Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
14 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 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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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-24-00-008
Recall Date: May 28, 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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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-24-00-003
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:
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-23-00-008
Recall Date: Dec 12, 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 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 certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch 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-21-11-003
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions.
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-21-21-001
Recall Date: Jan 29, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2014-2016 Model S vehicles equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
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-19-20-001
Recall Date: Jan 7, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with Bosch steering racks. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.
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-18-32-002
Recall Date: Mar 29, 2018
Tesla Motors, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release.
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-17-33-002
Recall Date: Apr 19, 2017
Consumer Complaints
971 ComplaintsTesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
MY WIFE DROVE THE TESLA MODEL S TO WORK AT O'CONNOR HOSPITAL. ONCE SHE AT THE PARKING LOT AND MANEUVERING INTO THE PARKING SPACE, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND IT END UP OVER THE CURB INTO THE LANDSCAPE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. AFTER FIXING, WE HAVE ASKED TESLA CENTER TO LOOK INTO THE LOG TO SEE WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED TO THE CAR BUT THEY SAID THAT BECAUSE IT TOOK A MONTH TO FIX THE CAR SO THAT LOG WAS FILLED WITH TOO MANY OTHER NOTIFICATIONS. THE DAMAGE WAS ALMOST 9K AND WE HAD INSURANCE PREMIUM INCREASE SINCE THE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
MY WIFE DROVE THE TESLA MODEL S TO WORK AT O'CONNOR HOSPITAL. ONCE SHE AT THE PARKING LOT AND MANEUVERING INTO THE PARKING SPACE, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND IT END UP OVER THE CURB INTO THE LANDSCAPE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. AFTER FIXING, WE HAVE ASKED TESLA CENTER TO LOOK INTO THE LOG TO SEE WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED TO THE CAR BUT THEY SAID THAT BECAUSE IT TOOK A MONTH TO FIX THE CAR SO THAT LOG WAS FILLED WITH TOO MANY OTHER NOTIFICATIONS. THE DAMAGE WAS ALMOST 9K AND WE HAD INSURANCE PREMIUM INCREASE SINCE THE ACCIDENT.
Additional Notes:
MY WIFE DROVE THE TESLA MODEL S TO WORK AT O'CONNOR HOSPITAL. ONCE SHE AT THE PARKING LOT AND MANEUVERING INTO THE PARKING SPACE, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND IT END UP OVER THE CURB INTO THE LANDSCAPE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. AFTER FIXING, WE HAVE ASKED TESLA CENTER TO LOOK INTO THE LOG TO SEE WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED TO THE CAR BUT THEY SAID THAT BECAUSE IT TOOK A MONTH TO FIX THE CAR SO THAT LOG WAS FILLED WITH TOO MANY OTHER NOTIFICATIONS. THE DAMAGE WAS ALMOST 9K AND WE HAD INSURANCE PREMIUM INCREASE SINCE THE ACCIDENT.
Mfg Campaign: 11300126
Recall Date: Jan 17, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
PLEASE NOTE, VIN OF A JUNKYARD TESLA USED TO FILE COMPLAINT, THIS COMPLAINT IS ABOUT A 2016 MODEL S OF UNKNOWN VIN. DISCUSSION THREAD OF BROKEN SUSPENSION FORE-LINK HERE. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/SUSPENSION-FAILURE.181184/PAGE-2 OWNER HAS NOW POSTED IMAGES OF THE BROKEN PARTS WHICH ARE ATTACHED TO THIS SUBMISSION. DRIVER IS ADAMANT THAT HE HAS NOT ABUSED THE CAR. SNIP ** PL VIEW PICS. IM NOT AN AGGRESSIVE DRIVER, HAVE NOT HIT ANYTHING PERHAPS GONE INTO A FEW COUNTRY ROAD POT HOLES BUT THAT IS NOT UNUSUAL. I DON'T AGREE WITH MELOCCOM ABOUT SUSPENSION. THESE ITEMS SHOULD LAST CARS LIFE NOT BE A FRAGILE ITEM SUBJECT TO YEARLY SCRUTINY. THERE DOESN'T APPEAR TO MUCH NOISE IN AUS ABOUT FAILED SUSPENSION. PERHAPS TESLA HAVE BEEN REPLACING THE PARTS WHEN THEY SEE THE CARS. IT APPEARS TO AFFECT CARS WITH AWD MORE THAN 3 YEARS OLD. IT WILL MOST LIKELY PRESENT AS A CRACK AT THE SMALL END OF THE FOREARM YOU WILL NEED TO REMOVE IT TO CHECK. IF IT FAILS THERE WILL BE A LOUD SHUDDER WHICH MIGHT SHAKE THE BONNET. THIS IS GENERALLY OBSERVED AT LOW SPEEDS WHILST PARKING AND THE WHEEL MAY HIT THE WHEEL ARCH WHEN YOU DRIVE OFF.** THE IMAGES SHOW THAT THIS FAILURE IS CAUSED BY BAD DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE. THE SAME FAILURE HAS HAPPENED ON MANY OTHER TESLAS AND IS PROBABLY THE CAUSE OF SOME FATAL CRASHES. THIS SITUATION MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE. MORE PEOPLE WILL BE KILLED UNNECESSARIL. THANK YOU KEEF WIVANEFF
Corrective Action:
PLEASE NOTE, VIN OF A JUNKYARD TESLA USED TO FILE COMPLAINT, THIS COMPLAINT IS ABOUT A 2016 MODEL S OF UNKNOWN VIN. DISCUSSION THREAD OF BROKEN SUSPENSION FORE-LINK HERE. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/SUSPENSION-FAILURE.181184/PAGE-2 OWNER HAS NOW POSTED IMAGES OF THE BROKEN PARTS WHICH ARE ATTACHED TO THIS SUBMISSION. DRIVER IS ADAMANT THAT HE HAS NOT ABUSED THE CAR. SNIP ** PL VIEW PICS. IM NOT AN AGGRESSIVE DRIVER, HAVE NOT HIT ANYTHING PERHAPS GONE INTO A FEW COUNTRY ROAD POT HOLES BUT THAT IS NOT UNUSUAL. I DON'T AGREE WITH MELOCCOM ABOUT SUSPENSION. THESE ITEMS SHOULD LAST CARS LIFE NOT BE A FRAGILE ITEM SUBJECT TO YEARLY SCRUTINY. THERE DOESN'T APPEAR TO MUCH NOISE IN AUS ABOUT FAILED SUSPENSION. PERHAPS TESLA HAVE BEEN REPLACING THE PARTS WHEN THEY SEE THE CARS. IT APPEARS TO AFFECT CARS WITH AWD MORE THAN 3 YEARS OLD. IT WILL MOST LIKELY PRESENT AS A CRACK AT THE SMALL END OF THE FOREARM YOU WILL NEED TO REMOVE IT TO CHECK. IF IT FAILS THERE WILL BE A LOUD SHUDDER WHICH MIGHT SHAKE THE BONNET. THIS IS GENERALLY OBSERVED AT LOW SPEEDS WHILST PARKING AND THE WHEEL MAY HIT THE WHEEL ARCH WHEN YOU DRIVE OFF.** THE IMAGES SHOW THAT THIS FAILURE IS CAUSED BY BAD DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE. THE SAME FAILURE HAS HAPPENED ON MANY OTHER TESLAS AND IS PROBABLY THE CAUSE OF SOME FATAL CRASHES. THIS SITUATION MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE. MORE PEOPLE WILL BE KILLED UNNECESSARIL. THANK YOU KEEF WIVANEFF
Additional Notes:
