Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
16 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."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-00-008
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."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-00-003
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 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole.
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-22-00-014
Recall Date: Nov 1, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-001
Recall Date: Jan 27, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 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 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-21-00-004
Recall Date: Oct 29, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 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
Consumer Complaints
637 ComplaintsTesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT PERHAPS 2 MILES/HOUR, WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CLIMBED A BURM, HIT A TREE, AND STOPPED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BURM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET.
Corrective Action:
I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT PERHAPS 2 MILES/HOUR, WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CLIMBED A BURM, HIT A TREE, AND STOPPED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BURM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET.
Additional Notes:
I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT PERHAPS 2 MILES/HOUR, WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CLIMBED A BURM, HIT A TREE, AND STOPPED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BURM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET.
Mfg Campaign: 11300180
Recall Date: Jan 17, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
RECENTLY REPLACED TESLA WINDSHIELD HAS GHOSTING ISSUES. WHEN REPORTED TO MANUFACTURER, TESLA SAYS ITS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS, NO TEST RESULTS OR THE TYPE OF TEST COMPLETED WAS PROVIDED AS PROOF.
Corrective Action:
RECENTLY REPLACED TESLA WINDSHIELD HAS GHOSTING ISSUES. WHEN REPORTED TO MANUFACTURER, TESLA SAYS ITS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS, NO TEST RESULTS OR THE TYPE OF TEST COMPLETED WAS PROVIDED AS PROOF.
Additional Notes:
RECENTLY REPLACED TESLA WINDSHIELD HAS GHOSTING ISSUES. WHEN REPORTED TO MANUFACTURER, TESLA SAYS ITS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS, NO TEST RESULTS OR THE TYPE OF TEST COMPLETED WAS PROVIDED AS PROOF.
Mfg Campaign: 11289612
Recall Date: Dec 17, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP IN A PARKING LOT, THERE WAS A NEW RATTLE AT THE LEFT FRONT OF THE CAR, BUT THE CAR DROVE NORMALLY. MADE A RIGHT TURN ONTO A STREET AND SLOWLY APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION. STOPPING AT THE INTERSECTION, THERE WAS A LOUD THUNK. GOT OUT AND SAW THE FRONT LEFT TIRE WAS OFF-CENTER IN THE WHEEL WELL AND TOUCHING THE REAR WHEEL WELL WALL. DROVE THE CAR 100 FEET BACK INTO THE PARKING LOT. CAR WAS TOWED TO TESLA SERVICE CENTER. TESLA REPLACED BOTH FORE LINK ASSEMBLIES. THERE IS A NOTATION ON THE REPAIR INVOICE THAT "FOUND BOTH FORE LINKS REVISION A'S. REPLACED BOTH FORE LINKS WITH REVISION B'S." I STRONGLY FEEL THAT THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL, AS I FIND MANY BLOG ENTRIES WHERE THE SAME PART HAS FAILED OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS AND TESLA REPLACED THE ONE THAT HAD NOT FAILED WITH THE NEW REVISION.
Corrective Action:
PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP IN A PARKING LOT, THERE WAS A NEW RATTLE AT THE LEFT FRONT OF THE CAR, BUT THE CAR DROVE NORMALLY. MADE A RIGHT TURN ONTO A STREET AND SLOWLY APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION. STOPPING AT THE INTERSECTION, THERE WAS A LOUD THUNK. GOT OUT AND SAW THE FRONT LEFT TIRE WAS OFF-CENTER IN THE WHEEL WELL AND TOUCHING THE REAR WHEEL WELL WALL. DROVE THE CAR 100 FEET BACK INTO THE PARKING LOT. CAR WAS TOWED TO TESLA SERVICE CENTER. TESLA REPLACED BOTH FORE LINK ASSEMBLIES. THERE IS A NOTATION ON THE REPAIR INVOICE THAT "FOUND BOTH FORE LINKS REVISION A'S. REPLACED BOTH FORE LINKS WITH REVISION B'S." I STRONGLY FEEL THAT THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL, AS I FIND MANY BLOG ENTRIES WHERE THE SAME PART HAS FAILED OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS AND TESLA REPLACED THE ONE THAT HAD NOT FAILED WITH THE NEW REVISION.
