2015 Tesla Model S acceleration & cruise control problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Dec 13, 2023CACrashTowedFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   The Model S, which was bought in 2015, had a sudden acceleration while I was trying to park near the entrance gate of the parking lot. The accident happened on May 25, 2023. Fortunately, nobody got hurt and the car was totaled. I feel strongly that this should be investigated, as this can be a very serious public safety issue. It was inspected by the insurance company. There were no warning messages prior to the failure.

   NHTSA complaint #11560001 · source
2. Filed Dec 11, 202360,000 miTXCrash3 injuredTowedBrakesAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The contact owns a 2015 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while he, his wife, and his son were in the vehicle he had begun veering right pulling into the driveway, at approximately 5 MPH, he had begun slightly releasing the brakes when the vehicle suddenly accelerated at accelerated high speeds. The contact immediately depressed the brake pedal however the vehicle speed continued to accelerate. As a response, the contact attempted to maneuver the vehicle to avoid…

   NHTSA complaint #11559471 · source
3. Filed Jun 5, 2023CAOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise Control

   My instrument cluster is delaminating in my tesla model S. When I took it to the service center for the recall service the service center stated that the main screen was also delaminating. Service tech told me that the instrument cluster (and main screen) would eventually fail because of the delamination. I have had the car for less than 8 years. both the instrument cluster and the center screen have a lot to do with safe operation of the vehicle so I believe they should be…

   NHTSA complaint #11525419 · source
4. Filed May 23, 202337,000 miNVAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The contact owns a 2015 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently swerved in and out of the lane and accelerated unintendedly for approximately 8 to 10 seconds and then performed as designed. No warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed…

   NHTSA complaint #11523468 · source
5. Filed Feb 11, 2023CABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   When driving with autopilot engaged, the vehicle sometimes gives alerts even when there is no vehicle or obstacle in its path. Immediately once the driver takes control, the autopilot does not disengage but continue as usual. The autopilot suddenly brakes or slows down even when there is no obstacle on a freeway.

   NHTSA complaint #11506804 · source
6. Filed Aug 26, 2022CADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Instrument cluster not powering on or crashes/glitches while operating the vehicle. This makes the vehicle unsafe to drive while auto pilot is engaged because the auto pilot system stops operating which could lead to a serious accident. The vehicle speedometer and all other instrument cluster warning systems are unavailable because the screen is off/not working. Tesla has performed a remote diagnostic and claims no issues are identified. They then proceed to upsell me the…

   NHTSA complaint #11481478 · source
7. Filed Feb 19, 2022CABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   When using auto pilot on the freeway my vehicle sometimes comes to a halting stop for no reason putting myself and passengers in great danger.

   NHTSA complaint #11453023 · source
8. Filed Feb 18, 2022TXBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   On two or three occasions now my Model S will slow down for no apparent reason while autopilot is engaged. It's happened at speeds between 35 - 45 mph and highway speeds. Problem seems to have started after OTA updates. Car never had this problem before prior to the most recent OTA updates.

   NHTSA complaint #11452661 · source
9. Filed Jun 11, 2021TNAirbagsElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

   My vehicle was having issues during 2020 with the eMMC recall. I took the vehicle to the dealership to be repaired and paid for the repair out of pocket. After this repair took place, the NHTSA forced Tesla to do a recall for the part that failed. I subsequently was reached out by Tesla who denied a refund for the repair that I paid out of pocket and did not and has not (3 months of following-up with the company) explained the denial nor offered repayment as directed by the…

   NHTSA complaint #11420616 · source
10. Filed Jan 15, 2021GADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

    The main screen stays blank and the backup camera does not work. All controls that were on the main touch screen do not function include safety features such and adaptive cruise control and emergency breaking.

    NHTSA complaint #11388333 · source
11. Filed Aug 10, 202054,000 miTXDriver Assistance & Safety TechLightingAcceleration & Cruise Control

    This complaint is about tesla's first generation media control unit (mcu). The mcu is the brains of the car and control the big center screen that the tesla model s is known for. When it failed not only did i lose the ability to use this big screen but i also lost key safety items signals, backup camera, cruise control, automatic breaking, and auto pilot. All the sound features are also disengaged as well and this was evident in the lack of sound for the turn signal as well…

    NHTSA complaint #11348502 · source
12. Filed Aug 8, 202073,000 miCAOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise ControlSuspension

    After the 12v battery on our car died, it was replaced by tesla service. After the battery was replaced, the center screen (mcu) would not come on. This screen controls almost everything in the car, including backup camera, park distance controls, auto-pilot, door locks, suspension, adjusting braking and collision warnings, opening and closing sunroof, charging (it's an electric car - nonfunctional if we can't adjust charging), climate control, remote communication, software…

    NHTSA complaint #11344124 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology