Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
19 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 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:
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-24-00-006
Recall Date: Feb 27, 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 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Potential Risk:
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-22-00-003
Recall Date: Apr 12, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Potential Risk:
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-22-00-003
Recall Date: Feb 4, 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
Consumer Complaints
112 ComplaintsTesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THEY WERE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT ABOUT APPROXIMATELY 6 MPH, WHEN THEY TAPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LIGHTLY TO MOVE FORWARD SLIGHTLY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD AT HIGH SPEEDS CRASHING INTO THE BUILDING IN FRONT OF THE PARKING SPACE. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT STATED A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO THEIR LEG AREA AND NEEDED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT CONTACTED THE DEALER (ACCURATE AUTO BODY 9042 WILLOWS RD, REDMOND, WA 98052; (425) 970-9699) WHO WERE LOOKING INTO THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY HAD NOT RECEIVED ANY OFFICIAL DIAGNOSING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,500.*BF CONSUMER STATED CAR IS TOTALED.*JB
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THEY WERE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT ABOUT APPROXIMATELY 6 MPH, WHEN THEY TAPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LIGHTLY TO MOVE FORWARD SLIGHTLY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD AT HIGH SPEEDS CRASHING INTO THE BUILDING IN FRONT OF THE PARKING SPACE. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT STATED A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO THEIR LEG AREA AND NEEDED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT CONTACTED THE DEALER (ACCURATE AUTO BODY 9042 WILLOWS RD, REDMOND, WA 98052; (425) 970-9699) WHO WERE LOOKING INTO THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY HAD NOT RECEIVED ANY OFFICIAL DIAGNOSING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,500.*BF CONSUMER STATED CAR IS TOTALED.*JB
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THEY WERE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT ABOUT APPROXIMATELY 6 MPH, WHEN THEY TAPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LIGHTLY TO MOVE FORWARD SLIGHTLY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD AT HIGH SPEEDS CRASHING INTO THE BUILDING IN FRONT OF THE PARKING SPACE. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT STATED A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO THEIR LEG AREA AND NEEDED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT CONTACTED THE DEALER (ACCURATE AUTO BODY 9042 WILLOWS RD, REDMOND, WA 98052; (425) 970-9699) WHO WERE LOOKING INTO THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY HAD NOT RECEIVED ANY OFFICIAL DIAGNOSING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,500.*BF CONSUMER STATED CAR IS TOTALED.*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11363066
Recall Date: Oct 6, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
ON AUGUST 18 AT 4:30 PM, I HAD POSITIONED MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE AGAINST THE PARKING MAT RISER IN MY GARAGE. I REMOVED PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR AND 'HOLD' TO ENGAGED. I PRESSED THE PARK BUTTON AND THE CAR ACCELERATED 3' FORWARD OVER THE PARKING MAT RISER INTO THE WORKBENCH. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, AND BACKED UP ABOUT 2 FEET AND STOPPED. THE CAR WAS IN REVERSE BUT I MISTAKENLY PUSHED THE STALK DOWN AND PUT IT IN DRIVE INSTEAD OF REVERSE. I BACKED UP, PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE, MOVED FORWARD AND PRESSED PARK, AGAIN THE CAR ACCELERATED 2' FORWARD INTO THE WORKBENCH. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE TO HOLD THE CAR IN POSITION. TWICE IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES HAD ABRUPTLY ACCELERATED TWICE OVER THE PARKING MAT RISER AFTER PUTTING IT IN PARK. I THEN PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, ADJUSTED MY SEAT, AND BACKED UP ABOUT 6 FEET FROM THE WORKBENCH, AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. THE CAR REMAINED STOPPED. WE RELOCATED THE PARKING MAT AND I PARKED THE CAR. THE CAR HAD PENETRATED ABOUT 12 INCHES INTO THE WORKBENCH CABINETS. THE PARKING MAT HAD BEEN THROWN BACK 4 FEET FROM ITS USUAL POSITION ON THE FLOOR BY THE FRONT TIRE AND HAD TO BE RE-POSITIONED. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WERE TWO CHIPS IN THE CHROME STRIP AND THREE DENTS IN THE FRONT BUMPER. ONE SMALLER DENT ABOVE THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET AND TWO LARGER DEEPER DENTS UNDER IT. I HAD REMOVED BUT REINSTALLED FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET TO COVER THE TWO LARGE DENTS. THE CHROME STRIP UNDER THE TESLA SYMBOL AND THE ENTIRE FRONT BUMPER WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THERE ARE 3 LARGE DENTS IN THE FRONT BUMPER, TWO ARE UNDER THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET. I HAD REMOVED IT BUT RE-INSTALLED IT TO COVER THE DAMAGE. I BELIEVE THE MALFUNCTION WAS CAUSED BY OVERHEATED TESLA TRANSMISSION AND TPS ACCELERATOR SENSORS WERE THE CAUSE OF THIS INCIDENT. THERE WAS NO DRIVER ERROR INVOLVED IN THIS INCIDENT.WE HAVE PARKED THE 14 NEW CARS WE HAVE PURCHASED SINCE 2000 WITHOUT PROBLEM.