Additional Notes:
PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP IN A PARKING LOT, THERE WAS A NEW RATTLE AT THE LEFT FRONT OF THE CAR, BUT THE CAR DROVE NORMALLY. MADE A RIGHT TURN ONTO A STREET AND SLOWLY APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION. STOPPING AT THE INTERSECTION, THERE WAS A LOUD THUNK. GOT OUT AND SAW THE FRONT LEFT TIRE WAS OFF-CENTER IN THE WHEEL WELL AND TOUCHING THE REAR WHEEL WELL WALL. DROVE THE CAR 100 FEET BACK INTO THE PARKING LOT. CAR WAS TOWED TO TESLA SERVICE CENTER. TESLA REPLACED BOTH FORE LINK ASSEMBLIES. THERE IS A NOTATION ON THE REPAIR INVOICE THAT "FOUND BOTH FORE LINKS REVISION A'S. REPLACED BOTH FORE LINKS WITH REVISION B'S." I STRONGLY FEEL THAT THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL, AS I FIND MANY BLOG ENTRIES WHERE THE SAME PART HAS FAILED OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS AND TESLA REPLACED THE ONE THAT HAD NOT FAILED WITH THE NEW REVISION.
Mfg Campaign: 11288480
Recall Date: Dec 11, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
PLEASE EXCUSE ME FOR BEING SO PERSISTENT IN MY REPORTING OF TESLA DEFECTS. I AM A MAN ON A MISSION. THE AFFECTED CAR IS A 2017 TESLA MODEL S, I DO NOT HAVE THE VIN SO I HAVE USED ONE FROM A WRECKED VEHICLE INSTEAD. HERE IS A THREAD DISCUSSING TESLA SUSPENSION BREAKAGES. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/LOWER-CONTROL-ARM-FAILURE.172590/#POST-4173704 *** COLORADOGIRL22, NOV 5, 2019 I HAVE A 2017 MODEL S. YESTERDAY, WHEN I WAS BACKING UP SLOWLY IN A PARKING LOT, I HEARD A LOUD CRUNCHING, SCRAPING SOUND, AND THEN MY FRONT RIGHT WHEEL "FELL OFF." TAKING A CLOSER LOOK, IT APPEARS THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM SHEERED OFF FROM THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY (SEE PICS). I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING AND HAVE NO IDEA WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED IT."***** SEE ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPHS. THIS TIME, RATHER THAN A CRACKED ALLOY CASTING IT IS THE SHAFT OF THE LOWER BALL JOINT THAT HAS SNAPPED. THIS SAME FAILURE HAS BEEN REPORTED MANY TIMES. THIS BALL JOINT STEM LOOKS TO BE OF VERY POOR QUALITY AND IS UNDERSIZED FOR THE WEIGHT OF THE CAR. THIS IS BAD DESIGN. BAD MANUFACTURE. BAD INSPECTION. BAD MAINTENANCE. ON THE TESLA FORUMS OWNERS WHO ARE CONSIDERING REPORTING THIS FAILURE ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED BY THE TESLA CONGREGATION. ALTHOUGH MANY OF THESE SUSPENSION BREAKAGES ARE REPORTED TO HAVE HAPPENED AT LOW SPEED, IT IS LIKELY THAT SOME HAVE HAPPENED AT HIGH SPEED AND THE OWNERS DID NOT LIVE TO TELL THE TALE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU KEEF
Corrective Action:
PLEASE EXCUSE ME FOR BEING SO PERSISTENT IN MY REPORTING OF TESLA DEFECTS. I AM A MAN ON A MISSION. THE AFFECTED CAR IS A 2017 TESLA MODEL S, I DO NOT HAVE THE VIN SO I HAVE USED ONE FROM A WRECKED VEHICLE INSTEAD. HERE IS A THREAD DISCUSSING TESLA SUSPENSION BREAKAGES. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/LOWER-CONTROL-ARM-FAILURE.172590/#POST-4173704 *** COLORADOGIRL22, NOV 5, 2019 I HAVE A 2017 MODEL S. YESTERDAY, WHEN I WAS BACKING UP SLOWLY IN A PARKING LOT, I HEARD A LOUD CRUNCHING, SCRAPING SOUND, AND THEN MY FRONT RIGHT WHEEL "FELL OFF." TAKING A CLOSER LOOK, IT APPEARS THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM SHEERED OFF FROM THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY (SEE PICS). I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING AND HAVE NO IDEA WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED IT."***** SEE ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPHS. THIS TIME, RATHER THAN A CRACKED ALLOY CASTING IT IS THE SHAFT OF THE LOWER BALL JOINT THAT HAS SNAPPED. THIS SAME FAILURE HAS BEEN REPORTED MANY TIMES. THIS BALL JOINT STEM LOOKS TO BE OF VERY POOR QUALITY AND IS UNDERSIZED FOR THE WEIGHT OF THE CAR. THIS IS BAD DESIGN. BAD MANUFACTURE. BAD INSPECTION. BAD MAINTENANCE. ON THE TESLA FORUMS OWNERS WHO ARE CONSIDERING REPORTING THIS FAILURE ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED BY THE TESLA CONGREGATION. ALTHOUGH MANY OF THESE SUSPENSION BREAKAGES ARE REPORTED TO HAVE HAPPENED AT LOW SPEED, IT IS LIKELY THAT SOME HAVE HAPPENED AT HIGH SPEED AND THE OWNERS DID NOT LIVE TO TELL THE TALE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU KEEF
