Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
31 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
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Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-00-018
Recall Date: Dec 17, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-00-008
Recall Date: May 28, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-00-006
Recall Date: Feb 27, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
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Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-00-003
Recall Date: Jan 30, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
Potential Risk:
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Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-23-00-008
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-23-31-001
Recall Date: Mar 31, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-23-00-001
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor may have been incorrectly reassembled during vehicle service.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-20-004
Recall Date: Oct 21, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
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Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-013
Recall Date: Sep 19, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles. The unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedometer while in Track Mode. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-008
Recall Date: Apr 18, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-003
Recall Date: Apr 12, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and operating certain firmware releases. The rearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-004
Recall Date: Mar 18, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-003
Recall Date: Feb 4, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-002
Recall Date: Feb 1, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-001
Recall Date: Jan 27, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles. The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the trunk lid, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-21-17-008
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-21-00-004
Recall Date: Oct 29, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-21-20-001
Recall Date: May 25, 2021
Consumer Complaints
1.5K ComplaintsTesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
ON 11/28/19 AT AROUND 5:30-6:00AM, WHILE DRIVING ON THE 5 SOUTH FREEWAY NEAR THE ATLANTIC AVE OFF RAMP, THE CAR SWERVED TO THE RIGHT ON ITS OWN. I COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR'IT HAD A MIND OF ITS OWN. THE BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND TO ME. I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. I DON'T KNOW IF THE SIDE CAMERA THOUGHT THE SUV WAS VEERING INTO MY LANE BECAUSE THE RAIN DISTORTED ITS VIEW OR WHAT BUT IT WAS VERY SCARY. IT WAS AS IF THE CAR WAS DRIVING ITSELF EVEN THOUGH AUTOPILOT WAS NOT ON. I COULD NOT RIGHT THE CAR AFTER THE INITIAL SWERVE, IT KEPT ON GOING, HEADING TOWARDS THE EXIT BUT ENDED UP GOING OVER AN EMBANKMENT, HEADING STRAIGHT FOR A TREE BEFORE TURNING AND SIDESWIPING IT AND COMING TO A STOP. THANK GOODNESS NO ONE WAS HURT. IT WAS STILL DARK AND IT WAS RAINING BUT NOT POURING. THE FREEWAY WAS EMPTY. I WAS IN THE 3RD LANE AND THERE WAS A BLACK SUV RIGHT NEXT TO ME IN THE LANE #2. I DID NOT SEE IT VEER INTO ME; WE WERE BOTH GOING ABOUT 70MPH IN OUR OWN LANES. I HAD BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL, NO MUSIC WAS PLAYING AND AUTOPILOT WAS NOT ON'THOUGH NAVIGATION ON AUTOPILOT WAS ACTIVATED. I CONTACTED TESLA RIGHT AWAY AND THEY TEXTED THAT THE INCIDENT TEAM AND ENGINEERING TEAM WERE LOOKING INTO IT, DOWNLOADING THE DATA (I DID NOT HAVE A USB SO I DON'T HAVE ANY RECORDING OF ANYTHING). SO FAR, I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM THESE TESLA TEAMS AND MY CAR STILL HAS COLLISION DAMAGE AS THE TESLA REP I SPOKE WITH ADVISED ME TO WAIT ON THE FINDINGS AND NOT TO CONTACT MY INSURANCE COMPANY IN CASE THEY FIND TESLA'S AT FAULT. TESLA SERVICE CENTER DID CHECK OUT MY CAR ON 12/2/19 AND RELEASED IT TO ME, DEEMING THAT IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE CAR IN THE RAIN WHILE IT'S DARK SINCE. I'VE JUST RECENTLY REALIZED THAT YOUR DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES THESE TYPES OF INCIDENTS AND THOUGHT I SHOULD REACH OUT.
Corrective Action:
ON 11/28/19 AT AROUND 5:30-6:00AM, WHILE DRIVING ON THE 5 SOUTH FREEWAY NEAR THE ATLANTIC AVE OFF RAMP, THE CAR SWERVED TO THE RIGHT ON ITS OWN. I COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR'IT HAD A MIND OF ITS OWN. THE BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND TO ME. I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. I DON'T KNOW IF THE SIDE CAMERA THOUGHT THE SUV WAS VEERING INTO MY LANE BECAUSE THE RAIN DISTORTED ITS VIEW OR WHAT BUT IT WAS VERY SCARY. IT WAS AS IF THE CAR WAS DRIVING ITSELF EVEN THOUGH AUTOPILOT WAS NOT ON. I COULD NOT RIGHT THE CAR AFTER THE INITIAL SWERVE, IT KEPT ON GOING, HEADING TOWARDS THE EXIT BUT ENDED UP GOING OVER AN EMBANKMENT, HEADING STRAIGHT FOR A TREE BEFORE TURNING AND SIDESWIPING IT AND COMING TO A STOP. THANK GOODNESS NO ONE WAS HURT. IT WAS STILL DARK AND IT WAS RAINING BUT NOT POURING. THE FREEWAY WAS EMPTY. I WAS IN THE 3RD LANE AND THERE WAS A BLACK SUV RIGHT NEXT TO ME IN THE LANE #2. I DID NOT SEE IT VEER INTO ME; WE WERE BOTH GOING ABOUT 70MPH IN OUR OWN LANES. I HAD BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL, NO MUSIC WAS PLAYING AND AUTOPILOT WAS NOT ON'THOUGH NAVIGATION ON AUTOPILOT WAS ACTIVATED. I CONTACTED TESLA RIGHT AWAY AND THEY TEXTED THAT THE INCIDENT TEAM AND ENGINEERING TEAM WERE LOOKING INTO IT, DOWNLOADING THE DATA (I DID NOT HAVE A USB SO I DON'T HAVE ANY RECORDING OF ANYTHING). SO FAR, I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM THESE TESLA TEAMS AND MY CAR STILL HAS COLLISION DAMAGE AS THE TESLA REP I SPOKE WITH ADVISED ME TO WAIT ON THE FINDINGS AND NOT TO CONTACT MY INSURANCE COMPANY IN CASE THEY FIND TESLA'S AT FAULT. TESLA SERVICE CENTER DID CHECK OUT MY CAR ON 12/2/19 AND RELEASED IT TO ME, DEEMING THAT IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE CAR IN THE RAIN WHILE IT'S DARK SINCE. I'VE JUST RECENTLY REALIZED THAT YOUR DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES THESE TYPES OF INCIDENTS AND THOUGHT I SHOULD REACH OUT.
Additional Notes:
ON 11/28/19 AT AROUND 5:30-6:00AM, WHILE DRIVING ON THE 5 SOUTH FREEWAY NEAR THE ATLANTIC AVE OFF RAMP, THE CAR SWERVED TO THE RIGHT ON ITS OWN. I COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR'IT HAD A MIND OF ITS OWN. THE BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND TO ME. I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. I DON'T KNOW IF THE SIDE CAMERA THOUGHT THE SUV WAS VEERING INTO MY LANE BECAUSE THE RAIN DISTORTED ITS VIEW OR WHAT BUT IT WAS VERY SCARY. IT WAS AS IF THE CAR WAS DRIVING ITSELF EVEN THOUGH AUTOPILOT WAS NOT ON. I COULD NOT RIGHT THE CAR AFTER THE INITIAL SWERVE, IT KEPT ON GOING, HEADING TOWARDS THE EXIT BUT ENDED UP GOING OVER AN EMBANKMENT, HEADING STRAIGHT FOR A TREE BEFORE TURNING AND SIDESWIPING IT AND COMING TO A STOP. THANK GOODNESS NO ONE WAS HURT. IT WAS STILL DARK AND IT WAS RAINING BUT NOT POURING. THE FREEWAY WAS EMPTY. I WAS IN THE 3RD LANE AND THERE WAS A BLACK SUV RIGHT NEXT TO ME IN THE LANE #2. I DID NOT SEE IT VEER INTO ME; WE WERE BOTH GOING ABOUT 70MPH IN OUR OWN LANES. I HAD BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL, NO MUSIC WAS PLAYING AND AUTOPILOT WAS NOT ON'THOUGH NAVIGATION ON AUTOPILOT WAS ACTIVATED. I CONTACTED TESLA RIGHT AWAY AND THEY TEXTED THAT THE INCIDENT TEAM AND ENGINEERING TEAM WERE LOOKING INTO IT, DOWNLOADING THE DATA (I DID NOT HAVE A USB SO I DON'T HAVE ANY RECORDING OF ANYTHING). SO FAR, I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM THESE TESLA TEAMS AND MY CAR STILL HAS COLLISION DAMAGE AS THE TESLA REP I SPOKE WITH ADVISED ME TO WAIT ON THE FINDINGS AND NOT TO CONTACT MY INSURANCE COMPANY IN CASE THEY FIND TESLA'S AT FAULT. TESLA SERVICE CENTER DID CHECK OUT MY CAR ON 12/2/19 AND RELEASED IT TO ME, DEEMING THAT IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE CAR IN THE RAIN WHILE IT'S DARK SINCE. I'VE JUST RECENTLY REALIZED THAT YOUR DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES THESE TYPES OF INCIDENTS AND THOUGHT I SHOULD REACH OUT.