Corrective Action:
ON AUGUST 18 AT 4:30 PM, I HAD POSITIONED MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE AGAINST THE PARKING MAT RISER IN MY GARAGE. I REMOVED PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR AND 'HOLD' TO ENGAGED. I PRESSED THE PARK BUTTON AND THE CAR ACCELERATED 3' FORWARD OVER THE PARKING MAT RISER INTO THE WORKBENCH. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, AND BACKED UP ABOUT 2 FEET AND STOPPED. THE CAR WAS IN REVERSE BUT I MISTAKENLY PUSHED THE STALK DOWN AND PUT IT IN DRIVE INSTEAD OF REVERSE. I BACKED UP, PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE, MOVED FORWARD AND PRESSED PARK, AGAIN THE CAR ACCELERATED 2' FORWARD INTO THE WORKBENCH. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE TO HOLD THE CAR IN POSITION. TWICE IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES HAD ABRUPTLY ACCELERATED TWICE OVER THE PARKING MAT RISER AFTER PUTTING IT IN PARK. I THEN PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, ADJUSTED MY SEAT, AND BACKED UP ABOUT 6 FEET FROM THE WORKBENCH, AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. THE CAR REMAINED STOPPED. WE RELOCATED THE PARKING MAT AND I PARKED THE CAR. THE CAR HAD PENETRATED ABOUT 12 INCHES INTO THE WORKBENCH CABINETS. THE PARKING MAT HAD BEEN THROWN BACK 4 FEET FROM ITS USUAL POSITION ON THE FLOOR BY THE FRONT TIRE AND HAD TO BE RE-POSITIONED. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WERE TWO CHIPS IN THE CHROME STRIP AND THREE DENTS IN THE FRONT BUMPER. ONE SMALLER DENT ABOVE THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET AND TWO LARGER DEEPER DENTS UNDER IT. I HAD REMOVED BUT REINSTALLED FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET TO COVER THE TWO LARGE DENTS. THE CHROME STRIP UNDER THE TESLA SYMBOL AND THE ENTIRE FRONT BUMPER WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THERE ARE 3 LARGE DENTS IN THE FRONT BUMPER, TWO ARE UNDER THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET. I HAD REMOVED IT BUT RE-INSTALLED IT TO COVER THE DAMAGE. I BELIEVE THE MALFUNCTION WAS CAUSED BY OVERHEATED TESLA TRANSMISSION AND TPS ACCELERATOR SENSORS WERE THE CAUSE OF THIS INCIDENT. THERE WAS NO DRIVER ERROR INVOLVED IN THIS INCIDENT.WE HAVE PARKED THE 14 NEW CARS WE HAVE PURCHASED SINCE 2000 WITHOUT PROBLEM.
Additional Notes:
ON AUGUST 18 AT 4:30 PM, I HAD POSITIONED MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE AGAINST THE PARKING MAT RISER IN MY GARAGE. I REMOVED PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR AND 'HOLD' TO ENGAGED. I PRESSED THE PARK BUTTON AND THE CAR ACCELERATED 3' FORWARD OVER THE PARKING MAT RISER INTO THE WORKBENCH. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, AND BACKED UP ABOUT 2 FEET AND STOPPED. THE CAR WAS IN REVERSE BUT I MISTAKENLY PUSHED THE STALK DOWN AND PUT IT IN DRIVE INSTEAD OF REVERSE. I BACKED UP, PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE, MOVED FORWARD AND PRESSED PARK, AGAIN THE CAR ACCELERATED 2' FORWARD INTO THE WORKBENCH. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE TO HOLD THE CAR IN POSITION. TWICE IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES HAD ABRUPTLY ACCELERATED TWICE OVER THE PARKING MAT RISER AFTER PUTTING IT IN PARK. I THEN PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, ADJUSTED MY SEAT, AND BACKED UP ABOUT 6 FEET FROM THE WORKBENCH, AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. THE CAR REMAINED STOPPED. WE RELOCATED THE PARKING MAT AND I PARKED THE CAR. THE CAR HAD PENETRATED ABOUT 12 INCHES INTO THE WORKBENCH CABINETS. THE PARKING MAT HAD BEEN THROWN BACK 4 FEET FROM ITS USUAL POSITION ON THE FLOOR BY THE FRONT TIRE AND HAD TO BE RE-POSITIONED. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WERE TWO CHIPS IN THE CHROME STRIP AND THREE DENTS IN THE FRONT BUMPER. ONE SMALLER DENT ABOVE THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET AND TWO LARGER DEEPER DENTS UNDER IT. I HAD REMOVED BUT REINSTALLED FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET TO COVER THE TWO LARGE DENTS. THE CHROME STRIP UNDER THE TESLA SYMBOL AND THE ENTIRE FRONT BUMPER WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THERE ARE 3 LARGE DENTS IN THE FRONT BUMPER, TWO ARE UNDER THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET. I HAD REMOVED IT BUT RE-INSTALLED IT TO COVER THE DAMAGE. I BELIEVE THE MALFUNCTION WAS CAUSED BY OVERHEATED TESLA TRANSMISSION AND TPS ACCELERATOR SENSORS WERE THE CAUSE OF THIS INCIDENT. THERE WAS NO DRIVER ERROR INVOLVED IN THIS INCIDENT.WE HAVE PARKED THE 14 NEW CARS WE HAVE PURCHASED SINCE 2000 WITHOUT PROBLEM.
Mfg Campaign: 11359750
Recall Date: Sep 18, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
ON AUGUST 18 AT 4:30 PM, I HAD POSITIONED MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE AGAINST THE PARKING MAT RISER IN MY GARAGE. I REMOVED PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR AND 'HOLD' TO ENGAGED. I PRESSED THE PARK BUTTON AND THE CAR ACCELERATED 3' FORWARD OVER THE PARKING MAT RISER INTO THE WORKBENCH. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, AND BACKED UP ABOUT 2 FEET AND STOPPED. THE CAR WAS IN REVERSE BUT I MISTAKENLY PUSHED THE STALK DOWN AND PUT IT IN DRIVE INSTEAD OF REVERSE. I BACKED UP, PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE, MOVED FORWARD AND PRESSED PARK, AGAIN THE CAR ACCELERATED 2' FORWARD INTO THE WORKBENCH. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE TO HOLD THE CAR IN POSITION. TWICE IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES HAD ABRUPTLY ACCELERATED TWICE OVER THE PARKING MAT RISER AFTER PUTTING IT IN PARK. I THEN PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, ADJUSTED MY SEAT, AND BACKED UP ABOUT 6 FEET FROM THE WORKBENCH, AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. THE CAR REMAINED STOPPED. WE RELOCATED THE PARKING MAT AND I PARKED THE CAR. THE CAR HAD PENETRATED ABOUT 12 INCHES INTO THE WORKBENCH CABINETS. THE PARKING MAT HAD BEEN THROWN BACK 4 FEET FROM ITS USUAL POSITION ON THE FLOOR BY THE FRONT TIRE AND HAD TO BE RE-POSITIONED. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WERE TWO CHIPS IN THE CHROME STRIP AND THREE DENTS IN THE FRONT BUMPER. ONE SMALLER DENT ABOVE THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET AND TWO LARGER DEEPER DENTS UNDER IT. I HAD REMOVED BUT REINSTALLED FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET TO COVER THE TWO LARGE DENTS. THE CHROME STRIP UNDER THE TESLA SYMBOL AND THE ENTIRE FRONT BUMPER WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THERE ARE 3 LARGE DENTS IN THE FRONT BUMPER, TWO ARE UNDER THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET. I HAD REMOVED IT BUT RE-INSTALLED IT TO COVER THE DAMAGE. I BELIEVE THE MALFUNCTION WAS CAUSED BY OVERHEATED TESLA TRANSMISSION AND TPS ACCELERATOR SENSORS WERE THE CAUSE OF THIS INCIDENT. THERE WAS NO DRIVER ERROR INVOLVED IN THIS INCIDENT.WE HAVE PARKED THE 14 NEW CARS WE HAVE PURCHASED SINCE 2000 WITHOUT PROBLEM.
Corrective Action:
ON AUGUST 18 AT 4:30 PM, I HAD POSITIONED MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE AGAINST THE PARKING MAT RISER IN MY GARAGE. I REMOVED PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR AND 'HOLD' TO ENGAGED. I PRESSED THE PARK BUTTON AND THE CAR ACCELERATED 3' FORWARD OVER THE PARKING MAT RISER INTO THE WORKBENCH. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, AND BACKED UP ABOUT 2 FEET AND STOPPED. THE CAR WAS IN REVERSE BUT I MISTAKENLY PUSHED THE STALK DOWN AND PUT IT IN DRIVE INSTEAD OF REVERSE. I BACKED UP, PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE, MOVED FORWARD AND PRESSED PARK, AGAIN THE CAR ACCELERATED 2' FORWARD INTO THE WORKBENCH. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE TO HOLD THE CAR IN POSITION. TWICE IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES HAD ABRUPTLY ACCELERATED TWICE OVER THE PARKING MAT RISER AFTER PUTTING IT IN PARK. I THEN PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, ADJUSTED MY SEAT, AND BACKED UP ABOUT 6 FEET FROM THE WORKBENCH, AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. THE CAR REMAINED STOPPED. WE RELOCATED THE PARKING MAT AND I PARKED THE CAR. THE CAR HAD PENETRATED ABOUT 12 INCHES INTO THE WORKBENCH CABINETS. THE PARKING MAT HAD BEEN THROWN BACK 4 FEET FROM ITS USUAL POSITION ON THE FLOOR BY THE FRONT TIRE AND HAD TO BE RE-POSITIONED. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WERE TWO CHIPS IN THE CHROME STRIP AND THREE DENTS IN THE FRONT BUMPER. ONE SMALLER DENT ABOVE THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET AND TWO LARGER DEEPER DENTS UNDER IT. I HAD REMOVED BUT REINSTALLED FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET TO COVER THE TWO LARGE DENTS. THE CHROME STRIP UNDER THE TESLA SYMBOL AND THE ENTIRE FRONT BUMPER WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THERE ARE 3 LARGE DENTS IN THE FRONT BUMPER, TWO ARE UNDER THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET. I HAD REMOVED IT BUT RE-INSTALLED IT TO COVER THE DAMAGE. I BELIEVE THE MALFUNCTION WAS CAUSED BY OVERHEATED TESLA TRANSMISSION AND TPS ACCELERATOR SENSORS WERE THE CAUSE OF THIS INCIDENT. THERE WAS NO DRIVER ERROR INVOLVED IN THIS INCIDENT.WE HAVE PARKED THE 14 NEW CARS WE HAVE PURCHASED SINCE 2000 WITHOUT PROBLEM.
Additional Notes:
ON AUGUST 18 AT 4:30 PM, I HAD POSITIONED MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE AGAINST THE PARKING MAT RISER IN MY GARAGE. I REMOVED PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR AND 'HOLD' TO ENGAGED. I PRESSED THE PARK BUTTON AND THE CAR ACCELERATED 3' FORWARD OVER THE PARKING MAT RISER INTO THE WORKBENCH. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, AND BACKED UP ABOUT 2 FEET AND STOPPED. THE CAR WAS IN REVERSE BUT I MISTAKENLY PUSHED THE STALK DOWN AND PUT IT IN DRIVE INSTEAD OF REVERSE. I BACKED UP, PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE, MOVED FORWARD AND PRESSED PARK, AGAIN THE CAR ACCELERATED 2' FORWARD INTO THE WORKBENCH. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE TO HOLD THE CAR IN POSITION. TWICE IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES HAD ABRUPTLY ACCELERATED TWICE OVER THE PARKING MAT RISER AFTER PUTTING IT IN PARK. I THEN PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, ADJUSTED MY SEAT, AND BACKED UP ABOUT 6 FEET FROM THE WORKBENCH, AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. THE CAR REMAINED STOPPED. WE RELOCATED THE PARKING MAT AND I PARKED THE CAR. THE CAR HAD PENETRATED ABOUT 12 INCHES INTO THE WORKBENCH CABINETS. THE PARKING MAT HAD BEEN THROWN BACK 4 FEET FROM ITS USUAL POSITION ON THE FLOOR BY THE FRONT TIRE AND HAD TO BE RE-POSITIONED. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WERE TWO CHIPS IN THE CHROME STRIP AND THREE DENTS IN THE FRONT BUMPER. ONE SMALLER DENT ABOVE THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET AND TWO LARGER DEEPER DENTS UNDER IT. I HAD REMOVED BUT REINSTALLED FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET TO COVER THE TWO LARGE DENTS. THE CHROME STRIP UNDER THE TESLA SYMBOL AND THE ENTIRE FRONT BUMPER WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THERE ARE 3 LARGE DENTS IN THE FRONT BUMPER, TWO ARE UNDER THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET. I HAD REMOVED IT BUT RE-INSTALLED IT TO COVER THE DAMAGE. I BELIEVE THE MALFUNCTION WAS CAUSED BY OVERHEATED TESLA TRANSMISSION AND TPS ACCELERATOR SENSORS WERE THE CAUSE OF THIS INCIDENT. THERE WAS NO DRIVER ERROR INVOLVED IN THIS INCIDENT.WE HAVE PARKED THE 14 NEW CARS WE HAVE PURCHASED SINCE 2000 WITHOUT PROBLEM.