Additional Notes:
PLEASE EXCUSE ME FOR BEING SO PERSISTENT IN MY REPORTING OF TESLA DEFECTS. I AM A MAN ON A MISSION. THE AFFECTED CAR IS A 2017 TESLA MODEL S, I DO NOT HAVE THE VIN SO I HAVE USED ONE FROM A WRECKED VEHICLE INSTEAD. HERE IS A THREAD DISCUSSING TESLA SUSPENSION BREAKAGES. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/LOWER-CONTROL-ARM-FAILURE.172590/#POST-4173704 *** COLORADOGIRL22, NOV 5, 2019 I HAVE A 2017 MODEL S. YESTERDAY, WHEN I WAS BACKING UP SLOWLY IN A PARKING LOT, I HEARD A LOUD CRUNCHING, SCRAPING SOUND, AND THEN MY FRONT RIGHT WHEEL "FELL OFF." TAKING A CLOSER LOOK, IT APPEARS THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM SHEERED OFF FROM THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY (SEE PICS). I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING AND HAVE NO IDEA WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED IT."***** SEE ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPHS. THIS TIME, RATHER THAN A CRACKED ALLOY CASTING IT IS THE SHAFT OF THE LOWER BALL JOINT THAT HAS SNAPPED. THIS SAME FAILURE HAS BEEN REPORTED MANY TIMES. THIS BALL JOINT STEM LOOKS TO BE OF VERY POOR QUALITY AND IS UNDERSIZED FOR THE WEIGHT OF THE CAR. THIS IS BAD DESIGN. BAD MANUFACTURE. BAD INSPECTION. BAD MAINTENANCE. ON THE TESLA FORUMS OWNERS WHO ARE CONSIDERING REPORTING THIS FAILURE ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED BY THE TESLA CONGREGATION. ALTHOUGH MANY OF THESE SUSPENSION BREAKAGES ARE REPORTED TO HAVE HAPPENED AT LOW SPEED, IT IS LIKELY THAT SOME HAVE HAPPENED AT HIGH SPEED AND THE OWNERS DID NOT LIVE TO TELL THE TALE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU KEEF
Mfg Campaign: 11288275
Recall Date: Dec 10, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
THIS IS ANOTHER COMPLAINT ABOUT THE FRAGILE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ON TESLAS. HERE IS A TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=34366240&ROWNUMBER=43&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE THIS TIME THE LOWER CONTROL ARM HAS SNAPPED IN HALF. BOTH SECTIONS OF THE ARM HAVE FRACTURED. THIS IS CLEAR EVIDENCE OF BAD QUALITY CASTING. THESE CARS ARE TICKING TIME BOMBS. PLEASE TAKE ACTION. THANK YOU. KEEF
Corrective Action:
THIS IS ANOTHER COMPLAINT ABOUT THE FRAGILE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ON TESLAS. HERE IS A TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=34366240&ROWNUMBER=43&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE THIS TIME THE LOWER CONTROL ARM HAS SNAPPED IN HALF. BOTH SECTIONS OF THE ARM HAVE FRACTURED. THIS IS CLEAR EVIDENCE OF BAD QUALITY CASTING. THESE CARS ARE TICKING TIME BOMBS. PLEASE TAKE ACTION. THANK YOU. KEEF
Additional Notes:
THIS IS ANOTHER COMPLAINT ABOUT THE FRAGILE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ON TESLAS. HERE IS A TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=34366240&ROWNUMBER=43&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE THIS TIME THE LOWER CONTROL ARM HAS SNAPPED IN HALF. BOTH SECTIONS OF THE ARM HAVE FRACTURED. THIS IS CLEAR EVIDENCE OF BAD QUALITY CASTING. THESE CARS ARE TICKING TIME BOMBS. PLEASE TAKE ACTION. THANK YOU. KEEF
Mfg Campaign: 11281947
Recall Date: Nov 23, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND TURNING THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT (AT A VERY LOW RATE OF SPEED). I HEARD A LOUD POP. THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL FELT LIKE IT WAS IN A BIND AS WELL AS MAKING A LOUD GRINDING SOUND. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE TESLA SERVICE CENTER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A BROKEN CONTROL ARM. HE COULD NOT TELL ME WHAT CAUSED THE ARM TO BREAK. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS IF DRIVING ON THE ROAD AT NORMAL SPEED.
