-marked signs, which clearly said 'Road Closed', the Tesla proceeded past these signs until the driver had to perform a stop to prevent the vehicle from colliding with the road works. A link to the clip of the incident can be found below: https://vimeo.com/733970645/9ef2ad21d2

NHTSA ODI 11476053

Jul 27, 2022Driver assistanceLane Departure

My friend was driving the vehicle (a 2019 Tesla Model 3) while it was engaged in Full Self-Driving Beta 10.12.2 mode. While FSD Beta was engaged, the driver approached an intersection, the FSD stopped correctly to yield to oncoming traffic on a one-way street. The vehicle was travelling across the intersection according to its navigation. There was also a cyclist ahead of the Tesla at the intersection. As the cyclist entered the intersection, the Tesla followed and attempted to travel around the cyclist to complete the manoeuvre and continue travelling straight ahead. However, the Tesla then deviated from its course and instead travelled left at the intersection, travelling the wrong way on one-way street, causing the driver to perform an emergency stop and reverse out of the dangerous situation. The Tesla appeared to panic at the presence of the cyclist when attempting to travel around it, and then headed directly into oncoming traffic while travelling the wrong way up the one-way street. A link to the clip of the incident can be found below: https://vimeo.com/733972674/ce244b3a69

NHTSA ODI 11476055

Jul 26, 2022Lane Departure

My friend was driving the vehicle (a 2019 Tesla Model 3) while it was engaged in Full Self-Driving Beta 10.12.2 mode. While travelling at 32 mph the vehicle moves to the right in preparation for an upcoming right turn. However, there is a parked truck in the lane the Tesla intended to enter, and the vehicle passes far too close to it before over-correcting and veering back into the original lane before once again moving back to the right-hand lane. A link to the clip of the incident can be found below: https://vimeo.com/733567653/6d929fc7d6

NHTSA ODI 11475849

Jul 26, 2022Lane Departure

My friend was driving the vehicle (a 2019 Tesla Model 3) while it was engaged in Full Self-Driving Beta 10.12.2 mode. Whilst indicating to turn left the vehicle carried on straight. The driver had to disengage from FSD mode and complete the turning. The unexpected late deviation from its plotted course gave the driver very little time to respond, and presented a potential hazard for other road users. A link to the clip of the incident can be found below: https://vimeo.com/733569655/e65e5888e5

NHTSA ODI 11475850

Jul 26, 2022Lane Departure

My friend was driving the vehicle (a 2019 Tesla Model 3) while it was engaged in Full Self-Driving Beta 10.12.2 mode. The vehicle, when FSD was engaged, made a left turn at an intersection when in the right turn lane. Its lane position was entirely incorrect, and is a consistent failure within this software. A link to the clip of the incident can be found below: https://vimeo.com/733571685/fb22a84a02

NHTSA ODI 11475851

Jul 26, 2022Lane Departure

My friend was driving the vehicle (a 2019 Tesla Model 3) while it was engaged in Full Self-Driving Beta 10.12.2 mode. Whilst preparing to make a right turn the vehicle moved lanes too quickly, at just under 20 mph, and came very close to parked vehicles before correcting and completing the manoeuvre. A link to the clip of the incident can be found below: https://vimeo.com/733575296/1285b49f58

NHTSA ODI 11475852

Jul 26, 2022Lane Departure

My friend was driving the vehicle (a 2019 Tesla Model 3) while it was engaged in Full Self-Driving Beta 10.12.2 mode. While cruising at 30 mph the vehicle crossed a solid white line veering left into a bike lane. The vehicle then corrected itself, though this is an incredibly dangerous defect which could seriously endanger cyclists and other road users. This is a consistent error which is committed by Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta version 10.12.2 software. A link to the clip of the incident can be found below: https://vimeo.com/733576651/b62fd06772

