Phantom braking shakes up Tesla, Honda, others

Phantom braking photo illustration — U.S. vehicle safety officials have received more than 300 complaints about unintended braking in the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y. "The reports have often been characterized as “phantom braking” by consumers," NTSHA's report said. (Photo illustration: Tim Good)

October 25, 2022 04:00 AM

Tesla, Honda and many other automakers that offer advanced driver-assistance systems have been stung by a phenomenon known as "phantom braking," which reports say causes vehicles to suddenly slow -- or stop -- in response to what the system mistakenly perceives as a threat.

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