TESLA MODEL S 2018

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

19 Recalls

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

Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V376000 SAFETY RECALL
125.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 28, 2024
Safety Issue:

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

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

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-00-008
Notice Date: Jul 26, 2024
Recall Date: May 28, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V153000 SAFETY RECALL
6.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 27, 2024
Safety Issue:

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

Potential Risk:
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, release 2023.44.30.14, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-006.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

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

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-00-003
Notice Date: Feb 21, 2024
Recall Date: Jan 30, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 23V838000 SAFETY RECALL
2M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2023
Safety Issue:

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.

Potential Risk:
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-23-00-008
Notice Date: Feb 10, 2024
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 23V085000 SAFETY RECALL
362.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2023
Safety Issue:

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.

Potential Risk:
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-23-00-001
Notice Date: Apr 15, 2023
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V818000 SAFETY RECALL
40.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 1, 2022
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:
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the EPAS system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 31, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-014.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-014
Notice Date: Dec 31, 2022
Recall Date: Nov 1, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V169000 SAFETY RECALL
947 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 18, 2022
Safety Issue:

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and operating certain firmware releases. The rearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-004
Notice Date: May 17, 2022
Recall Date: Mar 18, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V037000 SAFETY RECALL
53.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 27, 2022
Safety Issue:

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.

Potential Risk:
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-001
Notice Date: Mar 28, 2022
Recall Date: Jan 27, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V00B000 SAFETY RECALL
130.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2021
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:
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-11-003.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-21-11-003
Notice Date: Feb 18, 2022
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V846000 SAFETY RECALL
11.7K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 29, 2021
Safety Issue:

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system.

Potential Risk:
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Tesla Service has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-00-004.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-21-00-004
Notice Date: Oct 25, 2021
Recall Date: Oct 29, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V035000 SAFETY RECALL
135K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 29, 2021
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:
The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the eMMC is approaching lifetime wear. Tesla will notify owners, and will replace the VCM daughterboard with one containing an enhanced eMMC controller, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-21-001.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local TESLA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: SB-21-21-001
Notice Date: Mar 29, 2021
Recall Date: Jan 29, 2021

Consumer Complaints

258 Complaints
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11442573 Other
Dec 3, 2021
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

On Sunday, October 10th. I arrived at a friends home in Charleston S.C. with about 35 Miles left on the Odometer. In the AM I awoke to find only 5 miles left. As I knew that I was 21 miles away from a Tesla Supercharger I called for a tow truck, and paid $265 to get taken to the charge site. I hooked up and the car began to charge. When I was close to capacity I disconnected - and the charge dropped to zero. I called Tesla. They sent a tow truck and took me to Savannah Ga. Tesla (80 miles south....no charge). 7 weeks later - on Dec 1st...I got my Tesla back from Savannah Ga. Tesla. Immediately I got a warning "Power reduced - service required". I called and arranged for service (set up for Dec 14...two weeks away). This morning I got a similar message; 'Coolant for battery low - Service required" (see image, below)

Corrective Action:

On Sunday, October 10th. I arrived at a friends home in Charleston S.C. with about 35 Miles left on the Odometer. In the AM I awoke to find only 5 miles left. As I knew that I was 21 miles away from a Tesla Supercharger I called for a tow truck, and paid $265 to get taken to the charge site. I hooked up and the car began to charge. When I was close to capacity I disconnected - and the charge dropped to zero. I called Tesla. They sent a tow truck and took me to Savannah Ga. Tesla (80 miles south....no charge). 7 weeks later - on Dec 1st...I got my Tesla back from Savannah Ga. Tesla. Immediately I got a warning "Power reduced - service required". I called and arranged for service (set up for Dec 14...two weeks away). This morning I got a similar message; 'Coolant for battery low - Service required" (see image, below)

Additional Notes:

On Sunday, October 10th. I arrived at a friends home in Charleston S.C. with about 35 Miles left on the Odometer. In the AM I awoke to find only 5 miles left. As I knew that I was 21 miles away from a Tesla Supercharger I called for a tow truck, and paid $265 to get taken to the charge site. I hooked up and the car began to charge. When I was close to capacity I disconnected - and the charge dropped to zero. I called Tesla. They sent a tow truck and took me to Savannah Ga. Tesla (80 miles south....no charge). 7 weeks later - on Dec 1st...I got my Tesla back from Savannah Ga. Tesla. Immediately I got a warning "Power reduced - service required". I called and arranged for service (set up for Dec 14...two weeks away). This morning I got a similar message; 'Coolant for battery low - Service required" (see image, below)

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11442573
Notice Date: Dec 3, 2021
Recall Date: Dec 3, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11439631 Other
Nov 7, 2021
Defect Description:

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

Potential Consequences:

I have been complaining since I got this Tesla in late 2017, that the car brakes unexpectedly on the Freeway. Tesla claim that nothing is wrong & this will happened if the sensor received a signal like light from another car, but I was driving on the Freeway during daytime? On 10/31/21 while driving autodrive on the freeway the car suddenly skid to the right twice, around 6.50 PM & 9.05 PM. My Grandson was in the car with me and witness the incident. Luckily I was able to straighten the car without any accident. Tesla made an appointment for a mobile visit on 11/5/21, but cancelled on 11/4/21 and reschedule one month later on 12/9/21 to a Service Ctr in Walnut. This is a Safety issue and Tesla is not seriously taking care of.

Corrective Action:

I have been complaining since I got this Tesla in late 2017, that the car brakes unexpectedly on the Freeway. Tesla claim that nothing is wrong & this will happened if the sensor received a signal like light from another car, but I was driving on the Freeway during daytime? On 10/31/21 while driving autodrive on the freeway the car suddenly skid to the right twice, around 6.50 PM & 9.05 PM. My Grandson was in the car with me and witness the incident. Luckily I was able to straighten the car without any accident. Tesla made an appointment for a mobile visit on 11/5/21, but cancelled on 11/4/21 and reschedule one month later on 12/9/21 to a Service Ctr in Walnut. This is a Safety issue and Tesla is not seriously taking care of.

Additional Notes:

I have been complaining since I got this Tesla in late 2017, that the car brakes unexpectedly on the Freeway. Tesla claim that nothing is wrong & this will happened if the sensor received a signal like light from another car, but I was driving on the Freeway during daytime? On 10/31/21 while driving autodrive on the freeway the car suddenly skid to the right twice, around 6.50 PM & 9.05 PM. My Grandson was in the car with me and witness the incident. Luckily I was able to straighten the car without any accident. Tesla made an appointment for a mobile visit on 11/5/21, but cancelled on 11/4/21 and reschedule one month later on 12/9/21 to a Service Ctr in Walnut. This is a Safety issue and Tesla is not seriously taking care of.

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11439631
Notice Date: Nov 7, 2021
Recall Date: Nov 7, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11439631 Other
Nov 7, 2021
Defect Description:

LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST

Potential Consequences:

I have been complaining since I got this Tesla in late 2017, that the car brakes unexpectedly on the Freeway. Tesla claim that nothing is wrong & this will happened if the sensor received a signal like light from another car, but I was driving on the Freeway during daytime? On 10/31/21 while driving autodrive on the freeway the car suddenly skid to the right twice, around 6.50 PM & 9.05 PM. My Grandson was in the car with me and witness the incident. Luckily I was able to straighten the car without any accident. Tesla made an appointment for a mobile visit on 11/5/21, but cancelled on 11/4/21 and reschedule one month later on 12/9/21 to a Service Ctr in Walnut. This is a Safety issue and Tesla is not seriously taking care of.

Corrective Action:

I have been complaining since I got this Tesla in late 2017, that the car brakes unexpectedly on the Freeway. Tesla claim that nothing is wrong & this will happened if the sensor received a signal like light from another car, but I was driving on the Freeway during daytime? On 10/31/21 while driving autodrive on the freeway the car suddenly skid to the right twice, around 6.50 PM & 9.05 PM. My Grandson was in the car with me and witness the incident. Luckily I was able to straighten the car without any accident. Tesla made an appointment for a mobile visit on 11/5/21, but cancelled on 11/4/21 and reschedule one month later on 12/9/21 to a Service Ctr in Walnut. This is a Safety issue and Tesla is not seriously taking care of.

Additional Notes:

I have been complaining since I got this Tesla in late 2017, that the car brakes unexpectedly on the Freeway. Tesla claim that nothing is wrong & this will happened if the sensor received a signal like light from another car, but I was driving on the Freeway during daytime? On 10/31/21 while driving autodrive on the freeway the car suddenly skid to the right twice, around 6.50 PM & 9.05 PM. My Grandson was in the car with me and witness the incident. Luckily I was able to straighten the car without any accident. Tesla made an appointment for a mobile visit on 11/5/21, but cancelled on 11/4/21 and reschedule one month later on 12/9/21 to a Service Ctr in Walnut. This is a Safety issue and Tesla is not seriously taking care of.

