2022 Tesla Model Y: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Feb 6, 2026 · Airbags, Brakes · CA · crash · 1 injury

We live on a road with a steep embankment. My wife backed across our driveway and when she put the car from reverse to drive it accelerated uncontrollably. She hit our mailbox, then a power pole across the street, a driveway across the street then over the embankment where she hit a retainer wall another wooden railing and finally came to rest against our neighbors house. If she wouldn’t have caught the edge of the house she would have went down approximately 150 foot embankment. Not only the car accelerated on its own it is supposed to automatically brake, it didn’t and the airbags never deployed. This all this happened right after it went through an automatic update. The car was totaled, with my wife getting a concussion and a lot of muscle injuries. There was no warning lights prior to event and we reported it to Tesla and all they did was send camera images which we had. The car is now in possession of Wawanesa Insurance because it was a total loss

Filed Mar 11, 2025 · Brakes · 10,100 miles · CA · crash

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while at a stop, the brake pedal was depressed when suddenly the steering wheel seized to function, and the vehicle started to move forward independently, causing the driver to veer to the right to avoid crashing into a home garage. The contact attempted to get back into the street however, the vehicle kept moving forward independently as the contact kept depressing on the brake pedal crashing the front center of the vehicle into a sign pole. The vehicle continued to accelerate independently causing the contact to crash into a second sign pole on the front passenger side where the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was damaged by the fender upon the first impact and was damaged on the front passenger side upon the second impact however, the vehicle was not destroyed. The air bags did not deploy. The contact and his wife suffered from whiplash however, medical attention was not required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the place of the accident to the contact's home. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 10,100.

Filed Feb 13, 2025 · Electrical · 49,682 miles · CA · 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 parking lot. The contact stated that while the vehicle was driving towards his wife, the rear passenger's side door crashed into the front bumper of a parked vehicle, causing minor scratches to the vehicle. There was no property damage. The vehicle came to a stop upon making contact with the other vehicle's front bumper. The contact stated that the vehicle was traveling at approximately 5-8 MPH at the time of impact. The airbags did not deploy. The vehicle was not required to be towed. There was no warning light illuminated. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not severely damaged. There was no injury sustained. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,682.

Filed Nov 9, 2023 · Acceleration, Brakes · 10,444 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while his wife was parking the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The contact stated that the vehicle collided with a wall and was stopped by a curb. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was diagnosed by the manufacturer and the contact was informed that the accelerator had been depressed inadvertently; however, the contact was adamant that it was brake pedal that was depressed at the time of the failure. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 10,444.

Filed Apr 20, 2023 · Brakes · 32,000 miles · CA · crash

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH, a vehicle at a 28 ft. distance from him slammed on the brakes. The contact then depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle failed to respond and crashed into the rear of the other occupied vehicle. The forward collision sensor warning light then illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries sustained. There was no police report filed. The contact was able to continue driving. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

Filed Mar 6, 2023 · Driver assistance · 3,000 miles · NJ · crash

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway at approximately 5 mph when they suddenly crashed a parked vehicle behind them because the backup prevention system failed to activate. There were no warning lights. No air bag deployed. The contact received no injuries or medical attention. The parked vehicle's door had been damaged. The contact's vehicle had paint removed from the vehicle and a slight dent. No police report was filed. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.

Filed Sep 21, 2022 · Acceleration · 35,083 miles · NC · crash · 2 injuries

The contact owned a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationed at a traffic light and waiting to make a left turn, the vehicle accelerated independently and T-boned another vehicle. The contact stated the air bags did not deployed. The contact stated she was dizzy/a headache and had lesions on her upper left leg. The contact stated she did not seek medical. The contact stated she was made aware by her insurance company, the driver from the other vehicle, had sustained unknown injuries and did seek medication attention. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled. A police report was filed. The police department towed the vehicle to a towing lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,083.

Filed Sep 15, 2022 · TX · crash

Was stopped at a light and the car rapidly accelerate on its own hitting the car in front of me. The air bags didn't deploy. I stepped on the break pedal but the car continued to accelerate, I have informed Tesla and opened a service ticket. A police report was filed for the resulting accident involving 2 other cars. I have also had instances in the recent past where while driving on the highway the car has rapidly slowed down / applied the breaks for now obvious reason. The phantom breaking issue reported by many.

Filed Sep 13, 2022 · Airbags · 8,607 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that after he made a right turn, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side door to the rear passenger side door. The air bags failed to deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact sustained soreness to the shoulder, neck, and back. No medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,607.