Corrective Action:
WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND TURNING THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT (AT A VERY LOW RATE OF SPEED). I HEARD A LOUD POP. THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL FELT LIKE IT WAS IN A BIND AS WELL AS MAKING A LOUD GRINDING SOUND. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE TESLA SERVICE CENTER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A BROKEN CONTROL ARM. HE COULD NOT TELL ME WHAT CAUSED THE ARM TO BREAK. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS IF DRIVING ON THE ROAD AT NORMAL SPEED.
Additional Notes:
WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND TURNING THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT (AT A VERY LOW RATE OF SPEED). I HEARD A LOUD POP. THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL FELT LIKE IT WAS IN A BIND AS WELL AS MAKING A LOUD GRINDING SOUND. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE TESLA SERVICE CENTER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A BROKEN CONTROL ARM. HE COULD NOT TELL ME WHAT CAUSED THE ARM TO BREAK. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS IF DRIVING ON THE ROAD AT NORMAL SPEED.
Mfg Campaign: 11280758
Recall Date: Nov 18, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT A TESLA MODEL S 2017 LOCATED IN UNITED KINGDOM. YOUR SYSTEM WILL NOT ACCEPT THE VIN SO I HAVE SUBSTITUTED THE VIN OF ANOTHER TESLA IN A US JUNKYARD. THIS IS NOT DONE WITH ANY INTENT TO MISLEAD. HERE IS THE ACTUAL CAR I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.CO.UK/LOT/53255428/PHOTOS THE AIR SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED ON ALL FOUR WHEELS CAUSING SOME MINOR DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL WELLS. THE FRONT LH SUSPENSION HAS BEEN SMASHED TO PIECES. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED. ALL OF THE BALL JOINTS HAVE SNAPPED. THE CAST ALLOY STEERING KNUCKLE HAS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. THESE SUSPENSIONS ARE SIMPLY TOO WEAK FOR A CAR OF THIS WEIGHT AND PERFORMANCE. PLEASE WAKE UP TO THIS. THANK YOU. VERY CONCERNED CITIZEN.
Corrective Action:
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT A TESLA MODEL S 2017 LOCATED IN UNITED KINGDOM. YOUR SYSTEM WILL NOT ACCEPT THE VIN SO I HAVE SUBSTITUTED THE VIN OF ANOTHER TESLA IN A US JUNKYARD. THIS IS NOT DONE WITH ANY INTENT TO MISLEAD. HERE IS THE ACTUAL CAR I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.CO.UK/LOT/53255428/PHOTOS THE AIR SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED ON ALL FOUR WHEELS CAUSING SOME MINOR DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL WELLS. THE FRONT LH SUSPENSION HAS BEEN SMASHED TO PIECES. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED. ALL OF THE BALL JOINTS HAVE SNAPPED. THE CAST ALLOY STEERING KNUCKLE HAS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. THESE SUSPENSIONS ARE SIMPLY TOO WEAK FOR A CAR OF THIS WEIGHT AND PERFORMANCE. PLEASE WAKE UP TO THIS. THANK YOU. VERY CONCERNED CITIZEN.
Additional Notes:
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT A TESLA MODEL S 2017 LOCATED IN UNITED KINGDOM. YOUR SYSTEM WILL NOT ACCEPT THE VIN SO I HAVE SUBSTITUTED THE VIN OF ANOTHER TESLA IN A US JUNKYARD. THIS IS NOT DONE WITH ANY INTENT TO MISLEAD. HERE IS THE ACTUAL CAR I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.CO.UK/LOT/53255428/PHOTOS THE AIR SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED ON ALL FOUR WHEELS CAUSING SOME MINOR DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL WELLS. THE FRONT LH SUSPENSION HAS BEEN SMASHED TO PIECES. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED. ALL OF THE BALL JOINTS HAVE SNAPPED. THE CAST ALLOY STEERING KNUCKLE HAS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. THESE SUSPENSIONS ARE SIMPLY TOO WEAK FOR A CAR OF THIS WEIGHT AND PERFORMANCE. PLEASE WAKE UP TO THIS. THANK YOU. VERY CONCERNED CITIZEN.
