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:
FUEL/PROPULSION 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
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
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
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE YESTERDAY, THERE WAS A LOUD GRINDING SOUND AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. AFTER MOVING IT BACK A FEW FEET, THE CAR WOULD GO SO I DROVE IT A MILE HOME VERY SLOWLY AND CALLED FOR A TOW. THEY TOOK THE CAR AWAY YESTERAY. WHEN MOVING THE CAR TO THE TOW TRUCK, A THREE-INCH ALUMINUM PIECE TORN ON BOTH ENDS AND BADLY MANGLED FELL OUT.
Corrective Action:
WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE YESTERDAY, THERE WAS A LOUD GRINDING SOUND AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. AFTER MOVING IT BACK A FEW FEET, THE CAR WOULD GO SO I DROVE IT A MILE HOME VERY SLOWLY AND CALLED FOR A TOW. THEY TOOK THE CAR AWAY YESTERAY. WHEN MOVING THE CAR TO THE TOW TRUCK, A THREE-INCH ALUMINUM PIECE TORN ON BOTH ENDS AND BADLY MANGLED FELL OUT.
Additional Notes:
WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE YESTERDAY, THERE WAS A LOUD GRINDING SOUND AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. AFTER MOVING IT BACK A FEW FEET, THE CAR WOULD GO SO I DROVE IT A MILE HOME VERY SLOWLY AND CALLED FOR A TOW. THEY TOOK THE CAR AWAY YESTERAY. WHEN MOVING THE CAR TO THE TOW TRUCK, A THREE-INCH ALUMINUM PIECE TORN ON BOTH ENDS AND BADLY MANGLED FELL OUT.
Mfg Campaign: 11194559
Recall Date: Apr 8, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
WHILE REVERSING MY VEHICLE OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT, A LOUD SNAPPING SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CAUSE OF THE SOUND WAS NOT VISIBLE. I CONTINUED DRIVING A FEW MILES WHILE LISTENING FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE VEHICLE. A FEW MILES DOWN THE ROAD, I PREPARED TO ENTER THE FREEWAY. AS I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THERE WAS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE EMITTING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. I PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED TESLA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. I ADVISED THEM OF MY OBSERVATIONS AND WAS ISSUED A PRELIMINARY DIAGNOSIS OF DEBRIS IN THE BRAKE CALIPER. I PROCEEDED TO DRIVE MY CAR TO A HIGH-PRESSURE WASHING STATION TO REMOVE THE DEBRIS. WHILE PARKING AT MY DESTINATION, I NOTICED MY STEERING WHEEL REQUIRED A BIT MORE FORCE TO DURN THE WHEEL; AS I WAS ENCOUNTERING MORE RESISTANCE THAN USUAL WHILE STEERING THE VEHICLE. I GOT OUT AND LOOKED AT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT. I NOTICED A HOLE APPROXIMATELY 2' TALL AND 1' WIDE HAD BEEN WORN THROUGH THE WHEEL WELL LINER BEHIND THE REAR OF THE TIRE. THROUGH THE HOLE, I SAW SOME WIRE COVERINGS AND A PIECE OF THE VEHICLE'S ALUMINUM FRAME. I ALSO OBSERVED THE WHEEL WOULD RUB UP AGAINST THE EXPOSED METAL FRAME WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED. I CALLED TESLA ROADSIDE AGAIN AND UPDATED THEM OF MY FINDINGS. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE SERVICE CENTER AND SUBSEQUENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH A BROKEN FORE-LINK ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SUSPENSION. THE FORE-LINKS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE WERE REPLACED, AS WELL AS THE WHEEL WELL LINER.
Corrective Action:
WHILE REVERSING MY VEHICLE OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT, A LOUD SNAPPING SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CAUSE OF THE SOUND WAS NOT VISIBLE. I CONTINUED DRIVING A FEW MILES WHILE LISTENING FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE VEHICLE. A FEW MILES DOWN THE ROAD, I PREPARED TO ENTER THE FREEWAY. AS I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THERE WAS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE EMITTING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. I PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED TESLA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. I ADVISED THEM OF MY OBSERVATIONS AND WAS ISSUED A PRELIMINARY DIAGNOSIS OF DEBRIS IN THE BRAKE CALIPER. I PROCEEDED TO DRIVE MY CAR TO A HIGH-PRESSURE WASHING STATION TO REMOVE THE DEBRIS. WHILE PARKING AT MY DESTINATION, I NOTICED MY STEERING WHEEL REQUIRED A BIT MORE FORCE TO DURN THE WHEEL; AS I WAS ENCOUNTERING MORE RESISTANCE THAN USUAL WHILE STEERING THE VEHICLE. I GOT OUT AND LOOKED AT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT. I NOTICED A HOLE APPROXIMATELY 2' TALL AND 1' WIDE HAD BEEN WORN THROUGH THE WHEEL WELL LINER BEHIND THE REAR OF THE TIRE. THROUGH THE HOLE, I SAW SOME WIRE COVERINGS AND A PIECE OF THE VEHICLE'S ALUMINUM FRAME. I ALSO OBSERVED THE WHEEL WOULD RUB UP AGAINST THE EXPOSED METAL FRAME WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED. I CALLED TESLA ROADSIDE AGAIN AND UPDATED THEM OF MY FINDINGS. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE SERVICE CENTER AND SUBSEQUENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH A BROKEN FORE-LINK ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SUSPENSION. THE FORE-LINKS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE WERE REPLACED, AS WELL AS THE WHEEL WELL LINER.
Additional Notes:
WHILE REVERSING MY VEHICLE OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT, A LOUD SNAPPING SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CAUSE OF THE SOUND WAS NOT VISIBLE. I CONTINUED DRIVING A FEW MILES WHILE LISTENING FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE VEHICLE. A FEW MILES DOWN THE ROAD, I PREPARED TO ENTER THE FREEWAY. AS I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THERE WAS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE EMITTING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. I PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED TESLA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. I ADVISED THEM OF MY OBSERVATIONS AND WAS ISSUED A PRELIMINARY DIAGNOSIS OF DEBRIS IN THE BRAKE CALIPER. I PROCEEDED TO DRIVE MY CAR TO A HIGH-PRESSURE WASHING STATION TO REMOVE THE DEBRIS. WHILE PARKING AT MY DESTINATION, I NOTICED MY STEERING WHEEL REQUIRED A BIT MORE FORCE TO DURN THE WHEEL; AS I WAS ENCOUNTERING MORE RESISTANCE THAN USUAL WHILE STEERING THE VEHICLE. I GOT OUT AND LOOKED AT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT. I NOTICED A HOLE APPROXIMATELY 2' TALL AND 1' WIDE HAD BEEN WORN THROUGH THE WHEEL WELL LINER BEHIND THE REAR OF THE TIRE. THROUGH THE HOLE, I SAW SOME WIRE COVERINGS AND A PIECE OF THE VEHICLE'S ALUMINUM FRAME. I ALSO OBSERVED THE WHEEL WOULD RUB UP AGAINST THE EXPOSED METAL FRAME WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED. I CALLED TESLA ROADSIDE AGAIN AND UPDATED THEM OF MY FINDINGS. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE SERVICE CENTER AND SUBSEQUENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH A BROKEN FORE-LINK ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SUSPENSION. THE FORE-LINKS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE WERE REPLACED, AS WELL AS THE WHEEL WELL LINER.