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11439631
Notice Date: Nov 7, 2021
Recall Date: Nov 7, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11438910 Other
Nov 1, 2021
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a Tesla Model S. The contact stated while parking into a parking space, the vehicle started shuddering inadvertently. The contact stated the braking panel button was depressed but failed to respond, causing the vehicle to continue to move forward, hit the sidewall, and inadvertently accelerate on its own crashing into a wall. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact stated the vehicle was diagnosed however, Tesla had not informed her of the diagnosis. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a Tesla Model S. The contact stated while parking into a parking space, the vehicle started shuddering inadvertently. The contact stated the braking panel button was depressed but failed to respond, causing the vehicle to continue to move forward, hit the sidewall, and inadvertently accelerate on its own crashing into a wall. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact stated the vehicle was diagnosed however, Tesla had not informed her of the diagnosis. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a Tesla Model S. The contact stated while parking into a parking space, the vehicle started shuddering inadvertently. The contact stated the braking panel button was depressed but failed to respond, causing the vehicle to continue to move forward, hit the sidewall, and inadvertently accelerate on its own crashing into a wall. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact stated the vehicle was diagnosed however, Tesla had not informed her of the diagnosis. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11438910
Notice Date: Nov 1, 2021
Recall Date: Nov 1, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11438910 Other
Nov 1, 2021
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a Tesla Model S. The contact stated while parking into a parking space, the vehicle started shuddering inadvertently. The contact stated the braking panel button was depressed but failed to respond, causing the vehicle to continue to move forward, hit the sidewall, and inadvertently accelerate on its own crashing into a wall. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact stated the vehicle was diagnosed however, Tesla had not informed her of the diagnosis. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a Tesla Model S. The contact stated while parking into a parking space, the vehicle started shuddering inadvertently. The contact stated the braking panel button was depressed but failed to respond, causing the vehicle to continue to move forward, hit the sidewall, and inadvertently accelerate on its own crashing into a wall. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact stated the vehicle was diagnosed however, Tesla had not informed her of the diagnosis. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a Tesla Model S. The contact stated while parking into a parking space, the vehicle started shuddering inadvertently. The contact stated the braking panel button was depressed but failed to respond, causing the vehicle to continue to move forward, hit the sidewall, and inadvertently accelerate on its own crashing into a wall. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact stated the vehicle was diagnosed however, Tesla had not informed her of the diagnosis. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11438910
Notice Date: Nov 1, 2021
Recall Date: Nov 1, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11431733 Other
Sep 4, 2021
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

Unknown component Car shut off while moving This has only happened once so far Vehicle has not been inspected. I am not sure it is safe to drive it There were other symptoms that may be related. Navigation function stopped working the day before. Radio became erratic, unexplainable communication messaged were annunciated, cruise control started selecting a slightly different speed than commanded

Corrective Action:

Unknown component Car shut off while moving This has only happened once so far Vehicle has not been inspected. I am not sure it is safe to drive it There were other symptoms that may be related. Navigation function stopped working the day before. Radio became erratic, unexplainable communication messaged were annunciated, cruise control started selecting a slightly different speed than commanded

Additional Notes:

Unknown component Car shut off while moving This has only happened once so far Vehicle has not been inspected. I am not sure it is safe to drive it There were other symptoms that may be related. Navigation function stopped working the day before. Radio became erratic, unexplainable communication messaged were annunciated, cruise control started selecting a slightly different speed than commanded

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11431733
Notice Date: Sep 4, 2021
Recall Date: Sep 4, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11423284 Other
Jul 2, 2021
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

There is loud clanking noise from the front of the car. Tesla service center said they must replace front sway bar and links. That was in December 2020. They still do not have those parts. Driving with damaged sway bars requires being super alert when changing lanes or turning. However, one cannot guarantee it 100% of the time. Tesla says that this is a minor noise issue. I would like them to fix the issue soon (not have to wait 6+ months).

Corrective Action:

There is loud clanking noise from the front of the car. Tesla service center said they must replace front sway bar and links. That was in December 2020. They still do not have those parts. Driving with damaged sway bars requires being super alert when changing lanes or turning. However, one cannot guarantee it 100% of the time. Tesla says that this is a minor noise issue. I would like them to fix the issue soon (not have to wait 6+ months).

Additional Notes:

There is loud clanking noise from the front of the car. Tesla service center said they must replace front sway bar and links. That was in December 2020. They still do not have those parts. Driving with damaged sway bars requires being super alert when changing lanes or turning. However, one cannot guarantee it 100% of the time. Tesla says that this is a minor noise issue. I would like them to fix the issue soon (not have to wait 6+ months).

