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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE

33 NHTSA complaints about electrical system:adas:autonomous/self driving:software issues across 7 makes and 11 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.

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ODI category ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE

33 filings · 11 models · 7 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 33 ODI rows
  • MODELS 11 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 7 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 24.2% 8 crash-flagged
  • RANK #367 of 696 categories
  • SEV INJURY 1 deaths · 4 injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE (this)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTON…33Tether, Lower Anchor (on car seat or vehicle)Tether, Lower Anchor (on car…33EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICESEQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER…34EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATEREQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHIC…34
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE vs nearest complaint-total peers

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#367 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (1 reported fatalities across 11 models). Open Tesla Model Y (category leader) →

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE severity reading

The standout signal for electrical system:adas:autonomous/self driving:software is severity: 1 reported fatalities and 4 injuries (INJURY stamp) on 33 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 Tether, Lower Anchor (on car seat or vehicle) on filing totals before treating electrical system:adas:autonomous/self driving:software volume as a purchase signal.

33
Complaints
11
Models Affected
8
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Tesla Model Y
9
2 Tesla Model 3
9
3 Tesla Model S
6
4 Tesla Model X
2
5 Jeep Renegade
1
6 Jaguar I-Pace
1
7 Ford F-150 Hybrid
1
8 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid
1
9 Chevrolet Bolt EV
1
10 Chevrolet Bolt EUV
1
11 BMW IX
1

Recent Complaints

2019 Tesla Model 3 Crash

The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that his wife was driving approximately 30-40 MPH at night with Full Self-Driving(FSD) mode engaged. The contact stated that the driver was ex

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

2023 Tesla Model Y

I am writing to raise a safety concern regarding the use of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system on my 2023 Tesla Model Y when a rear hitch-mounted bike rack is installed. Numerous users, including

2022 Tesla Model 3 Crash

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in self-driving mode, the vehicle was supposed to merge into the right lane, however the vehicle accelerated into t

2025 Tesla Model 3 Crash

The contact owns a 2025 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while driving with the Autopilot and Full Self-Driving and attempting to parallel park into a parking space when it made a sudden left turn an

2022 Tesla Model Y

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) activated, the destination was entered, and the system announced the dir

2022 Tesla Model Y

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) activated, the destination was entered, and the system announced the dir

2022 Tesla Model Y Crash

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that his wife had used the Tesla Summon function in the mobile app to electronically summon the vehicle while she was entering the residential

2024 Tesla Model S

I was using summon to pull my car forward out of the parking spot and when I let go of the button the car continue driving forward indefinitely until I chased it down and touch the door handle

2024 Tesla Model S

After updating to FSD 13.2.7 yesterday the vehicle turns left at a particular intersection and then drives on the left side of the road the wrong side of the road. Issue has been present for several v

2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Crash

The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the automatic emergency braking system engaged while there were no vehicles or objects nearby. Add

2017 Tesla Model S

See attached document for complaint

2023 Tesla Model Y

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving with the Autonomous Self Driving feature activated, the feature became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated

2024 Tesla Model Y Crash

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that after downloading the software, upon engaging the Auto Pilot, and driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a curb. There we

2017 Tesla Model S

The contact owns a 2017 Tesla Model S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V838000 (Electrical System) however, the contact was informed by the dealer, that the computer need

2022 Tesla Model 3

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the “Full Self-Driving Beta” allowed the vehicle to drive unsafe. The contact state

2021 Tesla Model Y

The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle attempted to turn left onto a side street while the Autonomous Self Driving feature was engage

2017 Tesla Model S

The contact owns a 2017 Tesla Model S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V085000 (Steering, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Th

2023 Tesla Model Y

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving approximately 62 MPH with the autopilot mode activated, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. There were no warning ligh

2019 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid

2019 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 23V-010. THE CONSUMER STATED THE REMEDY FOR THE RECALL UPDATING THE PIM SOFTWARE UPDATE OPPOSED TO REPAIRING THE WIRE HARNESS I

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