Mfg Campaign: 11194264
Recall Date: Apr 6, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TESLA MODEL S. WHILE PULLING IN THE DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED THROUGH THE GARAGE AND CRASHED INTO THE HOUSE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED TO BE TOWED. THE CONTACT CALLED TESLA AT 858-558-1555 (LOCATED AT 4545 LA JOLLA VILLAGE DR, SUITE D17, SAN DIEGO, CA 92122) AND WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,859. *TT THE CONSUMER STATED SHE DID RECEIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR THIS ACCIDENT. *TR
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TESLA MODEL S. WHILE PULLING IN THE DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED THROUGH THE GARAGE AND CRASHED INTO THE HOUSE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED TO BE TOWED. THE CONTACT CALLED TESLA AT 858-558-1555 (LOCATED AT 4545 LA JOLLA VILLAGE DR, SUITE D17, SAN DIEGO, CA 92122) AND WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,859. *TT THE CONSUMER STATED SHE DID RECEIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR THIS ACCIDENT. *TR
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TESLA MODEL S. WHILE PULLING IN THE DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED THROUGH THE GARAGE AND CRASHED INTO THE HOUSE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED TO BE TOWED. THE CONTACT CALLED TESLA AT 858-558-1555 (LOCATED AT 4545 LA JOLLA VILLAGE DR, SUITE D17, SAN DIEGO, CA 92122) AND WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,859. *TT THE CONSUMER STATED SHE DID RECEIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR THIS ACCIDENT. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11189710
Recall Date: Mar 18, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
2017 TESLA MODEL S STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN OVER 100 MPH, WHEN TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AROUND 70 MPH, WITHOUT AUTOPILOT ENGAGED. AS SOON AS IT STARTED TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR TOOK CONTROL OVER THE STEERING WHEEL AND DROVE INTO THE GUARDRAIL ON THE LEFT OF THE LANE, THEN QUICKLY STEERED TO THE RIGHT LANES AND STEERED TO THE LEFT AGAIN. SLAMMED ON THE BRAKE BUT DID NOT WORK AT ALL, AND STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND. THE CAR COMPLETELY TOOK CONTROL OVER TRAVELING OVER 100 MPH GOING ZIG-ZAG ON THREE LANE HIGHWAY, FINALLY CAME TO A STOP AFTER HITTING NUMBER OF TREES IN THE WOODS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALED.
Corrective Action:
2017 TESLA MODEL S STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN OVER 100 MPH, WHEN TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AROUND 70 MPH, WITHOUT AUTOPILOT ENGAGED. AS SOON AS IT STARTED TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR TOOK CONTROL OVER THE STEERING WHEEL AND DROVE INTO THE GUARDRAIL ON THE LEFT OF THE LANE, THEN QUICKLY STEERED TO THE RIGHT LANES AND STEERED TO THE LEFT AGAIN. SLAMMED ON THE BRAKE BUT DID NOT WORK AT ALL, AND STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND. THE CAR COMPLETELY TOOK CONTROL OVER TRAVELING OVER 100 MPH GOING ZIG-ZAG ON THREE LANE HIGHWAY, FINALLY CAME TO A STOP AFTER HITTING NUMBER OF TREES IN THE WOODS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALED.
Additional Notes:
2017 TESLA MODEL S STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN OVER 100 MPH, WHEN TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AROUND 70 MPH, WITHOUT AUTOPILOT ENGAGED. AS SOON AS IT STARTED TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR TOOK CONTROL OVER THE STEERING WHEEL AND DROVE INTO THE GUARDRAIL ON THE LEFT OF THE LANE, THEN QUICKLY STEERED TO THE RIGHT LANES AND STEERED TO THE LEFT AGAIN. SLAMMED ON THE BRAKE BUT DID NOT WORK AT ALL, AND STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND. THE CAR COMPLETELY TOOK CONTROL OVER TRAVELING OVER 100 MPH GOING ZIG-ZAG ON THREE LANE HIGHWAY, FINALLY CAME TO A STOP AFTER HITTING NUMBER OF TREES IN THE WOODS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALED.
Mfg Campaign: 11174732
Recall Date: Feb 6, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
2017 TESLA MODEL S STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN OVER 100 MPH, WHEN TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AROUND 70 MPH, WITHOUT AUTOPILOT ENGAGED. AS SOON AS IT STARTED TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR TOOK CONTROL OVER THE STEERING WHEEL AND DROVE INTO THE GUARDRAIL ON THE LEFT OF THE LANE, THEN QUICKLY STEERED TO THE RIGHT LANES AND STEERED TO THE LEFT AGAIN. SLAMMED ON THE BRAKE BUT DID NOT WORK AT ALL, AND STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND. THE CAR COMPLETELY TOOK CONTROL OVER TRAVELING OVER 100 MPH GOING ZIG-ZAG ON THREE LANE HIGHWAY, FINALLY CAME TO A STOP AFTER HITTING NUMBER OF TREES IN THE WOODS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALED.
Corrective Action:
2017 TESLA MODEL S STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN OVER 100 MPH, WHEN TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AROUND 70 MPH, WITHOUT AUTOPILOT ENGAGED. AS SOON AS IT STARTED TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR TOOK CONTROL OVER THE STEERING WHEEL AND DROVE INTO THE GUARDRAIL ON THE LEFT OF THE LANE, THEN QUICKLY STEERED TO THE RIGHT LANES AND STEERED TO THE LEFT AGAIN. SLAMMED ON THE BRAKE BUT DID NOT WORK AT ALL, AND STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND. THE CAR COMPLETELY TOOK CONTROL OVER TRAVELING OVER 100 MPH GOING ZIG-ZAG ON THREE LANE HIGHWAY, FINALLY CAME TO A STOP AFTER HITTING NUMBER OF TREES IN THE WOODS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALED.
Additional Notes:
2017 TESLA MODEL S STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN OVER 100 MPH, WHEN TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AROUND 70 MPH, WITHOUT AUTOPILOT ENGAGED. AS SOON AS IT STARTED TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR TOOK CONTROL OVER THE STEERING WHEEL AND DROVE INTO THE GUARDRAIL ON THE LEFT OF THE LANE, THEN QUICKLY STEERED TO THE RIGHT LANES AND STEERED TO THE LEFT AGAIN. SLAMMED ON THE BRAKE BUT DID NOT WORK AT ALL, AND STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND. THE CAR COMPLETELY TOOK CONTROL OVER TRAVELING OVER 100 MPH GOING ZIG-ZAG ON THREE LANE HIGHWAY, FINALLY CAME TO A STOP AFTER HITTING NUMBER OF TREES IN THE WOODS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALED.