Mfg Campaign: 11297507
Recall Date: Jan 6, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
ON 11/28/19 AT AROUND 5:30-6:00AM, WHILE DRIVING ON THE 5 SOUTH FREEWAY NEAR THE ATLANTIC AVE OFF RAMP, THE CAR SWERVED TO THE RIGHT ON ITS OWN. I COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR'IT HAD A MIND OF ITS OWN. THE BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND TO ME. I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. I DON'T KNOW IF THE SIDE CAMERA THOUGHT THE SUV WAS VEERING INTO MY LANE BECAUSE THE RAIN DISTORTED ITS VIEW OR WHAT BUT IT WAS VERY SCARY. IT WAS AS IF THE CAR WAS DRIVING ITSELF EVEN THOUGH AUTOPILOT WAS NOT ON. I COULD NOT RIGHT THE CAR AFTER THE INITIAL SWERVE, IT KEPT ON GOING, HEADING TOWARDS THE EXIT BUT ENDED UP GOING OVER AN EMBANKMENT, HEADING STRAIGHT FOR A TREE BEFORE TURNING AND SIDESWIPING IT AND COMING TO A STOP. THANK GOODNESS NO ONE WAS HURT. IT WAS STILL DARK AND IT WAS RAINING BUT NOT POURING. THE FREEWAY WAS EMPTY. I WAS IN THE 3RD LANE AND THERE WAS A BLACK SUV RIGHT NEXT TO ME IN THE LANE #2. I DID NOT SEE IT VEER INTO ME; WE WERE BOTH GOING ABOUT 70MPH IN OUR OWN LANES. I HAD BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL, NO MUSIC WAS PLAYING AND AUTOPILOT WAS NOT ON'THOUGH NAVIGATION ON AUTOPILOT WAS ACTIVATED. I CONTACTED TESLA RIGHT AWAY AND THEY TEXTED THAT THE INCIDENT TEAM AND ENGINEERING TEAM WERE LOOKING INTO IT, DOWNLOADING THE DATA (I DID NOT HAVE A USB SO I DON'T HAVE ANY RECORDING OF ANYTHING). SO FAR, I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM THESE TESLA TEAMS AND MY CAR STILL HAS COLLISION DAMAGE AS THE TESLA REP I SPOKE WITH ADVISED ME TO WAIT ON THE FINDINGS AND NOT TO CONTACT MY INSURANCE COMPANY IN CASE THEY FIND TESLA'S AT FAULT. TESLA SERVICE CENTER DID CHECK OUT MY CAR ON 12/2/19 AND RELEASED IT TO ME, DEEMING THAT IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE CAR IN THE RAIN WHILE IT'S DARK SINCE. I'VE JUST RECENTLY REALIZED THAT YOUR DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES THESE TYPES OF INCIDENTS AND THOUGHT I SHOULD REACH OUT.
Corrective Action:
ON 11/28/19 AT AROUND 5:30-6:00AM, WHILE DRIVING ON THE 5 SOUTH FREEWAY NEAR THE ATLANTIC AVE OFF RAMP, THE CAR SWERVED TO THE RIGHT ON ITS OWN. I COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR'IT HAD A MIND OF ITS OWN. THE BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND TO ME. I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. I DON'T KNOW IF THE SIDE CAMERA THOUGHT THE SUV WAS VEERING INTO MY LANE BECAUSE THE RAIN DISTORTED ITS VIEW OR WHAT BUT IT WAS VERY SCARY. IT WAS AS IF THE CAR WAS DRIVING ITSELF EVEN THOUGH AUTOPILOT WAS NOT ON. I COULD NOT RIGHT THE CAR AFTER THE INITIAL SWERVE, IT KEPT ON GOING, HEADING TOWARDS THE EXIT BUT ENDED UP GOING OVER AN EMBANKMENT, HEADING STRAIGHT FOR A TREE BEFORE TURNING AND SIDESWIPING IT AND COMING TO A STOP. THANK GOODNESS NO ONE WAS HURT. IT WAS STILL DARK AND IT WAS RAINING BUT NOT POURING. THE FREEWAY WAS EMPTY. I WAS IN THE 3RD LANE AND THERE WAS A BLACK SUV RIGHT NEXT TO ME IN THE LANE #2. I DID NOT SEE IT VEER INTO ME; WE WERE BOTH GOING ABOUT 70MPH IN OUR OWN LANES. I HAD BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL, NO MUSIC WAS PLAYING AND AUTOPILOT WAS NOT ON'THOUGH NAVIGATION ON AUTOPILOT WAS ACTIVATED. I CONTACTED TESLA RIGHT AWAY AND THEY TEXTED THAT THE INCIDENT TEAM AND ENGINEERING TEAM WERE LOOKING INTO IT, DOWNLOADING THE DATA (I DID NOT HAVE A USB SO I DON'T HAVE ANY RECORDING OF ANYTHING). SO FAR, I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM THESE TESLA TEAMS AND MY CAR STILL HAS COLLISION DAMAGE AS THE TESLA REP I SPOKE WITH ADVISED ME TO WAIT ON THE FINDINGS AND NOT TO CONTACT MY INSURANCE COMPANY IN CASE THEY FIND TESLA'S AT FAULT. TESLA SERVICE CENTER DID CHECK OUT MY CAR ON 12/2/19 AND RELEASED IT TO ME, DEEMING THAT IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE CAR IN THE RAIN WHILE IT'S DARK SINCE. I'VE JUST RECENTLY REALIZED THAT YOUR DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES THESE TYPES OF INCIDENTS AND THOUGHT I SHOULD REACH OUT.
Additional Notes:
ON 11/28/19 AT AROUND 5:30-6:00AM, WHILE DRIVING ON THE 5 SOUTH FREEWAY NEAR THE ATLANTIC AVE OFF RAMP, THE CAR SWERVED TO THE RIGHT ON ITS OWN. I COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR'IT HAD A MIND OF ITS OWN. THE BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND TO ME. I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. I DON'T KNOW IF THE SIDE CAMERA THOUGHT THE SUV WAS VEERING INTO MY LANE BECAUSE THE RAIN DISTORTED ITS VIEW OR WHAT BUT IT WAS VERY SCARY. IT WAS AS IF THE CAR WAS DRIVING ITSELF EVEN THOUGH AUTOPILOT WAS NOT ON. I COULD NOT RIGHT THE CAR AFTER THE INITIAL SWERVE, IT KEPT ON GOING, HEADING TOWARDS THE EXIT BUT ENDED UP GOING OVER AN EMBANKMENT, HEADING STRAIGHT FOR A TREE BEFORE TURNING AND SIDESWIPING IT AND COMING TO A STOP. THANK GOODNESS NO ONE WAS HURT. IT WAS STILL DARK AND IT WAS RAINING BUT NOT POURING. THE FREEWAY WAS EMPTY. I WAS IN THE 3RD LANE AND THERE WAS A BLACK SUV RIGHT NEXT TO ME IN THE LANE #2. I DID NOT SEE IT VEER INTO ME; WE WERE BOTH GOING ABOUT 70MPH IN OUR OWN LANES. I HAD BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL, NO MUSIC WAS PLAYING AND AUTOPILOT WAS NOT ON'THOUGH NAVIGATION ON AUTOPILOT WAS ACTIVATED. I CONTACTED TESLA RIGHT AWAY AND THEY TEXTED THAT THE INCIDENT TEAM AND ENGINEERING TEAM WERE LOOKING INTO IT, DOWNLOADING THE DATA (I DID NOT HAVE A USB SO I DON'T HAVE ANY RECORDING OF ANYTHING). SO FAR, I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM THESE TESLA TEAMS AND MY CAR STILL HAS COLLISION DAMAGE AS THE TESLA REP I SPOKE WITH ADVISED ME TO WAIT ON THE FINDINGS AND NOT TO CONTACT MY INSURANCE COMPANY IN CASE THEY FIND TESLA'S AT FAULT. TESLA SERVICE CENTER DID CHECK OUT MY CAR ON 12/2/19 AND RELEASED IT TO ME, DEEMING THAT IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE CAR IN THE RAIN WHILE IT'S DARK SINCE. I'VE JUST RECENTLY REALIZED THAT YOUR DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES THESE TYPES OF INCIDENTS AND THOUGHT I SHOULD REACH OUT.
