TESLA MODEL 3 2019

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

38 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V935000 SAFETY RECALL
696.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 17, 2024
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."

Potential Risk:
Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-00-018
Notice Date: Feb 15, 2025
Recall Date: Dec 17, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V376000 SAFETY RECALL
125.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 28, 2024
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."

Potential Risk:
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-00-008
Notice Date: Jul 26, 2024
Recall Date: May 28, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V153000 SAFETY RECALL
6.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 27, 2024
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:
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, release 2023.44.30.14, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-006.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-00-006
Notice Date: Apr 27, 2024
Recall Date: Feb 27, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V051000 SAFETY RECALL
2.2M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 30, 2024
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."

Potential Risk:
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-00-003
Notice Date: Feb 21, 2024
Recall Date: Jan 30, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 23V838000 SAFETY RECALL
2M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2023
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:
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-23-00-008
Notice Date: Feb 10, 2024
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 23V235000 SAFETY RECALL
422 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 31, 2023
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:
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-31-001. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-835.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-23-31-001
Notice Date: May 30, 2023
Recall Date: Mar 31, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 23V085000 SAFETY RECALL
362.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2023
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:
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-23-00-001
Notice Date: Apr 15, 2023
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V798000 SAFETY RECALL
24.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 21, 2022
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:
An incorrectly reassembled seat belt anchor can impair the performance of the seat belt during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla Service will inspect and reassemble the seat belt anchors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-004.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-20-004
Notice Date: Dec 20, 2022
Recall Date: Oct 21, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V702000 SAFETY RECALL
1.1M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 19, 2022
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."

Potential Risk:
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2032. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-013.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-013
Notice Date: Mar 31, 2023
Recall Date: Sep 19, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V263000 SAFETY RECALL
48.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 18, 2022
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:
The driver may not know how fast the vehicle is traveling without the mph or km/h unit display, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-008.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-008
Notice Date: Jun 17, 2022
Recall Date: Apr 18, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V235000 SAFETY RECALL
594.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 12, 2022
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:
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, including Summon and Smart Summon, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall supersedes recall 22V-063. Vehicles configured with Summon or Smart Summon and already remedied under 22V-063 will need to have the new remedy software installed.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-003
Notice Date: Jun 6, 2022
Recall Date: Apr 12, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V169000 SAFETY RECALL
947 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 18, 2022
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."

Potential Risk:
A delayed rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-004.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-004
Notice Date: May 17, 2022
Recall Date: Mar 18, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V063000 SAFETY RECALL
578.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 4, 2022
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:
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 22V-235. Tesla's number for the new recall is SB-22-00-003.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-003
Notice Date: Apr 12, 2022
Recall Date: Feb 4, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V045000 SAFETY RECALL
817.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 1, 2022
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:
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-002.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-002
Notice Date: Apr 1, 2022
Recall Date: Feb 1, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V037000 SAFETY RECALL
53.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 27, 2022
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:
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-001
Notice Date: Mar 28, 2022
Recall Date: Jan 27, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V00D000 SAFETY RECALL
356.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2021
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:
A rearview camera that does not function reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla Service will inspect and install a guide protector and new cable harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-17-008.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-21-17-008
Notice Date: Apr 25, 2022
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V846000 SAFETY RECALL
11.7K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 29, 2021
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:
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla Service has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-00-004.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-21-00-004
Notice Date: Oct 25, 2021
Recall Date: Oct 29, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V835000 SAFETY RECALL
2.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 25, 2021
Safety Issue:

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.

Potential Risk:
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-31-003.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-21-31-003
Notice Date: Dec 20, 2021
Recall Date: Oct 25, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V389000 SAFETY RECALL
5.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 25, 2021
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:
An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-001.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-21-20-001
Notice Date: Jul 23, 2021
Recall Date: May 25, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V387000 SAFETY RECALL
6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 25, 2021
Safety Issue:

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.

Potential Risk:
Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla Service will inspect and tighten, or replace the caliper bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-33-002.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-21-33-002
Notice Date: Jul 23, 2021
Recall Date: May 25, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V719000 SAFETY RECALL
89 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 10, 2019
Safety Issue:

Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019 Tesla Model 3 vehicles. The driver-side sun visor may not have the required air bag warning information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Potential Risk:
Failure to provide the air bag warning information increases the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will inspect the visor and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-19-15-003.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-19-15-003
Notice Date: Dec 6, 2019
Recall Date: Oct 10, 2019

Consumer Complaints

937 Complaints
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11363121 Other
Oct 7, 2020
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

WHILE DRIVING IN THE LEFT-MOST LANE ON MOPAC EXPRESSWAY IN AUSTIN (ALTHOUGH HAS HAPPENED OTHER TIMES AND PLACES AS WELL) WITH "FULL SELF DRIVING" AUTOPILOT ENGAGED (AND WITH THE CAR HAVING BEEN IN CONTROL FOR QUITE SOME TIME BEFORE THIS), THE VEHICLE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I IMMEDATELY PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO OVERRIDE THE BREAKING ACTION AND AVOID BEING REAR ENDED. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE NO ACCIDENTS OCCURRED AS A RESULT, HOWEVER IT DID CAUSE MULTIPLE CARS BEHIND ME TO HAVE TO BRAKE. SIMILAR ISSUES INCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED BEFORE, HOWEVER IT SEEMS TO BE DOING IT MUCH MORE OFTEN NOW. I'M UNABLE TO UPLOAD IT, BUT I ALSO HAVE A VIDEO FROM THE VEHICLE ITSELF SHOWING THE INCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

WHILE DRIVING IN THE LEFT-MOST LANE ON MOPAC EXPRESSWAY IN AUSTIN (ALTHOUGH HAS HAPPENED OTHER TIMES AND PLACES AS WELL) WITH "FULL SELF DRIVING" AUTOPILOT ENGAGED (AND WITH THE CAR HAVING BEEN IN CONTROL FOR QUITE SOME TIME BEFORE THIS), THE VEHICLE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I IMMEDATELY PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO OVERRIDE THE BREAKING ACTION AND AVOID BEING REAR ENDED. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE NO ACCIDENTS OCCURRED AS A RESULT, HOWEVER IT DID CAUSE MULTIPLE CARS BEHIND ME TO HAVE TO BRAKE. SIMILAR ISSUES INCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED BEFORE, HOWEVER IT SEEMS TO BE DOING IT MUCH MORE OFTEN NOW. I'M UNABLE TO UPLOAD IT, BUT I ALSO HAVE A VIDEO FROM THE VEHICLE ITSELF SHOWING THE INCIDENT.

Additional Notes:

WHILE DRIVING IN THE LEFT-MOST LANE ON MOPAC EXPRESSWAY IN AUSTIN (ALTHOUGH HAS HAPPENED OTHER TIMES AND PLACES AS WELL) WITH "FULL SELF DRIVING" AUTOPILOT ENGAGED (AND WITH THE CAR HAVING BEEN IN CONTROL FOR QUITE SOME TIME BEFORE THIS), THE VEHICLE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I IMMEDATELY PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO OVERRIDE THE BREAKING ACTION AND AVOID BEING REAR ENDED. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE NO ACCIDENTS OCCURRED AS A RESULT, HOWEVER IT DID CAUSE MULTIPLE CARS BEHIND ME TO HAVE TO BRAKE. SIMILAR ISSUES INCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED BEFORE, HOWEVER IT SEEMS TO BE DOING IT MUCH MORE OFTEN NOW. I'M UNABLE TO UPLOAD IT, BUT I ALSO HAVE A VIDEO FROM THE VEHICLE ITSELF SHOWING THE INCIDENT.

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11363121
Notice Date: Oct 7, 2020
Recall Date: Oct 7, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11363121 Other
Oct 7, 2020
Defect Description:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Consequences:

WHILE DRIVING IN THE LEFT-MOST LANE ON MOPAC EXPRESSWAY IN AUSTIN (ALTHOUGH HAS HAPPENED OTHER TIMES AND PLACES AS WELL) WITH "FULL SELF DRIVING" AUTOPILOT ENGAGED (AND WITH THE CAR HAVING BEEN IN CONTROL FOR QUITE SOME TIME BEFORE THIS), THE VEHICLE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I IMMEDATELY PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO OVERRIDE THE BREAKING ACTION AND AVOID BEING REAR ENDED. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE NO ACCIDENTS OCCURRED AS A RESULT, HOWEVER IT DID CAUSE MULTIPLE CARS BEHIND ME TO HAVE TO BRAKE. SIMILAR ISSUES INCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED BEFORE, HOWEVER IT SEEMS TO BE DOING IT MUCH MORE OFTEN NOW. I'M UNABLE TO UPLOAD IT, BUT I ALSO HAVE A VIDEO FROM THE VEHICLE ITSELF SHOWING THE INCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

WHILE DRIVING IN THE LEFT-MOST LANE ON MOPAC EXPRESSWAY IN AUSTIN (ALTHOUGH HAS HAPPENED OTHER TIMES AND PLACES AS WELL) WITH "FULL SELF DRIVING" AUTOPILOT ENGAGED (AND WITH THE CAR HAVING BEEN IN CONTROL FOR QUITE SOME TIME BEFORE THIS), THE VEHICLE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I IMMEDATELY PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO OVERRIDE THE BREAKING ACTION AND AVOID BEING REAR ENDED. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE NO ACCIDENTS OCCURRED AS A RESULT, HOWEVER IT DID CAUSE MULTIPLE CARS BEHIND ME TO HAVE TO BRAKE. SIMILAR ISSUES INCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED BEFORE, HOWEVER IT SEEMS TO BE DOING IT MUCH MORE OFTEN NOW. I'M UNABLE TO UPLOAD IT, BUT I ALSO HAVE A VIDEO FROM THE VEHICLE ITSELF SHOWING THE INCIDENT.

