At the shop, Tesla speed-control issues have a recognizable signature. 600 documented complaints across 16 year-model entries from 2013 to 2025 is consistent with what we see come in. 2022 Tesla Model 3 tops the list, but the pattern repeats across years. Multiple generations are affected. 4 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Tesla vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Across the 58 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 10,561 miles. Average shop fix runs about $600 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. If the car has ADAS, take a test drive that actually exercises it. False AEB triggers and adaptive-cruise drop-outs are common patterns.
ProblemsByVin TESLA / CRUISE CONTROL
16 model-year entries · 2013–2025
Tesla cruise control problems
600 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Tesla vehicles for cruise control issues. 1 active recall campaign. See cruise control across all makes →
Complaints
600
Recalls
1
Year-models
16
Avg fix
$600
100crashes
2fires
52injuries
4fatalities
Worst-affected Tesla model-years for cruise control Top 16 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
2022 Tesla Model 3
154 complaints · ~$600 severe
2021 Tesla Model 3
107 complaints · ~$600 critical
2019 Tesla Model 3
63 complaints · ~$600 critical
2018 Tesla Model 3
60 complaints · ~$600 severe
2020 Tesla Model 3
59 complaints · ~$600 severe
2023 Tesla Model 3
45 complaints · ~$600 severe
2020 Tesla Model Y
27 complaints · ~$600 severe
2024 Tesla Model 3
16 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2013 Tesla Model S
16 complaints · ~$600 severe
2014 Tesla Model S
13 complaints · ~$600 severe
2021 Tesla Model S
12 complaints · ~$600 severe
2025 Tesla Model Y
7 complaints · ~$600 severe
2022 Tesla Model S
7 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2022 Tesla Model X
6 complaints · ~$600 severe
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
4 complaints · 1 recall · ~$600 severe
2017 Tesla Model 3
4 complaints · ~$600 moderate
Active recalls — Tesla cruise control 1 on file
Tesla, Inc
A trapped accelerator pedal can cause the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla service will replace or repair the accelerator pedal assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-33-003.
Common questions
How many Tesla cruise control complaints are on file with NHTSA?
600 complaints across 16 model-year entries from 2013 to 2025. 1 active recall campaigns cover cruise control issues across the Tesla lineup.
Which Tesla model has the most cruise control complaints?
The 2022 Tesla Model 3 leads with 154 complaints in this category. Next: 2021 Model 3 (107) and 2019 Model 3 (63).
What does it cost to fix Tesla cruise control problems?
Independent shops average $600 for cruise control repairs across the Tesla lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Tesla cruise control recalls?
Yes — 1 active recall campaign covers cruise control on Tesla vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Shop Foreman, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Tesla.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.