Mfg Campaign: 11297507
Recall Date: Jan 6, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/60799809/PHOTOS IT HAS NOT BEEN IN A COLLISION, NO AIR-BAGS HAVE DEPLOYED. THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS SNAPPED APART. THE CAST ALLOY LOWER SUSPENSION ARM HAS BROKEN IN HALF. THIS IS CLEAR EVIDENCE OF A CASTING DEFECT. IT IS MOST INTERESTING THAT THE HIGH PROFILE LEGAL ACTION OVER A SUSPENSION FAILURE - HTTPS://WWW.BUSINESSINSIDER.COM.AU/ALADDIN-STARS-PROBLEM-WITH-TESLA-KNOWN-AS-WHOMPY-WHEELS-2019-6?R=US&IR=T HAS NOW BEEN SETTLED OUT OF COURT. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY CERTAINLY A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS IN ALL MODELS OF TESLA CARS AND IT IS OUTRAGEOUS THAT THEY ARE ALLOWED TO SWEEP THE PROBLEM UNDER THE RUG. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU NOW TAKE ACTION IN THIS MATTER. IF YOU NEED TO HAVE A FORMAL PETITION BEFORE YOU TAKE ACTION THEN THIS WILL BE ARRANGED. THANK YOU. KEEF WIVANEFF
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/60799809/PHOTOS IT HAS NOT BEEN IN A COLLISION, NO AIR-BAGS HAVE DEPLOYED. THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS SNAPPED APART. THE CAST ALLOY LOWER SUSPENSION ARM HAS BROKEN IN HALF. THIS IS CLEAR EVIDENCE OF A CASTING DEFECT. IT IS MOST INTERESTING THAT THE HIGH PROFILE LEGAL ACTION OVER A SUSPENSION FAILURE - HTTPS://WWW.BUSINESSINSIDER.COM.AU/ALADDIN-STARS-PROBLEM-WITH-TESLA-KNOWN-AS-WHOMPY-WHEELS-2019-6?R=US&IR=T HAS NOW BEEN SETTLED OUT OF COURT. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY CERTAINLY A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS IN ALL MODELS OF TESLA CARS AND IT IS OUTRAGEOUS THAT THEY ARE ALLOWED TO SWEEP THE PROBLEM UNDER THE RUG. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU NOW TAKE ACTION IN THIS MATTER. IF YOU NEED TO HAVE A FORMAL PETITION BEFORE YOU TAKE ACTION THEN THIS WILL BE ARRANGED. THANK YOU. KEEF WIVANEFF
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/60799809/PHOTOS IT HAS NOT BEEN IN A COLLISION, NO AIR-BAGS HAVE DEPLOYED. THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS SNAPPED APART. THE CAST ALLOY LOWER SUSPENSION ARM HAS BROKEN IN HALF. THIS IS CLEAR EVIDENCE OF A CASTING DEFECT. IT IS MOST INTERESTING THAT THE HIGH PROFILE LEGAL ACTION OVER A SUSPENSION FAILURE - HTTPS://WWW.BUSINESSINSIDER.COM.AU/ALADDIN-STARS-PROBLEM-WITH-TESLA-KNOWN-AS-WHOMPY-WHEELS-2019-6?R=US&IR=T HAS NOW BEEN SETTLED OUT OF COURT. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY CERTAINLY A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS IN ALL MODELS OF TESLA CARS AND IT IS OUTRAGEOUS THAT THEY ARE ALLOWED TO SWEEP THE PROBLEM UNDER THE RUG. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU NOW TAKE ACTION IN THIS MATTER. IF YOU NEED TO HAVE A FORMAL PETITION BEFORE YOU TAKE ACTION THEN THIS WILL BE ARRANGED. THANK YOU. KEEF WIVANEFF
Mfg Campaign: 11292206
Recall Date: Dec 31, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/60870519 BOTH FRONT SUSPENSIONS SNAPPED OFF. NOT IN A CRASH.... WHEELS SIMPLY FELL OFF. LOOKS LIKE THIS ALLEGED "SAFETY FEATURE" I.E SNAP-OFF WHEELS IS WORKING A LITTLE TOO WELL. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THANK YOU KEEF
Corrective Action:
MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/60870519 BOTH FRONT SUSPENSIONS SNAPPED OFF. NOT IN A CRASH.... WHEELS SIMPLY FELL OFF. LOOKS LIKE THIS ALLEGED "SAFETY FEATURE" I.E SNAP-OFF WHEELS IS WORKING A LITTLE TOO WELL. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THANK YOU KEEF
Additional Notes:
MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/60870519 BOTH FRONT SUSPENSIONS SNAPPED OFF. NOT IN A CRASH.... WHEELS SIMPLY FELL OFF. LOOKS LIKE THIS ALLEGED "SAFETY FEATURE" I.E SNAP-OFF WHEELS IS WORKING A LITTLE TOO WELL. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THANK YOU KEEF
Mfg Campaign: 11291666
Recall Date: Dec 27, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
ANOTHER GOOD EXAMPLE OF A MODEL 3 WITH THE FRONT WHEEL AND SUSPENSION FALLEN OFF FOR NO GOOD REASON. NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED. NO OTHER DAMAGE TO CAR, WHEEL AND TIRE UNDAMAGED. IT SIMPLY FELL TO BITS. ALL THE BALL JOINTS AND STEERING ARM SNAPPED. NOT GOOD. PLEASE LOOK AT THE PHOTO. THIS IS INSANE/LUDICROUS. THANKS. HAVE A GREAT CHRISTMAS. KEEF
Corrective Action:
ANOTHER GOOD EXAMPLE OF A MODEL 3 WITH THE FRONT WHEEL AND SUSPENSION FALLEN OFF FOR NO GOOD REASON. NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED. NO OTHER DAMAGE TO CAR, WHEEL AND TIRE UNDAMAGED. IT SIMPLY FELL TO BITS. ALL THE BALL JOINTS AND STEERING ARM SNAPPED. NOT GOOD. PLEASE LOOK AT THE PHOTO. THIS IS INSANE/LUDICROUS. THANKS. HAVE A GREAT CHRISTMAS. KEEF
Additional Notes:
ANOTHER GOOD EXAMPLE OF A MODEL 3 WITH THE FRONT WHEEL AND SUSPENSION FALLEN OFF FOR NO GOOD REASON. NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED. NO OTHER DAMAGE TO CAR, WHEEL AND TIRE UNDAMAGED. IT SIMPLY FELL TO BITS. ALL THE BALL JOINTS AND STEERING ARM SNAPPED. NOT GOOD. PLEASE LOOK AT THE PHOTO. THIS IS INSANE/LUDICROUS. THANKS. HAVE A GREAT CHRISTMAS. KEEF
Mfg Campaign: 11290672
Recall Date: Dec 22, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/60239049/PHOTOS IT HAS SOME FRONT END DAMAGE BUT WHAT IS REMARKABLE IS THAT THE ALLOY STEERING KNUCKLE HAS CRACKED IN HALF AND THE STEMS OF BOTH BALL JOINTS HAVE SNAPPED OFF. THE WHEEL AND TIRE ARE BOTH UNDAMAGED. IT IS VERY UNLIKELY THAT SO MUCH FORCE CAN HAVE BEEN TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE RELATIVELY FRAGILE ALLOY WHEEL AS TO CAUSE ALL THAT DAMAGE TO THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. THE MODEL 3 SHARES SIMILAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS TO THOSE USED IN THE MODEL S AND X. SO MANY EXAMPLES OF SUSPENSION FAILURES INDICATE A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THESE HIGHLY DANGEROUS ISSUES. THANK YOU KEEF