Mfg Campaign: 11174732
Recall Date: Feb 6, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
2017 TESLA MODEL S STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN OVER 100 MPH, WHEN TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AROUND 70 MPH, WITHOUT AUTOPILOT ENGAGED. AS SOON AS IT STARTED TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR TOOK CONTROL OVER THE STEERING WHEEL AND DROVE INTO THE GUARDRAIL ON THE LEFT OF THE LANE, THEN QUICKLY STEERED TO THE RIGHT LANES AND STEERED TO THE LEFT AGAIN. SLAMMED ON THE BRAKE BUT DID NOT WORK AT ALL, AND STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND. THE CAR COMPLETELY TOOK CONTROL OVER TRAVELING OVER 100 MPH GOING ZIG-ZAG ON THREE LANE HIGHWAY, FINALLY CAME TO A STOP AFTER HITTING NUMBER OF TREES IN THE WOODS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALED.
Corrective Action:
2017 TESLA MODEL S STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN OVER 100 MPH, WHEN TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AROUND 70 MPH, WITHOUT AUTOPILOT ENGAGED. AS SOON AS IT STARTED TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR TOOK CONTROL OVER THE STEERING WHEEL AND DROVE INTO THE GUARDRAIL ON THE LEFT OF THE LANE, THEN QUICKLY STEERED TO THE RIGHT LANES AND STEERED TO THE LEFT AGAIN. SLAMMED ON THE BRAKE BUT DID NOT WORK AT ALL, AND STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND. THE CAR COMPLETELY TOOK CONTROL OVER TRAVELING OVER 100 MPH GOING ZIG-ZAG ON THREE LANE HIGHWAY, FINALLY CAME TO A STOP AFTER HITTING NUMBER OF TREES IN THE WOODS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALED.
Additional Notes:
2017 TESLA MODEL S STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN OVER 100 MPH, WHEN TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AROUND 70 MPH, WITHOUT AUTOPILOT ENGAGED. AS SOON AS IT STARTED TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR TOOK CONTROL OVER THE STEERING WHEEL AND DROVE INTO THE GUARDRAIL ON THE LEFT OF THE LANE, THEN QUICKLY STEERED TO THE RIGHT LANES AND STEERED TO THE LEFT AGAIN. SLAMMED ON THE BRAKE BUT DID NOT WORK AT ALL, AND STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND. THE CAR COMPLETELY TOOK CONTROL OVER TRAVELING OVER 100 MPH GOING ZIG-ZAG ON THREE LANE HIGHWAY, FINALLY CAME TO A STOP AFTER HITTING NUMBER OF TREES IN THE WOODS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALED.
Mfg Campaign: 11174732
Recall Date: Feb 6, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
YET ANOTHER CASE OF BROKEN SUSPENSION ON A TESLA. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/FORE-LINK-SUSPENSION-FAILURE-WHILE-DRIVING-ON-THE-FREEWAY.141701/ MODEL S 75 2017 WITH ONLY 9500 MILES. I GOT IT IN MAR OF 2017 SO IT HASN'T EVEN BEEN 2 YEARS. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IN THE FAST LANE AND ABOUT TO GET INTO THE CARPOOL LANE WHEN TRAFFIC SUDDENLY CAME TO A HALT. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND THEN STARTED TO DRIVE AGAIN BUT REALIZED I COULDN'T. THE CAR SHOOK AND THERE WAS A LOUD SCREECHING/GRINDING SOUND. LUCKILY A MOTORCYCLE COP HAPPENED TO COME BY AND CALLED HIGHWAY PATROL AND THE FREEWAY TOW TRUCK SO HELP GET ME OUT OF THE FAST LANE AND ACROSS 3 LANES TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. THEN, I CALLED TESLA ROADSIDE TO GET TOWED INTO THE DEALERSHIP. 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? THE CAR IS STILL IN THE SHOP NOW BEING REPAIRED. EVEN AFTER THE REPAIR, IS IT SAFE TO BE DRIVING A TESLA? WOULD YOU GUYS CHANCE IT WITH YOUR KIDS IN THE CAR AND RISK THAT HAPPENING ON THE FREEWAY? PLEASE RESPOND WITH YOUR OPINION. DEBATING WHETHER TO SELL MY CAR RIGHT NOW. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS WAS A FAULTY PART OR FAULTY DESIGN AND I SEE THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER POSTINGS ON THIS CATASTROPHIC MECHANICAL FAILURE. FOLLOW UP POSTS ON THAT THREAD SEEK TO DENY AND COVER UP THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A LETHAL DEFECT. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. NOT AN OWNER...CONCERNED CITIZEN ETC. ETC.
Corrective Action:
YET ANOTHER CASE OF BROKEN SUSPENSION ON A TESLA. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/FORE-LINK-SUSPENSION-FAILURE-WHILE-DRIVING-ON-THE-FREEWAY.141701/ MODEL S 75 2017 WITH ONLY 9500 MILES. I GOT IT IN MAR OF 2017 SO IT HASN'T EVEN BEEN 2 YEARS. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IN THE FAST LANE AND ABOUT TO GET INTO THE CARPOOL LANE WHEN TRAFFIC SUDDENLY CAME TO A HALT. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND THEN STARTED TO DRIVE AGAIN BUT REALIZED I COULDN'T. THE CAR SHOOK AND THERE WAS A LOUD SCREECHING/GRINDING SOUND. LUCKILY A MOTORCYCLE COP HAPPENED TO COME BY AND CALLED HIGHWAY PATROL AND THE FREEWAY TOW TRUCK SO HELP GET ME OUT OF THE FAST LANE AND ACROSS 3 LANES TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. THEN, I CALLED TESLA ROADSIDE TO GET TOWED INTO THE DEALERSHIP. 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? THE CAR IS STILL IN THE SHOP NOW BEING REPAIRED. EVEN AFTER THE REPAIR, IS IT SAFE TO BE DRIVING A TESLA? WOULD YOU GUYS CHANCE IT WITH YOUR KIDS IN THE CAR AND RISK THAT HAPPENING ON THE FREEWAY? PLEASE RESPOND WITH YOUR OPINION. DEBATING WHETHER TO SELL MY CAR RIGHT NOW. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS WAS A FAULTY PART OR FAULTY DESIGN AND I SEE THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER POSTINGS ON THIS CATASTROPHIC MECHANICAL FAILURE. FOLLOW UP POSTS ON THAT THREAD SEEK TO DENY AND COVER UP THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A LETHAL DEFECT. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. NOT AN OWNER...CONCERNED CITIZEN ETC. ETC.