Mfg Campaign: 11359750
Recall Date: Sep 18, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
ON AUGUST 18 AT 4:30 PM, I HAD POSITIONED MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE AGAINST THE PARKING MAT RISER IN MY GARAGE. I REMOVED PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR AND 'HOLD' TO ENGAGED. I PRESSED THE PARK BUTTON AND THE CAR ACCELERATED 3' FORWARD OVER THE PARKING MAT RISER INTO THE WORKBENCH. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, AND BACKED UP ABOUT 2 FEET AND STOPPED. THE CAR WAS IN REVERSE BUT I MISTAKENLY PUSHED THE STALK DOWN AND PUT IT IN DRIVE INSTEAD OF REVERSE. I BACKED UP, PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE, MOVED FORWARD AND PRESSED PARK, AGAIN THE CAR ACCELERATED 2' FORWARD INTO THE WORKBENCH. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE TO HOLD THE CAR IN POSITION. TWICE IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES HAD ABRUPTLY ACCELERATED TWICE OVER THE PARKING MAT RISER AFTER PUTTING IT IN PARK. I THEN PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, ADJUSTED MY SEAT, AND BACKED UP ABOUT 6 FEET FROM THE WORKBENCH, AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. THE CAR REMAINED STOPPED. WE RELOCATED THE PARKING MAT AND I PARKED THE CAR. THE CAR HAD PENETRATED ABOUT 12 INCHES INTO THE WORKBENCH CABINETS. THE PARKING MAT HAD BEEN THROWN BACK 4 FEET FROM ITS USUAL POSITION ON THE FLOOR BY THE FRONT TIRE AND HAD TO BE RE-POSITIONED. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WERE TWO CHIPS IN THE CHROME STRIP AND THREE DENTS IN THE FRONT BUMPER. ONE SMALLER DENT ABOVE THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET AND TWO LARGER DEEPER DENTS UNDER IT. I HAD REMOVED BUT REINSTALLED FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET TO COVER THE TWO LARGE DENTS. THE CHROME STRIP UNDER THE TESLA SYMBOL AND THE ENTIRE FRONT BUMPER WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THERE ARE 3 LARGE DENTS IN THE FRONT BUMPER, TWO ARE UNDER THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET. I HAD REMOVED IT BUT RE-INSTALLED IT TO COVER THE DAMAGE. I BELIEVE THE MALFUNCTION WAS CAUSED BY OVERHEATED TESLA TRANSMISSION AND TPS ACCELERATOR SENSORS WERE THE CAUSE OF THIS INCIDENT. THERE WAS NO DRIVER ERROR INVOLVED IN THIS INCIDENT.WE HAVE PARKED THE 14 NEW CARS WE HAVE PURCHASED SINCE 2000 WITHOUT PROBLEM.
Corrective Action:
ON AUGUST 18 AT 4:30 PM, I HAD POSITIONED MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE AGAINST THE PARKING MAT RISER IN MY GARAGE. I REMOVED PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR AND 'HOLD' TO ENGAGED. I PRESSED THE PARK BUTTON AND THE CAR ACCELERATED 3' FORWARD OVER THE PARKING MAT RISER INTO THE WORKBENCH. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, AND BACKED UP ABOUT 2 FEET AND STOPPED. THE CAR WAS IN REVERSE BUT I MISTAKENLY PUSHED THE STALK DOWN AND PUT IT IN DRIVE INSTEAD OF REVERSE. I BACKED UP, PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE, MOVED FORWARD AND PRESSED PARK, AGAIN THE CAR ACCELERATED 2' FORWARD INTO THE WORKBENCH. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE TO HOLD THE CAR IN POSITION. TWICE IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES HAD ABRUPTLY ACCELERATED TWICE OVER THE PARKING MAT RISER AFTER PUTTING IT IN PARK. I THEN PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, ADJUSTED MY SEAT, AND BACKED UP ABOUT 6 FEET FROM THE WORKBENCH, AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. THE CAR REMAINED STOPPED. WE RELOCATED THE PARKING MAT AND I PARKED THE CAR. THE CAR HAD PENETRATED ABOUT 12 INCHES INTO THE WORKBENCH CABINETS. THE PARKING MAT HAD BEEN THROWN BACK 4 FEET FROM ITS USUAL POSITION ON THE FLOOR BY THE FRONT TIRE AND HAD TO BE RE-POSITIONED. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WERE TWO CHIPS IN THE CHROME STRIP AND THREE DENTS IN THE FRONT BUMPER. ONE SMALLER DENT ABOVE THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET AND TWO LARGER DEEPER DENTS UNDER IT. I HAD REMOVED BUT REINSTALLED FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET TO COVER THE TWO LARGE DENTS. THE CHROME STRIP UNDER THE TESLA SYMBOL AND THE ENTIRE FRONT BUMPER WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THERE ARE 3 LARGE DENTS IN THE FRONT BUMPER, TWO ARE UNDER THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET. I HAD REMOVED IT BUT RE-INSTALLED IT TO COVER THE DAMAGE. I BELIEVE THE MALFUNCTION WAS CAUSED BY OVERHEATED TESLA TRANSMISSION AND TPS ACCELERATOR SENSORS WERE THE CAUSE OF THIS INCIDENT. THERE WAS NO DRIVER ERROR INVOLVED IN THIS INCIDENT.WE HAVE PARKED THE 14 NEW CARS WE HAVE PURCHASED SINCE 2000 WITHOUT PROBLEM.
