Sudden phantom braking on highways
The car may suddenly apply brakes even when there is no obstacle ahead, especially while using Autopilot on highways.
Issue Details
- Severity
- high
- Impact
- Can cause dangerous situations, especially at high speeds.
- Estimated Repair Cost
- ₹0 – ₹0
- Affected Years
- 2020-2024
- Frequency
- Common
Symptoms
- Sudden braking without reason
- Jerky deceleration
- Driver panic
Causes
- Camera misreading shadows or objects
- Autopilot software glitches
Solutions
- Update software regularly
- Avoid over-reliance on Autopilot
Prevention Tips
- Keep sensors and cameras clean
- Stay alert while using Autopilot