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/60239049/PHOTOS IT HAS SOME FRONT END DAMAGE BUT WHAT IS REMARKABLE IS THAT THE ALLOY STEERING KNUCKLE HAS CRACKED IN HALF AND THE STEMS OF BOTH BALL JOINTS HAVE SNAPPED OFF. THE WHEEL AND TIRE ARE BOTH UNDAMAGED. IT IS VERY UNLIKELY THAT SO MUCH FORCE CAN HAVE BEEN TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE RELATIVELY FRAGILE ALLOY WHEEL AS TO CAUSE ALL THAT DAMAGE TO THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. THE MODEL 3 SHARES SIMILAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS TO THOSE USED IN THE MODEL S AND X. SO MANY EXAMPLES OF SUSPENSION FAILURES INDICATE A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THESE HIGHLY DANGEROUS ISSUES. THANK YOU KEEF
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/60239049/PHOTOS IT HAS SOME FRONT END DAMAGE BUT WHAT IS REMARKABLE IS THAT THE ALLOY STEERING KNUCKLE HAS CRACKED IN HALF AND THE STEMS OF BOTH BALL JOINTS HAVE SNAPPED OFF. THE WHEEL AND TIRE ARE BOTH UNDAMAGED. IT IS VERY UNLIKELY THAT SO MUCH FORCE CAN HAVE BEEN TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE RELATIVELY FRAGILE ALLOY WHEEL AS TO CAUSE ALL THAT DAMAGE TO THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. THE MODEL 3 SHARES SIMILAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS TO THOSE USED IN THE MODEL S AND X. SO MANY EXAMPLES OF SUSPENSION FAILURES INDICATE A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THESE HIGHLY DANGEROUS ISSUES. THANK YOU KEEF
Mfg Campaign: 11290449
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/59959469/PHOTOS IT IS LISTED AS HAVING SUSPENSION DAMAGE. NO AIR-BAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED AND DAMAGE TO THE BODYWORK IS ONLY SLIGHT. THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE NOT EVEN BEEN BROKEN. THE WHEEL IS SERIOUSLY WHOMPY. WHILST THE PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE IS NOT 100% PROOF IT DOES APPEAR THAT THIS FAILURE IS CONSISTENT WITH THE THE OTHER REPORTS OF THE ALLOY SUSPENSION PARTS SNAPPING FAR TOO EASILY. THE FACT THAT THE WHEEL AND TIRE ARE UNDAMAGED AND THERE BEING ONLY MINOR DAMAGE TO THE BODYWORK MAKE IT FAR MORE LIKELY THAT THIS IS ANOTHER CASE OF SELF-INFLICTED INJURY CAUSED BY FRAGILE SUSPENSION PARTS. THERE IS NO PAINT DAMAGE NOR ANY TRANSFER OF PAINT FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL WELL IS CONSISTENT WITH A DISRUPTED WHEEL WHOMPING AROUND AND BASHING THE WELL FROM THE INSIDE. I WOULD BE GRATIFIED IF YOU WOULD INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. KEEF
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/59959469/PHOTOS IT IS LISTED AS HAVING SUSPENSION DAMAGE. NO AIR-BAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED AND DAMAGE TO THE BODYWORK IS ONLY SLIGHT. THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE NOT EVEN BEEN BROKEN. THE WHEEL IS SERIOUSLY WHOMPY. WHILST THE PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE IS NOT 100% PROOF IT DOES APPEAR THAT THIS FAILURE IS CONSISTENT WITH THE THE OTHER REPORTS OF THE ALLOY SUSPENSION PARTS SNAPPING FAR TOO EASILY. THE FACT THAT THE WHEEL AND TIRE ARE UNDAMAGED AND THERE BEING ONLY MINOR DAMAGE TO THE BODYWORK MAKE IT FAR MORE LIKELY THAT THIS IS ANOTHER CASE OF SELF-INFLICTED INJURY CAUSED BY FRAGILE SUSPENSION PARTS. THERE IS NO PAINT DAMAGE NOR ANY TRANSFER OF PAINT FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL WELL IS CONSISTENT WITH A DISRUPTED WHEEL WHOMPING AROUND AND BASHING THE WELL FROM THE INSIDE. I WOULD BE GRATIFIED IF YOU WOULD INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. KEEF
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/59959469/PHOTOS IT IS LISTED AS HAVING SUSPENSION DAMAGE. NO AIR-BAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED AND DAMAGE TO THE BODYWORK IS ONLY SLIGHT. THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE NOT EVEN BEEN BROKEN. THE WHEEL IS SERIOUSLY WHOMPY. WHILST THE PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE IS NOT 100% PROOF IT DOES APPEAR THAT THIS FAILURE IS CONSISTENT WITH THE THE OTHER REPORTS OF THE ALLOY SUSPENSION PARTS SNAPPING FAR TOO EASILY. THE FACT THAT THE WHEEL AND TIRE ARE UNDAMAGED AND THERE BEING ONLY MINOR DAMAGE TO THE BODYWORK MAKE IT FAR MORE LIKELY THAT THIS IS ANOTHER CASE OF SELF-INFLICTED INJURY CAUSED BY FRAGILE SUSPENSION PARTS. THERE IS NO PAINT DAMAGE NOR ANY TRANSFER OF PAINT FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL WELL IS CONSISTENT WITH A DISRUPTED WHEEL WHOMPING AROUND AND BASHING THE WELL FROM THE INSIDE. I WOULD BE GRATIFIED IF YOU WOULD INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. KEEF
Mfg Campaign: 11290451
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS ANOTHER TESLA MODEL 3 WITH FRONT SUSPENSION THAT HAS FALLEN APART. HTTPS://POCTRA.COM/2018-TESLA-MODEL-3/ID-BJ9KVYNFMYGISLWP/WALDORF-MD/PHOTOS IT DOES NOT TAKE A ROCKET SURGEON TO SEE THAT THERE IS A REPEATING PATTERN OF FAILURES. ALL THE BALL JOINTS HAVE SNAPPED. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU KEEF
Corrective Action:
HERE IS ANOTHER TESLA MODEL 3 WITH FRONT SUSPENSION THAT HAS FALLEN APART. HTTPS://POCTRA.COM/2018-TESLA-MODEL-3/ID-BJ9KVYNFMYGISLWP/WALDORF-MD/PHOTOS IT DOES NOT TAKE A ROCKET SURGEON TO SEE THAT THERE IS A REPEATING PATTERN OF FAILURES. ALL THE BALL JOINTS HAVE SNAPPED. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU KEEF
Additional Notes:
HERE IS ANOTHER TESLA MODEL 3 WITH FRONT SUSPENSION THAT HAS FALLEN APART. HTTPS://POCTRA.COM/2018-TESLA-MODEL-3/ID-BJ9KVYNFMYGISLWP/WALDORF-MD/PHOTOS IT DOES NOT TAKE A ROCKET SURGEON TO SEE THAT THERE IS A REPEATING PATTERN OF FAILURES. ALL THE BALL JOINTS HAVE SNAPPED. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU KEEF
Mfg Campaign: 11290456
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
MODEL 3 IN JUNKYARD. HTTPS://POCTRA.COM/2018-TESLA-MODEL-3/ID-BHRVGPBLESXTXTYF/PHOENIX-AZ/PHOTOS NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED THE ONLY DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE SELF-INFLICTED BY THE USUAL BROKEN BALL-JOINTS CAUSING THE WHEEL TO BREAK LOOSE AND WHOMP INTO THE BODYWORK. SAME FAILURES OVER AND OVER. PLEASE GET ONTO THIS. KEEF