Additional Notes:
YET ANOTHER CASE OF BROKEN SUSPENSION ON A TESLA. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/FORE-LINK-SUSPENSION-FAILURE-WHILE-DRIVING-ON-THE-FREEWAY.141701/ MODEL S 75 2017 WITH ONLY 9500 MILES. I GOT IT IN MAR OF 2017 SO IT HASN'T EVEN BEEN 2 YEARS. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IN THE FAST LANE AND ABOUT TO GET INTO THE CARPOOL LANE WHEN TRAFFIC SUDDENLY CAME TO A HALT. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND THEN STARTED TO DRIVE AGAIN BUT REALIZED I COULDN'T. THE CAR SHOOK AND THERE WAS A LOUD SCREECHING/GRINDING SOUND. LUCKILY A MOTORCYCLE COP HAPPENED TO COME BY AND CALLED HIGHWAY PATROL AND THE FREEWAY TOW TRUCK SO HELP GET ME OUT OF THE FAST LANE AND ACROSS 3 LANES TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. THEN, I CALLED TESLA ROADSIDE TO GET TOWED INTO THE DEALERSHIP. 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? THE CAR IS STILL IN THE SHOP NOW BEING REPAIRED. EVEN AFTER THE REPAIR, IS IT SAFE TO BE DRIVING A TESLA? WOULD YOU GUYS CHANCE IT WITH YOUR KIDS IN THE CAR AND RISK THAT HAPPENING ON THE FREEWAY? PLEASE RESPOND WITH YOUR OPINION. DEBATING WHETHER TO SELL MY CAR RIGHT NOW. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS WAS A FAULTY PART OR FAULTY DESIGN AND I SEE THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER POSTINGS ON THIS CATASTROPHIC MECHANICAL FAILURE. FOLLOW UP POSTS ON THAT THREAD SEEK TO DENY AND COVER UP THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A LETHAL DEFECT. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. NOT AN OWNER...CONCERNED CITIZEN ETC. ETC.
Mfg Campaign: 11173208
Recall Date: Jan 31, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING THROUGH AN EXIT RAMP AND I FELT SOMETHING BREAK ON THE VEHICLE AND THEN WHEN I TRIED TO TURN THE VEHICLE, IT CONTINUED TO PUSH STRAIGHT. AFTER FURTHER REVIEW, THE REAR TOE ARM OF THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR SUSPENSION BROKE. THIS FAILURE CAUSED THE REAR WHEEL TO BE ABLE TO TURN LEFT AND RIGHT.
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING THROUGH AN EXIT RAMP AND I FELT SOMETHING BREAK ON THE VEHICLE AND THEN WHEN I TRIED TO TURN THE VEHICLE, IT CONTINUED TO PUSH STRAIGHT. AFTER FURTHER REVIEW, THE REAR TOE ARM OF THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR SUSPENSION BROKE. THIS FAILURE CAUSED THE REAR WHEEL TO BE ABLE TO TURN LEFT AND RIGHT.
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING THROUGH AN EXIT RAMP AND I FELT SOMETHING BREAK ON THE VEHICLE AND THEN WHEN I TRIED TO TURN THE VEHICLE, IT CONTINUED TO PUSH STRAIGHT. AFTER FURTHER REVIEW, THE REAR TOE ARM OF THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR SUSPENSION BROKE. THIS FAILURE CAUSED THE REAR WHEEL TO BE ABLE TO TURN LEFT AND RIGHT.
Mfg Campaign: 11163379
Recall Date: Dec 25, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
OUR TESLA HAS HAD TWO INCIDENTS IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS OF UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION....ONCE SLOWLY GOING INTO A PARKING PLACE AND ONCE BACKING OUT OF OUR GARAGE. THE FIRST ONE RESULTED IN A COUPLE OF CRACKED RIBS (WITH SEATBELT ON) AND $18,000 IN DAMAGE. THE SECOND INCIDENT: THE TESLA, WHEN BACKING UP WENT TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL BY ACCELERATING AND IT BARRELED ACROSS THE STREET AND KNOCKING DOWN A TREE BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE TESLA IS NOW IN THE REPAIR SHOP WITH EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE REAR OF THE CAR. NOT SURE YET OF THE DOLLAR AMOUNT. I FEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS DEFECT IN THE TESLA MODEL S.
Corrective Action:
OUR TESLA HAS HAD TWO INCIDENTS IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS OF UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION....ONCE SLOWLY GOING INTO A PARKING PLACE AND ONCE BACKING OUT OF OUR GARAGE. THE FIRST ONE RESULTED IN A COUPLE OF CRACKED RIBS (WITH SEATBELT ON) AND $18,000 IN DAMAGE. THE SECOND INCIDENT: THE TESLA, WHEN BACKING UP WENT TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL BY ACCELERATING AND IT BARRELED ACROSS THE STREET AND KNOCKING DOWN A TREE BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE TESLA IS NOW IN THE REPAIR SHOP WITH EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE REAR OF THE CAR. NOT SURE YET OF THE DOLLAR AMOUNT. I FEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS DEFECT IN THE TESLA MODEL S.
Additional Notes:
OUR TESLA HAS HAD TWO INCIDENTS IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS OF UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION....ONCE SLOWLY GOING INTO A PARKING PLACE AND ONCE BACKING OUT OF OUR GARAGE. THE FIRST ONE RESULTED IN A COUPLE OF CRACKED RIBS (WITH SEATBELT ON) AND $18,000 IN DAMAGE. THE SECOND INCIDENT: THE TESLA, WHEN BACKING UP WENT TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL BY ACCELERATING AND IT BARRELED ACROSS THE STREET AND KNOCKING DOWN A TREE BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE TESLA IS NOW IN THE REPAIR SHOP WITH EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE REAR OF THE CAR. NOT SURE YET OF THE DOLLAR AMOUNT. I FEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS DEFECT IN THE TESLA MODEL S.
Mfg Campaign: 11162968
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
OUR TESLA HAS HAD TWO INCIDENTS IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS OF UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION....ONCE SLOWLY GOING INTO A PARKING PLACE AND ONCE BACKING OUT OF OUR GARAGE. THE FIRST ONE RESULTED IN A COUPLE OF CRACKED RIBS (WITH SEATBELT ON) AND $18,000 IN DAMAGE. THE SECOND INCIDENT: THE TESLA, WHEN BACKING UP WENT TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL BY ACCELERATING AND IT BARRELED ACROSS THE STREET AND KNOCKING DOWN A TREE BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE TESLA IS NOW IN THE REPAIR SHOP WITH EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE REAR OF THE CAR. NOT SURE YET OF THE DOLLAR AMOUNT. I FEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS DEFECT IN THE TESLA MODEL S.
Corrective Action:
OUR TESLA HAS HAD TWO INCIDENTS IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS OF UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION....ONCE SLOWLY GOING INTO A PARKING PLACE AND ONCE BACKING OUT OF OUR GARAGE. THE FIRST ONE RESULTED IN A COUPLE OF CRACKED RIBS (WITH SEATBELT ON) AND $18,000 IN DAMAGE. THE SECOND INCIDENT: THE TESLA, WHEN BACKING UP WENT TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL BY ACCELERATING AND IT BARRELED ACROSS THE STREET AND KNOCKING DOWN A TREE BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE TESLA IS NOW IN THE REPAIR SHOP WITH EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE REAR OF THE CAR. NOT SURE YET OF THE DOLLAR AMOUNT. I FEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS DEFECT IN THE TESLA MODEL S.