PLEASE NOTE, VIN OF A JUNKYARD TESLA USED TO FILE COMPLAINT, THIS COMPLAINT IS ABOUT A 2016 MODEL S OF UNKNOWN VIN. DISCUSSION THREAD OF BROKEN SUSPENSION FORE-LINK HERE. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/SUSPENSION-FAILURE.181184/PAGE-2 OWNER HAS NOW POSTED IMAGES OF THE BROKEN PARTS WHICH ARE ATTACHED TO THIS SUBMISSION. DRIVER IS ADAMANT THAT HE HAS NOT ABUSED THE CAR. SNIP ** PL VIEW PICS. IM NOT AN AGGRESSIVE DRIVER, HAVE NOT HIT ANYTHING PERHAPS GONE INTO A FEW COUNTRY ROAD POT HOLES BUT THAT IS NOT UNUSUAL. I DON'T AGREE WITH MELOCCOM ABOUT SUSPENSION. THESE ITEMS SHOULD LAST CARS LIFE NOT BE A FRAGILE ITEM SUBJECT TO YEARLY SCRUTINY. THERE DOESN'T APPEAR TO MUCH NOISE IN AUS ABOUT FAILED SUSPENSION. PERHAPS TESLA HAVE BEEN REPLACING THE PARTS WHEN THEY SEE THE CARS. IT APPEARS TO AFFECT CARS WITH AWD MORE THAN 3 YEARS OLD. IT WILL MOST LIKELY PRESENT AS A CRACK AT THE SMALL END OF THE FOREARM YOU WILL NEED TO REMOVE IT TO CHECK. IF IT FAILS THERE WILL BE A LOUD SHUDDER WHICH MIGHT SHAKE THE BONNET. THIS IS GENERALLY OBSERVED AT LOW SPEEDS WHILST PARKING AND THE WHEEL MAY HIT THE WHEEL ARCH WHEN YOU DRIVE OFF.** THE IMAGES SHOW THAT THIS FAILURE IS CAUSED BY BAD DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE. THE SAME FAILURE HAS HAPPENED ON MANY OTHER TESLAS AND IS PROBABLY THE CAUSE OF SOME FATAL CRASHES. THIS SITUATION MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE. MORE PEOPLE WILL BE KILLED UNNECESSARIL. THANK YOU KEEF WIVANEFF
Mfg Campaign: 11298506
Recall Date: Jan 10, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
MODEL S IN JUNKYARD AND GUESS WHAT! THE BACK WHEEL HAS FALLEN OFF. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/34900296/2 NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED, NO IMPACT DAMAGE. THE SUSPENSION LINKS ARE STRETCHED UNTIL THEY HAVE SNAPPED AND THEN THE WHOLE SHEMOZZLE HAS EXITED THROUGH THE WHEEL WELL ( LEAVING STRETCH MARKS). OTHER ROAD USERS ARE LIKELY TO BE UNIMPRESSED BY THESE SNAP-OFF WHEELS WHEN ONE OF THEM SMASHES THEIR FACE IN. THIS SITUATION IS INSANE AND LUDICROUS. IWOULD YOU PLEASE BE SO KIND AS TO IMMEDIATELY GROUND THESE CONTRAPTIONS. THANK YOU. KEEF WIVANEFF
Corrective Action:
MODEL S IN JUNKYARD AND GUESS WHAT! THE BACK WHEEL HAS FALLEN OFF. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/34900296/2 NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED, NO IMPACT DAMAGE. THE SUSPENSION LINKS ARE STRETCHED UNTIL THEY HAVE SNAPPED AND THEN THE WHOLE SHEMOZZLE HAS EXITED THROUGH THE WHEEL WELL ( LEAVING STRETCH MARKS). OTHER ROAD USERS ARE LIKELY TO BE UNIMPRESSED BY THESE SNAP-OFF WHEELS WHEN ONE OF THEM SMASHES THEIR FACE IN. THIS SITUATION IS INSANE AND LUDICROUS. IWOULD YOU PLEASE BE SO KIND AS TO IMMEDIATELY GROUND THESE CONTRAPTIONS. THANK YOU. KEEF WIVANEFF
Additional Notes:
MODEL S IN JUNKYARD AND GUESS WHAT! THE BACK WHEEL HAS FALLEN OFF. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/34900296/2 NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED, NO IMPACT DAMAGE. THE SUSPENSION LINKS ARE STRETCHED UNTIL THEY HAVE SNAPPED AND THEN THE WHOLE SHEMOZZLE HAS EXITED THROUGH THE WHEEL WELL ( LEAVING STRETCH MARKS). OTHER ROAD USERS ARE LIKELY TO BE UNIMPRESSED BY THESE SNAP-OFF WHEELS WHEN ONE OF THEM SMASHES THEIR FACE IN. THIS SITUATION IS INSANE AND LUDICROUS. IWOULD YOU PLEASE BE SO KIND AS TO IMMEDIATELY GROUND THESE CONTRAPTIONS. THANK YOU. KEEF WIVANEFF
Mfg Campaign: 11298290
Recall Date: Jan 9, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
THERE IS A PENDING RECALL FOR THIS VIN. I WAS DELIVERED THIS USED VEHICLE BY TESLA IN APR 2019. I ASKED THEM TO COMPLETE THE RECALL AT THAT TIME. I WAS TOLD THE PART IS BACKORDERED. SEVERAL REMINDERS AND 9 MONTHS LATER IT SEEMS TESLA IN NOT INTERESTED IN ADDRESSING THIS RECALL.
Corrective Action:
THERE IS A PENDING RECALL FOR THIS VIN. I WAS DELIVERED THIS USED VEHICLE BY TESLA IN APR 2019. I ASKED THEM TO COMPLETE THE RECALL AT THAT TIME. I WAS TOLD THE PART IS BACKORDERED. SEVERAL REMINDERS AND 9 MONTHS LATER IT SEEMS TESLA IN NOT INTERESTED IN ADDRESSING THIS RECALL.
Additional Notes:
THERE IS A PENDING RECALL FOR THIS VIN. I WAS DELIVERED THIS USED VEHICLE BY TESLA IN APR 2019. I ASKED THEM TO COMPLETE THE RECALL AT THAT TIME. I WAS TOLD THE PART IS BACKORDERED. SEVERAL REMINDERS AND 9 MONTHS LATER IT SEEMS TESLA IN NOT INTERESTED IN ADDRESSING THIS RECALL.
Mfg Campaign: 11297935
Recall Date: Jan 8, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/60431229 THE DRIVER HAS ESCAPED DEATH BY A FEW INCHES WHEN THE CAR RAN INTO A WOODEN POLE WHICH HAS ENTERED THROUGH THE WINDSCREEN AND SPEARED THROUGH INTO THE BACK SEAT. A SHARP EYED INVESTIGATOR WILL NOTICE THAT THE BACK RH WHEEL HAS LOST ITS TIRE AND HAS BEEN PUSHED BACK INTO THE WHEEL WELL. IT SEEMS MOST UNLIKELY THAT THE WHEEL WENT WHOMPY AS A RESULT OF THE CRASH. IT HAS TO BE CONSIDERED AS A STRONG POSSIBILITY THAT IT WAS THE WHEEL GOING WHOMPY THAT CAUSED THE CAR TO SWERVE AND NARROWLY MISS IMPALING THE DRIVER. I REALLY FEEL THAT IT WOULD BE WORTHWHILE FOR YOU TO INVESTIGATE THESE FAILED SUSPENSIONS WHICH OCCUR ALMOST DAILY. THANK YOU. KEEF
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/60431229 THE DRIVER HAS ESCAPED DEATH BY A FEW INCHES WHEN THE CAR RAN INTO A WOODEN POLE WHICH HAS ENTERED THROUGH THE WINDSCREEN AND SPEARED THROUGH INTO THE BACK SEAT. A SHARP EYED INVESTIGATOR WILL NOTICE THAT THE BACK RH WHEEL HAS LOST ITS TIRE AND HAS BEEN PUSHED BACK INTO THE WHEEL WELL. IT SEEMS MOST UNLIKELY THAT THE WHEEL WENT WHOMPY AS A RESULT OF THE CRASH. IT HAS TO BE CONSIDERED AS A STRONG POSSIBILITY THAT IT WAS THE WHEEL GOING WHOMPY THAT CAUSED THE CAR TO SWERVE AND NARROWLY MISS IMPALING THE DRIVER. I REALLY FEEL THAT IT WOULD BE WORTHWHILE FOR YOU TO INVESTIGATE THESE FAILED SUSPENSIONS WHICH OCCUR ALMOST DAILY. THANK YOU. KEEF
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/60431229 THE DRIVER HAS ESCAPED DEATH BY A FEW INCHES WHEN THE CAR RAN INTO A WOODEN POLE WHICH HAS ENTERED THROUGH THE WINDSCREEN AND SPEARED THROUGH INTO THE BACK SEAT. A SHARP EYED INVESTIGATOR WILL NOTICE THAT THE BACK RH WHEEL HAS LOST ITS TIRE AND HAS BEEN PUSHED BACK INTO THE WHEEL WELL. IT SEEMS MOST UNLIKELY THAT THE WHEEL WENT WHOMPY AS A RESULT OF THE CRASH. IT HAS TO BE CONSIDERED AS A STRONG POSSIBILITY THAT IT WAS THE WHEEL GOING WHOMPY THAT CAUSED THE CAR TO SWERVE AND NARROWLY MISS IMPALING THE DRIVER. I REALLY FEEL THAT IT WOULD BE WORTHWHILE FOR YOU TO INVESTIGATE THESE FAILED SUSPENSIONS WHICH OCCUR ALMOST DAILY. THANK YOU. KEEF
Mfg Campaign: 11297186
Recall Date: Jan 5, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT TESLA AUTOPILOT THAT APPLIES TO ALL MODELS OF TESLA. I HAVE USED THE VIN OF A JUNKYARD TESLA IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS FORM. HERE IS A DISCUSSION THREAD IN WHICH AN OWNER COMPLAINS THAT FOLLOWING A RECENT OVER THE AIR UPDATE THE CAR TRIES TO SWERVE INTO ONCOMING CARS OR OFF THE ROAD EVEN WHEN AUTOPILOT IS NOT ENGAGED. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/WARNING-FOR-TESLA-DRIVERS-ON-STEEP-MOUNTAIN-ROADS.180781/ SNIP**IN OUR CASE THIS RESULTS IN THE CAR SWERVING TOWARDS THE SIDE OF THE ROAD OR INTO THE ONCOMING LANE AND ONLY VERY QUICK REACTIONS AND OVERPOWERING THE WHEEL (AND SO FAR, LUCK) KEEPS THE CAR ON THE ROAD.** PLEASE READ THAT THREAD. TO COMPOUND THE DANGER MANY TESLA OWNERS DRIVE THE CAR WITH ONE HAND OR FINGER ON THE WHEEL OR HOLD THE WHEEL IN A MANNER THAT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO GRAB THE WHEEL FIRMLY IN AN EMERGENCY. DEFENSIVE DRIVING SCHOOLS TEACH THAT BOTH HANDS SHOULD BE HOLDING THE WHEEL WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN GLITCH OF THE POWER STEERING IT NEEDS CONSIDERABLE FORCE TO PREVENT A DISASTER. HERE IS AN EXAMPLE OF SOMEONE HOLDING THE WHEEL IN THE WRONG WAY. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=S_Q-JWUQQZG CONSENSUS AMONG TESLA OWNERS IS THAT THIS IS OK. TESLA AUTOPILOT CONSIDERS THIS MEETS THE DEFINITION OF "HANDS ON WHEEL" IT IS TIME TO REIN IN THIS RECKLESS EXPERIMENT. PLEASE TAKE ACTION. THANK YOU KEEF WIVANEFF