Corrective Action:
MODEL 3 IN JUNKYARD. HTTPS://POCTRA.COM/2018-TESLA-MODEL-3/ID-BHRVGPBLESXTXTYF/PHOENIX-AZ/PHOTOS NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED THE ONLY DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE SELF-INFLICTED BY THE USUAL BROKEN BALL-JOINTS CAUSING THE WHEEL TO BREAK LOOSE AND WHOMP INTO THE BODYWORK. SAME FAILURES OVER AND OVER. PLEASE GET ONTO THIS. KEEF
Additional Notes:
MODEL 3 IN JUNKYARD. HTTPS://POCTRA.COM/2018-TESLA-MODEL-3/ID-BHRVGPBLESXTXTYF/PHOENIX-AZ/PHOTOS NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED THE ONLY DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE SELF-INFLICTED BY THE USUAL BROKEN BALL-JOINTS CAUSING THE WHEEL TO BREAK LOOSE AND WHOMP INTO THE BODYWORK. SAME FAILURES OVER AND OVER. PLEASE GET ONTO THIS. KEEF
Mfg Campaign: 11290457
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
ANOTHER MODEL 3 WITH A BUSTED SUSPENSION THAT WAS NOT CAUSED BY CRASH DAMAGE. HTTPS://POCTRA.COM/2018-TESLA-MODEL-3/ID-AXDY8OZ8LQ7LEFQL/HOUSTON-TX/PHOTOS ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GO TO THE POCTRA WEBSITE WHICH HAS ARCHIVED PHOTOS AND DETAILS OF MORE THAN 4000 WRECKED TESLAS. A HUGE NUMBER OF THOSE CARS HAVE BROKEN SUSPENSIONS THAT CAN NOT BE EXCUSED AS BEING THE RESULT OF A CRASH. JUST TO RESTATE THE BLEEDING OBVIOUS ONE MORE TIME. TESLA SUSPENSIONS ARE TOO WEAK FOR THE POWER AND WEIGHT OF THE CARS. QUALITY CONTROL IS NON-EXISTENT. THE TOXIC CULTURE AT TESLA WHICH HAS EMPLOYEES LIVING IN FEAR OF ELON MUSK MEANS THAT THESE SYSTEMIC FAILURES ARE SWEPT UNDER THE CARPET. TESLA IS STILL USING NON DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT TO SILENCE CUSTOMERS. THE SUPPOSEDLY UPGRADED SUSPENSION PARTS WHICH ARE THE SUBJECT OF A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ARE NOT BEING FITTED TO CARS EXCEPT AFTER THEY FAIL. IF I CAN SO EASILY DISCOVER EXAMPLES OF THESE SUSPENSION BREAKAGES BY VISITING HTTPS://POCTRA.COM/ THEN SURELY YOU CAN HAVE SOME OF YOUR STAFF DO THE SAME THING. THANK YOU KEEF
Corrective Action:
ANOTHER MODEL 3 WITH A BUSTED SUSPENSION THAT WAS NOT CAUSED BY CRASH DAMAGE. HTTPS://POCTRA.COM/2018-TESLA-MODEL-3/ID-AXDY8OZ8LQ7LEFQL/HOUSTON-TX/PHOTOS ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GO TO THE POCTRA WEBSITE WHICH HAS ARCHIVED PHOTOS AND DETAILS OF MORE THAN 4000 WRECKED TESLAS. A HUGE NUMBER OF THOSE CARS HAVE BROKEN SUSPENSIONS THAT CAN NOT BE EXCUSED AS BEING THE RESULT OF A CRASH. JUST TO RESTATE THE BLEEDING OBVIOUS ONE MORE TIME. TESLA SUSPENSIONS ARE TOO WEAK FOR THE POWER AND WEIGHT OF THE CARS. QUALITY CONTROL IS NON-EXISTENT. THE TOXIC CULTURE AT TESLA WHICH HAS EMPLOYEES LIVING IN FEAR OF ELON MUSK MEANS THAT THESE SYSTEMIC FAILURES ARE SWEPT UNDER THE CARPET. TESLA IS STILL USING NON DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT TO SILENCE CUSTOMERS. THE SUPPOSEDLY UPGRADED SUSPENSION PARTS WHICH ARE THE SUBJECT OF A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ARE NOT BEING FITTED TO CARS EXCEPT AFTER THEY FAIL. IF I CAN SO EASILY DISCOVER EXAMPLES OF THESE SUSPENSION BREAKAGES BY VISITING HTTPS://POCTRA.COM/ THEN SURELY YOU CAN HAVE SOME OF YOUR STAFF DO THE SAME THING. THANK YOU KEEF
Additional Notes:
ANOTHER MODEL 3 WITH A BUSTED SUSPENSION THAT WAS NOT CAUSED BY CRASH DAMAGE. HTTPS://POCTRA.COM/2018-TESLA-MODEL-3/ID-AXDY8OZ8LQ7LEFQL/HOUSTON-TX/PHOTOS ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GO TO THE POCTRA WEBSITE WHICH HAS ARCHIVED PHOTOS AND DETAILS OF MORE THAN 4000 WRECKED TESLAS. A HUGE NUMBER OF THOSE CARS HAVE BROKEN SUSPENSIONS THAT CAN NOT BE EXCUSED AS BEING THE RESULT OF A CRASH. JUST TO RESTATE THE BLEEDING OBVIOUS ONE MORE TIME. TESLA SUSPENSIONS ARE TOO WEAK FOR THE POWER AND WEIGHT OF THE CARS. QUALITY CONTROL IS NON-EXISTENT. THE TOXIC CULTURE AT TESLA WHICH HAS EMPLOYEES LIVING IN FEAR OF ELON MUSK MEANS THAT THESE SYSTEMIC FAILURES ARE SWEPT UNDER THE CARPET. TESLA IS STILL USING NON DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT TO SILENCE CUSTOMERS. THE SUPPOSEDLY UPGRADED SUSPENSION PARTS WHICH ARE THE SUBJECT OF A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ARE NOT BEING FITTED TO CARS EXCEPT AFTER THEY FAIL. IF I CAN SO EASILY DISCOVER EXAMPLES OF THESE SUSPENSION BREAKAGES BY VISITING HTTPS://POCTRA.COM/ THEN SURELY YOU CAN HAVE SOME OF YOUR STAFF DO THE SAME THING. THANK YOU KEEF
Mfg Campaign: 11290611
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED WITH ELECTRONIC DOORS THAT RELEASED THE LATCH WHEN THE DOOR HANDLE AND/OR A BUTTON LOCATED INSIDE THE VEHICLE'S DOOR WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOORS FAILED TO RELEASE THE LATCH WHEN PROMPTED. TESLA (52 DERWOOD CIR, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850, (301) 738-6523) DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR LATCHED NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FRONT DOOR WAS NOT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,825.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED WITH ELECTRONIC DOORS THAT RELEASED THE LATCH WHEN THE DOOR HANDLE AND/OR A BUTTON LOCATED INSIDE THE VEHICLE'S DOOR WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOORS FAILED TO RELEASE THE LATCH WHEN PROMPTED. TESLA (52 DERWOOD CIR, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850, (301) 738-6523) DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR LATCHED NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FRONT DOOR WAS NOT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,825.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED WITH ELECTRONIC DOORS THAT RELEASED THE LATCH WHEN THE DOOR HANDLE AND/OR A BUTTON LOCATED INSIDE THE VEHICLE'S DOOR WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOORS FAILED TO RELEASE THE LATCH WHEN PROMPTED. TESLA (52 DERWOOD CIR, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850, (301) 738-6523) DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR LATCHED NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FRONT DOOR WAS NOT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,825.