Additional Notes:
ON AUGUST 18 AT 4:30 PM, I HAD POSITIONED MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE AGAINST THE PARKING MAT RISER IN MY GARAGE. I REMOVED PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR AND 'HOLD' TO ENGAGED. I PRESSED THE PARK BUTTON AND THE CAR ACCELERATED 3' FORWARD OVER THE PARKING MAT RISER INTO THE WORKBENCH. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, AND BACKED UP ABOUT 2 FEET AND STOPPED. THE CAR WAS IN REVERSE BUT I MISTAKENLY PUSHED THE STALK DOWN AND PUT IT IN DRIVE INSTEAD OF REVERSE. I BACKED UP, PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE, MOVED FORWARD AND PRESSED PARK, AGAIN THE CAR ACCELERATED 2' FORWARD INTO THE WORKBENCH. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE TO HOLD THE CAR IN POSITION. TWICE IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES HAD ABRUPTLY ACCELERATED TWICE OVER THE PARKING MAT RISER AFTER PUTTING IT IN PARK. I THEN PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, ADJUSTED MY SEAT, AND BACKED UP ABOUT 6 FEET FROM THE WORKBENCH, AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. THE CAR REMAINED STOPPED. WE RELOCATED THE PARKING MAT AND I PARKED THE CAR. THE CAR HAD PENETRATED ABOUT 12 INCHES INTO THE WORKBENCH CABINETS. THE PARKING MAT HAD BEEN THROWN BACK 4 FEET FROM ITS USUAL POSITION ON THE FLOOR BY THE FRONT TIRE AND HAD TO BE RE-POSITIONED. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WERE TWO CHIPS IN THE CHROME STRIP AND THREE DENTS IN THE FRONT BUMPER. ONE SMALLER DENT ABOVE THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET AND TWO LARGER DEEPER DENTS UNDER IT. I HAD REMOVED BUT REINSTALLED FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET TO COVER THE TWO LARGE DENTS. THE CHROME STRIP UNDER THE TESLA SYMBOL AND THE ENTIRE FRONT BUMPER WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THERE ARE 3 LARGE DENTS IN THE FRONT BUMPER, TWO ARE UNDER THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET. I HAD REMOVED IT BUT RE-INSTALLED IT TO COVER THE DAMAGE. I BELIEVE THE MALFUNCTION WAS CAUSED BY OVERHEATED TESLA TRANSMISSION AND TPS ACCELERATOR SENSORS WERE THE CAUSE OF THIS INCIDENT. THERE WAS NO DRIVER ERROR INVOLVED IN THIS INCIDENT.WE HAVE PARKED THE 14 NEW CARS WE HAVE PURCHASED SINCE 2000 WITHOUT PROBLEM.
Mfg Campaign: 11359750
Recall Date: Sep 18, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A 2020 MODEL S TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37268222?ROWNUMBER=4 IT HAS DONE JUST 1000 MILES SINCE BEING FACTORY GATED. IT HAS NOT BEEN IN A CRASH ( BUT THAT IS ONLY BECAUSE THE OWNER GOT LUCKY). THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED AND THE WHEEL IS JAMMED UP IN THE WELL CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BODYWORK. THE STUPIDITY OF NOT HAVING LIMIT STOPS ON THE AIR SUSPENSION IS MIND BOGGLING. THIS COULD EASILY HAVE LEAD TO ANOTHER WHOMPY WHEEL SUDDEN SWERVE CAUSING DEATH AND DESTRUCTION. I'M SORRY IF I AM UPSETTING YOUR BUREAUCRATIC SYSTEM BUT WOULD YOU MIND ISSUING AN IMMEDIATE RECALL ON THESE INSANE AND LUDICROUS CONTRAPTIONS. THANK YOU. KEEF.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A 2020 MODEL S TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37268222?ROWNUMBER=4 IT HAS DONE JUST 1000 MILES SINCE BEING FACTORY GATED. IT HAS NOT BEEN IN A CRASH ( BUT THAT IS ONLY BECAUSE THE OWNER GOT LUCKY). THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED AND THE WHEEL IS JAMMED UP IN THE WELL CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BODYWORK. THE STUPIDITY OF NOT HAVING LIMIT STOPS ON THE AIR SUSPENSION IS MIND BOGGLING. THIS COULD EASILY HAVE LEAD TO ANOTHER WHOMPY WHEEL SUDDEN SWERVE CAUSING DEATH AND DESTRUCTION. I'M SORRY IF I AM UPSETTING YOUR BUREAUCRATIC SYSTEM BUT WOULD YOU MIND ISSUING AN IMMEDIATE RECALL ON THESE INSANE AND LUDICROUS CONTRAPTIONS. THANK YOU. KEEF.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A 2020 MODEL S TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37268222?ROWNUMBER=4 IT HAS DONE JUST 1000 MILES SINCE BEING FACTORY GATED. IT HAS NOT BEEN IN A CRASH ( BUT THAT IS ONLY BECAUSE THE OWNER GOT LUCKY). THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED AND THE WHEEL IS JAMMED UP IN THE WELL CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BODYWORK. THE STUPIDITY OF NOT HAVING LIMIT STOPS ON THE AIR SUSPENSION IS MIND BOGGLING. THIS COULD EASILY HAVE LEAD TO ANOTHER WHOMPY WHEEL SUDDEN SWERVE CAUSING DEATH AND DESTRUCTION. I'M SORRY IF I AM UPSETTING YOUR BUREAUCRATIC SYSTEM BUT WOULD YOU MIND ISSUING AN IMMEDIATE RECALL ON THESE INSANE AND LUDICROUS CONTRAPTIONS. THANK YOU. KEEF.
Mfg Campaign: 11352034
Recall Date: Aug 29, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK MY TESLA MODEL S IN A CHARGING SLOT IN THE TESLA KETTLEMAN CITY SUPERCHARGE STATION. AFTER LOCATING A VACANT SLOT TO MY RIGHT, I MADE A RIGHT TURN INTO THE SLOT. THE CAR COASTED INTO THE SLOT IN A PERFECT HEAD-IN FASHION WITH NO PROBLEM. MY FOOT WAS ON OR HOVERING OVER THE BRAKE PEDAL, SLOWING AS NECESSARY AS THE CAR REACHED ITS DESIRED POSITION. ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD WITH A POWERFUL PROPULSIVE FORCE. IT FELT LIKE WE WERE FALLING OVER A CLIFF OR ROLLER COASTER. I HEARD MY WIFE YELL FOR ME. THEN THE CAR CRASHED INTO A POLE IN FRONT OF THE PARKING SPOT. THE IMPACT CAUSED ALL THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. MY FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TRYING TO STOP THE CAR. THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE CAR COLLAPSED DUE TO THE FORCEFUL IMPACT. THE WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED. IT WAS IMMEDIATELY EVIDENT THAT THE DAMAGE WAS SIGNIFICANT. MY WIFE AND I WERE THE ONLY OCCUPANTS IN THE CAR AND SUFFERED MINOR BRUISES AND CUTS TO OUR ARMS AND LEGS. MY WIFE ALSO BRUISED HER RIGHT FOOT (5TH METATARSAL WAS FRACTURED) AND SUFFERED SOME CHEST INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE HOSPITALIZATION. THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND HAD TO BE TRANSPORTED ON A FLATBED TO A TESLA FACILITY IN SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA. THE MODEL S HAD 661 MILES ON THE ODOMETER WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. I BELIEVE THIS IS A MANIFESTATION OF THE SUDDEN UNCOMMANDED ACCELERATION SYNDROME.