Corrective Action:
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT TESLA AUTOPILOT THAT APPLIES TO ALL MODELS OF TESLA. I HAVE USED THE VIN OF A JUNKYARD TESLA IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS FORM. HERE IS A DISCUSSION THREAD IN WHICH AN OWNER COMPLAINS THAT FOLLOWING A RECENT OVER THE AIR UPDATE THE CAR TRIES TO SWERVE INTO ONCOMING CARS OR OFF THE ROAD EVEN WHEN AUTOPILOT IS NOT ENGAGED. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/WARNING-FOR-TESLA-DRIVERS-ON-STEEP-MOUNTAIN-ROADS.180781/ SNIP**IN OUR CASE THIS RESULTS IN THE CAR SWERVING TOWARDS THE SIDE OF THE ROAD OR INTO THE ONCOMING LANE AND ONLY VERY QUICK REACTIONS AND OVERPOWERING THE WHEEL (AND SO FAR, LUCK) KEEPS THE CAR ON THE ROAD.** PLEASE READ THAT THREAD. TO COMPOUND THE DANGER MANY TESLA OWNERS DRIVE THE CAR WITH ONE HAND OR FINGER ON THE WHEEL OR HOLD THE WHEEL IN A MANNER THAT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO GRAB THE WHEEL FIRMLY IN AN EMERGENCY. DEFENSIVE DRIVING SCHOOLS TEACH THAT BOTH HANDS SHOULD BE HOLDING THE WHEEL WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN GLITCH OF THE POWER STEERING IT NEEDS CONSIDERABLE FORCE TO PREVENT A DISASTER. HERE IS AN EXAMPLE OF SOMEONE HOLDING THE WHEEL IN THE WRONG WAY. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=S_Q-JWUQQZG CONSENSUS AMONG TESLA OWNERS IS THAT THIS IS OK. TESLA AUTOPILOT CONSIDERS THIS MEETS THE DEFINITION OF "HANDS ON WHEEL" IT IS TIME TO REIN IN THIS RECKLESS EXPERIMENT. PLEASE TAKE ACTION. THANK YOU KEEF WIVANEFF
Additional Notes:
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT TESLA AUTOPILOT THAT APPLIES TO ALL MODELS OF TESLA. I HAVE USED THE VIN OF A JUNKYARD TESLA IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS FORM. HERE IS A DISCUSSION THREAD IN WHICH AN OWNER COMPLAINS THAT FOLLOWING A RECENT OVER THE AIR UPDATE THE CAR TRIES TO SWERVE INTO ONCOMING CARS OR OFF THE ROAD EVEN WHEN AUTOPILOT IS NOT ENGAGED. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/WARNING-FOR-TESLA-DRIVERS-ON-STEEP-MOUNTAIN-ROADS.180781/ SNIP**IN OUR CASE THIS RESULTS IN THE CAR SWERVING TOWARDS THE SIDE OF THE ROAD OR INTO THE ONCOMING LANE AND ONLY VERY QUICK REACTIONS AND OVERPOWERING THE WHEEL (AND SO FAR, LUCK) KEEPS THE CAR ON THE ROAD.** PLEASE READ THAT THREAD. TO COMPOUND THE DANGER MANY TESLA OWNERS DRIVE THE CAR WITH ONE HAND OR FINGER ON THE WHEEL OR HOLD THE WHEEL IN A MANNER THAT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO GRAB THE WHEEL FIRMLY IN AN EMERGENCY. DEFENSIVE DRIVING SCHOOLS TEACH THAT BOTH HANDS SHOULD BE HOLDING THE WHEEL WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN GLITCH OF THE POWER STEERING IT NEEDS CONSIDERABLE FORCE TO PREVENT A DISASTER. HERE IS AN EXAMPLE OF SOMEONE HOLDING THE WHEEL IN THE WRONG WAY. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=S_Q-JWUQQZG CONSENSUS AMONG TESLA OWNERS IS THAT THIS IS OK. TESLA AUTOPILOT CONSIDERS THIS MEETS THE DEFINITION OF "HANDS ON WHEEL" IT IS TIME TO REIN IN THIS RECKLESS EXPERIMENT. PLEASE TAKE ACTION. THANK YOU KEEF WIVANEFF
Mfg Campaign: 11297269
Recall Date: Jan 5, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT TESLA AUTOPILOT THAT APPLIES TO ALL MODELS OF TESLA. I HAVE USED THE VIN OF A JUNKYARD TESLA IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS FORM. HERE IS A DISCUSSION THREAD IN WHICH AN OWNER COMPLAINS THAT FOLLOWING A RECENT OVER THE AIR UPDATE THE CAR TRIES TO SWERVE INTO ONCOMING CARS OR OFF THE ROAD EVEN WHEN AUTOPILOT IS NOT ENGAGED. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/WARNING-FOR-TESLA-DRIVERS-ON-STEEP-MOUNTAIN-ROADS.180781/ SNIP**IN OUR CASE THIS RESULTS IN THE CAR SWERVING TOWARDS THE SIDE OF THE ROAD OR INTO THE ONCOMING LANE AND ONLY VERY QUICK REACTIONS AND OVERPOWERING THE WHEEL (AND SO FAR, LUCK) KEEPS THE CAR ON THE ROAD.** PLEASE READ THAT THREAD. TO COMPOUND THE DANGER MANY TESLA OWNERS DRIVE THE CAR WITH ONE HAND OR FINGER ON THE WHEEL OR HOLD THE WHEEL IN A MANNER THAT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO GRAB THE WHEEL FIRMLY IN AN EMERGENCY. DEFENSIVE DRIVING SCHOOLS TEACH THAT BOTH HANDS SHOULD BE HOLDING THE WHEEL WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN GLITCH OF THE POWER STEERING IT NEEDS CONSIDERABLE FORCE TO PREVENT A DISASTER. HERE IS AN EXAMPLE OF SOMEONE HOLDING THE WHEEL IN THE WRONG WAY. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=S_Q-JWUQQZG CONSENSUS AMONG TESLA OWNERS IS THAT THIS IS OK. TESLA AUTOPILOT CONSIDERS THIS MEETS THE DEFINITION OF "HANDS ON WHEEL" IT IS TIME TO REIN IN THIS RECKLESS EXPERIMENT. PLEASE TAKE ACTION. THANK YOU KEEF WIVANEFF
Corrective Action:
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT TESLA AUTOPILOT THAT APPLIES TO ALL MODELS OF TESLA. I HAVE USED THE VIN OF A JUNKYARD TESLA IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS FORM. HERE IS A DISCUSSION THREAD IN WHICH AN OWNER COMPLAINS THAT FOLLOWING A RECENT OVER THE AIR UPDATE THE CAR TRIES TO SWERVE INTO ONCOMING CARS OR OFF THE ROAD EVEN WHEN AUTOPILOT IS NOT ENGAGED. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/WARNING-FOR-TESLA-DRIVERS-ON-STEEP-MOUNTAIN-ROADS.180781/ SNIP**IN OUR CASE THIS RESULTS IN THE CAR SWERVING TOWARDS THE SIDE OF THE ROAD OR INTO THE ONCOMING LANE AND ONLY VERY QUICK REACTIONS AND OVERPOWERING THE WHEEL (AND SO FAR, LUCK) KEEPS THE CAR ON THE ROAD.** PLEASE READ THAT THREAD. TO COMPOUND THE DANGER MANY TESLA OWNERS DRIVE THE CAR WITH ONE HAND OR FINGER ON THE WHEEL OR HOLD THE WHEEL IN A MANNER THAT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO GRAB THE WHEEL FIRMLY IN AN EMERGENCY. DEFENSIVE DRIVING SCHOOLS TEACH THAT BOTH HANDS SHOULD BE HOLDING THE WHEEL WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN GLITCH OF THE POWER STEERING IT NEEDS CONSIDERABLE FORCE TO PREVENT A DISASTER. HERE IS AN EXAMPLE OF SOMEONE HOLDING THE WHEEL IN THE WRONG WAY. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=S_Q-JWUQQZG CONSENSUS AMONG TESLA OWNERS IS THAT THIS IS OK. TESLA AUTOPILOT CONSIDERS THIS MEETS THE DEFINITION OF "HANDS ON WHEEL" IT IS TIME TO REIN IN THIS RECKLESS EXPERIMENT. PLEASE TAKE ACTION. THANK YOU KEEF WIVANEFF
Additional Notes:
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT TESLA AUTOPILOT THAT APPLIES TO ALL MODELS OF TESLA. I HAVE USED THE VIN OF A JUNKYARD TESLA IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS FORM. HERE IS A DISCUSSION THREAD IN WHICH AN OWNER COMPLAINS THAT FOLLOWING A RECENT OVER THE AIR UPDATE THE CAR TRIES TO SWERVE INTO ONCOMING CARS OR OFF THE ROAD EVEN WHEN AUTOPILOT IS NOT ENGAGED. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/WARNING-FOR-TESLA-DRIVERS-ON-STEEP-MOUNTAIN-ROADS.180781/ SNIP**IN OUR CASE THIS RESULTS IN THE CAR SWERVING TOWARDS THE SIDE OF THE ROAD OR INTO THE ONCOMING LANE AND ONLY VERY QUICK REACTIONS AND OVERPOWERING THE WHEEL (AND SO FAR, LUCK) KEEPS THE CAR ON THE ROAD.** PLEASE READ THAT THREAD. TO COMPOUND THE DANGER MANY TESLA OWNERS DRIVE THE CAR WITH ONE HAND OR FINGER ON THE WHEEL OR HOLD THE WHEEL IN A MANNER THAT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO GRAB THE WHEEL FIRMLY IN AN EMERGENCY. DEFENSIVE DRIVING SCHOOLS TEACH THAT BOTH HANDS SHOULD BE HOLDING THE WHEEL WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN GLITCH OF THE POWER STEERING IT NEEDS CONSIDERABLE FORCE TO PREVENT A DISASTER. HERE IS AN EXAMPLE OF SOMEONE HOLDING THE WHEEL IN THE WRONG WAY. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=S_Q-JWUQQZG CONSENSUS AMONG TESLA OWNERS IS THAT THIS IS OK. TESLA AUTOPILOT CONSIDERS THIS MEETS THE DEFINITION OF "HANDS ON WHEEL" IT IS TIME TO REIN IN THIS RECKLESS EXPERIMENT. PLEASE TAKE ACTION. THANK YOU KEEF WIVANEFF