Mfg Campaign: 11289911
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED WITH ELECTRONIC DOORS THAT RELEASED THE LATCH WHEN THE DOOR HANDLE AND/OR A BUTTON LOCATED INSIDE THE VEHICLE'S DOOR WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOORS FAILED TO RELEASE THE LATCH WHEN PROMPTED. TESLA (52 DERWOOD CIR, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850, (301) 738-6523) DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR LATCHED NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FRONT DOOR WAS NOT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,825.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED WITH ELECTRONIC DOORS THAT RELEASED THE LATCH WHEN THE DOOR HANDLE AND/OR A BUTTON LOCATED INSIDE THE VEHICLE'S DOOR WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOORS FAILED TO RELEASE THE LATCH WHEN PROMPTED. TESLA (52 DERWOOD CIR, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850, (301) 738-6523) DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR LATCHED NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FRONT DOOR WAS NOT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,825.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED WITH ELECTRONIC DOORS THAT RELEASED THE LATCH WHEN THE DOOR HANDLE AND/OR A BUTTON LOCATED INSIDE THE VEHICLE'S DOOR WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOORS FAILED TO RELEASE THE LATCH WHEN PROMPTED. TESLA (52 DERWOOD CIR, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850, (301) 738-6523) DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR LATCHED NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FRONT DOOR WAS NOT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,825.
Mfg Campaign: 11289911
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=34629617&ROWNUMBER=5&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE FRONT SUSPENSION GONE ALL WHOMPY. HEADLIGHT NOT EVEN BROKEN. PERHAPS THE SNAP-OFF SUSPENSION SAFETY FEATURE IS WORKING A LITTLE TOO WELL. AN INVESTIGATION WOULD BE NICE. MERRY CHRISTMAS. KEEF
Corrective Action:
MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=34629617&ROWNUMBER=5&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE FRONT SUSPENSION GONE ALL WHOMPY. HEADLIGHT NOT EVEN BROKEN. PERHAPS THE SNAP-OFF SUSPENSION SAFETY FEATURE IS WORKING A LITTLE TOO WELL. AN INVESTIGATION WOULD BE NICE. MERRY CHRISTMAS. KEEF
Additional Notes:
MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=34629617&ROWNUMBER=5&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE FRONT SUSPENSION GONE ALL WHOMPY. HEADLIGHT NOT EVEN BROKEN. PERHAPS THE SNAP-OFF SUSPENSION SAFETY FEATURE IS WORKING A LITTLE TOO WELL. AN INVESTIGATION WOULD BE NICE. MERRY CHRISTMAS. KEEF
Mfg Campaign: 11289720
Recall Date: Dec 17, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A MODEL 3 IN THE JUNK YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=34558147&ROWNUMBER=13&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE IT HAS BEEN IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT SO IT HAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. THE FRONT LH SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN TO BITS. THE WHEEL HAS BEEN SLICED IN TWO WHICH SUGGESTS THAT IT WAS WAS CUT BY A SHARP OBJECT WHILST STILL ROTATING. IT DOES APPEAR TO BE A STRONG POSSIBILITY THAT THIS ROLLOVER WAS CAUSED BY THE SUSPENSION FAILURE. THE CONNECTION TO THE STEERING ARM HAS SNAPPED WHICH IS CAUSE FOR CONCERN. THE STEMS OF BOTH BALL JOINTS HAVE SNAPPED. SEVERAL OF THE ALLOY COMPONENTS HAVE CRACKED IN HALF WHICH SUGGESTS THAT THE CASTINGS ARE OF POOR QUALITY. GIVEN THAT MANY OWNERS FELL THAT IT IS OK TO DRIVE HANDS FREE OR WITH JUST A FINGER RESTING ON THE WHEEL A FAILURE IN THE SUSPENSION CAN HAVE FATAL CONSEQUENCES. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. KEEF
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A MODEL 3 IN THE JUNK YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=34558147&ROWNUMBER=13&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE IT HAS BEEN IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT SO IT HAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. THE FRONT LH SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN TO BITS. THE WHEEL HAS BEEN SLICED IN TWO WHICH SUGGESTS THAT IT WAS WAS CUT BY A SHARP OBJECT WHILST STILL ROTATING. IT DOES APPEAR TO BE A STRONG POSSIBILITY THAT THIS ROLLOVER WAS CAUSED BY THE SUSPENSION FAILURE. THE CONNECTION TO THE STEERING ARM HAS SNAPPED WHICH IS CAUSE FOR CONCERN. THE STEMS OF BOTH BALL JOINTS HAVE SNAPPED. SEVERAL OF THE ALLOY COMPONENTS HAVE CRACKED IN HALF WHICH SUGGESTS THAT THE CASTINGS ARE OF POOR QUALITY. GIVEN THAT MANY OWNERS FELL THAT IT IS OK TO DRIVE HANDS FREE OR WITH JUST A FINGER RESTING ON THE WHEEL A FAILURE IN THE SUSPENSION CAN HAVE FATAL CONSEQUENCES. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. KEEF
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A MODEL 3 IN THE JUNK YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=34558147&ROWNUMBER=13&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE IT HAS BEEN IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT SO IT HAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. THE FRONT LH SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN TO BITS. THE WHEEL HAS BEEN SLICED IN TWO WHICH SUGGESTS THAT IT WAS WAS CUT BY A SHARP OBJECT WHILST STILL ROTATING. IT DOES APPEAR TO BE A STRONG POSSIBILITY THAT THIS ROLLOVER WAS CAUSED BY THE SUSPENSION FAILURE. THE CONNECTION TO THE STEERING ARM HAS SNAPPED WHICH IS CAUSE FOR CONCERN. THE STEMS OF BOTH BALL JOINTS HAVE SNAPPED. SEVERAL OF THE ALLOY COMPONENTS HAVE CRACKED IN HALF WHICH SUGGESTS THAT THE CASTINGS ARE OF POOR QUALITY. GIVEN THAT MANY OWNERS FELL THAT IT IS OK TO DRIVE HANDS FREE OR WITH JUST A FINGER RESTING ON THE WHEEL A FAILURE IN THE SUSPENSION CAN HAVE FATAL CONSEQUENCES. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. KEEF
Mfg Campaign: 11288759
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/54348349/PHOTOS THE FRONT WHEEL AND COMPLETE SUSPENSION HAS COMPLETELY FALLEN OFF. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED SO THERE HAS NOT BEEN A FRONT END COLLISION. ANOTHER CAR HAS BIFFED THE BACK OF THE TESLA AFTER IT SLOWED DOWN RAPIDLY WHEN THE WHEEL FELL OFF. TESLA ENTHUSIASTS CLAIM THAT THE WHEELS ARE DESIGNED TO SNAP OFF EASILY AND THIS IS A SAFETY FEATURE. OTHER ROAD USERS MAY BE LESS THAN IMPRESSED BY THIS FEATURE WHEN THE TESLA WHEEL FLIES OFF AND SMASHES THEIR HEAD IN. THESE TESLAS ARE INDEED....LUDICROUS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/54348349/PHOTOS THE FRONT WHEEL AND COMPLETE SUSPENSION HAS COMPLETELY FALLEN OFF. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED SO THERE HAS NOT BEEN A FRONT END COLLISION. ANOTHER CAR HAS BIFFED THE BACK OF THE TESLA AFTER IT SLOWED DOWN RAPIDLY WHEN THE WHEEL FELL OFF. TESLA ENTHUSIASTS CLAIM THAT THE WHEELS ARE DESIGNED TO SNAP OFF EASILY AND THIS IS A SAFETY FEATURE. OTHER ROAD USERS MAY BE LESS THAN IMPRESSED BY THIS FEATURE WHEN THE TESLA WHEEL FLIES OFF AND SMASHES THEIR HEAD IN. THESE TESLAS ARE INDEED....LUDICROUS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/54348349/PHOTOS THE FRONT WHEEL AND COMPLETE SUSPENSION HAS COMPLETELY FALLEN OFF. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED SO THERE HAS NOT BEEN A FRONT END COLLISION. ANOTHER CAR HAS BIFFED THE BACK OF THE TESLA AFTER IT SLOWED DOWN RAPIDLY WHEN THE WHEEL FELL OFF. TESLA ENTHUSIASTS CLAIM THAT THE WHEELS ARE DESIGNED TO SNAP OFF EASILY AND THIS IS A SAFETY FEATURE. OTHER ROAD USERS MAY BE LESS THAN IMPRESSED BY THIS FEATURE WHEN THE TESLA WHEEL FLIES OFF AND SMASHES THEIR HEAD IN. THESE TESLAS ARE INDEED....LUDICROUS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE.