Mfg Campaign: 11271357
Recall Date: Oct 27, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
MODEL S HAS LOST RANGE COMPARED TO WHAT WAS ADVERTISED. ALSO MANY PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN CAUSE DIFFICULT STEERING
Corrective Action:
MODEL S HAS LOST RANGE COMPARED TO WHAT WAS ADVERTISED. ALSO MANY PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN CAUSE DIFFICULT STEERING
Additional Notes:
MODEL S HAS LOST RANGE COMPARED TO WHAT WAS ADVERTISED. ALSO MANY PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN CAUSE DIFFICULT STEERING
Mfg Campaign: 11267723
Recall Date: Oct 10, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
MODEL S HAS LOST RANGE COMPARED TO WHAT WAS ADVERTISED. ALSO MANY PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN CAUSE DIFFICULT STEERING
Corrective Action:
MODEL S HAS LOST RANGE COMPARED TO WHAT WAS ADVERTISED. ALSO MANY PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN CAUSE DIFFICULT STEERING
Additional Notes:
MODEL S HAS LOST RANGE COMPARED TO WHAT WAS ADVERTISED. ALSO MANY PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN CAUSE DIFFICULT STEERING
Mfg Campaign: 11267723
Recall Date: Oct 10, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
MODEL S HAS LOST RANGE COMPARED TO WHAT WAS ADVERTISED. ALSO MANY PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN CAUSE DIFFICULT STEERING
Corrective Action:
MODEL S HAS LOST RANGE COMPARED TO WHAT WAS ADVERTISED. ALSO MANY PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN CAUSE DIFFICULT STEERING
Additional Notes:
MODEL S HAS LOST RANGE COMPARED TO WHAT WAS ADVERTISED. ALSO MANY PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN CAUSE DIFFICULT STEERING
Mfg Campaign: 11267723
Recall Date: Oct 10, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TESLA MODEL S. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS EXITING THE DRIVEWAY, THE SUSPENSION ARM FRACTURED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEFECT LED TO SCRATCHES ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE AND WAS INFORMED THAT SOMETHING MAY HAVE STRUCK THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE SUSPENSION FAILURE. THE CONTACT DISPUTED THIS CLAIM. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CONTACT COULD PROVIDE A COLLISION REPORT. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,300.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TESLA MODEL S. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS EXITING THE DRIVEWAY, THE SUSPENSION ARM FRACTURED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEFECT LED TO SCRATCHES ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE AND WAS INFORMED THAT SOMETHING MAY HAVE STRUCK THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE SUSPENSION FAILURE. THE CONTACT DISPUTED THIS CLAIM. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CONTACT COULD PROVIDE A COLLISION REPORT. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,300.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TESLA MODEL S. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS EXITING THE DRIVEWAY, THE SUSPENSION ARM FRACTURED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEFECT LED TO SCRATCHES ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE AND WAS INFORMED THAT SOMETHING MAY HAVE STRUCK THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE SUSPENSION FAILURE. THE CONTACT DISPUTED THIS CLAIM. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CONTACT COULD PROVIDE A COLLISION REPORT. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,300.