Additional Notes:

WHILE DRIVING IN THE LEFT-MOST LANE ON MOPAC EXPRESSWAY IN AUSTIN (ALTHOUGH HAS HAPPENED OTHER TIMES AND PLACES AS WELL) WITH "FULL SELF DRIVING" AUTOPILOT ENGAGED (AND WITH THE CAR HAVING BEEN IN CONTROL FOR QUITE SOME TIME BEFORE THIS), THE VEHICLE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I IMMEDATELY PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO OVERRIDE THE BREAKING ACTION AND AVOID BEING REAR ENDED. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE NO ACCIDENTS OCCURRED AS A RESULT, HOWEVER IT DID CAUSE MULTIPLE CARS BEHIND ME TO HAVE TO BRAKE. SIMILAR ISSUES INCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED BEFORE, HOWEVER IT SEEMS TO BE DOING IT MUCH MORE OFTEN NOW. I'M UNABLE TO UPLOAD IT, BUT I ALSO HAVE A VIDEO FROM THE VEHICLE ITSELF SHOWING THE INCIDENT.

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11363121
Notice Date: Oct 7, 2020
Recall Date: Oct 7, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11360690 Other
Sep 23, 2020
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

PART NUMBER 1131205-00-CC (PP-GF20), POOR DESIGN BREAKS EASY ON (3) THIN TABS UNABLE TO SUPPORT PUSH/PULL OF PANEL TO SEAT GROMMETS, USE TO HOLD UP PANEL IN FRUNK PORTION OF VEHICLE WHERE CLEAN AIR INTAKE. THIS ALLOWS A PANEL TO HOLD THE PUSHING AND PULLING OFF OF A PANEL. ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE UNAWARE THIS PART IS BROKEN, USUALLY STARTS IN MANUFACTURING INSTALLATION.

Corrective Action:

PART NUMBER 1131205-00-CC (PP-GF20), POOR DESIGN BREAKS EASY ON (3) THIN TABS UNABLE TO SUPPORT PUSH/PULL OF PANEL TO SEAT GROMMETS, USE TO HOLD UP PANEL IN FRUNK PORTION OF VEHICLE WHERE CLEAN AIR INTAKE. THIS ALLOWS A PANEL TO HOLD THE PUSHING AND PULLING OFF OF A PANEL. ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE UNAWARE THIS PART IS BROKEN, USUALLY STARTS IN MANUFACTURING INSTALLATION.

Additional Notes:

PART NUMBER 1131205-00-CC (PP-GF20), POOR DESIGN BREAKS EASY ON (3) THIN TABS UNABLE TO SUPPORT PUSH/PULL OF PANEL TO SEAT GROMMETS, USE TO HOLD UP PANEL IN FRUNK PORTION OF VEHICLE WHERE CLEAN AIR INTAKE. THIS ALLOWS A PANEL TO HOLD THE PUSHING AND PULLING OFF OF A PANEL. ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE UNAWARE THIS PART IS BROKEN, USUALLY STARTS IN MANUFACTURING INSTALLATION.

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11360690
Notice Date: Sep 23, 2020
Recall Date: Sep 23, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11360583 Other
Sep 22, 2020
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37485495?ROWNUMBER=9 THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN TO BITS. THE LOWER BALL JOINT STEM HAS SNAPPED. A BALL-JOINT STEM IS NORMALLY MADE FROM HIGH GRADE STEEL AND WOULD BE EXPECTED TO TEAR THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE CAST ALLOY STEERING KNUCKLE BEFORE IT WOULD ITSELF SNAP. TESLA MUST BE OBTAINING THESE SUSPENSION PARTS FROM A A TEAM OF MONKEYS WORKING IN SOMEONE'S BACK SHED. MUSK IS FOND OF USING THE WORDS INSANE AND LUDICROUS. IN THE CASE OF THE SNAPPING SUSPENSIONS THESE WORDS MAKE PERFECT SENSE. IT WOULD BE NICE IF YOU WOULD TAKE ACTION BUT I WON'T BE HOLDING MY BREATH. YOURS WHOMPILY. KEEF

Corrective Action:

MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37485495?ROWNUMBER=9 THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN TO BITS. THE LOWER BALL JOINT STEM HAS SNAPPED. A BALL-JOINT STEM IS NORMALLY MADE FROM HIGH GRADE STEEL AND WOULD BE EXPECTED TO TEAR THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE CAST ALLOY STEERING KNUCKLE BEFORE IT WOULD ITSELF SNAP. TESLA MUST BE OBTAINING THESE SUSPENSION PARTS FROM A A TEAM OF MONKEYS WORKING IN SOMEONE'S BACK SHED. MUSK IS FOND OF USING THE WORDS INSANE AND LUDICROUS. IN THE CASE OF THE SNAPPING SUSPENSIONS THESE WORDS MAKE PERFECT SENSE. IT WOULD BE NICE IF YOU WOULD TAKE ACTION BUT I WON'T BE HOLDING MY BREATH. YOURS WHOMPILY. KEEF

Additional Notes:

MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37485495?ROWNUMBER=9 THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN TO BITS. THE LOWER BALL JOINT STEM HAS SNAPPED. A BALL-JOINT STEM IS NORMALLY MADE FROM HIGH GRADE STEEL AND WOULD BE EXPECTED TO TEAR THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE CAST ALLOY STEERING KNUCKLE BEFORE IT WOULD ITSELF SNAP. TESLA MUST BE OBTAINING THESE SUSPENSION PARTS FROM A A TEAM OF MONKEYS WORKING IN SOMEONE'S BACK SHED. MUSK IS FOND OF USING THE WORDS INSANE AND LUDICROUS. IN THE CASE OF THE SNAPPING SUSPENSIONS THESE WORDS MAKE PERFECT SENSE. IT WOULD BE NICE IF YOU WOULD TAKE ACTION BUT I WON'T BE HOLDING MY BREATH. YOURS WHOMPILY. KEEF

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11360583
Notice Date: Sep 22, 2020
Recall Date: Sep 22, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11360315 Other
Sep 21, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

THIS OCCURRED THIS PAST SATURDAY IN A NORDSTROM RACK PARKING LOT IN DALLAS. MY REASON FOR BEING AT THIS SHOPPING CENTER WAS TO DO A QUICK RETURN AT NORDSTROM'S RACK. I OPENED THE BACK DOOR OF MY TESLA AND GRABBED MY RETURN. I WALKED AWAY FROM MY CAR, BELIEVING THAT THE SMART LOCKING SYSTEM WOULD SECURE THE CONTENTS OF THE CAR AND THE VEHICLE ITSELF. I WAS IN THE STORE FOR APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN MINUTES. WHEN I RETURNED TO MY CAR AND OPENED THE BACK PASSENGER DOOR TO PUT IN THE EMPTY NORDSTROM'S BAG, THERE WAS A MAN HIDING IN MY BACK SEAT, UNDER MY DOG'S BLANKET. HE WAS WEARING BLACK GLOVES AND WAS HOLDING MY TESLA CHARGER IN HIS HANDS. I SCREAMED AND TWO YOUNG GIRLS CAME OVER TO TRY TO HELP. WE BACKED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MAN THEN CRAWLED INTO MY TRUNK FROM THE BACK SEAT, POPPED OPEN THE TRUNK FROM THE INSIDE AND CLIMBED OUT. HE LOOKED AT ME, SHAKING HIS HEAD, AND CALLED ME CRAZY OVER AND OVER AGAIN WHILE SECURITY WAS PRESENT. HE WANDERED AWAY FOR AN HOUR AND FORTY-FIVE MINUTES. SECURITY KEPT AN EYE ON HIM WHILE WAITING FOR DALLAS POLICE TO ARRIVE. POLICE CAUGHT UP WITH HIM AFTER HE WANDERED BACK TO THE SAME VICINITY. THE POLICE TOOK A CASE REPORT, FOUND OUT THAT THE SUSPECT HAD WARRANTS OUT FOR HIS ARREST, HANDCUFFED THE MAN AND PUT HIM INTO THE POLICE CAR. I DON'T FEEL SAFE WHEN I LEAVE MY VEHICLE, AND THIS SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED. HERE ARE MY ISSUES: OBVIOUSLY, MY DOORS DID NOT LOCK AS SOON AS I CLOSED THEM. THERE IS ABOUT A FIVE TO TEN SECOND PAUSE UNTIL I COMPLETELY WALK AWAY FROM THE CAR BEFORE IT ACTUALLY LOCKS. THAT IS HOW THIS MAN GOT INTO MY BACK SEAT. HE COULD HAVE STRANGLED ME WITH MY CHARGER, RAPED ME, AND THEN KILLED ME, AND NOT ONE PERSON WOULD HAVE EVER SEEN HIM. I AM NOT SURE HOW I SHOULD PROCEED. I DO KNOW THAT EVERY TESLA OWNER SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS DANGEROUS OCCURRENCE.

Corrective Action:

THIS OCCURRED THIS PAST SATURDAY IN A NORDSTROM RACK PARKING LOT IN DALLAS. MY REASON FOR BEING AT THIS SHOPPING CENTER WAS TO DO A QUICK RETURN AT NORDSTROM'S RACK. I OPENED THE BACK DOOR OF MY TESLA AND GRABBED MY RETURN. I WALKED AWAY FROM MY CAR, BELIEVING THAT THE SMART LOCKING SYSTEM WOULD SECURE THE CONTENTS OF THE CAR AND THE VEHICLE ITSELF. I WAS IN THE STORE FOR APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN MINUTES. WHEN I RETURNED TO MY CAR AND OPENED THE BACK PASSENGER DOOR TO PUT IN THE EMPTY NORDSTROM'S BAG, THERE WAS A MAN HIDING IN MY BACK SEAT, UNDER MY DOG'S BLANKET. HE WAS WEARING BLACK GLOVES AND WAS HOLDING MY TESLA CHARGER IN HIS HANDS. I SCREAMED AND TWO YOUNG GIRLS CAME OVER TO TRY TO HELP. WE BACKED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MAN THEN CRAWLED INTO MY TRUNK FROM THE BACK SEAT, POPPED OPEN THE TRUNK FROM THE INSIDE AND CLIMBED OUT. HE LOOKED AT ME, SHAKING HIS HEAD, AND CALLED ME CRAZY OVER AND OVER AGAIN WHILE SECURITY WAS PRESENT. HE WANDERED AWAY FOR AN HOUR AND FORTY-FIVE MINUTES. SECURITY KEPT AN EYE ON HIM WHILE WAITING FOR DALLAS POLICE TO ARRIVE. POLICE CAUGHT UP WITH HIM AFTER HE WANDERED BACK TO THE SAME VICINITY. THE POLICE TOOK A CASE REPORT, FOUND OUT THAT THE SUSPECT HAD WARRANTS OUT FOR HIS ARREST, HANDCUFFED THE MAN AND PUT HIM INTO THE POLICE CAR. I DON'T FEEL SAFE WHEN I LEAVE MY VEHICLE, AND THIS SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED. HERE ARE MY ISSUES: OBVIOUSLY, MY DOORS DID NOT LOCK AS SOON AS I CLOSED THEM. THERE IS ABOUT A FIVE TO TEN SECOND PAUSE UNTIL I COMPLETELY WALK AWAY FROM THE CAR BEFORE IT ACTUALLY LOCKS. THAT IS HOW THIS MAN GOT INTO MY BACK SEAT. HE COULD HAVE STRANGLED ME WITH MY CHARGER, RAPED ME, AND THEN KILLED ME, AND NOT ONE PERSON WOULD HAVE EVER SEEN HIM. I AM NOT SURE HOW I SHOULD PROCEED. I DO KNOW THAT EVERY TESLA OWNER SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS DANGEROUS OCCURRENCE.