Corrective Action:
I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK MY TESLA MODEL S IN A CHARGING SLOT IN THE TESLA KETTLEMAN CITY SUPERCHARGE STATION. AFTER LOCATING A VACANT SLOT TO MY RIGHT, I MADE A RIGHT TURN INTO THE SLOT. THE CAR COASTED INTO THE SLOT IN A PERFECT HEAD-IN FASHION WITH NO PROBLEM. MY FOOT WAS ON OR HOVERING OVER THE BRAKE PEDAL, SLOWING AS NECESSARY AS THE CAR REACHED ITS DESIRED POSITION. ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD WITH A POWERFUL PROPULSIVE FORCE. IT FELT LIKE WE WERE FALLING OVER A CLIFF OR ROLLER COASTER. I HEARD MY WIFE YELL FOR ME. THEN THE CAR CRASHED INTO A POLE IN FRONT OF THE PARKING SPOT. THE IMPACT CAUSED ALL THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. MY FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TRYING TO STOP THE CAR. THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE CAR COLLAPSED DUE TO THE FORCEFUL IMPACT. THE WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED. IT WAS IMMEDIATELY EVIDENT THAT THE DAMAGE WAS SIGNIFICANT. MY WIFE AND I WERE THE ONLY OCCUPANTS IN THE CAR AND SUFFERED MINOR BRUISES AND CUTS TO OUR ARMS AND LEGS. MY WIFE ALSO BRUISED HER RIGHT FOOT (5TH METATARSAL WAS FRACTURED) AND SUFFERED SOME CHEST INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE HOSPITALIZATION. THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND HAD TO BE TRANSPORTED ON A FLATBED TO A TESLA FACILITY IN SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA. THE MODEL S HAD 661 MILES ON THE ODOMETER WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. I BELIEVE THIS IS A MANIFESTATION OF THE SUDDEN UNCOMMANDED ACCELERATION SYNDROME.
Additional Notes:
I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK MY TESLA MODEL S IN A CHARGING SLOT IN THE TESLA KETTLEMAN CITY SUPERCHARGE STATION. AFTER LOCATING A VACANT SLOT TO MY RIGHT, I MADE A RIGHT TURN INTO THE SLOT. THE CAR COASTED INTO THE SLOT IN A PERFECT HEAD-IN FASHION WITH NO PROBLEM. MY FOOT WAS ON OR HOVERING OVER THE BRAKE PEDAL, SLOWING AS NECESSARY AS THE CAR REACHED ITS DESIRED POSITION. ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD WITH A POWERFUL PROPULSIVE FORCE. IT FELT LIKE WE WERE FALLING OVER A CLIFF OR ROLLER COASTER. I HEARD MY WIFE YELL FOR ME. THEN THE CAR CRASHED INTO A POLE IN FRONT OF THE PARKING SPOT. THE IMPACT CAUSED ALL THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. MY FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TRYING TO STOP THE CAR. THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE CAR COLLAPSED DUE TO THE FORCEFUL IMPACT. THE WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED. IT WAS IMMEDIATELY EVIDENT THAT THE DAMAGE WAS SIGNIFICANT. MY WIFE AND I WERE THE ONLY OCCUPANTS IN THE CAR AND SUFFERED MINOR BRUISES AND CUTS TO OUR ARMS AND LEGS. MY WIFE ALSO BRUISED HER RIGHT FOOT (5TH METATARSAL WAS FRACTURED) AND SUFFERED SOME CHEST INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE HOSPITALIZATION. THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND HAD TO BE TRANSPORTED ON A FLATBED TO A TESLA FACILITY IN SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA. THE MODEL S HAD 661 MILES ON THE ODOMETER WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. I BELIEVE THIS IS A MANIFESTATION OF THE SUDDEN UNCOMMANDED ACCELERATION SYNDROME.