Mfg Campaign: 11265885
Recall Date: Oct 3, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET WHEN A CAR CUT INTO MY LANE, SO I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES REAL HARD, AND I HEARD A LOUD SNAPPING SOUND AND GRINDING NOISE AFTERWARDS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE IS NOW POPPED OUT OF PLACE. I HAVE SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THIS ISSUE IS NOT UNIQUE TO ME, MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. I WAS LUCKY THAT THIS HAPPENED WHEN I WAS NOT DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THERE ARE CASES OF ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. TESLA SAYS IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET WHEN A CAR CUT INTO MY LANE, SO I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES REAL HARD, AND I HEARD A LOUD SNAPPING SOUND AND GRINDING NOISE AFTERWARDS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE IS NOW POPPED OUT OF PLACE. I HAVE SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THIS ISSUE IS NOT UNIQUE TO ME, MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. I WAS LUCKY THAT THIS HAPPENED WHEN I WAS NOT DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THERE ARE CASES OF ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. TESLA SAYS IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET WHEN A CAR CUT INTO MY LANE, SO I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES REAL HARD, AND I HEARD A LOUD SNAPPING SOUND AND GRINDING NOISE AFTERWARDS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE IS NOW POPPED OUT OF PLACE. I HAVE SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THIS ISSUE IS NOT UNIQUE TO ME, MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. I WAS LUCKY THAT THIS HAPPENED WHEN I WAS NOT DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THERE ARE CASES OF ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. TESLA SAYS IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11244971
Recall Date: Aug 19, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AT LOW SPEED IN MY 2017 TESLA MODEL S 90D (16,500 MILES) WITH THE WHEELS TURNED TO THE LEFT, I HEARD A LOUD BANG. I THOUGHT I RAN OVER SOMETHING SO GOT OUT TO LOOK AND SAW NOTHING. AS I PROCEEDED TO DRIVE THE CAR, IT DROVE SMOOTHLY AT FIRST BUT I COULD HEAR A SCRAPING OR RUBBING SOUND AS I PUT ON THE BRAKES OR HIT THE ACCELERATOR AFTER BRAKING. AFTER PARKING AT MY DESTINATION, WHEN I WAS BACKING OUT TO LEAVE I HEARD AND FELT RUMBLING AND SCRAPPING ON THE LEFT FRONT DRIVERS WHEEL. I LOOKED AND SAW THAT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL LINER WAS BROKEN AND COLLAPSED AND THE TIRE WAS RUBBING ON THE WHEEL WELL. I PUSHED THE LINER INTO PLACE AND DROVE DIRECTLY TO TESLA SERVICE (3 MILES AWAY) NOTICING MY BRAKES WHERE SLIPPING WHEN APPLIED. ON ARRIVAL THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED ME MY LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM WAS BROKEN AND ASKED ME IF I HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. I TOLD HIM NO, AND HE SAID THEY WOULD NEED TO ELEVATE THE CAR TO LOOK AT EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. THE LEFT CONTROL ARM FORE LINK HAD SPONTANEOUSLY FAILED. TESLA FIXED BOTH THE FAILED LEFT AND THE INTACT RIGHT UNDER WARRANTY ALONG WITH THE WHEEL LINER, ALIGNED THE CAR AND IT IS NOW RUNNING NORMAL. I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS OF THE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE FORE LINK ASSEMBLY IN THE MODEL S AND BELIEVE THIS IS A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM.
Corrective Action:
AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AT LOW SPEED IN MY 2017 TESLA MODEL S 90D (16,500 MILES) WITH THE WHEELS TURNED TO THE LEFT, I HEARD A LOUD BANG. I THOUGHT I RAN OVER SOMETHING SO GOT OUT TO LOOK AND SAW NOTHING. AS I PROCEEDED TO DRIVE THE CAR, IT DROVE SMOOTHLY AT FIRST BUT I COULD HEAR A SCRAPING OR RUBBING SOUND AS I PUT ON THE BRAKES OR HIT THE ACCELERATOR AFTER BRAKING. AFTER PARKING AT MY DESTINATION, WHEN I WAS BACKING OUT TO LEAVE I HEARD AND FELT RUMBLING AND SCRAPPING ON THE LEFT FRONT DRIVERS WHEEL. I LOOKED AND SAW THAT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL LINER WAS BROKEN AND COLLAPSED AND THE TIRE WAS RUBBING ON THE WHEEL WELL. I PUSHED THE LINER INTO PLACE AND DROVE DIRECTLY TO TESLA SERVICE (3 MILES AWAY) NOTICING MY BRAKES WHERE SLIPPING WHEN APPLIED. ON ARRIVAL THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED ME MY LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM WAS BROKEN AND ASKED ME IF I HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. I TOLD HIM NO, AND HE SAID THEY WOULD NEED TO ELEVATE THE CAR TO LOOK AT EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. THE LEFT CONTROL ARM FORE LINK HAD SPONTANEOUSLY FAILED. TESLA FIXED BOTH THE FAILED LEFT AND THE INTACT RIGHT UNDER WARRANTY ALONG WITH THE WHEEL LINER, ALIGNED THE CAR AND IT IS NOW RUNNING NORMAL. I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS OF THE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE FORE LINK ASSEMBLY IN THE MODEL S AND BELIEVE THIS IS A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM.