Additional Notes:

THIS OCCURRED THIS PAST SATURDAY IN A NORDSTROM RACK PARKING LOT IN DALLAS. MY REASON FOR BEING AT THIS SHOPPING CENTER WAS TO DO A QUICK RETURN AT NORDSTROM'S RACK. I OPENED THE BACK DOOR OF MY TESLA AND GRABBED MY RETURN. I WALKED AWAY FROM MY CAR, BELIEVING THAT THE SMART LOCKING SYSTEM WOULD SECURE THE CONTENTS OF THE CAR AND THE VEHICLE ITSELF. I WAS IN THE STORE FOR APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN MINUTES. WHEN I RETURNED TO MY CAR AND OPENED THE BACK PASSENGER DOOR TO PUT IN THE EMPTY NORDSTROM'S BAG, THERE WAS A MAN HIDING IN MY BACK SEAT, UNDER MY DOG'S BLANKET. HE WAS WEARING BLACK GLOVES AND WAS HOLDING MY TESLA CHARGER IN HIS HANDS. I SCREAMED AND TWO YOUNG GIRLS CAME OVER TO TRY TO HELP. WE BACKED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MAN THEN CRAWLED INTO MY TRUNK FROM THE BACK SEAT, POPPED OPEN THE TRUNK FROM THE INSIDE AND CLIMBED OUT. HE LOOKED AT ME, SHAKING HIS HEAD, AND CALLED ME CRAZY OVER AND OVER AGAIN WHILE SECURITY WAS PRESENT. HE WANDERED AWAY FOR AN HOUR AND FORTY-FIVE MINUTES. SECURITY KEPT AN EYE ON HIM WHILE WAITING FOR DALLAS POLICE TO ARRIVE. POLICE CAUGHT UP WITH HIM AFTER HE WANDERED BACK TO THE SAME VICINITY. THE POLICE TOOK A CASE REPORT, FOUND OUT THAT THE SUSPECT HAD WARRANTS OUT FOR HIS ARREST, HANDCUFFED THE MAN AND PUT HIM INTO THE POLICE CAR. I DON'T FEEL SAFE WHEN I LEAVE MY VEHICLE, AND THIS SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED. HERE ARE MY ISSUES: OBVIOUSLY, MY DOORS DID NOT LOCK AS SOON AS I CLOSED THEM. THERE IS ABOUT A FIVE TO TEN SECOND PAUSE UNTIL I COMPLETELY WALK AWAY FROM THE CAR BEFORE IT ACTUALLY LOCKS. THAT IS HOW THIS MAN GOT INTO MY BACK SEAT. HE COULD HAVE STRANGLED ME WITH MY CHARGER, RAPED ME, AND THEN KILLED ME, AND NOT ONE PERSON WOULD HAVE EVER SEEN HIM. I AM NOT SURE HOW I SHOULD PROCEED. I DO KNOW THAT EVERY TESLA OWNER SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS DANGEROUS OCCURRENCE.

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11360315
Notice Date: Sep 21, 2020
Recall Date: Sep 21, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11360315 Other
Sep 21, 2020
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

THIS OCCURRED THIS PAST SATURDAY IN A NORDSTROM RACK PARKING LOT IN DALLAS. MY REASON FOR BEING AT THIS SHOPPING CENTER WAS TO DO A QUICK RETURN AT NORDSTROM'S RACK. I OPENED THE BACK DOOR OF MY TESLA AND GRABBED MY RETURN. I WALKED AWAY FROM MY CAR, BELIEVING THAT THE SMART LOCKING SYSTEM WOULD SECURE THE CONTENTS OF THE CAR AND THE VEHICLE ITSELF. I WAS IN THE STORE FOR APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN MINUTES. WHEN I RETURNED TO MY CAR AND OPENED THE BACK PASSENGER DOOR TO PUT IN THE EMPTY NORDSTROM'S BAG, THERE WAS A MAN HIDING IN MY BACK SEAT, UNDER MY DOG'S BLANKET. HE WAS WEARING BLACK GLOVES AND WAS HOLDING MY TESLA CHARGER IN HIS HANDS. I SCREAMED AND TWO YOUNG GIRLS CAME OVER TO TRY TO HELP. WE BACKED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MAN THEN CRAWLED INTO MY TRUNK FROM THE BACK SEAT, POPPED OPEN THE TRUNK FROM THE INSIDE AND CLIMBED OUT. HE LOOKED AT ME, SHAKING HIS HEAD, AND CALLED ME CRAZY OVER AND OVER AGAIN WHILE SECURITY WAS PRESENT. HE WANDERED AWAY FOR AN HOUR AND FORTY-FIVE MINUTES. SECURITY KEPT AN EYE ON HIM WHILE WAITING FOR DALLAS POLICE TO ARRIVE. POLICE CAUGHT UP WITH HIM AFTER HE WANDERED BACK TO THE SAME VICINITY. THE POLICE TOOK A CASE REPORT, FOUND OUT THAT THE SUSPECT HAD WARRANTS OUT FOR HIS ARREST, HANDCUFFED THE MAN AND PUT HIM INTO THE POLICE CAR. I DON'T FEEL SAFE WHEN I LEAVE MY VEHICLE, AND THIS SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED. HERE ARE MY ISSUES: OBVIOUSLY, MY DOORS DID NOT LOCK AS SOON AS I CLOSED THEM. THERE IS ABOUT A FIVE TO TEN SECOND PAUSE UNTIL I COMPLETELY WALK AWAY FROM THE CAR BEFORE IT ACTUALLY LOCKS. THAT IS HOW THIS MAN GOT INTO MY BACK SEAT. HE COULD HAVE STRANGLED ME WITH MY CHARGER, RAPED ME, AND THEN KILLED ME, AND NOT ONE PERSON WOULD HAVE EVER SEEN HIM. I AM NOT SURE HOW I SHOULD PROCEED. I DO KNOW THAT EVERY TESLA OWNER SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS DANGEROUS OCCURRENCE.

Corrective Action:

THIS OCCURRED THIS PAST SATURDAY IN A NORDSTROM RACK PARKING LOT IN DALLAS. MY REASON FOR BEING AT THIS SHOPPING CENTER WAS TO DO A QUICK RETURN AT NORDSTROM'S RACK. I OPENED THE BACK DOOR OF MY TESLA AND GRABBED MY RETURN. I WALKED AWAY FROM MY CAR, BELIEVING THAT THE SMART LOCKING SYSTEM WOULD SECURE THE CONTENTS OF THE CAR AND THE VEHICLE ITSELF. I WAS IN THE STORE FOR APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN MINUTES. WHEN I RETURNED TO MY CAR AND OPENED THE BACK PASSENGER DOOR TO PUT IN THE EMPTY NORDSTROM'S BAG, THERE WAS A MAN HIDING IN MY BACK SEAT, UNDER MY DOG'S BLANKET. HE WAS WEARING BLACK GLOVES AND WAS HOLDING MY TESLA CHARGER IN HIS HANDS. I SCREAMED AND TWO YOUNG GIRLS CAME OVER TO TRY TO HELP. WE BACKED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MAN THEN CRAWLED INTO MY TRUNK FROM THE BACK SEAT, POPPED OPEN THE TRUNK FROM THE INSIDE AND CLIMBED OUT. HE LOOKED AT ME, SHAKING HIS HEAD, AND CALLED ME CRAZY OVER AND OVER AGAIN WHILE SECURITY WAS PRESENT. HE WANDERED AWAY FOR AN HOUR AND FORTY-FIVE MINUTES. SECURITY KEPT AN EYE ON HIM WHILE WAITING FOR DALLAS POLICE TO ARRIVE. POLICE CAUGHT UP WITH HIM AFTER HE WANDERED BACK TO THE SAME VICINITY. THE POLICE TOOK A CASE REPORT, FOUND OUT THAT THE SUSPECT HAD WARRANTS OUT FOR HIS ARREST, HANDCUFFED THE MAN AND PUT HIM INTO THE POLICE CAR. I DON'T FEEL SAFE WHEN I LEAVE MY VEHICLE, AND THIS SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED. HERE ARE MY ISSUES: OBVIOUSLY, MY DOORS DID NOT LOCK AS SOON AS I CLOSED THEM. THERE IS ABOUT A FIVE TO TEN SECOND PAUSE UNTIL I COMPLETELY WALK AWAY FROM THE CAR BEFORE IT ACTUALLY LOCKS. THAT IS HOW THIS MAN GOT INTO MY BACK SEAT. HE COULD HAVE STRANGLED ME WITH MY CHARGER, RAPED ME, AND THEN KILLED ME, AND NOT ONE PERSON WOULD HAVE EVER SEEN HIM. I AM NOT SURE HOW I SHOULD PROCEED. I DO KNOW THAT EVERY TESLA OWNER SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS DANGEROUS OCCURRENCE.