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11423284
Notice Date: Jul 2, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 2, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11421115 Other
Jun 16, 2021
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the instrument cluster and home screen was intermittently inoperable. The contact called a service center on several occasions and was informed that the failure was linked to a software update and a full onboard computer folder. Despite the repair, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the instrument cluster and home screen was intermittently inoperable. The contact called a service center on several occasions and was informed that the failure was linked to a software update and a full onboard computer folder. Despite the repair, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the instrument cluster and home screen was intermittently inoperable. The contact called a service center on several occasions and was informed that the failure was linked to a software update and a full onboard computer folder. Despite the repair, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11421115
Notice Date: Jun 16, 2021
Recall Date: Jun 16, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11416509 Other
May 13, 2021
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

TOUCH SCREEN GOES DISABLING ALL VISUAL COMMUNICATION, INCLUDING AIR CONDITIONING, REAR CAMERA, GPS. OCCURS WHILE DRIVING, AND WHILE PARKED (SEVERAL TIMES ON START UP). HAVE NOTIFIED TESLA SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, BUT HAVE BEEN TOLD NOT TO SCHEDULE REPLACEMENT AS THEY ARE SHORT ON PARTS.

Corrective Action:

TOUCH SCREEN GOES DISABLING ALL VISUAL COMMUNICATION, INCLUDING AIR CONDITIONING, REAR CAMERA, GPS. OCCURS WHILE DRIVING, AND WHILE PARKED (SEVERAL TIMES ON START UP). HAVE NOTIFIED TESLA SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, BUT HAVE BEEN TOLD NOT TO SCHEDULE REPLACEMENT AS THEY ARE SHORT ON PARTS.

Additional Notes:

TOUCH SCREEN GOES DISABLING ALL VISUAL COMMUNICATION, INCLUDING AIR CONDITIONING, REAR CAMERA, GPS. OCCURS WHILE DRIVING, AND WHILE PARKED (SEVERAL TIMES ON START UP). HAVE NOTIFIED TESLA SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, BUT HAVE BEEN TOLD NOT TO SCHEDULE REPLACEMENT AS THEY ARE SHORT ON PARTS.

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11416509
Notice Date: May 13, 2021
Recall Date: May 13, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11406887 Other
Apr 7, 2021
Defect Description:

BACK OVER PREVENTION

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V035000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION, VISIBILITY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V035000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION, VISIBILITY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V035000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION, VISIBILITY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11406887
Notice Date: Apr 7, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 7, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11406887 Other
Apr 7, 2021
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V035000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION, VISIBILITY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V035000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION, VISIBILITY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V035000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION, VISIBILITY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11406887
Notice Date: Apr 7, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 7, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11406887 Other
Apr 7, 2021
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V035000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION, VISIBILITY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V035000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION, VISIBILITY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V035000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION, VISIBILITY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11406887
Notice Date: Apr 7, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 7, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11405008 Other
Mar 26, 2021
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BOTH OF MY DASHBOARD SCREENS (DRIVER CLUSTER AND CENTER CONSOLE) WENT BLANK WHILE DRIVING AT A VARIETY OF SPEEDS. I WAS UNABLE TO SEE MY SPEEDOMETER, BACK-UP CAMERA, CONTROL HVAC, OR ANY AUDIO. I ALSO WAS UNABLE TO USE COLLISION ASSISTANCE, BLIND SPOT DETECTION, AUTOPILOT, OR, PRESUMABLY, EMERGENCY BRAKING. TO REGAIN CONTROL I HAD TO REBOOT THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, WHICH WAS HAZARDOUS TO SAY THE LEAST. THERE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE ANY SPECIFIC TRIGGER TO THIS OUTAGE OTHER THAN THE VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR AND MOVING FORWARD. IT HAPPENED DURING THE DAY AND AT NIGHT. I REPORTED THIS TO TESLA USING THEIR "REPORT BUG" FEATURE IN THE VEHICLE, BUT I NEVER HEARD ANYTHING BACK. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST 6 OR 7 TIMES OVER THE LAST YEAR. THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT OCCURRED LAST WEEK, 15-16 MARCH.

Corrective Action:

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BOTH OF MY DASHBOARD SCREENS (DRIVER CLUSTER AND CENTER CONSOLE) WENT BLANK WHILE DRIVING AT A VARIETY OF SPEEDS. I WAS UNABLE TO SEE MY SPEEDOMETER, BACK-UP CAMERA, CONTROL HVAC, OR ANY AUDIO. I ALSO WAS UNABLE TO USE COLLISION ASSISTANCE, BLIND SPOT DETECTION, AUTOPILOT, OR, PRESUMABLY, EMERGENCY BRAKING. TO REGAIN CONTROL I HAD TO REBOOT THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, WHICH WAS HAZARDOUS TO SAY THE LEAST. THERE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE ANY SPECIFIC TRIGGER TO THIS OUTAGE OTHER THAN THE VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR AND MOVING FORWARD. IT HAPPENED DURING THE DAY AND AT NIGHT. I REPORTED THIS TO TESLA USING THEIR "REPORT BUG" FEATURE IN THE VEHICLE, BUT I NEVER HEARD ANYTHING BACK. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST 6 OR 7 TIMES OVER THE LAST YEAR. THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT OCCURRED LAST WEEK, 15-16 MARCH.

