# 2021 TESLA MODEL Y — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
> NHTSA complaint `2254290` · 2026-10-06 · Tesla, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** TESLA
- **Model:** MODEL Y
- **Year:** 2021
- **Manufacturer:** Tesla, Inc.
- **Component:** FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
## Narrative
On October 1, 2026 at approximately 7:55 PM, I was driving my 2021 Tesla Model Y with Autopilot/driver-assistance engaged. The vehicle struck a fixed support pole of the canopy at my driveway. The pole was stationary, but the vehicle did not avoid it. The collision caused significant damage to the vehicle and canopy/pole.  I am concerned that the Tesla driver-assistance system failed to detect and/or respond appropriately to a stationary object while engaged. I am not aware of any warning or intervention that prevented the collision.  I preserved the available TeslaCam/USB data and made a separate backup. I also have photographs and other documentation. I contacted Tesla and requested review of the vehicle logs, camera data, Autopilot/FSD data and diagnostic/event information. As of this complaint, I have not received a substantive response explaining the incident or confirming the driver-assistance system is safe to use.  This is a serious safety concern. Children, including my grandchildren, are frequently present around this driveway, and I regularly transport my grandchildren in this vehicle. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this incident and the performance of the driver-assistance system
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*