Mfg Campaign: 11297269
Recall Date: Jan 5, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
MODEL S IN JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/60677309/PHOTOS FRONT SUSPENSION HAS BROKEN FORE-LINKS (SUBJECT OF MANY OTHER REPORTED FAILURES) BROKEN LINKS HAVE SCRAPED THROUGH THE WHEEL FROM THE INSIDE SLICING IT IN TWO. THE SLICED WHEEL HAS BEEN STASHED IN THE BACK SEAT OF THE CAR - PHOTO ATTACHED. EVEN THOUGH THESE FORE-LINKS ARE THE SUBJECT OF A TSB TESLA HAS MADE NO ATTEMPT TO WARN OWNERS OR TO RETROFIT THE PARTS BEFORE THEY FAIL. TESLA FORUM DISCUSSIONS PROVE THIS. SAMPLE: HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/FORE-LINK-SUSPENSION-FAILURE-WHILE-DRIVING-ON-THE-FREEWAY.141701/#POST-3367491 ***THE SERVICE GUY DID NOT SEEM SURPRISED AND DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY ON SEEING THE CAR. THE LEFT FRONT FORE LINK IN THE SUSPENSION BROKE. IF THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE, I'M WONDERING WHY THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL. WHAT IF I WAS DRIVING WITH MY 2 KIDS? *** IT SEEMS THAT THE "NEW IMPROVED" FORE LINK IS NOT MUCH BETTER. THREAD: HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/ANOTHER-FRONT-SUSPENSION-CONTROL-ARM-FAILURE.114967/PAGE-8#POST-4081304 HOW IN THE WORLD IS TESLA ALLOWED TO GET AWAY WITH THIS? MOST OWNERS REPORTS ARE ABOUT CASES WERE THIS PART HAS FAILED AT LOW SPEED. FAILURES AT HIGH SPEED? DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES. ONE DAY SOON THE MEDIA WILL HAVE THE COURAGE TO REPORT ON THIS DESPITE THE DETERMINED EFFORTS OF THE TESLA PROPAGANDA ORGANIZATION. THIS WILL NOT BE A GOOD LOOK FOR NHTSA. REGARDS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Corrective Action:
MODEL S IN JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/60677309/PHOTOS FRONT SUSPENSION HAS BROKEN FORE-LINKS (SUBJECT OF MANY OTHER REPORTED FAILURES) BROKEN LINKS HAVE SCRAPED THROUGH THE WHEEL FROM THE INSIDE SLICING IT IN TWO. THE SLICED WHEEL HAS BEEN STASHED IN THE BACK SEAT OF THE CAR - PHOTO ATTACHED. EVEN THOUGH THESE FORE-LINKS ARE THE SUBJECT OF A TSB TESLA HAS MADE NO ATTEMPT TO WARN OWNERS OR TO RETROFIT THE PARTS BEFORE THEY FAIL. TESLA FORUM DISCUSSIONS PROVE THIS. SAMPLE: HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/FORE-LINK-SUSPENSION-FAILURE-WHILE-DRIVING-ON-THE-FREEWAY.141701/#POST-3367491 ***THE SERVICE GUY DID NOT SEEM SURPRISED AND DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY ON SEEING THE CAR. THE LEFT FRONT FORE LINK IN THE SUSPENSION BROKE. IF THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE, I'M WONDERING WHY THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL. WHAT IF I WAS DRIVING WITH MY 2 KIDS? *** IT SEEMS THAT THE "NEW IMPROVED" FORE LINK IS NOT MUCH BETTER. THREAD: HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/ANOTHER-FRONT-SUSPENSION-CONTROL-ARM-FAILURE.114967/PAGE-8#POST-4081304 HOW IN THE WORLD IS TESLA ALLOWED TO GET AWAY WITH THIS? MOST OWNERS REPORTS ARE ABOUT CASES WERE THIS PART HAS FAILED AT LOW SPEED. FAILURES AT HIGH SPEED? DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES. ONE DAY SOON THE MEDIA WILL HAVE THE COURAGE TO REPORT ON THIS DESPITE THE DETERMINED EFFORTS OF THE TESLA PROPAGANDA ORGANIZATION. THIS WILL NOT BE A GOOD LOOK FOR NHTSA. REGARDS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Additional Notes:
MODEL S IN JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/60677309/PHOTOS FRONT SUSPENSION HAS BROKEN FORE-LINKS (SUBJECT OF MANY OTHER REPORTED FAILURES) BROKEN LINKS HAVE SCRAPED THROUGH THE WHEEL FROM THE INSIDE SLICING IT IN TWO. THE SLICED WHEEL HAS BEEN STASHED IN THE BACK SEAT OF THE CAR - PHOTO ATTACHED. EVEN THOUGH THESE FORE-LINKS ARE THE SUBJECT OF A TSB TESLA HAS MADE NO ATTEMPT TO WARN OWNERS OR TO RETROFIT THE PARTS BEFORE THEY FAIL. TESLA FORUM DISCUSSIONS PROVE THIS. SAMPLE: HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/FORE-LINK-SUSPENSION-FAILURE-WHILE-DRIVING-ON-THE-FREEWAY.141701/#POST-3367491 ***THE SERVICE GUY DID NOT SEEM SURPRISED AND DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY ON SEEING THE CAR. THE LEFT FRONT FORE LINK IN THE SUSPENSION BROKE. IF THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE, I'M WONDERING WHY THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL. WHAT IF I WAS DRIVING WITH MY 2 KIDS? *** IT SEEMS THAT THE "NEW IMPROVED" FORE LINK IS NOT MUCH BETTER. THREAD: HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/ANOTHER-FRONT-SUSPENSION-CONTROL-ARM-FAILURE.114967/PAGE-8#POST-4081304 HOW IN THE WORLD IS TESLA ALLOWED TO GET AWAY WITH THIS? MOST OWNERS REPORTS ARE ABOUT CASES WERE THIS PART HAS FAILED AT LOW SPEED. FAILURES AT HIGH SPEED? DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES. ONE DAY SOON THE MEDIA WILL HAVE THE COURAGE TO REPORT ON THIS DESPITE THE DETERMINED EFFORTS OF THE TESLA PROPAGANDA ORGANIZATION. THIS WILL NOT BE A GOOD LOOK FOR NHTSA. REGARDS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11291921
Recall Date: Dec 29, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
FRONT WINDSHIELD HAS GHOSTING AFFECT WHEN VIEWING LIGHTS AT NIGHT. THIS IS MOST VISIBLE WITH LED LIGHTS SUCH AS NEW CAR TAIL LIGHTS AND NEWER TRAFFIC LIGHTS. LIGHTS APPEARS TO HAVE MULTIPLE VERSION OF THE SAME IMAGE WITH AN ADDITIONAL SET BEING ABOVE THE ACTUAL LIGHT AND ANOTHER SET BELOW. THESE ADDITIONAL LIGHTS MAKE IT VERY DISTRACTING AND DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN THERE ARE MULTIPLE SOURCES OF LIGHTS SUCH AS HEAVY TRAFFIC. CAR WAS TESTED BY A TESLA SERVICE CENTER AND THEY SAID THE MULTIPLE IMAGES WERE WITHIN SPECS AND A REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD WAS NOT NECESSARY. THE PROBLEM HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN AT NIGHT WHEN OTHER CARS HAVE THEIR HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS TURNED ON. THE PROBLEM ONLY HAPPENS WHEN VIEWING THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD.
Corrective Action:
FRONT WINDSHIELD HAS GHOSTING AFFECT WHEN VIEWING LIGHTS AT NIGHT. THIS IS MOST VISIBLE WITH LED LIGHTS SUCH AS NEW CAR TAIL LIGHTS AND NEWER TRAFFIC LIGHTS. LIGHTS APPEARS TO HAVE MULTIPLE VERSION OF THE SAME IMAGE WITH AN ADDITIONAL SET BEING ABOVE THE ACTUAL LIGHT AND ANOTHER SET BELOW. THESE ADDITIONAL LIGHTS MAKE IT VERY DISTRACTING AND DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN THERE ARE MULTIPLE SOURCES OF LIGHTS SUCH AS HEAVY TRAFFIC. CAR WAS TESTED BY A TESLA SERVICE CENTER AND THEY SAID THE MULTIPLE IMAGES WERE WITHIN SPECS AND A REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD WAS NOT NECESSARY. THE PROBLEM HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN AT NIGHT WHEN OTHER CARS HAVE THEIR HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS TURNED ON. THE PROBLEM ONLY HAPPENS WHEN VIEWING THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD.
