2016 Tesla Model S Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 3%of 650 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2016 Tesla Model S, 3% of the 650 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When stationary or in motion, both on city streets and highways, and even turning the following is true. The center infotainment stack becomes completely frozen and unusable. Following this, it will automatically restart, however during this entire time, vital safety features controlled through the center infotainment stack are unavailable, including back up camera functionality. I have applied for the warranty program Tesla has for replacing the mcu1, however, each time they inform me my car does not meet the requirement without elaborating any further. …”
NHTSA complaint #11390231, filed 2021-01, 89,000 miles“The display screen has not been working properly. Sounds including voice navigation and turn signals have stopped working. Resetting the screen foxes the issue for 1 day but then returns. Other safety sounds including proximity sensors are also not working.”
NHTSA complaint #11388649, filed 2021-01, 12,500 miles“Touch screen stops working, removes backup camera feed and all audio alerts are silenced. This is a direct result of the emmc failure in the mcu touch screen.”
NHTSA complaint #11389763, filed 2021-01, 61,000 miles“I backed my tesla out of my driveway on 12/17. I could see as I backed into the street another car at the stop sign waiting to turn left. I was blocking part of the road so as the car was in reverse moving back, I put my tesla in D . I clearly saw the D. I stepped on accelerator seeing they were patiently waiting and I wanted to get out of their way. As I touched gas I was in shock-I kept going in reverse! The car dash said D and in my shock i pressed down on the gas more. I ended up accelerating more in reverse and smashed right into a parked car on the street! …”
NHTSA complaint #11443419, filed 2021-12“The contact owns a 2016 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that the display screen was leaking fluid into the vehicle. The contact stated he sustained respiratory issues and medical attention was provided. The local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11478649, filed 2022-08, 79,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10110752Apr 19, 2017On some Model S and Model X vehicles with 2nd generation Autopilot, the forward facing camera pitch (vertical angle) might be out of the specifications required for some future…
- 10110749Mar 16, 2017On some vehicles with 2nd generation Autopilot, the forward facing camera pitch (vertical angle) might be out of the specifications required for some future Autopilot features.
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 20 | 5% |
| 2016 | 21 | 3% |
| 2015 | 13 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 8 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2016 Tesla Model S
211 complaintsOther or unknown
150 complaintsElectrical system
149 complaintsSteering
87 complaintsVehicle speed control
81 complaintsBrakes
56 complaintsExterior lighting
49 complaintsForward collision avoidance
39 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
39 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsFuel system
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Tesla Model S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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