Additional Notes:
AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AT LOW SPEED IN MY 2017 TESLA MODEL S 90D (16,500 MILES) WITH THE WHEELS TURNED TO THE LEFT, I HEARD A LOUD BANG. I THOUGHT I RAN OVER SOMETHING SO GOT OUT TO LOOK AND SAW NOTHING. AS I PROCEEDED TO DRIVE THE CAR, IT DROVE SMOOTHLY AT FIRST BUT I COULD HEAR A SCRAPING OR RUBBING SOUND AS I PUT ON THE BRAKES OR HIT THE ACCELERATOR AFTER BRAKING. AFTER PARKING AT MY DESTINATION, WHEN I WAS BACKING OUT TO LEAVE I HEARD AND FELT RUMBLING AND SCRAPPING ON THE LEFT FRONT DRIVERS WHEEL. I LOOKED AND SAW THAT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL LINER WAS BROKEN AND COLLAPSED AND THE TIRE WAS RUBBING ON THE WHEEL WELL. I PUSHED THE LINER INTO PLACE AND DROVE DIRECTLY TO TESLA SERVICE (3 MILES AWAY) NOTICING MY BRAKES WHERE SLIPPING WHEN APPLIED. ON ARRIVAL THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED ME MY LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM WAS BROKEN AND ASKED ME IF I HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. I TOLD HIM NO, AND HE SAID THEY WOULD NEED TO ELEVATE THE CAR TO LOOK AT EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. THE LEFT CONTROL ARM FORE LINK HAD SPONTANEOUSLY FAILED. TESLA FIXED BOTH THE FAILED LEFT AND THE INTACT RIGHT UNDER WARRANTY ALONG WITH THE WHEEL LINER, ALIGNED THE CAR AND IT IS NOW RUNNING NORMAL. I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS OF THE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE FORE LINK ASSEMBLY IN THE MODEL S AND BELIEVE THIS IS A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM.
Mfg Campaign: 11233752
Recall Date: Jul 22, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE CAR IN A PARKING SPACE THE CAR ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN AND CRASHED OVER A SMALL CONCRETE RETAINING WALL AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. MY CAR AND THE CAR THAT WAS STRUCK WERE TOTALED.
Corrective Action:
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE CAR IN A PARKING SPACE THE CAR ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN AND CRASHED OVER A SMALL CONCRETE RETAINING WALL AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. MY CAR AND THE CAR THAT WAS STRUCK WERE TOTALED.
Additional Notes:
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE CAR IN A PARKING SPACE THE CAR ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN AND CRASHED OVER A SMALL CONCRETE RETAINING WALL AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. MY CAR AND THE CAR THAT WAS STRUCK WERE TOTALED.
Mfg Campaign: 11229124
Recall Date: Jul 3, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE CAR IN A PARKING SPACE THE CAR ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN AND CRASHED OVER A SMALL CONCRETE RETAINING WALL AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. MY CAR AND THE CAR THAT WAS STRUCK WERE TOTALED.
Corrective Action:
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE CAR IN A PARKING SPACE THE CAR ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN AND CRASHED OVER A SMALL CONCRETE RETAINING WALL AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. MY CAR AND THE CAR THAT WAS STRUCK WERE TOTALED.
Additional Notes:
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE CAR IN A PARKING SPACE THE CAR ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN AND CRASHED OVER A SMALL CONCRETE RETAINING WALL AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. MY CAR AND THE CAR THAT WAS STRUCK WERE TOTALED.
Mfg Campaign: 11229124
Recall Date: Jul 3, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE CAR IN A PARKING SPACE THE CAR ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN AND CRASHED OVER A SMALL CONCRETE RETAINING WALL AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. MY CAR AND THE CAR THAT WAS STRUCK WERE TOTALED.
Corrective Action:
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE CAR IN A PARKING SPACE THE CAR ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN AND CRASHED OVER A SMALL CONCRETE RETAINING WALL AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. MY CAR AND THE CAR THAT WAS STRUCK WERE TOTALED.
Additional Notes:
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE CAR IN A PARKING SPACE THE CAR ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN AND CRASHED OVER A SMALL CONCRETE RETAINING WALL AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. MY CAR AND THE CAR THAT WAS STRUCK WERE TOTALED.
Mfg Campaign: 11229124
Recall Date: Jul 3, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
BACKING INTO A PARKING SPOT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT FORE LINK FAILED WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS DAMAGED THE WHEEL, TIRE AND WHEEL WELL.
Corrective Action:
BACKING INTO A PARKING SPOT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT FORE LINK FAILED WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS DAMAGED THE WHEEL, TIRE AND WHEEL WELL.