Additional Notes:
FRONT WINDSHIELD HAS GHOSTING AFFECT WHEN VIEWING LIGHTS AT NIGHT. THIS IS MOST VISIBLE WITH LED LIGHTS SUCH AS NEW CAR TAIL LIGHTS AND NEWER TRAFFIC LIGHTS. LIGHTS APPEARS TO HAVE MULTIPLE VERSION OF THE SAME IMAGE WITH AN ADDITIONAL SET BEING ABOVE THE ACTUAL LIGHT AND ANOTHER SET BELOW. THESE ADDITIONAL LIGHTS MAKE IT VERY DISTRACTING AND DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN THERE ARE MULTIPLE SOURCES OF LIGHTS SUCH AS HEAVY TRAFFIC. CAR WAS TESTED BY A TESLA SERVICE CENTER AND THEY SAID THE MULTIPLE IMAGES WERE WITHIN SPECS AND A REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD WAS NOT NECESSARY. THE PROBLEM HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN AT NIGHT WHEN OTHER CARS HAVE THEIR HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS TURNED ON. THE PROBLEM ONLY HAPPENS WHEN VIEWING THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD.
Mfg Campaign: 11290956
Recall Date: Dec 23, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
DOORS RANDOMLY POP OPEN. WHEN ENTERING THE CAR FROM ANY DOOR, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR POP OPEN. THE DOORS ALSO POP OPEN ANYTIME THE CAR IS PUT INTO PARK. SOMEIMES IT IS NECESSARY TO PUT THE CAR INTO PARK WHILE IN TRAFFIC AT A STOP LIGHT, OR WHEN STOPPED IN TRAFFIC JAMS. THIS CAN HAPPEN ON CITY STREETS, HIGHWAYS, FRANKLY ANYWHERE. WHEN THE CAR IS PUT INTO PARK THE DOORS POP OPEN. THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE IN TRAFFIC. THE CAR IS LOW MILES AND ONLY 3.5 YEARS OLD. 3 OUT OF 4 DOORS HAVE HAD ISSUES. I SEE ON TESLA FORUMS THAT I AM ONE OF MANY PEOPLE THIS HAPPENS TO, SHORTLY AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES, IN SOME CASES SOONER ALL OF THESE OWNERS FEEL THE SAME WAY I DO, THAT THERE ARE CLEARLY FAULTY DOORS THAT TESLA NOT ADDRESSING AS A SAFETY RECALL ISSUE. THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR DRIVER SIDE DOORS POP OPEN UNDER VARIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE, HAVING SMALL CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT THIS IS A LARGE SAFETY ISSUE IN MY OPINION. THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR IS ALSO A SAFETY CONCERN. ALTHOUGH MY CHILDREN SIT IN BACK, I AM OFTEN TRANSPORTING ELDERLY PEOPLE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. HAVING THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR POP OPEN IN TRAFFIC IS ALARMING AND CONCERNING TO THE ELDERLY PEOPLE IN THE SEAT. ADDITIONALLY, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE MOTORS IN THE DOORS ARE ROUTINELY DISCUSSED IN TESLA FORUMS AS HAVING PROBLEMS. AGAIN, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. IF THERE WAS AN EMERGENCY IN WHICH THE DOOR NEEDED TO BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE TO EVACUATE MY CHILDREN FROM THE BACKSEAT, THIS WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO HAPPEN, AS THE HANDLE WILL NOT EVEN COME OUT TO OPEN THE DOOR. THESE ARE TOO MANY ISSUES ON A CAR THIS YOUNG AND PRESENT REAL AND KNOWN SAFETY ISSUES THAT ARE NOT BEING PROPERLY ADDRESSED BY TESLA.
Corrective Action:
DOORS RANDOMLY POP OPEN. WHEN ENTERING THE CAR FROM ANY DOOR, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR POP OPEN. THE DOORS ALSO POP OPEN ANYTIME THE CAR IS PUT INTO PARK. SOMEIMES IT IS NECESSARY TO PUT THE CAR INTO PARK WHILE IN TRAFFIC AT A STOP LIGHT, OR WHEN STOPPED IN TRAFFIC JAMS. THIS CAN HAPPEN ON CITY STREETS, HIGHWAYS, FRANKLY ANYWHERE. WHEN THE CAR IS PUT INTO PARK THE DOORS POP OPEN. THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE IN TRAFFIC. THE CAR IS LOW MILES AND ONLY 3.5 YEARS OLD. 3 OUT OF 4 DOORS HAVE HAD ISSUES. I SEE ON TESLA FORUMS THAT I AM ONE OF MANY PEOPLE THIS HAPPENS TO, SHORTLY AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES, IN SOME CASES SOONER ALL OF THESE OWNERS FEEL THE SAME WAY I DO, THAT THERE ARE CLEARLY FAULTY DOORS THAT TESLA NOT ADDRESSING AS A SAFETY RECALL ISSUE. THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR DRIVER SIDE DOORS POP OPEN UNDER VARIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE, HAVING SMALL CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT THIS IS A LARGE SAFETY ISSUE IN MY OPINION. THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR IS ALSO A SAFETY CONCERN. ALTHOUGH MY CHILDREN SIT IN BACK, I AM OFTEN TRANSPORTING ELDERLY PEOPLE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. HAVING THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR POP OPEN IN TRAFFIC IS ALARMING AND CONCERNING TO THE ELDERLY PEOPLE IN THE SEAT. ADDITIONALLY, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE MOTORS IN THE DOORS ARE ROUTINELY DISCUSSED IN TESLA FORUMS AS HAVING PROBLEMS. AGAIN, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. IF THERE WAS AN EMERGENCY IN WHICH THE DOOR NEEDED TO BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE TO EVACUATE MY CHILDREN FROM THE BACKSEAT, THIS WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO HAPPEN, AS THE HANDLE WILL NOT EVEN COME OUT TO OPEN THE DOOR. THESE ARE TOO MANY ISSUES ON A CAR THIS YOUNG AND PRESENT REAL AND KNOWN SAFETY ISSUES THAT ARE NOT BEING PROPERLY ADDRESSED BY TESLA.
Additional Notes:
DOORS RANDOMLY POP OPEN. WHEN ENTERING THE CAR FROM ANY DOOR, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR POP OPEN. THE DOORS ALSO POP OPEN ANYTIME THE CAR IS PUT INTO PARK. SOMEIMES IT IS NECESSARY TO PUT THE CAR INTO PARK WHILE IN TRAFFIC AT A STOP LIGHT, OR WHEN STOPPED IN TRAFFIC JAMS. THIS CAN HAPPEN ON CITY STREETS, HIGHWAYS, FRANKLY ANYWHERE. WHEN THE CAR IS PUT INTO PARK THE DOORS POP OPEN. THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE IN TRAFFIC. THE CAR IS LOW MILES AND ONLY 3.5 YEARS OLD. 3 OUT OF 4 DOORS HAVE HAD ISSUES. I SEE ON TESLA FORUMS THAT I AM ONE OF MANY PEOPLE THIS HAPPENS TO, SHORTLY AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES, IN SOME CASES SOONER ALL OF THESE OWNERS FEEL THE SAME WAY I DO, THAT THERE ARE CLEARLY FAULTY DOORS THAT TESLA NOT ADDRESSING AS A SAFETY RECALL ISSUE. THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR DRIVER SIDE DOORS POP OPEN UNDER VARIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE, HAVING SMALL CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT THIS IS A LARGE SAFETY ISSUE IN MY OPINION. THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR IS ALSO A SAFETY CONCERN. ALTHOUGH MY CHILDREN SIT IN BACK, I AM OFTEN TRANSPORTING ELDERLY PEOPLE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. HAVING THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR POP OPEN IN TRAFFIC IS ALARMING AND CONCERNING TO THE ELDERLY PEOPLE IN THE SEAT. ADDITIONALLY, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE MOTORS IN THE DOORS ARE ROUTINELY DISCUSSED IN TESLA FORUMS AS HAVING PROBLEMS. AGAIN, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. IF THERE WAS AN EMERGENCY IN WHICH THE DOOR NEEDED TO BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE TO EVACUATE MY CHILDREN FROM THE BACKSEAT, THIS WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO HAPPEN, AS THE HANDLE WILL NOT EVEN COME OUT TO OPEN THE DOOR. THESE ARE TOO MANY ISSUES ON A CAR THIS YOUNG AND PRESENT REAL AND KNOWN SAFETY ISSUES THAT ARE NOT BEING PROPERLY ADDRESSED BY TESLA.
Mfg Campaign: 11289778
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
TESLA MODEL S FRESHLY ARRIVED IN THE SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/58902739/PHOTOS THE ENTIRE REAR SUSPENSION HAS SNAPPED OFF WITH ALL OF THE LINKS BROKEN. THIS IS NOT THE RESULT OF A CRASH. NO AIRBAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED. THE ONLY MARK ON THE BODYWORK IS AROUND THE WHEEL WELL CAUSED BY THE WHEEL WHOMPING AROUND. THIS IS UTTERLY INSANE. WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO RECALL THESE DEADLY CARS? KEEF OUTRAGED CITIZEN FORCED TO SHARE THE ROADS WITH THESE DEADLY OUT OF CONTROL BATTERING RAMS.
Corrective Action:
TESLA MODEL S FRESHLY ARRIVED IN THE SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/58902739/PHOTOS THE ENTIRE REAR SUSPENSION HAS SNAPPED OFF WITH ALL OF THE LINKS BROKEN. THIS IS NOT THE RESULT OF A CRASH. NO AIRBAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED. THE ONLY MARK ON THE BODYWORK IS AROUND THE WHEEL WELL CAUSED BY THE WHEEL WHOMPING AROUND. THIS IS UTTERLY INSANE. WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO RECALL THESE DEADLY CARS? KEEF OUTRAGED CITIZEN FORCED TO SHARE THE ROADS WITH THESE DEADLY OUT OF CONTROL BATTERING RAMS.
