2026 Tesla Model Y: lane keeping assist jerks the wheel

Filed Oct 31, 2026 · Driver assistance · MD

I set the lane departure assistant to off. But it reset it ti assist witjout my knowledge. when I tried to swerve to avoid collision it try to correct me, very dangerous.

Filed Oct 16, 2026 · Driver assistance, Steering · TX

Lane Departure Avoidance and Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance on my 2026 Tesla Model Y overcorrect. While driving normally within our lane, mostly on the highway, the system applies sudden steering that pushes the car toward the adjacent lane, nearly causing a collision. This happens on almost every drive, for both my husband and me. Since a recent software update, Lane Departure Avoidance resets to Assist at the start of every drive and Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance also reenables every drive. There is no way to keep these features off, so the only option is navigating touchscreen menus before each drive, which is itself a distraction. There have been no crashes or injuries so far, only near misses. Software version 2026.27.11. I request that the federal safety agency investigate these steering interventions and require Tesla to restore the option to keep these features off permanently.

Filed Oct 11, 2026 · Driver assistance · CA

In my 2026 model Y I have to turn off lane departure assistance every time I want to drive the car. In my experience, this function has been dangerous. When I am passing a semi truck, I want to de- center myself away from the truck. Lane departure assistance forces my car towards the semi truck. It is terrifying. I’m not leaving the lane, I’m just trying to be at a safer distance as I’m passing the semi truck, and the car won’t let me when I have lane departure assistance on. I’ve been told that for the 2026 model Y, we are forced to turn it off before every drive whereas in other models, you could turn it off and it would remain off. Since when are we forced to have our car drive for us? I thought this was a choice, but apparently I am wrong.

Filed Oct 8, 2026 · Driver assistance · MA

This car's emergency lane assistance features are not helpful and have kicked in when not needed. This is disturbing, annoying and very dangerous, especially if there were icy/snow conditions on the road.

Filed Sep 23, 2026 · Driver assistance, Steering · VA · 1 injury

I am filing a safety complaint about the lane departure avoidance system in my 2026 Tesla Model Y (VIN [XXX]) software version 2026.26.6.5, purchased XXX, odometer [mileage]). The system makes abrupt, forceful steering corrections during normal driving. I have to resist these unexpected steering inputs repeatedly, and this has caused growing pain in my left hand, including carpal tunnel symptoms. The system cannot be fully disabled. Even when I turn it off, it turns itself back on every time the car is restarted, so I cannot prevent these interventions. I believe steering force that the driver cannot reliably turn off creates a risk of loss of control, particularly in traffic or on narrow roads. I reported this to Tesla on XXX, and Tesla stated that nothing can be done. I ask that the federal safety agency review this complaint and evaluate whether this system's steering force and its inability to stay disabled are a safety-related defect. I can provide further information or medical documentation on request. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 19, 2026 · Driver assistance · PA

Lane assist and warnings are horrible and can’t be permanently disabled because of your asinine regulations. I have had it try to force me into high way on ramp merge lanes and on unmarked backroads absolutely lose it’s mind and force me over to oncoming traffic because it doesn’t know where the shoulder is. In addition it is over sensitive and likes to blare annoying alarms and jerk my steering wheel when I am not even departing my lane. Thanks for over regulating yet another thing.

Filed Sep 15, 2026 · Driver assistance · AZ

Lane departure pulls the car unsafely when two lanes merge or one lane splits. It has caused us to swerve a few times leading to major safety concerns. It's locked by software we are forced to turn off manually every time we drive. Even when off it seems to pull me around on certain roads

Filed Sep 15, 2026 · Driver assistance · AZ

Lane departure pulls the car unsafely when two lanes merge or one lane splits. It has caused us to swerve a few times leading to major safety concerns. It's locked by software we are forced to turn off manually every time we drive. Even when off it seems to pull me around on certain roads

Filed Aug 24, 2026 · Driver assistance, Steering · IN

Subject: Safety Hazard caused by Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance on [2026 Tesla Model Y] Description: I am writing to report a serious safety issue regarding the Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance (ELDA) feature on my US-spec Tesla. Starting with recent software updates, the vehicle forces the Lane Departure Avoidance setting back to "Assist" upon every single drive cycle, with no option to disable it permanently. This behavior creates an immediate safety hazard, especially in cold climate regions and during winter driving conditions. When attempting to steer around immediate road hazards such as open manholes, deep potholes, or debris, the vehicle's cameras fail to recognize the object in the road. If the driver maneuvers to avoid the hazard without a pre-activated turn signal, the ELDA system aggressively intervenes, jerking the steering wheel back into the path of the danger. On slippery, icy, or wet roads, this unexpected electronic intervention causes a sudden loss of traction, risking a severe crash. Forcing a driver to navigate multiple sub-menus on a touchscreen to change a safety-critical setting before every single drive is dangerous and distracting. In the United States, there is no federal mandate requiring this setting to reset to "Assist" on every drive. I request that the federal safety agency investigate this aggressive software behavior and compel Tesla to restore the option for owners to permanently set Lane Departure Avoidance to "Warning" or "Off".

Filed Aug 21, 2026 · Driver assistance · 300 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving manually over 40 MPH, the Lane Departure Avoidance system jerked the steering wheel abruptly to the other side while the vehicle was still inside the desired lane. The failure was a recurring issue. The dealer was contacted and informed of the option to turn off the feature. However, each time the vehicle was restarted, the feature was turned on by default. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 300.

Filed Jul 21, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · NJ

The vehicle's Indirect TPMS showed a "Pressure Sensor Fault (may clear next drive)" without issuing any "Low Tire Pressure" alert. On July 20, 2026, while driving, the rear right tire lost pressure and disintegrated over a 10-minute drive. Despite severe tire failure that triggered multiple safety system alerts (Traction Control, Stability Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, and Lane Departure Avoidance disabled), the vehicle software FAILED to issue a critical "Do Not Drive" command or explicit "Flat Tire" warning. Furthermore, the official Tesla App automated response advised that "Most alerts may resolve automatically on your next drive," encouraging continued driving. This total absence of critical emergency alerts and misleading system guidance created an extreme, life-threatening road hazard and resulted in severe tire and wheel destruction.

Filed Jul 18, 2026 · Driver assistance · CA

My new 2026 Tesla model Y has a feature called lane departure assistance. This feature is constantly activated in the car. This feature is a terrible safety hazard and has made me almost crashed several times because it dictated a lane when there was no lane present and the car would veer violently in a direction to try to correct a possible lane departure. Clients contemporarily disengage this feature, but it continues to reactivate every time you enter the car this particular software needs to be looked at more in detail by Tesla because multiple of my family have the same car in our experiencing the same issues. I have reported this issue to Tesla but they are not willing to listen or modify this particular software. I need your help to make this feature safer for those purchasing this new model Y. Clients should have the right to be able to disengage this feature permanently to make the car drive, normally without having lane departure assistance. It should not be required to have this feature on all the time when you re-enter the car.