Mfg Campaign: 11277190
Recall Date: Oct 30, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
IF A TESLA OWNER IS USING THE TESLA APP TO USE THE SMART SUMMON FEATURE, THE VEHICLE DOESN'T NECESSARILY STOP QUICKLY WHEN THEIR FINGER IS REMOVED FROM THEIR TOUCH SCREEN IF THE INTERNET CONNECTION FOR THEIR CELL PHONE AND/OR FOR THEIR TESLA IS POOR. I HAVE VIDEO OF MY INFORMAL TESTING OF THIS POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE DONE IN A PRIVATE PARKING LOT WITH SOFTWARE VERSION: 2019.32.11.1 D39E85A ON MY TESLA MODEL 3.
Corrective Action:
IF A TESLA OWNER IS USING THE TESLA APP TO USE THE SMART SUMMON FEATURE, THE VEHICLE DOESN'T NECESSARILY STOP QUICKLY WHEN THEIR FINGER IS REMOVED FROM THEIR TOUCH SCREEN IF THE INTERNET CONNECTION FOR THEIR CELL PHONE AND/OR FOR THEIR TESLA IS POOR. I HAVE VIDEO OF MY INFORMAL TESTING OF THIS POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE DONE IN A PRIVATE PARKING LOT WITH SOFTWARE VERSION: 2019.32.11.1 D39E85A ON MY TESLA MODEL 3.
Additional Notes:
IF A TESLA OWNER IS USING THE TESLA APP TO USE THE SMART SUMMON FEATURE, THE VEHICLE DOESN'T NECESSARILY STOP QUICKLY WHEN THEIR FINGER IS REMOVED FROM THEIR TOUCH SCREEN IF THE INTERNET CONNECTION FOR THEIR CELL PHONE AND/OR FOR THEIR TESLA IS POOR. I HAVE VIDEO OF MY INFORMAL TESTING OF THIS POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE DONE IN A PRIVATE PARKING LOT WITH SOFTWARE VERSION: 2019.32.11.1 D39E85A ON MY TESLA MODEL 3.
Mfg Campaign: 11270627
Recall Date: Oct 24, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
AEB SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION AT LOW SPEEDS RELIABLY. CAR WAS TRAVELING AT 12MPH AND CAR WAS STOPPED IN FRONT OF MY CAR. CAR MADE NO ALERTS OR NO ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM A REAR END COLLISION WHICH ULTIMATELY RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO MY FRONT END. I NEVER KNOW WHEN THE SYSTEM WILL OR WONT WORK AND HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN IT.
Corrective Action:
AEB SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION AT LOW SPEEDS RELIABLY. CAR WAS TRAVELING AT 12MPH AND CAR WAS STOPPED IN FRONT OF MY CAR. CAR MADE NO ALERTS OR NO ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM A REAR END COLLISION WHICH ULTIMATELY RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO MY FRONT END. I NEVER KNOW WHEN THE SYSTEM WILL OR WONT WORK AND HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN IT.
Additional Notes:
AEB SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION AT LOW SPEEDS RELIABLY. CAR WAS TRAVELING AT 12MPH AND CAR WAS STOPPED IN FRONT OF MY CAR. CAR MADE NO ALERTS OR NO ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM A REAR END COLLISION WHICH ULTIMATELY RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO MY FRONT END. I NEVER KNOW WHEN THE SYSTEM WILL OR WONT WORK AND HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11270464
Recall Date: Oct 23, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
AEB SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION AT LOW SPEEDS RELIABLY. CAR WAS TRAVELING AT 12MPH AND CAR WAS STOPPED IN FRONT OF MY CAR. CAR MADE NO ALERTS OR NO ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM A REAR END COLLISION WHICH ULTIMATELY RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO MY FRONT END. I NEVER KNOW WHEN THE SYSTEM WILL OR WONT WORK AND HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN IT.
Corrective Action:
AEB SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION AT LOW SPEEDS RELIABLY. CAR WAS TRAVELING AT 12MPH AND CAR WAS STOPPED IN FRONT OF MY CAR. CAR MADE NO ALERTS OR NO ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM A REAR END COLLISION WHICH ULTIMATELY RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO MY FRONT END. I NEVER KNOW WHEN THE SYSTEM WILL OR WONT WORK AND HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN IT.
Additional Notes:
AEB SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION AT LOW SPEEDS RELIABLY. CAR WAS TRAVELING AT 12MPH AND CAR WAS STOPPED IN FRONT OF MY CAR. CAR MADE NO ALERTS OR NO ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM A REAR END COLLISION WHICH ULTIMATELY RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO MY FRONT END. I NEVER KNOW WHEN THE SYSTEM WILL OR WONT WORK AND HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11270464
Recall Date: Oct 23, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
PROBLEM: REAR TAIL LIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATED, EVEN THOUGH THE STANDARDIZED HEADLIGHT SYMBOL/INDICATOR WAS DEPICTED ON THE VEHICLE INSTRUMENT SCREEN. THIS SYMBOL IS UNIVERSALLY UNDERSTOOD TO INDICATE BOTH HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS. INCIDENT: WHILE DRIVING ON A DARK AND UNLIT ROAD, I ENCOUNTERED DEBRIS BLOCKING THE ROAD. IN ORDER TO PASS THROUGH, I EXITED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT TURNING IT OFF AND LEFT THE DRIVER'S DOOR UNLATCHED TO ENSURE THE VEHICLE DID NOT INADVERTENTLY POWER DOWN. I EXPECTED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS WOULD REMAIN ILLUMINTED TO, BOTH, LIGHT THE ROAD AHEAD AS WELL AS ILLUMINATE THE REAR FOR SAFETY AND VISIBILITY. AFTER MOVING THE DEBRIS FROM THE ROAD, I WAS SURPRISED TO FIND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DARK AND NOT VISIBLE FROM THE REAR. HOWEVER, THE INTERIOR INSTRUMENT PANEL SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPICTED THE STANDARDIZED HEADLIGHT SYMBOL, WITH NO WARNING THAT THE REAR LIGHTS WERE INDEPENDENTLY TURNED OFF. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD, AS THE DRIVER/OWNER HAS NO INDICATION THAT THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS TURN OFF. ASIDE FROM MANUALLY GOING INTO HEADLIGHT SETTINGS IN THE VEHICLE CONFIGURATION MENU, THERE IS NO EASILY ACCESSIBLE WAY TO KEEP ALL LIGHTING ACTIVE WHILE THE DRIVER IS NOT IN THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
PROBLEM: REAR TAIL LIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATED, EVEN THOUGH THE STANDARDIZED HEADLIGHT SYMBOL/INDICATOR WAS DEPICTED ON THE VEHICLE INSTRUMENT SCREEN. THIS SYMBOL IS UNIVERSALLY UNDERSTOOD TO INDICATE BOTH HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS. INCIDENT: WHILE DRIVING ON A DARK AND UNLIT ROAD, I ENCOUNTERED DEBRIS BLOCKING THE ROAD. IN ORDER TO PASS THROUGH, I EXITED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT TURNING IT OFF AND LEFT THE DRIVER'S DOOR UNLATCHED TO ENSURE THE VEHICLE DID NOT INADVERTENTLY POWER DOWN. I EXPECTED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS WOULD REMAIN ILLUMINTED TO, BOTH, LIGHT THE ROAD AHEAD AS WELL AS ILLUMINATE THE REAR FOR SAFETY AND VISIBILITY. AFTER MOVING THE DEBRIS FROM THE ROAD, I WAS SURPRISED TO FIND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DARK AND NOT VISIBLE FROM THE REAR. HOWEVER, THE INTERIOR INSTRUMENT PANEL SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPICTED THE STANDARDIZED HEADLIGHT SYMBOL, WITH NO WARNING THAT THE REAR LIGHTS WERE INDEPENDENTLY TURNED OFF. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD, AS THE DRIVER/OWNER HAS NO INDICATION THAT THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS TURN OFF. ASIDE FROM MANUALLY GOING INTO HEADLIGHT SETTINGS IN THE VEHICLE CONFIGURATION MENU, THERE IS NO EASILY ACCESSIBLE WAY TO KEEP ALL LIGHTING ACTIVE WHILE THE DRIVER IS NOT IN THE VEHICLE.
