2024 Tesla Model Y Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera Problems

NHTSA component category: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · data through 07/12/2026

47Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera complaints

16%Of all 293 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How back over prevention: sensing system: camera ranks on this vehicle

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL68 · 23.2%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING57 · 19.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM48 · 16.4%

Unspecified / other47 · 16%

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA47 · 16%

Share of the 293 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2024 Tesla Model Y overview page.

What owners report

“Hello, I have a 2024 Tesla Model Y (Fremont Build) that was purchased in early September 2014. On or around November 30th a software update…”NHTSA complaint 11630809 — filed 12/15/2024

“All of the camera systems are not working (inlcuding the back-up camera), and navigation has failed as well. Followed all instructions on Telsa Manual and…”NHTSA complaint 11630789 — filed 12/15/2024

“All the cameras for the Tesla Model Y has stopped working, without this lots of features stopped working including rear camera which is needed to…”NHTSA complaint 11630771 — filed 12/15/2024

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Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Tesla Model Y have back over prevention: sensing system: camera problems?

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2024 Tesla Model Y: 47 of 293 complaints on file (16%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2024 Tesla Model Y have in total?

293 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 63 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 55 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's back over prevention: sensing system: camera category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.