Mfg Campaign: 11351336
Recall Date: Aug 26, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A 2020 MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/36680476?ROWNUMBER=134 THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED ON ALL FOUR CORNERS OF THE CAR. THE LOWER FORE-LINK HAS BROKEN ON THE RH FRONT WHEEL. THE LH BACK WHEEL HAS GONE WHOMPY. NO AIR-BAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED. THERE IS NO SIGN OF CRASH DAMAGE. IT HAS SIMPLY FALLEN TO BITS SOON AFTER LEAVING THE MANUFACTURING TENT. ELON MUSK HAS JUST COLLECTED ANOTHER FEW BILLION DOLLARS IN BONUS FOR UNLEASHING THESE DEADLY DEFECTIVE JUGGERNAUTS. AIN'T LIFE GRAND? REGARDS KEEF
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A 2020 MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/36680476?ROWNUMBER=134 THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED ON ALL FOUR CORNERS OF THE CAR. THE LOWER FORE-LINK HAS BROKEN ON THE RH FRONT WHEEL. THE LH BACK WHEEL HAS GONE WHOMPY. NO AIR-BAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED. THERE IS NO SIGN OF CRASH DAMAGE. IT HAS SIMPLY FALLEN TO BITS SOON AFTER LEAVING THE MANUFACTURING TENT. ELON MUSK HAS JUST COLLECTED ANOTHER FEW BILLION DOLLARS IN BONUS FOR UNLEASHING THESE DEADLY DEFECTIVE JUGGERNAUTS. AIN'T LIFE GRAND? REGARDS KEEF
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A 2020 MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/36680476?ROWNUMBER=134 THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED ON ALL FOUR CORNERS OF THE CAR. THE LOWER FORE-LINK HAS BROKEN ON THE RH FRONT WHEEL. THE LH BACK WHEEL HAS GONE WHOMPY. NO AIR-BAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED. THERE IS NO SIGN OF CRASH DAMAGE. IT HAS SIMPLY FALLEN TO BITS SOON AFTER LEAVING THE MANUFACTURING TENT. ELON MUSK HAS JUST COLLECTED ANOTHER FEW BILLION DOLLARS IN BONUS FOR UNLEASHING THESE DEADLY DEFECTIVE JUGGERNAUTS. AIN'T LIFE GRAND? REGARDS KEEF
Mfg Campaign: 11343570
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
AS I WAS DRIVING, SUDDENLY MY SPEEDOMETER DECIDED TO STOP WORKING AND SHOWED 0MPH. IT HAPPENED TO ME TWICE ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS. REBOOTING THE SYSTEM FIXED THE ISSUE. I SPOKE TO TESLA SERVICE CENTER AND THEY TOLD THEY FOUND A FIRMWARE PROBLEM (THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME IT IS THE 1ST TIME HE SAW THIS ISSUE) AND EXPECT A FIX SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE. TO MY QUESTION IF SPEEDOMETER COULD STOP WORKING AGAIN, HE SAID "YES, THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES IN LIFE. THE PROBLEM WILL BE SOLVED WITH THE NEW FIRMWARE." TO MY QUESTION WHEN, HE SAID "I HAVE NO CLUE" I AM UPLOADING A PHOTO AND ALSO HAVE A VIDEO
Corrective Action:
AS I WAS DRIVING, SUDDENLY MY SPEEDOMETER DECIDED TO STOP WORKING AND SHOWED 0MPH. IT HAPPENED TO ME TWICE ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS. REBOOTING THE SYSTEM FIXED THE ISSUE. I SPOKE TO TESLA SERVICE CENTER AND THEY TOLD THEY FOUND A FIRMWARE PROBLEM (THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME IT IS THE 1ST TIME HE SAW THIS ISSUE) AND EXPECT A FIX SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE. TO MY QUESTION IF SPEEDOMETER COULD STOP WORKING AGAIN, HE SAID "YES, THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES IN LIFE. THE PROBLEM WILL BE SOLVED WITH THE NEW FIRMWARE." TO MY QUESTION WHEN, HE SAID "I HAVE NO CLUE" I AM UPLOADING A PHOTO AND ALSO HAVE A VIDEO
Additional Notes:
AS I WAS DRIVING, SUDDENLY MY SPEEDOMETER DECIDED TO STOP WORKING AND SHOWED 0MPH. IT HAPPENED TO ME TWICE ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS. REBOOTING THE SYSTEM FIXED THE ISSUE. I SPOKE TO TESLA SERVICE CENTER AND THEY TOLD THEY FOUND A FIRMWARE PROBLEM (THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME IT IS THE 1ST TIME HE SAW THIS ISSUE) AND EXPECT A FIX SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE. TO MY QUESTION IF SPEEDOMETER COULD STOP WORKING AGAIN, HE SAID "YES, THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES IN LIFE. THE PROBLEM WILL BE SOLVED WITH THE NEW FIRMWARE." TO MY QUESTION WHEN, HE SAID "I HAVE NO CLUE" I AM UPLOADING A PHOTO AND ALSO HAVE A VIDEO
Mfg Campaign: 11340664
Recall Date: Jul 21, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
I CAN HARDLY BELIEVE MY OWN EYES! HERE IS A 2020 MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD AAAAAND...THE BACK WHEEL HAS FALLEN OFF. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/36693460?ROWNUMBER=11 NOT IN A COLLISION. THE BACK SUSPENSION HAS SIMPLY FALLEN TO BITS. OH WELL, AT LEAST THE TESLA SHARE-PRICE IS UNHARMED. I GUESS THAT'S THE MAIN THING. HAVE A GREAT DAY [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Corrective Action:
I CAN HARDLY BELIEVE MY OWN EYES! HERE IS A 2020 MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD AAAAAND...THE BACK WHEEL HAS FALLEN OFF. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/36693460?ROWNUMBER=11 NOT IN A COLLISION. THE BACK SUSPENSION HAS SIMPLY FALLEN TO BITS. OH WELL, AT LEAST THE TESLA SHARE-PRICE IS UNHARMED. I GUESS THAT'S THE MAIN THING. HAVE A GREAT DAY [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Additional Notes:
I CAN HARDLY BELIEVE MY OWN EYES! HERE IS A 2020 MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD AAAAAND...THE BACK WHEEL HAS FALLEN OFF. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/36693460?ROWNUMBER=11 NOT IN A COLLISION. THE BACK SUSPENSION HAS SIMPLY FALLEN TO BITS. OH WELL, AT LEAST THE TESLA SHARE-PRICE IS UNHARMED. I GUESS THAT'S THE MAIN THING. HAVE A GREAT DAY [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Mfg Campaign: 11337788
Recall Date: Jul 6, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ALL SCREENS FROZE AND THE CAR BECAME TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE, THE BRAKES WORKED BUT IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 5 MIN THE CAR REBOOTED AND SYSTEMS CAME BACK ON LINE. TESLA SAYS THE USB MIGHT BE CORRUPTED AND CAUSED THE CPU TO HAVE A VERY HIGH USAGE. TESLA ALSO HAS NOT BEEN GOOD ON SERVICE MAKING ME DRIVE TWO HOURS TO GO PICK UP MY CAR. THEY SEEMED TO HAVE LITTLE CARE FOR THE UNSAFE SITUATION AND WERE VERY CAVALIER ABOUT THE ISSUE. I WORRY THAT THIS COULD RESULT IN FATALITIES IF IT HAPPENS AT THE WRONG TIME.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ALL SCREENS FROZE AND THE CAR BECAME TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE, THE BRAKES WORKED BUT IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 5 MIN THE CAR REBOOTED AND SYSTEMS CAME BACK ON LINE. TESLA SAYS THE USB MIGHT BE CORRUPTED AND CAUSED THE CPU TO HAVE A VERY HIGH USAGE. TESLA ALSO HAS NOT BEEN GOOD ON SERVICE MAKING ME DRIVE TWO HOURS TO GO PICK UP MY CAR. THEY SEEMED TO HAVE LITTLE CARE FOR THE UNSAFE SITUATION AND WERE VERY CAVALIER ABOUT THE ISSUE. I WORRY THAT THIS COULD RESULT IN FATALITIES IF IT HAPPENS AT THE WRONG TIME.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ALL SCREENS FROZE AND THE CAR BECAME TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE, THE BRAKES WORKED BUT IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 5 MIN THE CAR REBOOTED AND SYSTEMS CAME BACK ON LINE. TESLA SAYS THE USB MIGHT BE CORRUPTED AND CAUSED THE CPU TO HAVE A VERY HIGH USAGE. TESLA ALSO HAS NOT BEEN GOOD ON SERVICE MAKING ME DRIVE TWO HOURS TO GO PICK UP MY CAR. THEY SEEMED TO HAVE LITTLE CARE FOR THE UNSAFE SITUATION AND WERE VERY CAVALIER ABOUT THE ISSUE. I WORRY THAT THIS COULD RESULT IN FATALITIES IF IT HAPPENS AT THE WRONG TIME.