Additional Notes:
PROBLEM: REAR TAIL LIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATED, EVEN THOUGH THE STANDARDIZED HEADLIGHT SYMBOL/INDICATOR WAS DEPICTED ON THE VEHICLE INSTRUMENT SCREEN. THIS SYMBOL IS UNIVERSALLY UNDERSTOOD TO INDICATE BOTH HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS. INCIDENT: WHILE DRIVING ON A DARK AND UNLIT ROAD, I ENCOUNTERED DEBRIS BLOCKING THE ROAD. IN ORDER TO PASS THROUGH, I EXITED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT TURNING IT OFF AND LEFT THE DRIVER'S DOOR UNLATCHED TO ENSURE THE VEHICLE DID NOT INADVERTENTLY POWER DOWN. I EXPECTED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS WOULD REMAIN ILLUMINTED TO, BOTH, LIGHT THE ROAD AHEAD AS WELL AS ILLUMINATE THE REAR FOR SAFETY AND VISIBILITY. AFTER MOVING THE DEBRIS FROM THE ROAD, I WAS SURPRISED TO FIND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DARK AND NOT VISIBLE FROM THE REAR. HOWEVER, THE INTERIOR INSTRUMENT PANEL SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPICTED THE STANDARDIZED HEADLIGHT SYMBOL, WITH NO WARNING THAT THE REAR LIGHTS WERE INDEPENDENTLY TURNED OFF. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD, AS THE DRIVER/OWNER HAS NO INDICATION THAT THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS TURN OFF. ASIDE FROM MANUALLY GOING INTO HEADLIGHT SETTINGS IN THE VEHICLE CONFIGURATION MENU, THERE IS NO EASILY ACCESSIBLE WAY TO KEEP ALL LIGHTING ACTIVE WHILE THE DRIVER IS NOT IN THE VEHICLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11269277
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
HELLO- I WAS TRYING TO PARK MY VEHICLE IN A PARKING SPOT IN SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA WHEN THE CAR AUTOMATICALLY ACCELERATED AND HIT ANOTHER CAR. IT THEN IMMEDIATELY HAD A FLAT TIRE. I DID NOT HIT THE WRONG PEDAL NOR WAS I ACCELERATING IT. IT WAS QUITE DANGEROUS. IT CAME TO A HALT AFTER HITTING ANOTHER CAR. BOTH THE CARS WERE DAMAGED.PRIOR TO THAT WE HAD DIFFICULTY TRYING TO CONNECT TO THE CAR USING THE APP ON THE PHONE BUT THOUGHT IT COULD HAVE BEEN DUE TO AN APP ERROR. NOT SURE IF IT WAS CORRELATED. THIS EVENT HAPPENED ON SEP 24. TESLA ADVISED ME TO TOW THE CAR TO THE SERVICE CENTER. SINCE THEN MY CAR HAS BEEN WITH TESLA SERVICE. THEY HAVE NOT GIVEN US ANY UPDATES ABOUT THE DIAGNOSTICS AND KEEP TELLING US TO TAKE THE CAR BACK. THEY HAVE CLEARED TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR 20 MILES. MY CAR WAS EXTENSIVELY DAMAGED. I REQUEST YOU TO HELP. THIS IS QUITE SERIOUS FOR THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE. WHILE I AM WILLING TO ACCEPT IF TESLA PROVES BEYOND A DOUBT THAT IT WAS MY ERROR, I AM QUITE CONFIDENT THAT IT DID IT AUTOMATICALLY. I AM ALSO CONCERNED THAT TESLA HAS NOT GIVEN US ANY UPDATE FOR THE LAST 3 WEEKS AND HAVE NOT PROVIDED US WITH ANY DETAILS OF WHAT THE COURSE OF ACTION IS BEYOND ASKING US TO TAKE THE CAR BACK AND CLEARING IT TO DRIVE FOR 20 MILES. I HAVE 2 KIDS AND WANT A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION FOR THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE INVOLVED. PLEASE HELP.
Corrective Action:
HELLO- I WAS TRYING TO PARK MY VEHICLE IN A PARKING SPOT IN SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA WHEN THE CAR AUTOMATICALLY ACCELERATED AND HIT ANOTHER CAR. IT THEN IMMEDIATELY HAD A FLAT TIRE. I DID NOT HIT THE WRONG PEDAL NOR WAS I ACCELERATING IT. IT WAS QUITE DANGEROUS. IT CAME TO A HALT AFTER HITTING ANOTHER CAR. BOTH THE CARS WERE DAMAGED.PRIOR TO THAT WE HAD DIFFICULTY TRYING TO CONNECT TO THE CAR USING THE APP ON THE PHONE BUT THOUGHT IT COULD HAVE BEEN DUE TO AN APP ERROR. NOT SURE IF IT WAS CORRELATED. THIS EVENT HAPPENED ON SEP 24. TESLA ADVISED ME TO TOW THE CAR TO THE SERVICE CENTER. SINCE THEN MY CAR HAS BEEN WITH TESLA SERVICE. THEY HAVE NOT GIVEN US ANY UPDATES ABOUT THE DIAGNOSTICS AND KEEP TELLING US TO TAKE THE CAR BACK. THEY HAVE CLEARED TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR 20 MILES. MY CAR WAS EXTENSIVELY DAMAGED. I REQUEST YOU TO HELP. THIS IS QUITE SERIOUS FOR THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE. WHILE I AM WILLING TO ACCEPT IF TESLA PROVES BEYOND A DOUBT THAT IT WAS MY ERROR, I AM QUITE CONFIDENT THAT IT DID IT AUTOMATICALLY. I AM ALSO CONCERNED THAT TESLA HAS NOT GIVEN US ANY UPDATE FOR THE LAST 3 WEEKS AND HAVE NOT PROVIDED US WITH ANY DETAILS OF WHAT THE COURSE OF ACTION IS BEYOND ASKING US TO TAKE THE CAR BACK AND CLEARING IT TO DRIVE FOR 20 MILES. I HAVE 2 KIDS AND WANT A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION FOR THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE INVOLVED. PLEASE HELP.
Additional Notes:
HELLO- I WAS TRYING TO PARK MY VEHICLE IN A PARKING SPOT IN SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA WHEN THE CAR AUTOMATICALLY ACCELERATED AND HIT ANOTHER CAR. IT THEN IMMEDIATELY HAD A FLAT TIRE. I DID NOT HIT THE WRONG PEDAL NOR WAS I ACCELERATING IT. IT WAS QUITE DANGEROUS. IT CAME TO A HALT AFTER HITTING ANOTHER CAR. BOTH THE CARS WERE DAMAGED.PRIOR TO THAT WE HAD DIFFICULTY TRYING TO CONNECT TO THE CAR USING THE APP ON THE PHONE BUT THOUGHT IT COULD HAVE BEEN DUE TO AN APP ERROR. NOT SURE IF IT WAS CORRELATED. THIS EVENT HAPPENED ON SEP 24. TESLA ADVISED ME TO TOW THE CAR TO THE SERVICE CENTER. SINCE THEN MY CAR HAS BEEN WITH TESLA SERVICE. THEY HAVE NOT GIVEN US ANY UPDATES ABOUT THE DIAGNOSTICS AND KEEP TELLING US TO TAKE THE CAR BACK. THEY HAVE CLEARED TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR 20 MILES. MY CAR WAS EXTENSIVELY DAMAGED. I REQUEST YOU TO HELP. THIS IS QUITE SERIOUS FOR THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE. WHILE I AM WILLING TO ACCEPT IF TESLA PROVES BEYOND A DOUBT THAT IT WAS MY ERROR, I AM QUITE CONFIDENT THAT IT DID IT AUTOMATICALLY. I AM ALSO CONCERNED THAT TESLA HAS NOT GIVEN US ANY UPDATE FOR THE LAST 3 WEEKS AND HAVE NOT PROVIDED US WITH ANY DETAILS OF WHAT THE COURSE OF ACTION IS BEYOND ASKING US TO TAKE THE CAR BACK AND CLEARING IT TO DRIVE FOR 20 MILES. I HAVE 2 KIDS AND WANT A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION FOR THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE INVOLVED. PLEASE HELP.
Mfg Campaign: 11268280
Recall Date: Oct 14, 2019
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