Additional Notes:

THIS OCCURRED THIS PAST SATURDAY IN A NORDSTROM RACK PARKING LOT IN DALLAS. MY REASON FOR BEING AT THIS SHOPPING CENTER WAS TO DO A QUICK RETURN AT NORDSTROM'S RACK. I OPENED THE BACK DOOR OF MY TESLA AND GRABBED MY RETURN. I WALKED AWAY FROM MY CAR, BELIEVING THAT THE SMART LOCKING SYSTEM WOULD SECURE THE CONTENTS OF THE CAR AND THE VEHICLE ITSELF. I WAS IN THE STORE FOR APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN MINUTES. WHEN I RETURNED TO MY CAR AND OPENED THE BACK PASSENGER DOOR TO PUT IN THE EMPTY NORDSTROM'S BAG, THERE WAS A MAN HIDING IN MY BACK SEAT, UNDER MY DOG'S BLANKET. HE WAS WEARING BLACK GLOVES AND WAS HOLDING MY TESLA CHARGER IN HIS HANDS. I SCREAMED AND TWO YOUNG GIRLS CAME OVER TO TRY TO HELP. WE BACKED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MAN THEN CRAWLED INTO MY TRUNK FROM THE BACK SEAT, POPPED OPEN THE TRUNK FROM THE INSIDE AND CLIMBED OUT. HE LOOKED AT ME, SHAKING HIS HEAD, AND CALLED ME CRAZY OVER AND OVER AGAIN WHILE SECURITY WAS PRESENT. HE WANDERED AWAY FOR AN HOUR AND FORTY-FIVE MINUTES. SECURITY KEPT AN EYE ON HIM WHILE WAITING FOR DALLAS POLICE TO ARRIVE. POLICE CAUGHT UP WITH HIM AFTER HE WANDERED BACK TO THE SAME VICINITY. THE POLICE TOOK A CASE REPORT, FOUND OUT THAT THE SUSPECT HAD WARRANTS OUT FOR HIS ARREST, HANDCUFFED THE MAN AND PUT HIM INTO THE POLICE CAR. I DON'T FEEL SAFE WHEN I LEAVE MY VEHICLE, AND THIS SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED. HERE ARE MY ISSUES: OBVIOUSLY, MY DOORS DID NOT LOCK AS SOON AS I CLOSED THEM. THERE IS ABOUT A FIVE TO TEN SECOND PAUSE UNTIL I COMPLETELY WALK AWAY FROM THE CAR BEFORE IT ACTUALLY LOCKS. THAT IS HOW THIS MAN GOT INTO MY BACK SEAT. HE COULD HAVE STRANGLED ME WITH MY CHARGER, RAPED ME, AND THEN KILLED ME, AND NOT ONE PERSON WOULD HAVE EVER SEEN HIM. I AM NOT SURE HOW I SHOULD PROCEED. I DO KNOW THAT EVERY TESLA OWNER SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS DANGEROUS OCCURRENCE.

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11360315
Notice Date: Sep 21, 2020
Recall Date: Sep 21, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11353340 Other
Sep 5, 2020
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

HERE IS A TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/36045205?ROWNUMBER=2 NOT IN A CRASH, NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED.ONLY DAMAGE IS TO THE RH FRONT AREA. THE TIRE IS BADLY WORN AWAY. IT LOOKS AS THOUGH A SUSPENSION FAILURE CAUSED THE WHEEL TO RUB HARD AGAINST THE BODY BUT BECAUSE THE DRIVER IS A TESLA OWNER AND BY DEFINITION NOT THE SHARPEST TOOL IN THE SHED HE JUST CARRIED ON DRIVING FOR A FEW MORE MILES UNTIL EVERYTHING TURNED TO FECULENCE. PLEASE BE SO KIND AS TO INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU KEEF

Corrective Action:

HERE IS A TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/36045205?ROWNUMBER=2 NOT IN A CRASH, NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED.ONLY DAMAGE IS TO THE RH FRONT AREA. THE TIRE IS BADLY WORN AWAY. IT LOOKS AS THOUGH A SUSPENSION FAILURE CAUSED THE WHEEL TO RUB HARD AGAINST THE BODY BUT BECAUSE THE DRIVER IS A TESLA OWNER AND BY DEFINITION NOT THE SHARPEST TOOL IN THE SHED HE JUST CARRIED ON DRIVING FOR A FEW MORE MILES UNTIL EVERYTHING TURNED TO FECULENCE. PLEASE BE SO KIND AS TO INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU KEEF

Additional Notes:

HERE IS A TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/36045205?ROWNUMBER=2 NOT IN A CRASH, NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED.ONLY DAMAGE IS TO THE RH FRONT AREA. THE TIRE IS BADLY WORN AWAY. IT LOOKS AS THOUGH A SUSPENSION FAILURE CAUSED THE WHEEL TO RUB HARD AGAINST THE BODY BUT BECAUSE THE DRIVER IS A TESLA OWNER AND BY DEFINITION NOT THE SHARPEST TOOL IN THE SHED HE JUST CARRIED ON DRIVING FOR A FEW MORE MILES UNTIL EVERYTHING TURNED TO FECULENCE. PLEASE BE SO KIND AS TO INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU KEEF

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11353340
Notice Date: Sep 5, 2020
Recall Date: Sep 5, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11352037 Other
Aug 29, 2020
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

HERE IS A 2019 MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37267527?ROWNUMBER=6 NOT IN A CRASH, NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED, NO BODYWORK DAMAGE. THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS COMPETELY FALLEN TO BITS! WHAT THE FUDGE?? ARE YOU AFRAID OF ELON OR WHAT? HAVE A GREAT DAY. KEEF

Corrective Action:

HERE IS A 2019 MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37267527?ROWNUMBER=6 NOT IN A CRASH, NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED, NO BODYWORK DAMAGE. THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS COMPETELY FALLEN TO BITS! WHAT THE FUDGE?? ARE YOU AFRAID OF ELON OR WHAT? HAVE A GREAT DAY. KEEF

Additional Notes:

HERE IS A 2019 MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37267527?ROWNUMBER=6 NOT IN A CRASH, NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED, NO BODYWORK DAMAGE. THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS COMPETELY FALLEN TO BITS! WHAT THE FUDGE?? ARE YOU AFRAID OF ELON OR WHAT? HAVE A GREAT DAY. KEEF

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11352037
Notice Date: Aug 29, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 29, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11349600 Other
Aug 15, 2020
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

HERE IS A 2019 TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37119993?ROWNUMBER=13 NOT IN A CRASH, NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED, NO IMPACT DAMAGE. THE FRONT RH SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN TO BITS. THE STEM OF THE LOWER BALL JOINT HAS SNAPPED. THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE IN TESLAS IT SEEMS THAT THE BALL JOINTS ARE OF VERY POOR QUALITY AND SNAP OFF VERY EASILY. IT IS APPARENT THAT THIS COMPONENT SNAPPED WHILE THE CAR WAS MOVING AND THAT THE BROKEN PARTS GOUGED THE INSIDE OF THE WHEEL UNTIL IT SPLIT IN TWO. SEE ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPHS. IT WAS ONLY BY GOOD FORTUNE THAT THIS DID NOT RESULT IN A FATAL CRASH. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU KEEF

Corrective Action:

HERE IS A 2019 TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37119993?ROWNUMBER=13 NOT IN A CRASH, NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED, NO IMPACT DAMAGE. THE FRONT RH SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN TO BITS. THE STEM OF THE LOWER BALL JOINT HAS SNAPPED. THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE IN TESLAS IT SEEMS THAT THE BALL JOINTS ARE OF VERY POOR QUALITY AND SNAP OFF VERY EASILY. IT IS APPARENT THAT THIS COMPONENT SNAPPED WHILE THE CAR WAS MOVING AND THAT THE BROKEN PARTS GOUGED THE INSIDE OF THE WHEEL UNTIL IT SPLIT IN TWO. SEE ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPHS. IT WAS ONLY BY GOOD FORTUNE THAT THIS DID NOT RESULT IN A FATAL CRASH. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU KEEF

Additional Notes:

HERE IS A 2019 TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37119993?ROWNUMBER=13 NOT IN A CRASH, NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED, NO IMPACT DAMAGE. THE FRONT RH SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN TO BITS. THE STEM OF THE LOWER BALL JOINT HAS SNAPPED. THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE IN TESLAS IT SEEMS THAT THE BALL JOINTS ARE OF VERY POOR QUALITY AND SNAP OFF VERY EASILY. IT IS APPARENT THAT THIS COMPONENT SNAPPED WHILE THE CAR WAS MOVING AND THAT THE BROKEN PARTS GOUGED THE INSIDE OF THE WHEEL UNTIL IT SPLIT IN TWO. SEE ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPHS. IT WAS ONLY BY GOOD FORTUNE THAT THIS DID NOT RESULT IN A FATAL CRASH. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU KEEF

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11349600
Notice Date: Aug 15, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 15, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11348712 Other
2 Vehicles Affected
Aug 11, 2020
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

HERE IS A 2019 MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37069661?ROWNUMBER=1 IT HAS BEEN IN A MAJOR CRASH. THE TREAD ON THE FRONT RH TIRE HAS BEEN RUBBED COMPLETELY AWAY. THE TOP BALL-JOINT HAS POPPED APART. IT IS UNUSUAL FOR GOOD QUALITY BALL-JOINTS TO POP APART EVEN AFTER AN IMPACT. BEARING IN MIND THAT THE TOP WISHBONE ON A MODEL 3 IS MADE FROM PLASTIC IT IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT A LARGE FORCE WAS TRANSMITTED TO THE BALL JOINT. IT IS ALMOST CERTAIN THAT WHAT HAPPENED WAS LIKE THIS. A SUSPENSION PART FAILED WHILST THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AND THIS CAUSED THE TIRE TO RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL UNTIL THE TIRE FINALLY BURST. THEN THE CAR CRASHED. THAT'S IT. WOULD YOU PLEASE ISSUE AN IMMEDIATE RECALL BEFORE MORE PEOPLE GET KILLED. THANK YOU. KEEF PLEASE NOTE THAT DATE OF INCIDENT AND DETAILS OF INJURIES ARE JUST ESTIMATES.

