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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING

94 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:adas:autonomous/self driving issues across 11 makes and 18 models.

Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.

NHTSA ODI component intake brief

ODI category ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING

94 filings · 18 models · 11 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 94 ODI rows
  • MODELS 18 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 11 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 17.0% 16 crash-flagged
  • RANK #300 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 7 injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING (this)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTON…94FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICESFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:T…94SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAFSUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF…95CHILD SEAT:TETHER: STRAP/WEBBINGCHILD SEAT:TETHER: STRAP/WEB…91
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING vs nearest complaint-total peers

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#300 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 18 models). Open Tesla Model Y (category leader) →

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING severity reading

The standout signal for electrical system:adas:autonomous/self driving is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 7 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 94 filings (SPARSE volume).

Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.

Next step: compare Tesla Model Y against FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES on filing totals before treating electrical system:adas:autonomous/self driving volume as a purchase signal.

94
Complaints
18
Models Affected
16
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Tesla Model Y
40
2 Tesla Model 3
25
3 Tesla Model X
8
4 Tesla Model S
5
5 Tesla Cybertruck
2
6 Jaguar I-Pace
2
7 Toyota Rav4
1
8 Tesla Robotaxi (MODEL Y)
1
9 Nissan Sentra
1
10 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4matic
1
11 Mercedes-Benz AMG Cls53
1
12 Mazda CX-3
1
13 KIA Sportage Hybrid
1
14 Jeep Wagoneer S
1
15 Ford Ranger
1
16 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV
1
17 Cadillac Lyriq
1
18 BMW X5
1

Recent Complaints

2023 Tesla Model 3

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving with the Autonomous Self Driving feature activated in rainy weather, the vehicle suddenly turned towards the left onto rail

2026 Tesla Model Y

The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving approximately 59 MPH with the Autonomous Self Driving feature activated and attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle fa

2022 Tesla Model Y Crash

The contact owned a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while the contact’s daughter was driving at approximately 70 MPH under significant rainy weather conditions, with autopilot mode engaged

2026 Tesla Model Y

The contact owned a 2026 Tesla Model Y. While reversing out of a parking spot using the Full Self-Driving feature, the system turned the wheel and maneuvered the vehicle into a pole, striking the left

2026 Tesla Model Y

The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH with the ADAS Autonomous Self Driving Mode activated and the TESLA Navigator set to operate lane changes, the vehicl

2022 Tesla Model Y Crash

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while his wife was driving 40-50 MPH in the evening with Self-Driving mode activated, the vehicle failed to decelerate while driving onto the

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4matic

The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS580 4Matic. The contact stated that the vehicle was designed with Level 2 Semi-Autonomous Driving System and was purchased brand new. The contact stated that t

2024 Tesla Model Y Crash

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while the vehicle was making a right turn out of the parking lot in Full Self-Driving mode at approximately 2-3 MPH, it continued to turn

2026 Tesla Model Y

The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds in Autopilot Mode, the vehicle misread nearby road signs. The contact stated that a road sign in Illinois

2019 Tesla Model X

The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that the Full Self-Driving system was updated in June 2025. Since the update, while idling at red traffic lights, the vehicle was surging forw

2018 Tesla Model 3

The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH with the Self Driving feature activated, the vehicle failed to slow down while approaching oncoming traffic. The veh

2025 Jeep Wagoneer S

See attached document for complaint.

2018 Tesla Model X Crash

See attached document for complaint.

2024 Jaguar I-Pace

Waymo ran a red light at [XXX] on [XXX] in Santa Monica, CA. It was traveling probably 20-25 mph (less than the speed limit) and could have easily stopped after the light turned yellow at [XXX] . Inst

2024 Jaguar I-Pace

The contact called about failures with 2024 Jaguar I-Pace vehicles. The contact stated that on four separate occasion had experienced failures with Waymo powered Jaguar vehicles. The contact stated th

2026 Tesla Robotaxi (MODEL Y)

Subject: Formal Safety Complaint – Tesla Robotaxi Operation in Austin, TX on [XXX] Dear NHTSA ODI Team, I am writing to formally report a serious safety concern involving a Tesla Robotaxi operating

2026 Tesla Model Y

I am writing to report a concerning incident involving the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature on my 2026 Tesla Model Y. The incident occurred on Saturday, [XXX], at approximately [XXX] EDT at the interse

2022 Tesla Model Y

Our 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance backed out of a driveway into the street and parked in the middle of the street with nobody inside the car, creating a traffic hazard. This happened after around an

2023 Tesla Model Y

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed with the full self-driving system activated, the message "System Malfunction - Take Over Immediately" wa

2016 Tesla Model S

The contact owns a 2016 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The conta

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