NHTSA ODI 11475854

Jul 22, 2022Lane Departure

My friend was driving the vehicle (a 2019 Tesla Model 3) while it was engaged in Full Self-Driving Beta 10.12.2 mode. Cruising at 49mph on a road that was opening up from one lane, into two, the vehicle veered to the right where a cyclist was present in the cycle lane. The driver had to take action to ensure the vehicle did not come too close to the cyclist. A link to the clip of the incident can be found below: https://vimeo.com/732397659/c27b5b751d

NHTSA ODI 11475227

Jul 22, 2022Lane Departure

My friend was driving the vehicle (a 2019 Tesla Model 3) while it was engaged in Full Self-Driving Beta 10.12.2 mode. Entering an area where there were roadworks, at more than 30 mph, in FSD mode the vehicle veered to the right into a lane that was closed off. The driver had to take back control of the vehicle and put it back into the correct position on the road to avoid colliding with the concrete barriers in the road works. A link to a clip of the incident can be found below: https://vimeo.com/732399072/8ae3aeaaee

NHTSA ODI 11475228

Jul 22, 2022Driver assistanceLane Departure

My friend was driving the vehicle (Tesla Model 3, 2019) while Full Self-Driving Beta 10.12.2 mode was engaged. The FSD Tesla makes a left turn at an intersection on a protected left turn, but slows down considerably just before the traffic lights - which did not apply to the Tesla but rather the traffic from the opposite side of the intersection - after making the turn, stopping in the middle of the lane. The driver disengages and accelerates to complete the manoeuvre, to avoid a rear collision. The Tesla may have mistaken the red traffic light showing for other traffic as one it should pay attention to, almost causing a collision and displaying the inadequacies of its vision and cameras. A link to the clip of the incident can be found below: https://vimeo.com/732401882/8837a257a0

NHTSA ODI 11475230

Jul 22, 2022Lane Departure

My friend was driving the vehicle (a 2019 Tesla Model 3) while it was engaged in Full Self-Driving Beta 10.12.2 mode. The vehicle completed a right turn at an intersection then veers to the left, encroaching into the next lane. The FSD display shows no vehicle present at the driver's side left, but the driver had to take back control of the vehicle in order to avoid a collision as there was a car in the lane the Tesla was attempting to enter. A link to the clip of the incident can be found below: https://vimeo.com/732403629/851c8377fc

NHTSA ODI 11475231

Jul 20, 2022Lane Departure

My friend was driving the vehicle (a 2019 Tesla Model 3) while it was engaged in Full Self-Driving Beta 10.12.2 mode. The vehicle was travelling at speeds between 12 to 18 mph. As two lanes merged into one the Tesla came dangerously close to the vehicle in front and the driver had to take action in order to avoid a collision. A link to a clip of the incident can be found below: https://vimeo.com/731683998/17e89131be

NHTSA ODI 11474841

Jul 20, 2022Lane Departure

My friend was driving the vehicle (a 2019 Tesla Model 3) while it was engaged in Full Self-Driving Beta 10.12.2 mode. Cruising at 30 mph, on a very straight road, the vehicle twice veered across solid white road markings and into the cycle lane before correcting. This is a repeated problem with FSD Beta 10.12.2 and presents a very real danger to cyclists. A link to a clip of the incident can be found below: https://vimeo.com/731686163/0ec7f7f428

NHTSA ODI 11474842

Jul 20, 2022Lane Departure

My friend was driving the vehicle (a 2019 Tesla Model 3) while it was engaged in Full Self-Driving Beta 10.12.2 mode. The vehicle was cruising at 35 mph whilst indicating right as per the Sat Navigation instruction. In FSD mode the vehicle ignored the junction and continued straight ahead, deviating from its plotted course on the navigation. A link to the clip of the incident can be found below: https://vimeo.com/731688075/d3f31fd060

NHTSA ODI 11474843

Jul 20, 2022Driver assistanceLane Departure

My friend was driving the vehicle (a 2019 Tesla Model 3) while it was engaged in Full Self-Driving Beta 10.12.2 mode. The vehicle was travelling at approx 35 mph - too fast for a narrow and winding road. The vehicle crossed the central line into the oncoming lane and a moment later veered towards the right - nearly making contact with the curb and causing a collision. The driver had to take back control of the vehicle. A link to the clip of the incident can be found below: https://vimeo.com/731689228/485219aa71

NHTSA ODI 11474845

Jul 20, 2022Driver assistanceLane Departure

My friend was driving the vehicle (a 2019 Tesla Model 3) while it was engaged in Full Self-Driving Beta 10.12.2 mode. Travelling on a narrow and winding road the driver had set the max speed to 20 mph. After re-engaging FSD mode the Tesla “reset” the max speed to 35 mph. Clearly too fast for the road conditions, the vehicle had difficulty negotiating the road safely and almost veered into the wrong side of the road. A link to a clip of the incident can be found below: https://vimeo.com/731691467/e336068d60

NHTSA ODI 11474846

Jul 20, 2022Lane Departure

My friend was driving the vehicle (a 2019 Tesla Model 3) while it was engaged in Full Self-Driving Beta 10.12.2 mode. On approach to a right turn at an intersection, which was necessary to follow the route on the navigation, the vehicle positioned itself poorly several yards from the car in front and did not take the space in the right hand lane to make the turn. The driver had to take control of the vehicle in order to make progress and not inconvenience other road users. The vehicle was also permitted to turn right on red, and failed to do so. A link to a clip of the incident can be found below: https://vimeo.com/731694412/aeedeeccfc

NHTSA ODI 11474848

Jul 19, 2022Driver assistanceLane Departure

1. Phantom braking while on autopilot in a freeway (I15, I215, etc) 2. Disengaging auto pilot when it is making a curve in a freeway to another freeway (San Diego freeway)

NHTSA ODI 11474637

Jul 19, 2022Driver assistanceLane Departure

My friend was driving the vehicle (a 2019 Tesla Model 3) while it was engaged in Full Self-Driving Beta 10.12.2 mode. The vehicle approached an intersection, on a bend in the road, at more than 30 mph and braked to a near halt whilst in the middle of the intersection. The speed limit is signed at 15mph. The vehicle then proceeds in FSD mode and takes another corner 5 to 10 mph in excess of the speed limit of 20 mph. A link to a clip of the incident can be found below: https://vimeo.com/731419136/51bfb24df3

NHTSA ODI 11474688

Jul 19, 2022Lane Departure

My friend was driving the vehicle (a 2019 Tesla Model 3) while it was engaged in Full Self-Driving Beta 10.12.2 mode. Whilst cruising at 30 mph the vehicle leaves its lane crossing two solid white lines and veering into the adjacent cycle lane before correcting and returning to the original lane whilst maintaining speed. A link to a clip of the incident can be found below: https://vimeo.com/731422280/c39fc14a23

NHTSA ODI 11474691

Jul 19, 2022Lane Departure

My friend was driving the vehicle (a 2019 Tesla Model 3) while it was engaged in Full Self-Driving Beta 10.12.2 mode. The vehicle was travelling at 29 mph, slowing to 15 mph, as it approached an intersection on a dual lane highway. As the vehicle slowed it veered to the right, crossing into the adjacent lane, even though there was another vehicle present. The driver had to intervene and take over control of the vehicle from FSD mode to prevent the risk of a collision. A link to the clip of the incident can be found below: https://vimeo.com/731425264/4b09cb1e7a

NHTSA ODI 11474693

Jul 19, 2022Driver assistanceLane Departure

My friend was driving the vehicle (a 2019 Tesla Model 3) while it was engaged in Full Self-Driving Beta 10.12.2 mode. The vehicle was stationary at a “no right turn on red light” intersection. In spite of the sign, in FSD, the vehicle took the turn in “autopilot creeping forward” mode, making an illegal turn on a busy intersection. Please see a link to a clip of the incident below: https://vimeo.com/731427985/e4d022bdea

NHTSA ODI 11474700

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