Mfg Campaign: 11331735
Recall Date: Jun 30, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ALL SCREENS FROZE AND THE CAR BECAME TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE, THE BRAKES WORKED BUT IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 5 MIN THE CAR REBOOTED AND SYSTEMS CAME BACK ON LINE. TESLA SAYS THE USB MIGHT BE CORRUPTED AND CAUSED THE CPU TO HAVE A VERY HIGH USAGE. TESLA ALSO HAS NOT BEEN GOOD ON SERVICE MAKING ME DRIVE TWO HOURS TO GO PICK UP MY CAR. THEY SEEMED TO HAVE LITTLE CARE FOR THE UNSAFE SITUATION AND WERE VERY CAVALIER ABOUT THE ISSUE. I WORRY THAT THIS COULD RESULT IN FATALITIES IF IT HAPPENS AT THE WRONG TIME.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ALL SCREENS FROZE AND THE CAR BECAME TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE, THE BRAKES WORKED BUT IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 5 MIN THE CAR REBOOTED AND SYSTEMS CAME BACK ON LINE. TESLA SAYS THE USB MIGHT BE CORRUPTED AND CAUSED THE CPU TO HAVE A VERY HIGH USAGE. TESLA ALSO HAS NOT BEEN GOOD ON SERVICE MAKING ME DRIVE TWO HOURS TO GO PICK UP MY CAR. THEY SEEMED TO HAVE LITTLE CARE FOR THE UNSAFE SITUATION AND WERE VERY CAVALIER ABOUT THE ISSUE. I WORRY THAT THIS COULD RESULT IN FATALITIES IF IT HAPPENS AT THE WRONG TIME.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ALL SCREENS FROZE AND THE CAR BECAME TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE, THE BRAKES WORKED BUT IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 5 MIN THE CAR REBOOTED AND SYSTEMS CAME BACK ON LINE. TESLA SAYS THE USB MIGHT BE CORRUPTED AND CAUSED THE CPU TO HAVE A VERY HIGH USAGE. TESLA ALSO HAS NOT BEEN GOOD ON SERVICE MAKING ME DRIVE TWO HOURS TO GO PICK UP MY CAR. THEY SEEMED TO HAVE LITTLE CARE FOR THE UNSAFE SITUATION AND WERE VERY CAVALIER ABOUT THE ISSUE. I WORRY THAT THIS COULD RESULT IN FATALITIES IF IT HAPPENS AT THE WRONG TIME.
Mfg Campaign: 11331735
Recall Date: Jun 30, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ALL SCREENS FROZE AND THE CAR BECAME TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE, THE BRAKES WORKED BUT IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 5 MIN THE CAR REBOOTED AND SYSTEMS CAME BACK ON LINE. TESLA SAYS THE USB MIGHT BE CORRUPTED AND CAUSED THE CPU TO HAVE A VERY HIGH USAGE. TESLA ALSO HAS NOT BEEN GOOD ON SERVICE MAKING ME DRIVE TWO HOURS TO GO PICK UP MY CAR. THEY SEEMED TO HAVE LITTLE CARE FOR THE UNSAFE SITUATION AND WERE VERY CAVALIER ABOUT THE ISSUE. I WORRY THAT THIS COULD RESULT IN FATALITIES IF IT HAPPENS AT THE WRONG TIME.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ALL SCREENS FROZE AND THE CAR BECAME TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE, THE BRAKES WORKED BUT IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 5 MIN THE CAR REBOOTED AND SYSTEMS CAME BACK ON LINE. TESLA SAYS THE USB MIGHT BE CORRUPTED AND CAUSED THE CPU TO HAVE A VERY HIGH USAGE. TESLA ALSO HAS NOT BEEN GOOD ON SERVICE MAKING ME DRIVE TWO HOURS TO GO PICK UP MY CAR. THEY SEEMED TO HAVE LITTLE CARE FOR THE UNSAFE SITUATION AND WERE VERY CAVALIER ABOUT THE ISSUE. I WORRY THAT THIS COULD RESULT IN FATALITIES IF IT HAPPENS AT THE WRONG TIME.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ALL SCREENS FROZE AND THE CAR BECAME TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE, THE BRAKES WORKED BUT IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 5 MIN THE CAR REBOOTED AND SYSTEMS CAME BACK ON LINE. TESLA SAYS THE USB MIGHT BE CORRUPTED AND CAUSED THE CPU TO HAVE A VERY HIGH USAGE. TESLA ALSO HAS NOT BEEN GOOD ON SERVICE MAKING ME DRIVE TWO HOURS TO GO PICK UP MY CAR. THEY SEEMED TO HAVE LITTLE CARE FOR THE UNSAFE SITUATION AND WERE VERY CAVALIER ABOUT THE ISSUE. I WORRY THAT THIS COULD RESULT IN FATALITIES IF IT HAPPENS AT THE WRONG TIME.
Mfg Campaign: 11331735
Recall Date: Jun 30, 2020
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