Additional Notes:
TESLA MODEL S FRESHLY ARRIVED IN THE SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/58902739/PHOTOS THE ENTIRE REAR SUSPENSION HAS SNAPPED OFF WITH ALL OF THE LINKS BROKEN. THIS IS NOT THE RESULT OF A CRASH. NO AIRBAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED. THE ONLY MARK ON THE BODYWORK IS AROUND THE WHEEL WELL CAUSED BY THE WHEEL WHOMPING AROUND. THIS IS UTTERLY INSANE. WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO RECALL THESE DEADLY CARS? KEEF OUTRAGED CITIZEN FORCED TO SHARE THE ROADS WITH THESE DEADLY OUT OF CONTROL BATTERING RAMS.
Mfg Campaign: 11288550
Recall Date: Dec 11, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE A 90D THAT IS NOW SEEM TO BE A 75D. TESLA UPDATE 10 HAS TAKEN AWAY VOLTAGE. THE CAR NOW DRIVES IN THE LOW 300S WHEREAS IT USED TO BE MID 250S. THEY'VE TAKEN AWAY RANGE. BEFORE UPDATE 10, I GOT 277 MILES AT 90%. TWO SUPER CHARGERS AGO, AFTER LOADING UPDATE 10, IT WOULD ONLY CHARGE TO 266 MI AT 100% THEY'VE TAKEN AWAY FAST CHARGING SPEEDS. THE CAR USED TO CHARGE BETWEEN 107 TO 110 KW PER HOUR AND NOW TOPS IS 60S AND 70S. I UNDERSTAND NORMAL BATTERY DEGRADATION BUT THIS IS NOT IT. I CALLED TESLA YESTERDAY 11 /26 /2019, TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS GOING ON. THE SERVICE REP MENTIONED THAT THE LAST UPDATES MAY HAVE ROLLED OUT FIXES FOR BATTERY LONGEVITY AND HEALTH. MY ISSUES ARE THAT I PAID FOR A 90D AND NOW HAVE THE EQUIVALENT OF A 75 D. WHY? IF THERE ARE ISSUES WITH BATTERY HEALTH, AND THE POSSIBILITY OF IT CAUSING A FIRE AS HAS APPEARED IN THE NEWS LATELY, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT IT AND WOULD LIKE IT FIXED. I DON'T NEED A FIRE ERUPTED IN MY GARAGE RIGHT BELOW MY BEDROOM WHILE I'M SLEEPING. ALSO I NEED TO TAKE 1500 MILE TRIP SHORTLY AND AM NOW EXTREMELY NERVOUS THAT SOMETHING MAY HAPPEN. ON TOP OF THAT UNCERTAINTY, THERE IS ALSO EXTRA THE HOURS THAT WILL BE ADDED TO MY TRIP DUE TO THIS DECREASE IN MILEAGE, CHARGING SPEED AND PERFORMANCE. AS A LONE FEMALE DRIVER I DON'T LIKE THE IDEA OF BEING ON THE ROAD LONGER THAN I HAVE TO BE, ESPECIALLY WHEN I PAID FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD GET THERE SOONER THAN IT WILL NOW. PLEASE HELP TO GET ANSWERS AND TO GET THIS SAFETY ISSUE FIXED.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE A 90D THAT IS NOW SEEM TO BE A 75D. TESLA UPDATE 10 HAS TAKEN AWAY VOLTAGE. THE CAR NOW DRIVES IN THE LOW 300S WHEREAS IT USED TO BE MID 250S. THEY'VE TAKEN AWAY RANGE. BEFORE UPDATE 10, I GOT 277 MILES AT 90%. TWO SUPER CHARGERS AGO, AFTER LOADING UPDATE 10, IT WOULD ONLY CHARGE TO 266 MI AT 100% THEY'VE TAKEN AWAY FAST CHARGING SPEEDS. THE CAR USED TO CHARGE BETWEEN 107 TO 110 KW PER HOUR AND NOW TOPS IS 60S AND 70S. I UNDERSTAND NORMAL BATTERY DEGRADATION BUT THIS IS NOT IT. I CALLED TESLA YESTERDAY 11 /26 /2019, TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS GOING ON. THE SERVICE REP MENTIONED THAT THE LAST UPDATES MAY HAVE ROLLED OUT FIXES FOR BATTERY LONGEVITY AND HEALTH. MY ISSUES ARE THAT I PAID FOR A 90D AND NOW HAVE THE EQUIVALENT OF A 75 D. WHY? IF THERE ARE ISSUES WITH BATTERY HEALTH, AND THE POSSIBILITY OF IT CAUSING A FIRE AS HAS APPEARED IN THE NEWS LATELY, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT IT AND WOULD LIKE IT FIXED. I DON'T NEED A FIRE ERUPTED IN MY GARAGE RIGHT BELOW MY BEDROOM WHILE I'M SLEEPING. ALSO I NEED TO TAKE 1500 MILE TRIP SHORTLY AND AM NOW EXTREMELY NERVOUS THAT SOMETHING MAY HAPPEN. ON TOP OF THAT UNCERTAINTY, THERE IS ALSO EXTRA THE HOURS THAT WILL BE ADDED TO MY TRIP DUE TO THIS DECREASE IN MILEAGE, CHARGING SPEED AND PERFORMANCE. AS A LONE FEMALE DRIVER I DON'T LIKE THE IDEA OF BEING ON THE ROAD LONGER THAN I HAVE TO BE, ESPECIALLY WHEN I PAID FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD GET THERE SOONER THAN IT WILL NOW. PLEASE HELP TO GET ANSWERS AND TO GET THIS SAFETY ISSUE FIXED.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE A 90D THAT IS NOW SEEM TO BE A 75D. TESLA UPDATE 10 HAS TAKEN AWAY VOLTAGE. THE CAR NOW DRIVES IN THE LOW 300S WHEREAS IT USED TO BE MID 250S. THEY'VE TAKEN AWAY RANGE. BEFORE UPDATE 10, I GOT 277 MILES AT 90%. TWO SUPER CHARGERS AGO, AFTER LOADING UPDATE 10, IT WOULD ONLY CHARGE TO 266 MI AT 100% THEY'VE TAKEN AWAY FAST CHARGING SPEEDS. THE CAR USED TO CHARGE BETWEEN 107 TO 110 KW PER HOUR AND NOW TOPS IS 60S AND 70S. I UNDERSTAND NORMAL BATTERY DEGRADATION BUT THIS IS NOT IT. I CALLED TESLA YESTERDAY 11 /26 /2019, TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS GOING ON. THE SERVICE REP MENTIONED THAT THE LAST UPDATES MAY HAVE ROLLED OUT FIXES FOR BATTERY LONGEVITY AND HEALTH. MY ISSUES ARE THAT I PAID FOR A 90D AND NOW HAVE THE EQUIVALENT OF A 75 D. WHY? IF THERE ARE ISSUES WITH BATTERY HEALTH, AND THE POSSIBILITY OF IT CAUSING A FIRE AS HAS APPEARED IN THE NEWS LATELY, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT IT AND WOULD LIKE IT FIXED. I DON'T NEED A FIRE ERUPTED IN MY GARAGE RIGHT BELOW MY BEDROOM WHILE I'M SLEEPING. ALSO I NEED TO TAKE 1500 MILE TRIP SHORTLY AND AM NOW EXTREMELY NERVOUS THAT SOMETHING MAY HAPPEN. ON TOP OF THAT UNCERTAINTY, THERE IS ALSO EXTRA THE HOURS THAT WILL BE ADDED TO MY TRIP DUE TO THIS DECREASE IN MILEAGE, CHARGING SPEED AND PERFORMANCE. AS A LONE FEMALE DRIVER I DON'T LIKE THE IDEA OF BEING ON THE ROAD LONGER THAN I HAVE TO BE, ESPECIALLY WHEN I PAID FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD GET THERE SOONER THAN IT WILL NOW. PLEASE HELP TO GET ANSWERS AND TO GET THIS SAFETY ISSUE FIXED.
Mfg Campaign: 11282613
Recall Date: Nov 27, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT HER SCHOOL AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED (AS SHE WAS PARKING BETWEEN 2 CARS). THE VEHICLE WAS IN CHILL MODE, WHICH MEANS THAT IT CANNOT ACCELERATE AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. WHEN SHE WAS ROUGHLY OF THE WAY INTO THE PARKING SPOT WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AS IF IT WAS IN PERFORMANCE MODE. IT WENT OVER A CURB AND INTO A CHAIN LINK FENCE (WHICH WAS ROUGHLY 10-12 FEET PAST THE CURB) BEFORE SHE COULD GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP ITSELF. THIS WAS AT AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND CHILDREN WERE PRESENT. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS HURT. TESLA HAS YET TO RESPOND TO OUR INQUIRIES REGARDING THE INCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT HER SCHOOL AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED (AS SHE WAS PARKING BETWEEN 2 CARS). THE VEHICLE WAS IN CHILL MODE, WHICH MEANS THAT IT CANNOT ACCELERATE AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. WHEN SHE WAS ROUGHLY OF THE WAY INTO THE PARKING SPOT WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AS IF IT WAS IN PERFORMANCE MODE. IT WENT OVER A CURB AND INTO A CHAIN LINK FENCE (WHICH WAS ROUGHLY 10-12 FEET PAST THE CURB) BEFORE SHE COULD GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP ITSELF. THIS WAS AT AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND CHILDREN WERE PRESENT. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS HURT. TESLA HAS YET TO RESPOND TO OUR INQUIRIES REGARDING THE INCIDENT.