Additional Notes:
OUR TESLA HAS HAD TWO INCIDENTS IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS OF UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION....ONCE SLOWLY GOING INTO A PARKING PLACE AND ONCE BACKING OUT OF OUR GARAGE. THE FIRST ONE RESULTED IN A COUPLE OF CRACKED RIBS (WITH SEATBELT ON) AND $18,000 IN DAMAGE. THE SECOND INCIDENT: THE TESLA, WHEN BACKING UP WENT TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL BY ACCELERATING AND IT BARRELED ACROSS THE STREET AND KNOCKING DOWN A TREE BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE TESLA IS NOW IN THE REPAIR SHOP WITH EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE REAR OF THE CAR. NOT SURE YET OF THE DOLLAR AMOUNT. I FEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS DEFECT IN THE TESLA MODEL S.
Mfg Campaign: 11162968
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
ON OCTOBER 18TH, MY TESLA WAS A MINOR FENDER BENDER . I WAS ON AUTO PILOT AND GOING ON A < 3 MPH SPEED BEFORE THE EXIT RAMP. ANOTHER CAR WAS STATIONED IN FRONT OF ME AND AUTOPILOT DID NOT REALIZE THE CAR CAME IN FRONT OF ME AND HIT THE OTHER CAR. THOUGH THE DAMAGES ARE MINIMAL & THE OTHER PERSON WAIVED HIS RIGHT TO CLAIM INSURANCE . I WANTED TO UNDERSTAND THE REASON AND THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE CURRENT ACCIDENT SO THAT I CAN BE CONFIDENT TO USE THE AUTO PILOT GOING FORWARD. HENCE I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT. AFTER 4 WEEKS OF INVESTIGATION AND REPEATED NUDGING FROM MY SIDE TO EXPEDITE THE INVESTIGATION, I WAS TOLD THAT THE CAR WAS IN AUTO PILOT MODE, AND THE CAR DID NOT REALIZE THE OTHER CAR IN FRONT UNTIL THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AND THE CAR DID APPLY BRAKES AFTER THE INCIDENT. I ALSO REQUESTED FOR THE INVESTIGATIVE LOGS AND NOTES FOR MY ANALYSIS BUT THE REQUEST WAS REJECTED BY THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Corrective Action:
ON OCTOBER 18TH, MY TESLA WAS A MINOR FENDER BENDER . I WAS ON AUTO PILOT AND GOING ON A < 3 MPH SPEED BEFORE THE EXIT RAMP. ANOTHER CAR WAS STATIONED IN FRONT OF ME AND AUTOPILOT DID NOT REALIZE THE CAR CAME IN FRONT OF ME AND HIT THE OTHER CAR. THOUGH THE DAMAGES ARE MINIMAL & THE OTHER PERSON WAIVED HIS RIGHT TO CLAIM INSURANCE . I WANTED TO UNDERSTAND THE REASON AND THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE CURRENT ACCIDENT SO THAT I CAN BE CONFIDENT TO USE THE AUTO PILOT GOING FORWARD. HENCE I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT. AFTER 4 WEEKS OF INVESTIGATION AND REPEATED NUDGING FROM MY SIDE TO EXPEDITE THE INVESTIGATION, I WAS TOLD THAT THE CAR WAS IN AUTO PILOT MODE, AND THE CAR DID NOT REALIZE THE OTHER CAR IN FRONT UNTIL THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AND THE CAR DID APPLY BRAKES AFTER THE INCIDENT. I ALSO REQUESTED FOR THE INVESTIGATIVE LOGS AND NOTES FOR MY ANALYSIS BUT THE REQUEST WAS REJECTED BY THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Additional Notes:
ON OCTOBER 18TH, MY TESLA WAS A MINOR FENDER BENDER . I WAS ON AUTO PILOT AND GOING ON A < 3 MPH SPEED BEFORE THE EXIT RAMP. ANOTHER CAR WAS STATIONED IN FRONT OF ME AND AUTOPILOT DID NOT REALIZE THE CAR CAME IN FRONT OF ME AND HIT THE OTHER CAR. THOUGH THE DAMAGES ARE MINIMAL & THE OTHER PERSON WAIVED HIS RIGHT TO CLAIM INSURANCE . I WANTED TO UNDERSTAND THE REASON AND THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE CURRENT ACCIDENT SO THAT I CAN BE CONFIDENT TO USE THE AUTO PILOT GOING FORWARD. HENCE I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT. AFTER 4 WEEKS OF INVESTIGATION AND REPEATED NUDGING FROM MY SIDE TO EXPEDITE THE INVESTIGATION, I WAS TOLD THAT THE CAR WAS IN AUTO PILOT MODE, AND THE CAR DID NOT REALIZE THE OTHER CAR IN FRONT UNTIL THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AND THE CAR DID APPLY BRAKES AFTER THE INCIDENT. I ALSO REQUESTED FOR THE INVESTIGATIVE LOGS AND NOTES FOR MY ANALYSIS BUT THE REQUEST WAS REJECTED BY THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Mfg Campaign: 11152302
Recall Date: Nov 18, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE TESLA SUSPENSIONS. A TWITTER USER WHOSE NAME CAN BE FOUND ON THE SCREENSHOT WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS COMPLAINT) HAS POSTED PHOTOGRAPHS OF HIS BROKEN SUSPENSION. HE WAS UNHAPPY ABOUT THE FACT THAT THE SUSPENSION FELL APART IN HIS DRIVEWAY. THE PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS THE CONTROL ARM SNAPPED AND THIS SAME FAILURE CAN BE SEEN TO HAVE OCCURRED ON MANY OTHER TESLAS. EXAMPLES CAN BE FOUND HERE: HTTPS://WWW.FLICKR.COM/PHOTOS/136377865@N05/SETS/72157658490111523/ AFTER A FEW PEOPLE RESPONDED TO THE OWNERS TWEET HE THEN DELETED THE TWEET AND BLOCKED EVERYBODY THAT HAD RESPONDED. IT IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT THE OWNER WILL BE FILING A COMPLAINT. HE IS ONE OF THE TOP TESLA REFERRERS AND IS CLOSE TO EARNING REWARDS FROM TESLA. THE SECOND ATTACHED SCREENSHOT PROVES THIS. THESE FRAGILE SUSPENSION PARTS POSE A RISK TO OWNERS AND OTHER ROAD USERS. STEERING WOULD BE BADLY AFFECTED BY SUCH A FAILURE. MANY TESLAS HAVE SUDDENLY SWERVED OFF THE ROAD WITH FATAL CONSEQUENCES. IT IS CERTAINLY POSSIBLE THAT SUSPENSION FAILURES ARE THE CAUSE OF THESE SWERVES. PLEASE TAKE URGENT ACTION TO PREVENT MORE DEATHS AND INJURIES. THANK YOU. CONCERNED CITIZEN WITH A SENSE OF CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY. FULL NAME AND CONTACT DETAILS SUPPLIED. *TR