Corrective Action:

HERE IS A 2019 MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37069661?ROWNUMBER=1 IT HAS BEEN IN A MAJOR CRASH. THE TREAD ON THE FRONT RH TIRE HAS BEEN RUBBED COMPLETELY AWAY. THE TOP BALL-JOINT HAS POPPED APART. IT IS UNUSUAL FOR GOOD QUALITY BALL-JOINTS TO POP APART EVEN AFTER AN IMPACT. BEARING IN MIND THAT THE TOP WISHBONE ON A MODEL 3 IS MADE FROM PLASTIC IT IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT A LARGE FORCE WAS TRANSMITTED TO THE BALL JOINT. IT IS ALMOST CERTAIN THAT WHAT HAPPENED WAS LIKE THIS. A SUSPENSION PART FAILED WHILST THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AND THIS CAUSED THE TIRE TO RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL UNTIL THE TIRE FINALLY BURST. THEN THE CAR CRASHED. THAT'S IT. WOULD YOU PLEASE ISSUE AN IMMEDIATE RECALL BEFORE MORE PEOPLE GET KILLED. THANK YOU. KEEF PLEASE NOTE THAT DATE OF INCIDENT AND DETAILS OF INJURIES ARE JUST ESTIMATES.

Additional Notes:

HERE IS A 2019 MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37069661?ROWNUMBER=1 IT HAS BEEN IN A MAJOR CRASH. THE TREAD ON THE FRONT RH TIRE HAS BEEN RUBBED COMPLETELY AWAY. THE TOP BALL-JOINT HAS POPPED APART. IT IS UNUSUAL FOR GOOD QUALITY BALL-JOINTS TO POP APART EVEN AFTER AN IMPACT. BEARING IN MIND THAT THE TOP WISHBONE ON A MODEL 3 IS MADE FROM PLASTIC IT IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT A LARGE FORCE WAS TRANSMITTED TO THE BALL JOINT. IT IS ALMOST CERTAIN THAT WHAT HAPPENED WAS LIKE THIS. A SUSPENSION PART FAILED WHILST THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AND THIS CAUSED THE TIRE TO RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL UNTIL THE TIRE FINALLY BURST. THEN THE CAR CRASHED. THAT'S IT. WOULD YOU PLEASE ISSUE AN IMMEDIATE RECALL BEFORE MORE PEOPLE GET KILLED. THANK YOU. KEEF PLEASE NOTE THAT DATE OF INCIDENT AND DETAILS OF INJURIES ARE JUST ESTIMATES.

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11348712
Notice Date: Aug 11, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 11, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11340532 Other
Jul 20, 2020
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT FRAGILE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS IN TESLAS. PLEASE NOT THAT I HAVE USED THE VIN OF ANOTHER TESLA MODEL 3 TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT SINCE THE VIN OF THE AFFECTED CAR IS UNAVAILABLE. HERE IS A TESLA SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY LISTED FOR SALE ON EBAY. HTTPS://WWW.EBAY.COM/ITM/SEAT-TESLA-MODEL-3-RACK-AND-PINION-STRUT-PARTS-MIAMI-SUSPENSION/264625594705?HASH=ITEM3D9CEA2151:G:NGEAAOSW7PNEPGHT THE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (MADE FROM CAST MONKEY-METAL) HAS SIMPLY SNAPPED IN HALF. THIS ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN TAKEN FROM A WRECKED TESLA AND NATURALLY I DO NOT KNOW THE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT CAUSED IT TO BE SOLD FOR SPARE PARTS. THE REST OF THE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY IS UNDAMAGED. THERE IS NO SIGN OF IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE ASSEMBLY AT ALL. IT HAS SIMPLY SNAPPED LIKE A PRETZEL IF HAVE ATTACHED A BLOWN UP PICTURE OF THE SNAPPED PART. YOU SHOULD ALSO BE INTERESTED IN THIS ARTICLE HTTPS://INSIDEEVS.COM/PHOTO/4755029/THIS-TESLA-MODEL-3-MANUFACTURING-ISSUE-COULD-HAVE-ENDED-REALLY-BADLY/ WHICH PROVES THAT THE SUSPENSIONS DO INDEED FALL TO BITS AND THAT IS NOT OWNER ABUSE AS TESLA HAS BEEN CLAIMING. PLEASE DO THE RIGHT THING AND DEMAND A RECALL. THANK YOU. KEEF UNHINGED

Corrective Action:

THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT FRAGILE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS IN TESLAS. PLEASE NOT THAT I HAVE USED THE VIN OF ANOTHER TESLA MODEL 3 TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT SINCE THE VIN OF THE AFFECTED CAR IS UNAVAILABLE. HERE IS A TESLA SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY LISTED FOR SALE ON EBAY. HTTPS://WWW.EBAY.COM/ITM/SEAT-TESLA-MODEL-3-RACK-AND-PINION-STRUT-PARTS-MIAMI-SUSPENSION/264625594705?HASH=ITEM3D9CEA2151:G:NGEAAOSW7PNEPGHT THE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (MADE FROM CAST MONKEY-METAL) HAS SIMPLY SNAPPED IN HALF. THIS ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN TAKEN FROM A WRECKED TESLA AND NATURALLY I DO NOT KNOW THE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT CAUSED IT TO BE SOLD FOR SPARE PARTS. THE REST OF THE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY IS UNDAMAGED. THERE IS NO SIGN OF IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE ASSEMBLY AT ALL. IT HAS SIMPLY SNAPPED LIKE A PRETZEL IF HAVE ATTACHED A BLOWN UP PICTURE OF THE SNAPPED PART. YOU SHOULD ALSO BE INTERESTED IN THIS ARTICLE HTTPS://INSIDEEVS.COM/PHOTO/4755029/THIS-TESLA-MODEL-3-MANUFACTURING-ISSUE-COULD-HAVE-ENDED-REALLY-BADLY/ WHICH PROVES THAT THE SUSPENSIONS DO INDEED FALL TO BITS AND THAT IS NOT OWNER ABUSE AS TESLA HAS BEEN CLAIMING. PLEASE DO THE RIGHT THING AND DEMAND A RECALL. THANK YOU. KEEF UNHINGED

Additional Notes:

THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT FRAGILE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS IN TESLAS. PLEASE NOT THAT I HAVE USED THE VIN OF ANOTHER TESLA MODEL 3 TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT SINCE THE VIN OF THE AFFECTED CAR IS UNAVAILABLE. HERE IS A TESLA SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY LISTED FOR SALE ON EBAY. HTTPS://WWW.EBAY.COM/ITM/SEAT-TESLA-MODEL-3-RACK-AND-PINION-STRUT-PARTS-MIAMI-SUSPENSION/264625594705?HASH=ITEM3D9CEA2151:G:NGEAAOSW7PNEPGHT THE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (MADE FROM CAST MONKEY-METAL) HAS SIMPLY SNAPPED IN HALF. THIS ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN TAKEN FROM A WRECKED TESLA AND NATURALLY I DO NOT KNOW THE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT CAUSED IT TO BE SOLD FOR SPARE PARTS. THE REST OF THE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY IS UNDAMAGED. THERE IS NO SIGN OF IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE ASSEMBLY AT ALL. IT HAS SIMPLY SNAPPED LIKE A PRETZEL IF HAVE ATTACHED A BLOWN UP PICTURE OF THE SNAPPED PART. YOU SHOULD ALSO BE INTERESTED IN THIS ARTICLE HTTPS://INSIDEEVS.COM/PHOTO/4755029/THIS-TESLA-MODEL-3-MANUFACTURING-ISSUE-COULD-HAVE-ENDED-REALLY-BADLY/ WHICH PROVES THAT THE SUSPENSIONS DO INDEED FALL TO BITS AND THAT IS NOT OWNER ABUSE AS TESLA HAS BEEN CLAIMING. PLEASE DO THE RIGHT THING AND DEMAND A RECALL. THANK YOU. KEEF UNHINGED

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11340532
Notice Date: Jul 20, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 20, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11331229 Other
Jun 27, 2020
Defect Description:

WHEELS

Potential Consequences:

I HAVE A 2019 TESLA MODEL 3 WITH PREMIUM WHEEL UPGRADE AND THE CONTINENTAL PRO CONTACT RX TIRES PUT ON BY TESLA ARE CLEARLY DEFECTIVE. THE CAR HAS 7K SOME MILES ON IT AND THE TIRE BLEW OUT RANDOMLY. THERE WAS NO IMPACT/CRASH OF ANY KIND, WE WERE GOING APPROX 30 MILES PER HOUR ON A PAVED ROAD AND HEARD A LARGE BOOM. THEN ALMOST INSTANTLY OUR TPMS INDICATED EXTREMELY LOW TIRE PRESSURE PULL OVER NOW. WE HAD A BLOW OUT WITH THESE BASICALLY BRAND NEW TIRES, NO OTHER DAMAGE TO CAR SO THAT'S IT. COULD KILL SOMEONE IN THE WRONG CIRCUMSTANCE! *TR

Corrective Action:

I HAVE A 2019 TESLA MODEL 3 WITH PREMIUM WHEEL UPGRADE AND THE CONTINENTAL PRO CONTACT RX TIRES PUT ON BY TESLA ARE CLEARLY DEFECTIVE. THE CAR HAS 7K SOME MILES ON IT AND THE TIRE BLEW OUT RANDOMLY. THERE WAS NO IMPACT/CRASH OF ANY KIND, WE WERE GOING APPROX 30 MILES PER HOUR ON A PAVED ROAD AND HEARD A LARGE BOOM. THEN ALMOST INSTANTLY OUR TPMS INDICATED EXTREMELY LOW TIRE PRESSURE PULL OVER NOW. WE HAD A BLOW OUT WITH THESE BASICALLY BRAND NEW TIRES, NO OTHER DAMAGE TO CAR SO THAT'S IT. COULD KILL SOMEONE IN THE WRONG CIRCUMSTANCE! *TR

Additional Notes:

I HAVE A 2019 TESLA MODEL 3 WITH PREMIUM WHEEL UPGRADE AND THE CONTINENTAL PRO CONTACT RX TIRES PUT ON BY TESLA ARE CLEARLY DEFECTIVE. THE CAR HAS 7K SOME MILES ON IT AND THE TIRE BLEW OUT RANDOMLY. THERE WAS NO IMPACT/CRASH OF ANY KIND, WE WERE GOING APPROX 30 MILES PER HOUR ON A PAVED ROAD AND HEARD A LARGE BOOM. THEN ALMOST INSTANTLY OUR TPMS INDICATED EXTREMELY LOW TIRE PRESSURE PULL OVER NOW. WE HAD A BLOW OUT WITH THESE BASICALLY BRAND NEW TIRES, NO OTHER DAMAGE TO CAR SO THAT'S IT. COULD KILL SOMEONE IN THE WRONG CIRCUMSTANCE! *TR

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11331229
Notice Date: Jun 27, 2020
Recall Date: Jun 27, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11331229 Other
Jun 27, 2020
Defect Description:

TIRES

Potential Consequences:

I HAVE A 2019 TESLA MODEL 3 WITH PREMIUM WHEEL UPGRADE AND THE CONTINENTAL PRO CONTACT RX TIRES PUT ON BY TESLA ARE CLEARLY DEFECTIVE. THE CAR HAS 7K SOME MILES ON IT AND THE TIRE BLEW OUT RANDOMLY. THERE WAS NO IMPACT/CRASH OF ANY KIND, WE WERE GOING APPROX 30 MILES PER HOUR ON A PAVED ROAD AND HEARD A LARGE BOOM. THEN ALMOST INSTANTLY OUR TPMS INDICATED EXTREMELY LOW TIRE PRESSURE PULL OVER NOW. WE HAD A BLOW OUT WITH THESE BASICALLY BRAND NEW TIRES, NO OTHER DAMAGE TO CAR SO THAT'S IT. COULD KILL SOMEONE IN THE WRONG CIRCUMSTANCE! *TR

Corrective Action:

I HAVE A 2019 TESLA MODEL 3 WITH PREMIUM WHEEL UPGRADE AND THE CONTINENTAL PRO CONTACT RX TIRES PUT ON BY TESLA ARE CLEARLY DEFECTIVE. THE CAR HAS 7K SOME MILES ON IT AND THE TIRE BLEW OUT RANDOMLY. THERE WAS NO IMPACT/CRASH OF ANY KIND, WE WERE GOING APPROX 30 MILES PER HOUR ON A PAVED ROAD AND HEARD A LARGE BOOM. THEN ALMOST INSTANTLY OUR TPMS INDICATED EXTREMELY LOW TIRE PRESSURE PULL OVER NOW. WE HAD A BLOW OUT WITH THESE BASICALLY BRAND NEW TIRES, NO OTHER DAMAGE TO CAR SO THAT'S IT. COULD KILL SOMEONE IN THE WRONG CIRCUMSTANCE! *TR

Additional Notes:

I HAVE A 2019 TESLA MODEL 3 WITH PREMIUM WHEEL UPGRADE AND THE CONTINENTAL PRO CONTACT RX TIRES PUT ON BY TESLA ARE CLEARLY DEFECTIVE. THE CAR HAS 7K SOME MILES ON IT AND THE TIRE BLEW OUT RANDOMLY. THERE WAS NO IMPACT/CRASH OF ANY KIND, WE WERE GOING APPROX 30 MILES PER HOUR ON A PAVED ROAD AND HEARD A LARGE BOOM. THEN ALMOST INSTANTLY OUR TPMS INDICATED EXTREMELY LOW TIRE PRESSURE PULL OVER NOW. WE HAD A BLOW OUT WITH THESE BASICALLY BRAND NEW TIRES, NO OTHER DAMAGE TO CAR SO THAT'S IT. COULD KILL SOMEONE IN THE WRONG CIRCUMSTANCE! *TR

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11331229
Notice Date: Jun 27, 2020
Recall Date: Jun 27, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11330280 Other
Jun 23, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

THE ONLY DISPLAY IN THE CAR WILL TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAUSES A LOSS OF ALL READOUT. YOU LOSE THE SPEED YOU ARE TRAVELING, HVAC, BACKUP CAMERA, SAFETY WARNINGS, ETC. THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER AND OVER. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO TESLA AND THEY DECLINED TO FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY WHEN FIRST REPORTED AT APPROX 1500 MILES. THIS IS NOT A ROAD LEGAL CAR WHEN THE ONLY DISPLAY INTERMITTENTLY STOPS WORKING FOR AN UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF TIME WHILE IN USE. *TR

Corrective Action:

THE ONLY DISPLAY IN THE CAR WILL TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAUSES A LOSS OF ALL READOUT. YOU LOSE THE SPEED YOU ARE TRAVELING, HVAC, BACKUP CAMERA, SAFETY WARNINGS, ETC. THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER AND OVER. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO TESLA AND THEY DECLINED TO FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY WHEN FIRST REPORTED AT APPROX 1500 MILES. THIS IS NOT A ROAD LEGAL CAR WHEN THE ONLY DISPLAY INTERMITTENTLY STOPS WORKING FOR AN UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF TIME WHILE IN USE. *TR

Additional Notes:

THE ONLY DISPLAY IN THE CAR WILL TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAUSES A LOSS OF ALL READOUT. YOU LOSE THE SPEED YOU ARE TRAVELING, HVAC, BACKUP CAMERA, SAFETY WARNINGS, ETC. THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER AND OVER. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO TESLA AND THEY DECLINED TO FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY WHEN FIRST REPORTED AT APPROX 1500 MILES. THIS IS NOT A ROAD LEGAL CAR WHEN THE ONLY DISPLAY INTERMITTENTLY STOPS WORKING FOR AN UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF TIME WHILE IN USE. *TR

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11330280
Notice Date: Jun 23, 2020
Recall Date: Jun 23, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11329040 Other
Jun 15, 2020
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

AT APPROXIMATELY 1800 HOURS ON JUNE 3 2020 THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. AT A CROSS STREET, AN SUV FAILED TO MAKE A STOP AT A POSTED STOP SIGN AND STRUCK THE VEHICLE ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER REAR QUARTER, SPINNING IT 270 DEGREES AND PROPELLING IT INTO A WALL ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE LANE OF IMPACT. THE DRIVER, THE ONLY OCCUPANT WAS NOT INJURED. THE DRIVER OF THE SUV FLED THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. POLICE WERE CALLED AND RESPONDED TO THE SCENE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CAR WAS EVALUATED AS A TOTAL LOSS BY THE INSURANCE APPRAISER. IMPORTANTLY, THE REAR PASSENGER AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON IMPACT. *TR

Corrective Action:

AT APPROXIMATELY 1800 HOURS ON JUNE 3 2020 THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. AT A CROSS STREET, AN SUV FAILED TO MAKE A STOP AT A POSTED STOP SIGN AND STRUCK THE VEHICLE ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER REAR QUARTER, SPINNING IT 270 DEGREES AND PROPELLING IT INTO A WALL ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE LANE OF IMPACT. THE DRIVER, THE ONLY OCCUPANT WAS NOT INJURED. THE DRIVER OF THE SUV FLED THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. POLICE WERE CALLED AND RESPONDED TO THE SCENE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CAR WAS EVALUATED AS A TOTAL LOSS BY THE INSURANCE APPRAISER. IMPORTANTLY, THE REAR PASSENGER AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON IMPACT. *TR

Additional Notes:

AT APPROXIMATELY 1800 HOURS ON JUNE 3 2020 THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. AT A CROSS STREET, AN SUV FAILED TO MAKE A STOP AT A POSTED STOP SIGN AND STRUCK THE VEHICLE ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER REAR QUARTER, SPINNING IT 270 DEGREES AND PROPELLING IT INTO A WALL ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE LANE OF IMPACT. THE DRIVER, THE ONLY OCCUPANT WAS NOT INJURED. THE DRIVER OF THE SUV FLED THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. POLICE WERE CALLED AND RESPONDED TO THE SCENE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CAR WAS EVALUATED AS A TOTAL LOSS BY THE INSURANCE APPRAISER. IMPORTANTLY, THE REAR PASSENGER AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON IMPACT. *TR

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11329040
Notice Date: Jun 15, 2020
Recall Date: Jun 15, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11324679 Other
May 15, 2020
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT INTO MY DRIVEWAY TRAVELING ABOUT 10MPH THE STEERING COMPLETELY DISENGAGED AND WOULD SPIN COMPLETELY AROUND WITHOUT MOVING THE FRONT WHEELS AT ALL. I STOPPED AND CALLED SERVICE BEFORE HITTING ANYTHING. THE CAR IS BEING SERVICED NOW. *TR

Corrective Action:

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT INTO MY DRIVEWAY TRAVELING ABOUT 10MPH THE STEERING COMPLETELY DISENGAGED AND WOULD SPIN COMPLETELY AROUND WITHOUT MOVING THE FRONT WHEELS AT ALL. I STOPPED AND CALLED SERVICE BEFORE HITTING ANYTHING. THE CAR IS BEING SERVICED NOW. *TR

Additional Notes:

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT INTO MY DRIVEWAY TRAVELING ABOUT 10MPH THE STEERING COMPLETELY DISENGAGED AND WOULD SPIN COMPLETELY AROUND WITHOUT MOVING THE FRONT WHEELS AT ALL. I STOPPED AND CALLED SERVICE BEFORE HITTING ANYTHING. THE CAR IS BEING SERVICED NOW. *TR

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11324679
Notice Date: May 15, 2020
Recall Date: May 15, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11320507 Other
Apr 8, 2020
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY

Potential Consequences:

DO TO A LARGE BACK WINDSHIELD (ENTIRE VEHICLE ROOF IS MADE OUT OF CLASS) I BELIEVE THAT THE HEAT MAKES THE WINDSHIELD CRACK. I POSTED A VIDEO ON YOUTUBE EXPLAINING HOW MY VEHICLE WINDSHIELD BROKE DOWN BY THE INTENSE HEAT, A PERSON REPLIED WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Corrective Action:

DO TO A LARGE BACK WINDSHIELD (ENTIRE VEHICLE ROOF IS MADE OUT OF CLASS) I BELIEVE THAT THE HEAT MAKES THE WINDSHIELD CRACK. I POSTED A VIDEO ON YOUTUBE EXPLAINING HOW MY VEHICLE WINDSHIELD BROKE DOWN BY THE INTENSE HEAT, A PERSON REPLIED WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Additional Notes:

DO TO A LARGE BACK WINDSHIELD (ENTIRE VEHICLE ROOF IS MADE OUT OF CLASS) I BELIEVE THAT THE HEAT MAKES THE WINDSHIELD CRACK. I POSTED A VIDEO ON YOUTUBE EXPLAINING HOW MY VEHICLE WINDSHIELD BROKE DOWN BY THE INTENSE HEAT, A PERSON REPLIED WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11320507
Notice Date: Apr 8, 2020
Recall Date: Apr 8, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11320507 Other
Apr 8, 2020
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

DO TO A LARGE BACK WINDSHIELD (ENTIRE VEHICLE ROOF IS MADE OUT OF CLASS) I BELIEVE THAT THE HEAT MAKES THE WINDSHIELD CRACK. I POSTED A VIDEO ON YOUTUBE EXPLAINING HOW MY VEHICLE WINDSHIELD BROKE DOWN BY THE INTENSE HEAT, A PERSON REPLIED WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Corrective Action:

DO TO A LARGE BACK WINDSHIELD (ENTIRE VEHICLE ROOF IS MADE OUT OF CLASS) I BELIEVE THAT THE HEAT MAKES THE WINDSHIELD CRACK. I POSTED A VIDEO ON YOUTUBE EXPLAINING HOW MY VEHICLE WINDSHIELD BROKE DOWN BY THE INTENSE HEAT, A PERSON REPLIED WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Additional Notes:

DO TO A LARGE BACK WINDSHIELD (ENTIRE VEHICLE ROOF IS MADE OUT OF CLASS) I BELIEVE THAT THE HEAT MAKES THE WINDSHIELD CRACK. I POSTED A VIDEO ON YOUTUBE EXPLAINING HOW MY VEHICLE WINDSHIELD BROKE DOWN BY THE INTENSE HEAT, A PERSON REPLIED WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11320507
Notice Date: Apr 8, 2020
Recall Date: Apr 8, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11319735 Other
Mar 30, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO DOWNGRADE MY TESLA MODEL 3 CONFIGURATION FROM STANDARD PLUS (240 MAX CHARGE LIMIT) TO STANDARD CONFIGURATION (220 MAX CHARGE LIMIT), I COULD CHARGE TO 239 CHARGE LIMIT. AT THE DOWNGRADE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE, AFTER THE SYNCHRONIZATION/CALIBRATION PERIOD TOOK PLACE, MY NEW CONFIGURATION OF STANDARD HAD A CHARGE LIMIT OF ONLY 207/208 AT 100% CHARGE, WHICH IS AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF CHARGING LIMIT OF 31+. THIS IS A 50% GREATER DROP IN CHARGE LIMIT THAN WAS AGREED. THE CHARGE LIMITATION WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ONLY A 20 MILES DROP, BUT IT ENDED UP BEING 31+ DROP IN CHARGING LIMIT. MY BATTERY IS AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN GOOD HEALTH. THE METHOD OF REDUCTION IN CHARGE LIMITATION WAS ORIGINALLY COMMUNICATED TO BE A SIMPLE SOFTWARE LIMIT. HOWEVER, I WAS LATER TOLD THAT THE LIMIT IN CHARGE LEVEL WAS ACHIEVED BY ACTUALLY TURNING OFF CELLS WITHIN THE BATTERY BLOCK. IF TURNING OFF CELLS IS IN FACT THE METHOD USED TO LIMIT THE CHARGING CAPACITY OF THE BATTERY, THEN IT IS VERY CONCERNING SINCE NOT ONLY IS IT A FRAUDULENT REMOVAL OF CAPACITY - BUT A MUCH GREATER DROP IN CHARGING CAPACITY THAN THE CHARGE CAPACITY I PURCHASED - BUT IT ALSO LEAVES ME IN A SITUATION WHERE I CAN ONLY CHARGE TO 166 MILES TO MAINTAINING MY BATTERY'S HEALTH CONDITION AT THE RECOMMENDED MAX 80% CHARGE LEVEL. AT AN 80% CHARGE LEVEL OF THE NOW 207/208 100% MAXIMUM CHARGE LIMIT I WILL ONLY GET 166 CHARGE. AT 80% OF MY STANDARD CONFIGURATION I WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO CHARGE TO 176. IF I HAD KNOWN THIS ARTIFICIAL AND FRAUDULENT REDUCTION IN CHARGE LIMIT WOULD HAVE BEEN IMPOSED I WOULD HAVE NOT DOWNGRADED TO STANDARD. THE CHARGE LIMIT ON THE NON-DOWNGRADED STANDARD PLUS CONFIGURATION HAS BEEN INCREASED TO 250 FROM 240. SO, TODAY WITHOUT THE DOWNGRADE MY 80% CHARGE LIMIT WOULD BE 200 INSTEAD OF 166 - A 34 CHARGE INCREASE - OR - A 43 INCREASE AT 100% CHARGE LIMIT!!

Corrective Action:

IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO DOWNGRADE MY TESLA MODEL 3 CONFIGURATION FROM STANDARD PLUS (240 MAX CHARGE LIMIT) TO STANDARD CONFIGURATION (220 MAX CHARGE LIMIT), I COULD CHARGE TO 239 CHARGE LIMIT. AT THE DOWNGRADE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE, AFTER THE SYNCHRONIZATION/CALIBRATION PERIOD TOOK PLACE, MY NEW CONFIGURATION OF STANDARD HAD A CHARGE LIMIT OF ONLY 207/208 AT 100% CHARGE, WHICH IS AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF CHARGING LIMIT OF 31+. THIS IS A 50% GREATER DROP IN CHARGE LIMIT THAN WAS AGREED. THE CHARGE LIMITATION WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ONLY A 20 MILES DROP, BUT IT ENDED UP BEING 31+ DROP IN CHARGING LIMIT. MY BATTERY IS AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN GOOD HEALTH. THE METHOD OF REDUCTION IN CHARGE LIMITATION WAS ORIGINALLY COMMUNICATED TO BE A SIMPLE SOFTWARE LIMIT. HOWEVER, I WAS LATER TOLD THAT THE LIMIT IN CHARGE LEVEL WAS ACHIEVED BY ACTUALLY TURNING OFF CELLS WITHIN THE BATTERY BLOCK. IF TURNING OFF CELLS IS IN FACT THE METHOD USED TO LIMIT THE CHARGING CAPACITY OF THE BATTERY, THEN IT IS VERY CONCERNING SINCE NOT ONLY IS IT A FRAUDULENT REMOVAL OF CAPACITY - BUT A MUCH GREATER DROP IN CHARGING CAPACITY THAN THE CHARGE CAPACITY I PURCHASED - BUT IT ALSO LEAVES ME IN A SITUATION WHERE I CAN ONLY CHARGE TO 166 MILES TO MAINTAINING MY BATTERY'S HEALTH CONDITION AT THE RECOMMENDED MAX 80% CHARGE LEVEL. AT AN 80% CHARGE LEVEL OF THE NOW 207/208 100% MAXIMUM CHARGE LIMIT I WILL ONLY GET 166 CHARGE. AT 80% OF MY STANDARD CONFIGURATION I WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO CHARGE TO 176. IF I HAD KNOWN THIS ARTIFICIAL AND FRAUDULENT REDUCTION IN CHARGE LIMIT WOULD HAVE BEEN IMPOSED I WOULD HAVE NOT DOWNGRADED TO STANDARD. THE CHARGE LIMIT ON THE NON-DOWNGRADED STANDARD PLUS CONFIGURATION HAS BEEN INCREASED TO 250 FROM 240. SO, TODAY WITHOUT THE DOWNGRADE MY 80% CHARGE LIMIT WOULD BE 200 INSTEAD OF 166 - A 34 CHARGE INCREASE - OR - A 43 INCREASE AT 100% CHARGE LIMIT!!

Additional Notes:

IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO DOWNGRADE MY TESLA MODEL 3 CONFIGURATION FROM STANDARD PLUS (240 MAX CHARGE LIMIT) TO STANDARD CONFIGURATION (220 MAX CHARGE LIMIT), I COULD CHARGE TO 239 CHARGE LIMIT. AT THE DOWNGRADE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE, AFTER THE SYNCHRONIZATION/CALIBRATION PERIOD TOOK PLACE, MY NEW CONFIGURATION OF STANDARD HAD A CHARGE LIMIT OF ONLY 207/208 AT 100% CHARGE, WHICH IS AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF CHARGING LIMIT OF 31+. THIS IS A 50% GREATER DROP IN CHARGE LIMIT THAN WAS AGREED. THE CHARGE LIMITATION WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ONLY A 20 MILES DROP, BUT IT ENDED UP BEING 31+ DROP IN CHARGING LIMIT. MY BATTERY IS AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN GOOD HEALTH. THE METHOD OF REDUCTION IN CHARGE LIMITATION WAS ORIGINALLY COMMUNICATED TO BE A SIMPLE SOFTWARE LIMIT. HOWEVER, I WAS LATER TOLD THAT THE LIMIT IN CHARGE LEVEL WAS ACHIEVED BY ACTUALLY TURNING OFF CELLS WITHIN THE BATTERY BLOCK. IF TURNING OFF CELLS IS IN FACT THE METHOD USED TO LIMIT THE CHARGING CAPACITY OF THE BATTERY, THEN IT IS VERY CONCERNING SINCE NOT ONLY IS IT A FRAUDULENT REMOVAL OF CAPACITY - BUT A MUCH GREATER DROP IN CHARGING CAPACITY THAN THE CHARGE CAPACITY I PURCHASED - BUT IT ALSO LEAVES ME IN A SITUATION WHERE I CAN ONLY CHARGE TO 166 MILES TO MAINTAINING MY BATTERY'S HEALTH CONDITION AT THE RECOMMENDED MAX 80% CHARGE LEVEL. AT AN 80% CHARGE LEVEL OF THE NOW 207/208 100% MAXIMUM CHARGE LIMIT I WILL ONLY GET 166 CHARGE. AT 80% OF MY STANDARD CONFIGURATION I WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO CHARGE TO 176. IF I HAD KNOWN THIS ARTIFICIAL AND FRAUDULENT REDUCTION IN CHARGE LIMIT WOULD HAVE BEEN IMPOSED I WOULD HAVE NOT DOWNGRADED TO STANDARD. THE CHARGE LIMIT ON THE NON-DOWNGRADED STANDARD PLUS CONFIGURATION HAS BEEN INCREASED TO 250 FROM 240. SO, TODAY WITHOUT THE DOWNGRADE MY 80% CHARGE LIMIT WOULD BE 200 INSTEAD OF 166 - A 34 CHARGE INCREASE - OR - A 43 INCREASE AT 100% CHARGE LIMIT!!