Additional Notes:
MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT HER SCHOOL AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED (AS SHE WAS PARKING BETWEEN 2 CARS). THE VEHICLE WAS IN CHILL MODE, WHICH MEANS THAT IT CANNOT ACCELERATE AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. WHEN SHE WAS ROUGHLY OF THE WAY INTO THE PARKING SPOT WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AS IF IT WAS IN PERFORMANCE MODE. IT WENT OVER A CURB AND INTO A CHAIN LINK FENCE (WHICH WAS ROUGHLY 10-12 FEET PAST THE CURB) BEFORE SHE COULD GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP ITSELF. THIS WAS AT AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND CHILDREN WERE PRESENT. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS HURT. TESLA HAS YET TO RESPOND TO OUR INQUIRIES REGARDING THE INCIDENT.
Mfg Campaign: 11280962
Recall Date: Nov 18, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE FRAGILE TESLA SUSPENSIONS. PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE USED A VIN FROM A JUNKYARD TESLA TO SATISFY YOUR WEBSITE REQUIREMENTS. I DO NOT HAVE THE VIN OF THE CAR THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS ALARMING VIDEO. LINK: HTTPS://TWITTER.COM/MELAYNALOKOSKY/STATUS/1190452753627090944?S=21 THE TESLA SUDDENLY SWERVES RIGHT. IT SEEMS UNLIKELY THAT THIS IS DRIVER ERROR. MORE LIKELY THE TESLA HAS HAD A MECHANICAL FAILURE OR HAS ENTERED "INSANE MODE" NO MATTER. THE BACK WHEEL WENT WHOMPY. THE WHEEL AND TIRE DID NOT GET BIFFED MUCH. WHY DID THE ENTIRE SUSPENSION GO WHOMPY. PERHAPS IF THEY DID NOT MAKE THE PARTS OUT OF EXTRUDED MONKEY METAL??? RESPECTFULLY UNHINGED CITIZEN ETC.ETC. *TR
Corrective Action:
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE FRAGILE TESLA SUSPENSIONS. PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE USED A VIN FROM A JUNKYARD TESLA TO SATISFY YOUR WEBSITE REQUIREMENTS. I DO NOT HAVE THE VIN OF THE CAR THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS ALARMING VIDEO. LINK: HTTPS://TWITTER.COM/MELAYNALOKOSKY/STATUS/1190452753627090944?S=21 THE TESLA SUDDENLY SWERVES RIGHT. IT SEEMS UNLIKELY THAT THIS IS DRIVER ERROR. MORE LIKELY THE TESLA HAS HAD A MECHANICAL FAILURE OR HAS ENTERED "INSANE MODE" NO MATTER. THE BACK WHEEL WENT WHOMPY. THE WHEEL AND TIRE DID NOT GET BIFFED MUCH. WHY DID THE ENTIRE SUSPENSION GO WHOMPY. PERHAPS IF THEY DID NOT MAKE THE PARTS OUT OF EXTRUDED MONKEY METAL??? RESPECTFULLY UNHINGED CITIZEN ETC.ETC. *TR
Additional Notes:
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE FRAGILE TESLA SUSPENSIONS. PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE USED A VIN FROM A JUNKYARD TESLA TO SATISFY YOUR WEBSITE REQUIREMENTS. I DO NOT HAVE THE VIN OF THE CAR THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS ALARMING VIDEO. LINK: HTTPS://TWITTER.COM/MELAYNALOKOSKY/STATUS/1190452753627090944?S=21 THE TESLA SUDDENLY SWERVES RIGHT. IT SEEMS UNLIKELY THAT THIS IS DRIVER ERROR. MORE LIKELY THE TESLA HAS HAD A MECHANICAL FAILURE OR HAS ENTERED "INSANE MODE" NO MATTER. THE BACK WHEEL WENT WHOMPY. THE WHEEL AND TIRE DID NOT GET BIFFED MUCH. WHY DID THE ENTIRE SUSPENSION GO WHOMPY. PERHAPS IF THEY DID NOT MAKE THE PARTS OUT OF EXTRUDED MONKEY METAL??? RESPECTFULLY UNHINGED CITIZEN ETC.ETC. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11277643
Recall Date: Nov 2, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
2016 TESLA, 3 YRS OLD WITH 61,170 MILES. WHILE BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY, AT SLOW SPEED, WITH STEERING WHEEL TURNED, BOTH FORELINKS (SUSPENSION ARMS) BROKE. THE CAR APPEARED DRIVE-ABLE AND THE ONLY ISSUE I NOTICED WAS A LOUD METAL GRINDING SOUND WHEN BRAKING AT SLOW SPEEDS. TESLA SERVICE CENTER INSPECTED AND CONFIRMED BOTH FORELINKS WERE BROKEN BUT I'M STILL WAITING TO HEAR BACK ON ANY ADDITIONAL DAMAGE (I.E. STEERING KNUCKLE) RESULTING FROM THIS ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
2016 TESLA, 3 YRS OLD WITH 61,170 MILES. WHILE BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY, AT SLOW SPEED, WITH STEERING WHEEL TURNED, BOTH FORELINKS (SUSPENSION ARMS) BROKE. THE CAR APPEARED DRIVE-ABLE AND THE ONLY ISSUE I NOTICED WAS A LOUD METAL GRINDING SOUND WHEN BRAKING AT SLOW SPEEDS. TESLA SERVICE CENTER INSPECTED AND CONFIRMED BOTH FORELINKS WERE BROKEN BUT I'M STILL WAITING TO HEAR BACK ON ANY ADDITIONAL DAMAGE (I.E. STEERING KNUCKLE) RESULTING FROM THIS ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
2016 TESLA, 3 YRS OLD WITH 61,170 MILES. WHILE BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY, AT SLOW SPEED, WITH STEERING WHEEL TURNED, BOTH FORELINKS (SUSPENSION ARMS) BROKE. THE CAR APPEARED DRIVE-ABLE AND THE ONLY ISSUE I NOTICED WAS A LOUD METAL GRINDING SOUND WHEN BRAKING AT SLOW SPEEDS. TESLA SERVICE CENTER INSPECTED AND CONFIRMED BOTH FORELINKS WERE BROKEN BUT I'M STILL WAITING TO HEAR BACK ON ANY ADDITIONAL DAMAGE (I.E. STEERING KNUCKLE) RESULTING FROM THIS ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11270612
Recall Date: Oct 24, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=33887421&ROWNUMBER=2&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE BIOHAZARD STICKERS INDICATE THAT AN OCCUPANT HAS BEEN INJURED. THE FRONT STEERING KNUCKLE HAS SNAPPED IN HALF. IT IS UNKNOWN WHETHER THE SNAPPED KNUCKLE WAS THE CAUSE OR THE RESULT OF THE CRASH HOWEVER IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE CASTING IS OF LOW QUALITY. SUCH A CRUCIAL COMPONENT SHOULD NOT BE MADE OF BRITTLE MONKEY METAL. QUALITY CONTROL AT THE SUPPLIER AND AT TESLA IS DEFICIENT. I PETITION YOU TO LAUNCH AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE REASON FOR SO MANY TESLAS SUFFERING FROM SUSPENSION BREAKAGES.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=33887421&ROWNUMBER=2&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE BIOHAZARD STICKERS INDICATE THAT AN OCCUPANT HAS BEEN INJURED. THE FRONT STEERING KNUCKLE HAS SNAPPED IN HALF. IT IS UNKNOWN WHETHER THE SNAPPED KNUCKLE WAS THE CAUSE OR THE RESULT OF THE CRASH HOWEVER IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE CASTING IS OF LOW QUALITY. SUCH A CRUCIAL COMPONENT SHOULD NOT BE MADE OF BRITTLE MONKEY METAL. QUALITY CONTROL AT THE SUPPLIER AND AT TESLA IS DEFICIENT. I PETITION YOU TO LAUNCH AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE REASON FOR SO MANY TESLAS SUFFERING FROM SUSPENSION BREAKAGES.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=33887421&ROWNUMBER=2&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE BIOHAZARD STICKERS INDICATE THAT AN OCCUPANT HAS BEEN INJURED. THE FRONT STEERING KNUCKLE HAS SNAPPED IN HALF. IT IS UNKNOWN WHETHER THE SNAPPED KNUCKLE WAS THE CAUSE OR THE RESULT OF THE CRASH HOWEVER IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE CASTING IS OF LOW QUALITY. SUCH A CRUCIAL COMPONENT SHOULD NOT BE MADE OF BRITTLE MONKEY METAL. QUALITY CONTROL AT THE SUPPLIER AND AT TESLA IS DEFICIENT. I PETITION YOU TO LAUNCH AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE REASON FOR SO MANY TESLAS SUFFERING FROM SUSPENSION BREAKAGES.
Mfg Campaign: 11269247
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
RE: NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: DP19005 - INVESTIGATION SUBJECT : BATTERY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE UPDATES STARTING WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE IN MAY 2019, TESLA CAPPED THE MAX VOLTAGE THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY WOULD CHARGE TO. THEY CLAIM THEY DID THIS "OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION" AFTER SEVERAL NON-CRASH FIRES HAPPENED TO THESE MODELS. TESLA TOOK ACTION TO DOWNGRADE HORSEPOWER AND RANGE ALONG WITH ALL OTHER ASPECTS OF PERFORMANCE THROUGH A TOTAL VOLTAGE CAP AFTER CLAIMING TO BE RELEASING A FIRE-SAFETY UPDATE, BUT OFFICIALLY NO SAFETY UPDATE WAS RELEASED. THIS CHANGE HAPPENED WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE AND STATIONARY.