Additional Notes:

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BOTH OF MY DASHBOARD SCREENS (DRIVER CLUSTER AND CENTER CONSOLE) WENT BLANK WHILE DRIVING AT A VARIETY OF SPEEDS. I WAS UNABLE TO SEE MY SPEEDOMETER, BACK-UP CAMERA, CONTROL HVAC, OR ANY AUDIO. I ALSO WAS UNABLE TO USE COLLISION ASSISTANCE, BLIND SPOT DETECTION, AUTOPILOT, OR, PRESUMABLY, EMERGENCY BRAKING. TO REGAIN CONTROL I HAD TO REBOOT THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, WHICH WAS HAZARDOUS TO SAY THE LEAST. THERE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE ANY SPECIFIC TRIGGER TO THIS OUTAGE OTHER THAN THE VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR AND MOVING FORWARD. IT HAPPENED DURING THE DAY AND AT NIGHT. I REPORTED THIS TO TESLA USING THEIR "REPORT BUG" FEATURE IN THE VEHICLE, BUT I NEVER HEARD ANYTHING BACK. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST 6 OR 7 TIMES OVER THE LAST YEAR. THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT OCCURRED LAST WEEK, 15-16 MARCH.

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11405008
Notice Date: Mar 26, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 26, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11405008 Other
Mar 26, 2021
Defect Description:

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Potential Consequences:

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BOTH OF MY DASHBOARD SCREENS (DRIVER CLUSTER AND CENTER CONSOLE) WENT BLANK WHILE DRIVING AT A VARIETY OF SPEEDS. I WAS UNABLE TO SEE MY SPEEDOMETER, BACK-UP CAMERA, CONTROL HVAC, OR ANY AUDIO. I ALSO WAS UNABLE TO USE COLLISION ASSISTANCE, BLIND SPOT DETECTION, AUTOPILOT, OR, PRESUMABLY, EMERGENCY BRAKING. TO REGAIN CONTROL I HAD TO REBOOT THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, WHICH WAS HAZARDOUS TO SAY THE LEAST. THERE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE ANY SPECIFIC TRIGGER TO THIS OUTAGE OTHER THAN THE VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR AND MOVING FORWARD. IT HAPPENED DURING THE DAY AND AT NIGHT. I REPORTED THIS TO TESLA USING THEIR "REPORT BUG" FEATURE IN THE VEHICLE, BUT I NEVER HEARD ANYTHING BACK. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST 6 OR 7 TIMES OVER THE LAST YEAR. THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT OCCURRED LAST WEEK, 15-16 MARCH.

Corrective Action:

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BOTH OF MY DASHBOARD SCREENS (DRIVER CLUSTER AND CENTER CONSOLE) WENT BLANK WHILE DRIVING AT A VARIETY OF SPEEDS. I WAS UNABLE TO SEE MY SPEEDOMETER, BACK-UP CAMERA, CONTROL HVAC, OR ANY AUDIO. I ALSO WAS UNABLE TO USE COLLISION ASSISTANCE, BLIND SPOT DETECTION, AUTOPILOT, OR, PRESUMABLY, EMERGENCY BRAKING. TO REGAIN CONTROL I HAD TO REBOOT THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, WHICH WAS HAZARDOUS TO SAY THE LEAST. THERE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE ANY SPECIFIC TRIGGER TO THIS OUTAGE OTHER THAN THE VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR AND MOVING FORWARD. IT HAPPENED DURING THE DAY AND AT NIGHT. I REPORTED THIS TO TESLA USING THEIR "REPORT BUG" FEATURE IN THE VEHICLE, BUT I NEVER HEARD ANYTHING BACK. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST 6 OR 7 TIMES OVER THE LAST YEAR. THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT OCCURRED LAST WEEK, 15-16 MARCH.

Additional Notes:

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BOTH OF MY DASHBOARD SCREENS (DRIVER CLUSTER AND CENTER CONSOLE) WENT BLANK WHILE DRIVING AT A VARIETY OF SPEEDS. I WAS UNABLE TO SEE MY SPEEDOMETER, BACK-UP CAMERA, CONTROL HVAC, OR ANY AUDIO. I ALSO WAS UNABLE TO USE COLLISION ASSISTANCE, BLIND SPOT DETECTION, AUTOPILOT, OR, PRESUMABLY, EMERGENCY BRAKING. TO REGAIN CONTROL I HAD TO REBOOT THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, WHICH WAS HAZARDOUS TO SAY THE LEAST. THERE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE ANY SPECIFIC TRIGGER TO THIS OUTAGE OTHER THAN THE VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR AND MOVING FORWARD. IT HAPPENED DURING THE DAY AND AT NIGHT. I REPORTED THIS TO TESLA USING THEIR "REPORT BUG" FEATURE IN THE VEHICLE, BUT I NEVER HEARD ANYTHING BACK. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST 6 OR 7 TIMES OVER THE LAST YEAR. THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT OCCURRED LAST WEEK, 15-16 MARCH.

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11405008
Notice Date: Mar 26, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 26, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11405008 Other
Mar 26, 2021
Defect Description:

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

Potential Consequences:

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BOTH OF MY DASHBOARD SCREENS (DRIVER CLUSTER AND CENTER CONSOLE) WENT BLANK WHILE DRIVING AT A VARIETY OF SPEEDS. I WAS UNABLE TO SEE MY SPEEDOMETER, BACK-UP CAMERA, CONTROL HVAC, OR ANY AUDIO. I ALSO WAS UNABLE TO USE COLLISION ASSISTANCE, BLIND SPOT DETECTION, AUTOPILOT, OR, PRESUMABLY, EMERGENCY BRAKING. TO REGAIN CONTROL I HAD TO REBOOT THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, WHICH WAS HAZARDOUS TO SAY THE LEAST. THERE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE ANY SPECIFIC TRIGGER TO THIS OUTAGE OTHER THAN THE VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR AND MOVING FORWARD. IT HAPPENED DURING THE DAY AND AT NIGHT. I REPORTED THIS TO TESLA USING THEIR "REPORT BUG" FEATURE IN THE VEHICLE, BUT I NEVER HEARD ANYTHING BACK. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST 6 OR 7 TIMES OVER THE LAST YEAR. THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT OCCURRED LAST WEEK, 15-16 MARCH.

Corrective Action:

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BOTH OF MY DASHBOARD SCREENS (DRIVER CLUSTER AND CENTER CONSOLE) WENT BLANK WHILE DRIVING AT A VARIETY OF SPEEDS. I WAS UNABLE TO SEE MY SPEEDOMETER, BACK-UP CAMERA, CONTROL HVAC, OR ANY AUDIO. I ALSO WAS UNABLE TO USE COLLISION ASSISTANCE, BLIND SPOT DETECTION, AUTOPILOT, OR, PRESUMABLY, EMERGENCY BRAKING. TO REGAIN CONTROL I HAD TO REBOOT THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, WHICH WAS HAZARDOUS TO SAY THE LEAST. THERE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE ANY SPECIFIC TRIGGER TO THIS OUTAGE OTHER THAN THE VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR AND MOVING FORWARD. IT HAPPENED DURING THE DAY AND AT NIGHT. I REPORTED THIS TO TESLA USING THEIR "REPORT BUG" FEATURE IN THE VEHICLE, BUT I NEVER HEARD ANYTHING BACK. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST 6 OR 7 TIMES OVER THE LAST YEAR. THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT OCCURRED LAST WEEK, 15-16 MARCH.

Additional Notes:

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BOTH OF MY DASHBOARD SCREENS (DRIVER CLUSTER AND CENTER CONSOLE) WENT BLANK WHILE DRIVING AT A VARIETY OF SPEEDS. I WAS UNABLE TO SEE MY SPEEDOMETER, BACK-UP CAMERA, CONTROL HVAC, OR ANY AUDIO. I ALSO WAS UNABLE TO USE COLLISION ASSISTANCE, BLIND SPOT DETECTION, AUTOPILOT, OR, PRESUMABLY, EMERGENCY BRAKING. TO REGAIN CONTROL I HAD TO REBOOT THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, WHICH WAS HAZARDOUS TO SAY THE LEAST. THERE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE ANY SPECIFIC TRIGGER TO THIS OUTAGE OTHER THAN THE VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR AND MOVING FORWARD. IT HAPPENED DURING THE DAY AND AT NIGHT. I REPORTED THIS TO TESLA USING THEIR "REPORT BUG" FEATURE IN THE VEHICLE, BUT I NEVER HEARD ANYTHING BACK. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST 6 OR 7 TIMES OVER THE LAST YEAR. THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT OCCURRED LAST WEEK, 15-16 MARCH.

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11405008
Notice Date: Mar 26, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 26, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11403100 Other
Mar 15, 2021
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

MULTIPLE DOORHANDLES ARE FAILING TO BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE WHEN THE DOOR IS UNLOCKED I HAVE A 2018 MODEL S TESLA AND TWO OF THE DOORHANDLES HAVE FAILED ALREADY ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE IS UNLOCKED WHEN I PULL ON THE DOOR HANDLE IT'S BEARS TO OPEN THE DOOR ONLY WAY TO OPEN IT IS FROM THE INSIDE THIS COULD POSE A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD SHOULD I NEED TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE

Corrective Action:

MULTIPLE DOORHANDLES ARE FAILING TO BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE WHEN THE DOOR IS UNLOCKED I HAVE A 2018 MODEL S TESLA AND TWO OF THE DOORHANDLES HAVE FAILED ALREADY ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE IS UNLOCKED WHEN I PULL ON THE DOOR HANDLE IT'S BEARS TO OPEN THE DOOR ONLY WAY TO OPEN IT IS FROM THE INSIDE THIS COULD POSE A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD SHOULD I NEED TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE

Additional Notes:

MULTIPLE DOORHANDLES ARE FAILING TO BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE WHEN THE DOOR IS UNLOCKED I HAVE A 2018 MODEL S TESLA AND TWO OF THE DOORHANDLES HAVE FAILED ALREADY ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE IS UNLOCKED WHEN I PULL ON THE DOOR HANDLE IT'S BEARS TO OPEN THE DOOR ONLY WAY TO OPEN IT IS FROM THE INSIDE THIS COULD POSE A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD SHOULD I NEED TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11403100
Notice Date: Mar 15, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 15, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11399238 Other
Mar 5, 2021
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

MY SEPTEMBER 2018 BUILD TESLA MODEL S EXPERIENCES THE SAME SCREEN FAILURES (BOTH THE DASH + MEDIA CONTROL UNIT) AS THE RECALLED VERSIONS, BUT MINE FALLS OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL PERIOD. THE LATEST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A DESOLATE HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 85 MPH. I LOSE MY SPEEDOMETER AS WELL AS FEATURES SUCH GPS WHICH OCCURRED ONCE IN AN UNFAMILIAR AREA.

Corrective Action:

MY SEPTEMBER 2018 BUILD TESLA MODEL S EXPERIENCES THE SAME SCREEN FAILURES (BOTH THE DASH + MEDIA CONTROL UNIT) AS THE RECALLED VERSIONS, BUT MINE FALLS OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL PERIOD. THE LATEST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A DESOLATE HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 85 MPH. I LOSE MY SPEEDOMETER AS WELL AS FEATURES SUCH GPS WHICH OCCURRED ONCE IN AN UNFAMILIAR AREA.

Additional Notes:

MY SEPTEMBER 2018 BUILD TESLA MODEL S EXPERIENCES THE SAME SCREEN FAILURES (BOTH THE DASH + MEDIA CONTROL UNIT) AS THE RECALLED VERSIONS, BUT MINE FALLS OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL PERIOD. THE LATEST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A DESOLATE HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 85 MPH. I LOSE MY SPEEDOMETER AS WELL AS FEATURES SUCH GPS WHICH OCCURRED ONCE IN AN UNFAMILIAR AREA.

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11399238
Notice Date: Mar 5, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 5, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11399238 Other
Mar 5, 2021
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

MY SEPTEMBER 2018 BUILD TESLA MODEL S EXPERIENCES THE SAME SCREEN FAILURES (BOTH THE DASH + MEDIA CONTROL UNIT) AS THE RECALLED VERSIONS, BUT MINE FALLS OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL PERIOD. THE LATEST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A DESOLATE HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 85 MPH. I LOSE MY SPEEDOMETER AS WELL AS FEATURES SUCH GPS WHICH OCCURRED ONCE IN AN UNFAMILIAR AREA.

Corrective Action:

MY SEPTEMBER 2018 BUILD TESLA MODEL S EXPERIENCES THE SAME SCREEN FAILURES (BOTH THE DASH + MEDIA CONTROL UNIT) AS THE RECALLED VERSIONS, BUT MINE FALLS OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL PERIOD. THE LATEST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A DESOLATE HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 85 MPH. I LOSE MY SPEEDOMETER AS WELL AS FEATURES SUCH GPS WHICH OCCURRED ONCE IN AN UNFAMILIAR AREA.

Additional Notes:

MY SEPTEMBER 2018 BUILD TESLA MODEL S EXPERIENCES THE SAME SCREEN FAILURES (BOTH THE DASH + MEDIA CONTROL UNIT) AS THE RECALLED VERSIONS, BUT MINE FALLS OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL PERIOD. THE LATEST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A DESOLATE HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 85 MPH. I LOSE MY SPEEDOMETER AS WELL AS FEATURES SUCH GPS WHICH OCCURRED ONCE IN AN UNFAMILIAR AREA.

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11399238
Notice Date: Mar 5, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 5, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11395822 Other
Feb 11, 2021
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

HERE IS A 2018 TERDSLA MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/39010278?ROWNUMBER=13 THE FRONT WHEEL HAS NOT JUST GONE WHOMPY IT HAS SNAPPED OFF ENTIRELY. THIS IS NOT THE RESULT OF CRASH DAMAGE. THERE IS HARDLY A MARK ON THE CAR AND NO AIR-BAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED. THE STEERING ARM HAS SNAPPED OFF. THE STEERING KNUCKLE HAS CRACKED IN HALF. THIS IS A CASTING FAILURE. BAD DESIGN BAD MANUFACTURE AND BAD QUALITY CONTROL. WHY NO RECALL FOR THESE DEADLY DEFECTIVE TENT BUILT CLOWN CARS? YOURS IN TOTAL DISGUST. KEEF

Corrective Action:

HERE IS A 2018 TERDSLA MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/39010278?ROWNUMBER=13 THE FRONT WHEEL HAS NOT JUST GONE WHOMPY IT HAS SNAPPED OFF ENTIRELY. THIS IS NOT THE RESULT OF CRASH DAMAGE. THERE IS HARDLY A MARK ON THE CAR AND NO AIR-BAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED. THE STEERING ARM HAS SNAPPED OFF. THE STEERING KNUCKLE HAS CRACKED IN HALF. THIS IS A CASTING FAILURE. BAD DESIGN BAD MANUFACTURE AND BAD QUALITY CONTROL. WHY NO RECALL FOR THESE DEADLY DEFECTIVE TENT BUILT CLOWN CARS? YOURS IN TOTAL DISGUST. KEEF

Additional Notes:

HERE IS A 2018 TERDSLA MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/39010278?ROWNUMBER=13 THE FRONT WHEEL HAS NOT JUST GONE WHOMPY IT HAS SNAPPED OFF ENTIRELY. THIS IS NOT THE RESULT OF CRASH DAMAGE. THERE IS HARDLY A MARK ON THE CAR AND NO AIR-BAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED. THE STEERING ARM HAS SNAPPED OFF. THE STEERING KNUCKLE HAS CRACKED IN HALF. THIS IS A CASTING FAILURE. BAD DESIGN BAD MANUFACTURE AND BAD QUALITY CONTROL. WHY NO RECALL FOR THESE DEADLY DEFECTIVE TENT BUILT CLOWN CARS? YOURS IN TOTAL DISGUST. KEEF

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11395822
Notice Date: Feb 11, 2021
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Campaign: 11395822 Other
Feb 11, 2021
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

HERE IS A 2018 TERDSLA MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/39010278?ROWNUMBER=13 THE FRONT WHEEL HAS NOT JUST GONE WHOMPY IT HAS SNAPPED OFF ENTIRELY. THIS IS NOT THE RESULT OF CRASH DAMAGE. THERE IS HARDLY A MARK ON THE CAR AND NO AIR-BAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED. THE STEERING ARM HAS SNAPPED OFF. THE STEERING KNUCKLE HAS CRACKED IN HALF. THIS IS A CASTING FAILURE. BAD DESIGN BAD MANUFACTURE AND BAD QUALITY CONTROL. WHY NO RECALL FOR THESE DEADLY DEFECTIVE TENT BUILT CLOWN CARS? YOURS IN TOTAL DISGUST. KEEF

Corrective Action:

HERE IS A 2018 TERDSLA MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/39010278?ROWNUMBER=13 THE FRONT WHEEL HAS NOT JUST GONE WHOMPY IT HAS SNAPPED OFF ENTIRELY. THIS IS NOT THE RESULT OF CRASH DAMAGE. THERE IS HARDLY A MARK ON THE CAR AND NO AIR-BAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED. THE STEERING ARM HAS SNAPPED OFF. THE STEERING KNUCKLE HAS CRACKED IN HALF. THIS IS A CASTING FAILURE. BAD DESIGN BAD MANUFACTURE AND BAD QUALITY CONTROL. WHY NO RECALL FOR THESE DEADLY DEFECTIVE TENT BUILT CLOWN CARS? YOURS IN TOTAL DISGUST. KEEF

Additional Notes:

HERE IS A 2018 TERDSLA MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/39010278?ROWNUMBER=13 THE FRONT WHEEL HAS NOT JUST GONE WHOMPY IT HAS SNAPPED OFF ENTIRELY. THIS IS NOT THE RESULT OF CRASH DAMAGE. THERE IS HARDLY A MARK ON THE CAR AND NO AIR-BAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED. THE STEERING ARM HAS SNAPPED OFF. THE STEERING KNUCKLE HAS CRACKED IN HALF. THIS IS A CASTING FAILURE. BAD DESIGN BAD MANUFACTURE AND BAD QUALITY CONTROL. WHY NO RECALL FOR THESE DEADLY DEFECTIVE TENT BUILT CLOWN CARS? YOURS IN TOTAL DISGUST. KEEF

Manufacturer: TESLA
Mfg Campaign: 11395822
Notice Date: Feb 11, 2021
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2021

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