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11319735
Notice Date: Mar 30, 2020
Recall Date: Mar 30, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11319735 Other
Mar 30, 2020
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO DOWNGRADE MY TESLA MODEL 3 CONFIGURATION FROM STANDARD PLUS (240 MAX CHARGE LIMIT) TO STANDARD CONFIGURATION (220 MAX CHARGE LIMIT), I COULD CHARGE TO 239 CHARGE LIMIT. AT THE DOWNGRADE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE, AFTER THE SYNCHRONIZATION/CALIBRATION PERIOD TOOK PLACE, MY NEW CONFIGURATION OF STANDARD HAD A CHARGE LIMIT OF ONLY 207/208 AT 100% CHARGE, WHICH IS AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF CHARGING LIMIT OF 31+. THIS IS A 50% GREATER DROP IN CHARGE LIMIT THAN WAS AGREED. THE CHARGE LIMITATION WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ONLY A 20 MILES DROP, BUT IT ENDED UP BEING 31+ DROP IN CHARGING LIMIT. MY BATTERY IS AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN GOOD HEALTH. THE METHOD OF REDUCTION IN CHARGE LIMITATION WAS ORIGINALLY COMMUNICATED TO BE A SIMPLE SOFTWARE LIMIT. HOWEVER, I WAS LATER TOLD THAT THE LIMIT IN CHARGE LEVEL WAS ACHIEVED BY ACTUALLY TURNING OFF CELLS WITHIN THE BATTERY BLOCK. IF TURNING OFF CELLS IS IN FACT THE METHOD USED TO LIMIT THE CHARGING CAPACITY OF THE BATTERY, THEN IT IS VERY CONCERNING SINCE NOT ONLY IS IT A FRAUDULENT REMOVAL OF CAPACITY - BUT A MUCH GREATER DROP IN CHARGING CAPACITY THAN THE CHARGE CAPACITY I PURCHASED - BUT IT ALSO LEAVES ME IN A SITUATION WHERE I CAN ONLY CHARGE TO 166 MILES TO MAINTAINING MY BATTERY'S HEALTH CONDITION AT THE RECOMMENDED MAX 80% CHARGE LEVEL. AT AN 80% CHARGE LEVEL OF THE NOW 207/208 100% MAXIMUM CHARGE LIMIT I WILL ONLY GET 166 CHARGE. AT 80% OF MY STANDARD CONFIGURATION I WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO CHARGE TO 176. IF I HAD KNOWN THIS ARTIFICIAL AND FRAUDULENT REDUCTION IN CHARGE LIMIT WOULD HAVE BEEN IMPOSED I WOULD HAVE NOT DOWNGRADED TO STANDARD. THE CHARGE LIMIT ON THE NON-DOWNGRADED STANDARD PLUS CONFIGURATION HAS BEEN INCREASED TO 250 FROM 240. SO, TODAY WITHOUT THE DOWNGRADE MY 80% CHARGE LIMIT WOULD BE 200 INSTEAD OF 166 - A 34 CHARGE INCREASE - OR - A 43 INCREASE AT 100% CHARGE LIMIT!!

Corrective Action:

IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO DOWNGRADE MY TESLA MODEL 3 CONFIGURATION FROM STANDARD PLUS (240 MAX CHARGE LIMIT) TO STANDARD CONFIGURATION (220 MAX CHARGE LIMIT), I COULD CHARGE TO 239 CHARGE LIMIT. AT THE DOWNGRADE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE, AFTER THE SYNCHRONIZATION/CALIBRATION PERIOD TOOK PLACE, MY NEW CONFIGURATION OF STANDARD HAD A CHARGE LIMIT OF ONLY 207/208 AT 100% CHARGE, WHICH IS AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF CHARGING LIMIT OF 31+. THIS IS A 50% GREATER DROP IN CHARGE LIMIT THAN WAS AGREED. THE CHARGE LIMITATION WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ONLY A 20 MILES DROP, BUT IT ENDED UP BEING 31+ DROP IN CHARGING LIMIT. MY BATTERY IS AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN GOOD HEALTH. THE METHOD OF REDUCTION IN CHARGE LIMITATION WAS ORIGINALLY COMMUNICATED TO BE A SIMPLE SOFTWARE LIMIT. HOWEVER, I WAS LATER TOLD THAT THE LIMIT IN CHARGE LEVEL WAS ACHIEVED BY ACTUALLY TURNING OFF CELLS WITHIN THE BATTERY BLOCK. IF TURNING OFF CELLS IS IN FACT THE METHOD USED TO LIMIT THE CHARGING CAPACITY OF THE BATTERY, THEN IT IS VERY CONCERNING SINCE NOT ONLY IS IT A FRAUDULENT REMOVAL OF CAPACITY - BUT A MUCH GREATER DROP IN CHARGING CAPACITY THAN THE CHARGE CAPACITY I PURCHASED - BUT IT ALSO LEAVES ME IN A SITUATION WHERE I CAN ONLY CHARGE TO 166 MILES TO MAINTAINING MY BATTERY'S HEALTH CONDITION AT THE RECOMMENDED MAX 80% CHARGE LEVEL. AT AN 80% CHARGE LEVEL OF THE NOW 207/208 100% MAXIMUM CHARGE LIMIT I WILL ONLY GET 166 CHARGE. AT 80% OF MY STANDARD CONFIGURATION I WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO CHARGE TO 176. IF I HAD KNOWN THIS ARTIFICIAL AND FRAUDULENT REDUCTION IN CHARGE LIMIT WOULD HAVE BEEN IMPOSED I WOULD HAVE NOT DOWNGRADED TO STANDARD. THE CHARGE LIMIT ON THE NON-DOWNGRADED STANDARD PLUS CONFIGURATION HAS BEEN INCREASED TO 250 FROM 240. SO, TODAY WITHOUT THE DOWNGRADE MY 80% CHARGE LIMIT WOULD BE 200 INSTEAD OF 166 - A 34 CHARGE INCREASE - OR - A 43 INCREASE AT 100% CHARGE LIMIT!!

Additional Notes:

IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO DOWNGRADE MY TESLA MODEL 3 CONFIGURATION FROM STANDARD PLUS (240 MAX CHARGE LIMIT) TO STANDARD CONFIGURATION (220 MAX CHARGE LIMIT), I COULD CHARGE TO 239 CHARGE LIMIT. AT THE DOWNGRADE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE, AFTER THE SYNCHRONIZATION/CALIBRATION PERIOD TOOK PLACE, MY NEW CONFIGURATION OF STANDARD HAD A CHARGE LIMIT OF ONLY 207/208 AT 100% CHARGE, WHICH IS AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF CHARGING LIMIT OF 31+. THIS IS A 50% GREATER DROP IN CHARGE LIMIT THAN WAS AGREED. THE CHARGE LIMITATION WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ONLY A 20 MILES DROP, BUT IT ENDED UP BEING 31+ DROP IN CHARGING LIMIT. MY BATTERY IS AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN GOOD HEALTH. THE METHOD OF REDUCTION IN CHARGE LIMITATION WAS ORIGINALLY COMMUNICATED TO BE A SIMPLE SOFTWARE LIMIT. HOWEVER, I WAS LATER TOLD THAT THE LIMIT IN CHARGE LEVEL WAS ACHIEVED BY ACTUALLY TURNING OFF CELLS WITHIN THE BATTERY BLOCK. IF TURNING OFF CELLS IS IN FACT THE METHOD USED TO LIMIT THE CHARGING CAPACITY OF THE BATTERY, THEN IT IS VERY CONCERNING SINCE NOT ONLY IS IT A FRAUDULENT REMOVAL OF CAPACITY - BUT A MUCH GREATER DROP IN CHARGING CAPACITY THAN THE CHARGE CAPACITY I PURCHASED - BUT IT ALSO LEAVES ME IN A SITUATION WHERE I CAN ONLY CHARGE TO 166 MILES TO MAINTAINING MY BATTERY'S HEALTH CONDITION AT THE RECOMMENDED MAX 80% CHARGE LEVEL. AT AN 80% CHARGE LEVEL OF THE NOW 207/208 100% MAXIMUM CHARGE LIMIT I WILL ONLY GET 166 CHARGE. AT 80% OF MY STANDARD CONFIGURATION I WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO CHARGE TO 176. IF I HAD KNOWN THIS ARTIFICIAL AND FRAUDULENT REDUCTION IN CHARGE LIMIT WOULD HAVE BEEN IMPOSED I WOULD HAVE NOT DOWNGRADED TO STANDARD. THE CHARGE LIMIT ON THE NON-DOWNGRADED STANDARD PLUS CONFIGURATION HAS BEEN INCREASED TO 250 FROM 240. SO, TODAY WITHOUT THE DOWNGRADE MY 80% CHARGE LIMIT WOULD BE 200 INSTEAD OF 166 - A 34 CHARGE INCREASE - OR - A 43 INCREASE AT 100% CHARGE LIMIT!!

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11319735
Notice Date: Mar 30, 2020
Recall Date: Mar 30, 2020

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