Corrective Action:
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE TESLA SUSPENSIONS. A TWITTER USER WHOSE NAME CAN BE FOUND ON THE SCREENSHOT WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS COMPLAINT) HAS POSTED PHOTOGRAPHS OF HIS BROKEN SUSPENSION. HE WAS UNHAPPY ABOUT THE FACT THAT THE SUSPENSION FELL APART IN HIS DRIVEWAY. THE PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS THE CONTROL ARM SNAPPED AND THIS SAME FAILURE CAN BE SEEN TO HAVE OCCURRED ON MANY OTHER TESLAS. EXAMPLES CAN BE FOUND HERE: HTTPS://WWW.FLICKR.COM/PHOTOS/136377865@N05/SETS/72157658490111523/ AFTER A FEW PEOPLE RESPONDED TO THE OWNERS TWEET HE THEN DELETED THE TWEET AND BLOCKED EVERYBODY THAT HAD RESPONDED. IT IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT THE OWNER WILL BE FILING A COMPLAINT. HE IS ONE OF THE TOP TESLA REFERRERS AND IS CLOSE TO EARNING REWARDS FROM TESLA. THE SECOND ATTACHED SCREENSHOT PROVES THIS. THESE FRAGILE SUSPENSION PARTS POSE A RISK TO OWNERS AND OTHER ROAD USERS. STEERING WOULD BE BADLY AFFECTED BY SUCH A FAILURE. MANY TESLAS HAVE SUDDENLY SWERVED OFF THE ROAD WITH FATAL CONSEQUENCES. IT IS CERTAINLY POSSIBLE THAT SUSPENSION FAILURES ARE THE CAUSE OF THESE SWERVES. PLEASE TAKE URGENT ACTION TO PREVENT MORE DEATHS AND INJURIES. THANK YOU. CONCERNED CITIZEN WITH A SENSE OF CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY. FULL NAME AND CONTACT DETAILS SUPPLIED. *TR
Additional Notes:
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE TESLA SUSPENSIONS. A TWITTER USER WHOSE NAME CAN BE FOUND ON THE SCREENSHOT WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS COMPLAINT) HAS POSTED PHOTOGRAPHS OF HIS BROKEN SUSPENSION. HE WAS UNHAPPY ABOUT THE FACT THAT THE SUSPENSION FELL APART IN HIS DRIVEWAY. THE PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS THE CONTROL ARM SNAPPED AND THIS SAME FAILURE CAN BE SEEN TO HAVE OCCURRED ON MANY OTHER TESLAS. EXAMPLES CAN BE FOUND HERE: HTTPS://WWW.FLICKR.COM/PHOTOS/136377865@N05/SETS/72157658490111523/ AFTER A FEW PEOPLE RESPONDED TO THE OWNERS TWEET HE THEN DELETED THE TWEET AND BLOCKED EVERYBODY THAT HAD RESPONDED. IT IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT THE OWNER WILL BE FILING A COMPLAINT. HE IS ONE OF THE TOP TESLA REFERRERS AND IS CLOSE TO EARNING REWARDS FROM TESLA. THE SECOND ATTACHED SCREENSHOT PROVES THIS. THESE FRAGILE SUSPENSION PARTS POSE A RISK TO OWNERS AND OTHER ROAD USERS. STEERING WOULD BE BADLY AFFECTED BY SUCH A FAILURE. MANY TESLAS HAVE SUDDENLY SWERVED OFF THE ROAD WITH FATAL CONSEQUENCES. IT IS CERTAINLY POSSIBLE THAT SUSPENSION FAILURES ARE THE CAUSE OF THESE SWERVES. PLEASE TAKE URGENT ACTION TO PREVENT MORE DEATHS AND INJURIES. THANK YOU. CONCERNED CITIZEN WITH A SENSE OF CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY. FULL NAME AND CONTACT DETAILS SUPPLIED. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11150867
Recall Date: Nov 11, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GLASS ROOF OF THE VEHICLE WAS CRACKED ALL THE WAY TO THE POWER LIFTGATE. THERE WERE NO SENSORS WHERE THE GLASS MET THE GLASS ROOF, WHICH CAUSED A POSSIBLE HAZARD FOR THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TESLA (115 KISCO AVE, MT KISCO, NY 10549, (914) 218-8900) AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIRS. THE DEALER ADMITTED THAT THERE THERE WAS A SAFETY HAZARD REGARDING THE LIFTGATE AUTOMATICALLY CLOSING, WHICH COULD SEVER A HAND OR FINGER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,350.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GLASS ROOF OF THE VEHICLE WAS CRACKED ALL THE WAY TO THE POWER LIFTGATE. THERE WERE NO SENSORS WHERE THE GLASS MET THE GLASS ROOF, WHICH CAUSED A POSSIBLE HAZARD FOR THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TESLA (115 KISCO AVE, MT KISCO, NY 10549, (914) 218-8900) AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIRS. THE DEALER ADMITTED THAT THERE THERE WAS A SAFETY HAZARD REGARDING THE LIFTGATE AUTOMATICALLY CLOSING, WHICH COULD SEVER A HAND OR FINGER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,350.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GLASS ROOF OF THE VEHICLE WAS CRACKED ALL THE WAY TO THE POWER LIFTGATE. THERE WERE NO SENSORS WHERE THE GLASS MET THE GLASS ROOF, WHICH CAUSED A POSSIBLE HAZARD FOR THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TESLA (115 KISCO AVE, MT KISCO, NY 10549, (914) 218-8900) AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIRS. THE DEALER ADMITTED THAT THERE THERE WAS A SAFETY HAZARD REGARDING THE LIFTGATE AUTOMATICALLY CLOSING, WHICH COULD SEVER A HAND OR FINGER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,350.
Mfg Campaign: 11144857
Recall Date: Nov 2, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
WITH THE CURRENT RELEASE V9, IN A SPECIFIC LOCATION, UNDER AUTOPILOT THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTS TO SUDDENLY VEER OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT, IN A VIOLENT ACTION. MANUALLY CORRECTING CAUSES AUTOSTEER TO DISENGAGE BUT CRUISE CONTROL REMAINS ON EXASSERBATING THE SITUATION. CONDITIONS: 2 LANE HIGHWAY, TRAVELING AT 45 MPH. PAINTED CENTER LINE JOGS SLIGHTLY TO ACCOMMODATE CENTER TURNING LANE. TRAVELLED THIS ROAD SAFELY ON AUTOPILOT FOR OVER A YEAR WITHOUT INCIDENT. NOW IT HAPPENS EVERYTIME. ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT TESLA, THUS FAR HAVE RESULTED IN NO RESPONSE.
Corrective Action:
WITH THE CURRENT RELEASE V9, IN A SPECIFIC LOCATION, UNDER AUTOPILOT THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTS TO SUDDENLY VEER OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT, IN A VIOLENT ACTION. MANUALLY CORRECTING CAUSES AUTOSTEER TO DISENGAGE BUT CRUISE CONTROL REMAINS ON EXASSERBATING THE SITUATION. CONDITIONS: 2 LANE HIGHWAY, TRAVELING AT 45 MPH. PAINTED CENTER LINE JOGS SLIGHTLY TO ACCOMMODATE CENTER TURNING LANE. TRAVELLED THIS ROAD SAFELY ON AUTOPILOT FOR OVER A YEAR WITHOUT INCIDENT. NOW IT HAPPENS EVERYTIME. ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT TESLA, THUS FAR HAVE RESULTED IN NO RESPONSE.
Additional Notes:
WITH THE CURRENT RELEASE V9, IN A SPECIFIC LOCATION, UNDER AUTOPILOT THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTS TO SUDDENLY VEER OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT, IN A VIOLENT ACTION. MANUALLY CORRECTING CAUSES AUTOSTEER TO DISENGAGE BUT CRUISE CONTROL REMAINS ON EXASSERBATING THE SITUATION. CONDITIONS: 2 LANE HIGHWAY, TRAVELING AT 45 MPH. PAINTED CENTER LINE JOGS SLIGHTLY TO ACCOMMODATE CENTER TURNING LANE. TRAVELLED THIS ROAD SAFELY ON AUTOPILOT FOR OVER A YEAR WITHOUT INCIDENT. NOW IT HAPPENS EVERYTIME. ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT TESLA, THUS FAR HAVE RESULTED IN NO RESPONSE.
Mfg Campaign: 11141432
Recall Date: Oct 19, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WITH THE CURRENT RELEASE V9, IN A SPECIFIC LOCATION, UNDER AUTOPILOT THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTS TO SUDDENLY VEER OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT, IN A VIOLENT ACTION. MANUALLY CORRECTING CAUSES AUTOSTEER TO DISENGAGE BUT CRUISE CONTROL REMAINS ON EXASSERBATING THE SITUATION. CONDITIONS: 2 LANE HIGHWAY, TRAVELING AT 45 MPH. PAINTED CENTER LINE JOGS SLIGHTLY TO ACCOMMODATE CENTER TURNING LANE. TRAVELLED THIS ROAD SAFELY ON AUTOPILOT FOR OVER A YEAR WITHOUT INCIDENT. NOW IT HAPPENS EVERYTIME. ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT TESLA, THUS FAR HAVE RESULTED IN NO RESPONSE.
Corrective Action:
WITH THE CURRENT RELEASE V9, IN A SPECIFIC LOCATION, UNDER AUTOPILOT THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTS TO SUDDENLY VEER OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT, IN A VIOLENT ACTION. MANUALLY CORRECTING CAUSES AUTOSTEER TO DISENGAGE BUT CRUISE CONTROL REMAINS ON EXASSERBATING THE SITUATION. CONDITIONS: 2 LANE HIGHWAY, TRAVELING AT 45 MPH. PAINTED CENTER LINE JOGS SLIGHTLY TO ACCOMMODATE CENTER TURNING LANE. TRAVELLED THIS ROAD SAFELY ON AUTOPILOT FOR OVER A YEAR WITHOUT INCIDENT. NOW IT HAPPENS EVERYTIME. ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT TESLA, THUS FAR HAVE RESULTED IN NO RESPONSE.
Additional Notes:
WITH THE CURRENT RELEASE V9, IN A SPECIFIC LOCATION, UNDER AUTOPILOT THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTS TO SUDDENLY VEER OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT, IN A VIOLENT ACTION. MANUALLY CORRECTING CAUSES AUTOSTEER TO DISENGAGE BUT CRUISE CONTROL REMAINS ON EXASSERBATING THE SITUATION. CONDITIONS: 2 LANE HIGHWAY, TRAVELING AT 45 MPH. PAINTED CENTER LINE JOGS SLIGHTLY TO ACCOMMODATE CENTER TURNING LANE. TRAVELLED THIS ROAD SAFELY ON AUTOPILOT FOR OVER A YEAR WITHOUT INCIDENT. NOW IT HAPPENS EVERYTIME. ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT TESLA, THUS FAR HAVE RESULTED IN NO RESPONSE.
Mfg Campaign: 11141432
Recall Date: Oct 19, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
WITH THE CURRENT RELEASE V9, IN A SPECIFIC LOCATION, UNDER AUTOPILOT THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTS TO SUDDENLY VEER OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT, IN A VIOLENT ACTION. MANUALLY CORRECTING CAUSES AUTOSTEER TO DISENGAGE BUT CRUISE CONTROL REMAINS ON EXASSERBATING THE SITUATION. CONDITIONS: 2 LANE HIGHWAY, TRAVELING AT 45 MPH. PAINTED CENTER LINE JOGS SLIGHTLY TO ACCOMMODATE CENTER TURNING LANE. TRAVELLED THIS ROAD SAFELY ON AUTOPILOT FOR OVER A YEAR WITHOUT INCIDENT. NOW IT HAPPENS EVERYTIME. ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT TESLA, THUS FAR HAVE RESULTED IN NO RESPONSE.
Corrective Action:
WITH THE CURRENT RELEASE V9, IN A SPECIFIC LOCATION, UNDER AUTOPILOT THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTS TO SUDDENLY VEER OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT, IN A VIOLENT ACTION. MANUALLY CORRECTING CAUSES AUTOSTEER TO DISENGAGE BUT CRUISE CONTROL REMAINS ON EXASSERBATING THE SITUATION. CONDITIONS: 2 LANE HIGHWAY, TRAVELING AT 45 MPH. PAINTED CENTER LINE JOGS SLIGHTLY TO ACCOMMODATE CENTER TURNING LANE. TRAVELLED THIS ROAD SAFELY ON AUTOPILOT FOR OVER A YEAR WITHOUT INCIDENT. NOW IT HAPPENS EVERYTIME. ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT TESLA, THUS FAR HAVE RESULTED IN NO RESPONSE.
Additional Notes:
WITH THE CURRENT RELEASE V9, IN A SPECIFIC LOCATION, UNDER AUTOPILOT THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTS TO SUDDENLY VEER OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT, IN A VIOLENT ACTION. MANUALLY CORRECTING CAUSES AUTOSTEER TO DISENGAGE BUT CRUISE CONTROL REMAINS ON EXASSERBATING THE SITUATION. CONDITIONS: 2 LANE HIGHWAY, TRAVELING AT 45 MPH. PAINTED CENTER LINE JOGS SLIGHTLY TO ACCOMMODATE CENTER TURNING LANE. TRAVELLED THIS ROAD SAFELY ON AUTOPILOT FOR OVER A YEAR WITHOUT INCIDENT. NOW IT HAPPENS EVERYTIME. ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT TESLA, THUS FAR HAVE RESULTED IN NO RESPONSE.
Mfg Campaign: 11141432
Recall Date: Oct 19, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
THIS COMPLAINT IS MADE ON BEHALF OF A TESLA OWNER IN NORWAY. NORWAY IS A BIG MARKET FOR TESLAS. THE NHTSA WEBSITE IS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE FOR OWNERS OUTSIDE OF USA TO USE BECAUSE IT NEEDS A USA TO BE SUPPLIED EVEN THOUGH IT IS VALID FOR OVERSEAS OWNERS TO COMPLAIN. THE ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPHS SHOW A TESLA WITH A WHEEL THAT WENT WHOMPY WHILST BEING REVERSED. THE TEXT THAT DESCRIBES THE INCIDENT IS ALSO INCLUDED. HERE IS THE TWEET FROM OWNER HTTPS://TWITTER.COM/IGNORANCEBLISS_/STATUS/1041647129318576128 OWNERS IN NORWAY HAVE BEEN REPORTING SIMILAR CASES OF BROKEN AXLES AND WHOMPY WHEELS FOR SEVERAL YEARS. HTTPS://ELBILFORUM.NO/FORUM/INDEX.PHP?TOPIC=31341.0 PLEASE LOOK AT THE BIGGER PICTURE. THESE ARE NOT ISOLATED FREAKISH EVENTS. THERE HAVE BEEN LITERALLY HUNDREDS OF CASES LIKE THIS. ALL CAUSED BY UNDERSIZED FRAGILE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. PLEASE DEMAND AN URGENT RECALL. THANK YOU.
Corrective Action:
THIS COMPLAINT IS MADE ON BEHALF OF A TESLA OWNER IN NORWAY. NORWAY IS A BIG MARKET FOR TESLAS. THE NHTSA WEBSITE IS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE FOR OWNERS OUTSIDE OF USA TO USE BECAUSE IT NEEDS A USA TO BE SUPPLIED EVEN THOUGH IT IS VALID FOR OVERSEAS OWNERS TO COMPLAIN. THE ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPHS SHOW A TESLA WITH A WHEEL THAT WENT WHOMPY WHILST BEING REVERSED. THE TEXT THAT DESCRIBES THE INCIDENT IS ALSO INCLUDED. HERE IS THE TWEET FROM OWNER HTTPS://TWITTER.COM/IGNORANCEBLISS_/STATUS/1041647129318576128 OWNERS IN NORWAY HAVE BEEN REPORTING SIMILAR CASES OF BROKEN AXLES AND WHOMPY WHEELS FOR SEVERAL YEARS. HTTPS://ELBILFORUM.NO/FORUM/INDEX.PHP?TOPIC=31341.0 PLEASE LOOK AT THE BIGGER PICTURE. THESE ARE NOT ISOLATED FREAKISH EVENTS. THERE HAVE BEEN LITERALLY HUNDREDS OF CASES LIKE THIS. ALL CAUSED BY UNDERSIZED FRAGILE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. PLEASE DEMAND AN URGENT RECALL. THANK YOU.
Additional Notes:
THIS COMPLAINT IS MADE ON BEHALF OF A TESLA OWNER IN NORWAY. NORWAY IS A BIG MARKET FOR TESLAS. THE NHTSA WEBSITE IS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE FOR OWNERS OUTSIDE OF USA TO USE BECAUSE IT NEEDS A USA TO BE SUPPLIED EVEN THOUGH IT IS VALID FOR OVERSEAS OWNERS TO COMPLAIN. THE ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPHS SHOW A TESLA WITH A WHEEL THAT WENT WHOMPY WHILST BEING REVERSED. THE TEXT THAT DESCRIBES THE INCIDENT IS ALSO INCLUDED. HERE IS THE TWEET FROM OWNER HTTPS://TWITTER.COM/IGNORANCEBLISS_/STATUS/1041647129318576128 OWNERS IN NORWAY HAVE BEEN REPORTING SIMILAR CASES OF BROKEN AXLES AND WHOMPY WHEELS FOR SEVERAL YEARS. HTTPS://ELBILFORUM.NO/FORUM/INDEX.PHP?TOPIC=31341.0 PLEASE LOOK AT THE BIGGER PICTURE. THESE ARE NOT ISOLATED FREAKISH EVENTS. THERE HAVE BEEN LITERALLY HUNDREDS OF CASES LIKE THIS. ALL CAUSED BY UNDERSIZED FRAGILE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. PLEASE DEMAND AN URGENT RECALL. THANK YOU.
Mfg Campaign: 11130003
Recall Date: Sep 17, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
I WAS MAKING A LEGAL U TURN ON A CITY STREET TO PARK. I PULLED BEHIND A PARKED CAR AND WAS GOING ABOUT 1MPH WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HIT THE PARKED CAR. THERE WERE NO WARNING SOUNDS UNTIL THE CAR HIT THE OTHER CAR AND THEN THE HORN AND LIGHTS ON MY CAR WENT OFF. THE CAR WAS NOT ON AUTO PARK AND NO AIR BAGS WERE DEPLOYED HOWEVER MY CAR AND THE CAR THAT WAS HIT HAD EXTENSIVE BODY DAMAGE. THERE WERE NOT INJURIES TO PEOPLE. I DON'T KNOW WHY THE CAR ACCELERATED INSTEAD OF STOPPING. I HAVE NEVER HIT THE ACCELERATOR PEDDLE INSTEAD OF THE BRAKE AND I DOUBT IF I DID IT IN THIS CASE.
Corrective Action:
I WAS MAKING A LEGAL U TURN ON A CITY STREET TO PARK. I PULLED BEHIND A PARKED CAR AND WAS GOING ABOUT 1MPH WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HIT THE PARKED CAR. THERE WERE NO WARNING SOUNDS UNTIL THE CAR HIT THE OTHER CAR AND THEN THE HORN AND LIGHTS ON MY CAR WENT OFF. THE CAR WAS NOT ON AUTO PARK AND NO AIR BAGS WERE DEPLOYED HOWEVER MY CAR AND THE CAR THAT WAS HIT HAD EXTENSIVE BODY DAMAGE. THERE WERE NOT INJURIES TO PEOPLE. I DON'T KNOW WHY THE CAR ACCELERATED INSTEAD OF STOPPING. I HAVE NEVER HIT THE ACCELERATOR PEDDLE INSTEAD OF THE BRAKE AND I DOUBT IF I DID IT IN THIS CASE.
Additional Notes:
I WAS MAKING A LEGAL U TURN ON A CITY STREET TO PARK. I PULLED BEHIND A PARKED CAR AND WAS GOING ABOUT 1MPH WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HIT THE PARKED CAR. THERE WERE NO WARNING SOUNDS UNTIL THE CAR HIT THE OTHER CAR AND THEN THE HORN AND LIGHTS ON MY CAR WENT OFF. THE CAR WAS NOT ON AUTO PARK AND NO AIR BAGS WERE DEPLOYED HOWEVER MY CAR AND THE CAR THAT WAS HIT HAD EXTENSIVE BODY DAMAGE. THERE WERE NOT INJURIES TO PEOPLE. I DON'T KNOW WHY THE CAR ACCELERATED INSTEAD OF STOPPING. I HAVE NEVER HIT THE ACCELERATOR PEDDLE INSTEAD OF THE BRAKE AND I DOUBT IF I DID IT IN THIS CASE.
Mfg Campaign: 11121147
Recall Date: Aug 20, 2018
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