Corrective Action:
RE: NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: DP19005 - INVESTIGATION SUBJECT : BATTERY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE UPDATES STARTING WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE IN MAY 2019, TESLA CAPPED THE MAX VOLTAGE THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY WOULD CHARGE TO. THEY CLAIM THEY DID THIS "OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION" AFTER SEVERAL NON-CRASH FIRES HAPPENED TO THESE MODELS. TESLA TOOK ACTION TO DOWNGRADE HORSEPOWER AND RANGE ALONG WITH ALL OTHER ASPECTS OF PERFORMANCE THROUGH A TOTAL VOLTAGE CAP AFTER CLAIMING TO BE RELEASING A FIRE-SAFETY UPDATE, BUT OFFICIALLY NO SAFETY UPDATE WAS RELEASED. THIS CHANGE HAPPENED WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE AND STATIONARY.
Additional Notes:
RE: NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: DP19005 - INVESTIGATION SUBJECT : BATTERY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE UPDATES STARTING WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE IN MAY 2019, TESLA CAPPED THE MAX VOLTAGE THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY WOULD CHARGE TO. THEY CLAIM THEY DID THIS "OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION" AFTER SEVERAL NON-CRASH FIRES HAPPENED TO THESE MODELS. TESLA TOOK ACTION TO DOWNGRADE HORSEPOWER AND RANGE ALONG WITH ALL OTHER ASPECTS OF PERFORMANCE THROUGH A TOTAL VOLTAGE CAP AFTER CLAIMING TO BE RELEASING A FIRE-SAFETY UPDATE, BUT OFFICIALLY NO SAFETY UPDATE WAS RELEASED. THIS CHANGE HAPPENED WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE AND STATIONARY.
Mfg Campaign: 11267543
Recall Date: Oct 9, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
MY CAR IS SUPPOSED TO CHARGE AT A RATE OF 120KW AT THE TESLA SUPERCHARGERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY BUT TESLA HAS THROTTLED MY MAX POSSIBLE SPEED TO 93KW. THEY ARE SAYING THAT MY BATTERY IS DEFECTIVE AND HAS DEGREDATED TO A POINT OF WHICH IT CANNOT CHARGE AT FULL SPEEDS AND THE REDUCTION IN SPEED IS TO ENSURE MY CAR BATTERY WILL NOT BECOME FURTHER DAMAGED. THIS BATTERY CHARGING ISSUE OCCURRED PRIOR TO MY OWNERSHIP AND I WAS NOT TOLD ABOUT THIS WHEN PURCHASING MY USED TESLA FROM THE TESLA WEBSITE. I REQUESTED TESLA TO REPAIR MY BATTERY SO I CAN CHARGE AT THE FULL ADVERTISED SPEED BUT THEY ARE DECLINING ANY REPAIRS AND STATING THAT MY BATTERY IS WITHIN THE NORMAL OPERATING RANGE AND THIS SLOW DOWN WILL ONLY ADD A FEW EXTRA MINUTES TO EACH OF MY CHARGING SESSIONS. WHEN I'M TRAVELING THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AND TALKING TO OTHER OWNERS AT THE SUPERCHARGING STATIONS THEY ALL ARE ACHIEVING THE FULL CHARGING SPEED OF 120KW OR EVEN FASTER IN SOME CASES. MY CAR CURRENTLY HAS APPROX 58000 MILES AND THE BATTERY IS STILL COVERED UNDER TESLAS 8 YEAR UNLIMITED MILE WARRANTY.
Corrective Action:
MY CAR IS SUPPOSED TO CHARGE AT A RATE OF 120KW AT THE TESLA SUPERCHARGERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY BUT TESLA HAS THROTTLED MY MAX POSSIBLE SPEED TO 93KW. THEY ARE SAYING THAT MY BATTERY IS DEFECTIVE AND HAS DEGREDATED TO A POINT OF WHICH IT CANNOT CHARGE AT FULL SPEEDS AND THE REDUCTION IN SPEED IS TO ENSURE MY CAR BATTERY WILL NOT BECOME FURTHER DAMAGED. THIS BATTERY CHARGING ISSUE OCCURRED PRIOR TO MY OWNERSHIP AND I WAS NOT TOLD ABOUT THIS WHEN PURCHASING MY USED TESLA FROM THE TESLA WEBSITE. I REQUESTED TESLA TO REPAIR MY BATTERY SO I CAN CHARGE AT THE FULL ADVERTISED SPEED BUT THEY ARE DECLINING ANY REPAIRS AND STATING THAT MY BATTERY IS WITHIN THE NORMAL OPERATING RANGE AND THIS SLOW DOWN WILL ONLY ADD A FEW EXTRA MINUTES TO EACH OF MY CHARGING SESSIONS. WHEN I'M TRAVELING THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AND TALKING TO OTHER OWNERS AT THE SUPERCHARGING STATIONS THEY ALL ARE ACHIEVING THE FULL CHARGING SPEED OF 120KW OR EVEN FASTER IN SOME CASES. MY CAR CURRENTLY HAS APPROX 58000 MILES AND THE BATTERY IS STILL COVERED UNDER TESLAS 8 YEAR UNLIMITED MILE WARRANTY.
Additional Notes:
MY CAR IS SUPPOSED TO CHARGE AT A RATE OF 120KW AT THE TESLA SUPERCHARGERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY BUT TESLA HAS THROTTLED MY MAX POSSIBLE SPEED TO 93KW. THEY ARE SAYING THAT MY BATTERY IS DEFECTIVE AND HAS DEGREDATED TO A POINT OF WHICH IT CANNOT CHARGE AT FULL SPEEDS AND THE REDUCTION IN SPEED IS TO ENSURE MY CAR BATTERY WILL NOT BECOME FURTHER DAMAGED. THIS BATTERY CHARGING ISSUE OCCURRED PRIOR TO MY OWNERSHIP AND I WAS NOT TOLD ABOUT THIS WHEN PURCHASING MY USED TESLA FROM THE TESLA WEBSITE. I REQUESTED TESLA TO REPAIR MY BATTERY SO I CAN CHARGE AT THE FULL ADVERTISED SPEED BUT THEY ARE DECLINING ANY REPAIRS AND STATING THAT MY BATTERY IS WITHIN THE NORMAL OPERATING RANGE AND THIS SLOW DOWN WILL ONLY ADD A FEW EXTRA MINUTES TO EACH OF MY CHARGING SESSIONS. WHEN I'M TRAVELING THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AND TALKING TO OTHER OWNERS AT THE SUPERCHARGING STATIONS THEY ALL ARE ACHIEVING THE FULL CHARGING SPEED OF 120KW OR EVEN FASTER IN SOME CASES. MY CAR CURRENTLY HAS APPROX 58000 MILES AND THE BATTERY IS STILL COVERED UNDER TESLAS 8 YEAR UNLIMITED MILE WARRANTY.
Mfg Campaign: 11267560
Recall Date: Oct 9, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
AUTOPILOT FEATURE IS EITHER NOT DETECTING ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONES OR DETECTS BUT THE SOFTWARE IGNORES THEM AND FOLLOW THE WHITE LINES. THE DASHCAM VIDEO IS AVAILABLE AT [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
Corrective Action:
AUTOPILOT FEATURE IS EITHER NOT DETECTING ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONES OR DETECTS BUT THE SOFTWARE IGNORES THEM AND FOLLOW THE WHITE LINES. THE DASHCAM VIDEO IS AVAILABLE AT [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
Additional Notes:
AUTOPILOT FEATURE IS EITHER NOT DETECTING ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONES OR DETECTS BUT THE SOFTWARE IGNORES THEM AND FOLLOW THE WHITE LINES. THE DASHCAM VIDEO IS AVAILABLE AT [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
Mfg Campaign: 11266694
Recall Date: Oct 7, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
ONE OF THE LIGHTS DOES NOT TURN ON AUTOMATICALLY OR AUTOMATICALLY TURNS OFF. A MANUAL RESET FROM THE MAIN CONTROL SCREEN IS NEEDED TO TURN THEM ON. THE VIDEO FOOTAGE IS AVAILABLE HERE: HTTPS://WWW.DROPBOX.COM/S/RNJE8Y4TC3GRXG3/TESLA_LIGHTS_BUG.MP4?DL=0
Corrective Action:
ONE OF THE LIGHTS DOES NOT TURN ON AUTOMATICALLY OR AUTOMATICALLY TURNS OFF. A MANUAL RESET FROM THE MAIN CONTROL SCREEN IS NEEDED TO TURN THEM ON. THE VIDEO FOOTAGE IS AVAILABLE HERE: HTTPS://WWW.DROPBOX.COM/S/RNJE8Y4TC3GRXG3/TESLA_LIGHTS_BUG.MP4?DL=0
Additional Notes:
ONE OF THE LIGHTS DOES NOT TURN ON AUTOMATICALLY OR AUTOMATICALLY TURNS OFF. A MANUAL RESET FROM THE MAIN CONTROL SCREEN IS NEEDED TO TURN THEM ON. THE VIDEO FOOTAGE IS AVAILABLE HERE: HTTPS://WWW.DROPBOX.COM/S/RNJE8Y4TC3GRXG3/TESLA_LIGHTS_BUG.MP4?DL=0
Mfg Campaign: 11266695
Recall Date: Oct 7, 2019
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