Additional Notes:
BACKING INTO A PARKING SPOT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT FORE LINK FAILED WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS DAMAGED THE WHEEL, TIRE AND WHEEL WELL.
Mfg Campaign: 11220236
Recall Date: Jun 15, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
BACKING INTO A PARKING SPOT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT FORE LINK FAILED WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS DAMAGED THE WHEEL, TIRE AND WHEEL WELL.
Corrective Action:
BACKING INTO A PARKING SPOT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT FORE LINK FAILED WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS DAMAGED THE WHEEL, TIRE AND WHEEL WELL.
Additional Notes:
BACKING INTO A PARKING SPOT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT FORE LINK FAILED WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS DAMAGED THE WHEEL, TIRE AND WHEEL WELL.
Mfg Campaign: 11220236
Recall Date: Jun 15, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
BACKING INTO A PARKING SPOT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT FORE LINK FAILED WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS DAMAGED THE WHEEL, TIRE AND WHEEL WELL.
Corrective Action:
BACKING INTO A PARKING SPOT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT FORE LINK FAILED WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS DAMAGED THE WHEEL, TIRE AND WHEEL WELL.
Additional Notes:
BACKING INTO A PARKING SPOT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT FORE LINK FAILED WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS DAMAGED THE WHEEL, TIRE AND WHEEL WELL.
Mfg Campaign: 11220236
Recall Date: Jun 15, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
ON SATURDAY 5/11/2019 AROUND 12:45PM WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR SUDDENLY MADE A LOUD SOUND THEN THE CAR SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY LEAVING ME STUCK. THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. THE CAR DISPLAY AN ERROR ON THE CENTER CONSOLE "UNABLE TO DRIVE, PLEASE PROCEED TO SAFETY" (SOMETHING LIKE THIS) I DID NOT TAKE A PHOTO SINCE I WAS CONCERNED ABOUT BEING REAR ENDED. I HAD TO CALL 911 TO STOP ALL TRAFFIC SO THE CAR COULD BE PUSHED OFF THE HIGHWAY. AS WE WERE ABOUT TO PUSH THE CAR IT STARTED WORKING AGAIN. I WILL BE TAKING THE CAR INTO TESLA SERVICE SO THEY CAN TRY TO DETERMINE WHY THIS OCCURRED. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT TO MYSELF AND OTHERS IF THIS HAPPENED DURING NON RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC.
Corrective Action:
ON SATURDAY 5/11/2019 AROUND 12:45PM WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR SUDDENLY MADE A LOUD SOUND THEN THE CAR SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY LEAVING ME STUCK. THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. THE CAR DISPLAY AN ERROR ON THE CENTER CONSOLE "UNABLE TO DRIVE, PLEASE PROCEED TO SAFETY" (SOMETHING LIKE THIS) I DID NOT TAKE A PHOTO SINCE I WAS CONCERNED ABOUT BEING REAR ENDED. I HAD TO CALL 911 TO STOP ALL TRAFFIC SO THE CAR COULD BE PUSHED OFF THE HIGHWAY. AS WE WERE ABOUT TO PUSH THE CAR IT STARTED WORKING AGAIN. I WILL BE TAKING THE CAR INTO TESLA SERVICE SO THEY CAN TRY TO DETERMINE WHY THIS OCCURRED. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT TO MYSELF AND OTHERS IF THIS HAPPENED DURING NON RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC.
Additional Notes:
ON SATURDAY 5/11/2019 AROUND 12:45PM WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR SUDDENLY MADE A LOUD SOUND THEN THE CAR SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY LEAVING ME STUCK. THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. THE CAR DISPLAY AN ERROR ON THE CENTER CONSOLE "UNABLE TO DRIVE, PLEASE PROCEED TO SAFETY" (SOMETHING LIKE THIS) I DID NOT TAKE A PHOTO SINCE I WAS CONCERNED ABOUT BEING REAR ENDED. I HAD TO CALL 911 TO STOP ALL TRAFFIC SO THE CAR COULD BE PUSHED OFF THE HIGHWAY. AS WE WERE ABOUT TO PUSH THE CAR IT STARTED WORKING AGAIN. I WILL BE TAKING THE CAR INTO TESLA SERVICE SO THEY CAN TRY TO DETERMINE WHY THIS OCCURRED. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT TO MYSELF AND OTHERS IF THIS HAPPENED DURING NON RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC.
Mfg Campaign: 11207856
Recall Date: May 15, 2019
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