Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
20 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 2016 Model X vehicles. The front and center roof cosmetic trim pieces may be adhered to the vehicle without primer. As a result, one or both pieces of trim may separate from the vehicle.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-12-008
Recall Date: Aug 15, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-00-008
Recall Date: May 28, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-00-003
Recall Date: Jan 30, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-23-00-008
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-23-00-001
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 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 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-21-21-001
Recall Date: Jan 29, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model X vehicles. The front and spine cosmetic roof trim may have been adhered to the vehicle without first using primer. As a result, one or both pieces of trim may separate from the vehicle while moving.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-20-12-005
Recall Date: Nov 17, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Model X vehicles. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: Feb 5, 2020
Tesla Motors, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Model X vehicles. The left-side, second row, reclining seat backs may not fully latch due to having incorrectly adjusted recliner mechanism cables. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-17-13-004
Recall Date: Oct 12, 2017
Tesla Motors, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-17-33-002
Recall Date: Apr 19, 2017
Tesla Motors, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2016 Model X vehicles manufactured September 29, 2015, to March 30, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the third row seat back may move forward under load such as in a frontal collision. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating 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.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-16-13-003
Recall Date: Apr 6, 2016
Consumer Complaints
662 ComplaintsTesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLE?ITEMID=26579014&ROWNUMBER=61&LOADRECENT=TRUE&ISNEXT=TRUE NO AIR-BAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED AND THERE IS NO SIGN OF ANY COLLISION DAMAGE. THE BACK LH SUSPENSION HAS COMPLETELY SNAPPED OFF. IF THIS HAD BEEN CAUSED BY A VIOLENT SIDEWAYS COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE OR WITH A CURB THEN THE SIDE CURTRAIN AIR-BAG WOULD HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED. THIS LOOKS LIKE ANOTHER CASE OF SPONTANEOUS SNAP-OFF SUSPENSION. THE MOTOR OF THIS CAR PRODUCES SO MUCH TORQUE THAT IF A BRAKE CALIPER ON THAT WHEEL MALFUNCTIONED THE TORQUE COULD EASILY RIP OFF THOSE FRAGILE ALLOY COMPONENTS. THIS IS NOT A ONE OFF OCCURRENCE. THERE HAVE BEEN DOZENS OF SIMILAR CASES. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. CONCERNED CITIZEN ACTING IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST. DATE OF INCIDENT IS AN APPROXIMATION BASED ON DATE OF VEHICLE ARRIVING IN THE JUNKYARD.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLE?ITEMID=26579014&ROWNUMBER=61&LOADRECENT=TRUE&ISNEXT=TRUE NO AIR-BAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED AND THERE IS NO SIGN OF ANY COLLISION DAMAGE. THE BACK LH SUSPENSION HAS COMPLETELY SNAPPED OFF. IF THIS HAD BEEN CAUSED BY A VIOLENT SIDEWAYS COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE OR WITH A CURB THEN THE SIDE CURTRAIN AIR-BAG WOULD HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED. THIS LOOKS LIKE ANOTHER CASE OF SPONTANEOUS SNAP-OFF SUSPENSION. THE MOTOR OF THIS CAR PRODUCES SO MUCH TORQUE THAT IF A BRAKE CALIPER ON THAT WHEEL MALFUNCTIONED THE TORQUE COULD EASILY RIP OFF THOSE FRAGILE ALLOY COMPONENTS. THIS IS NOT A ONE OFF OCCURRENCE. THERE HAVE BEEN DOZENS OF SIMILAR CASES. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. CONCERNED CITIZEN ACTING IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST. DATE OF INCIDENT IS AN APPROXIMATION BASED ON DATE OF VEHICLE ARRIVING IN THE JUNKYARD.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLE?ITEMID=26579014&ROWNUMBER=61&LOADRECENT=TRUE&ISNEXT=TRUE NO AIR-BAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED AND THERE IS NO SIGN OF ANY COLLISION DAMAGE. THE BACK LH SUSPENSION HAS COMPLETELY SNAPPED OFF. IF THIS HAD BEEN CAUSED BY A VIOLENT SIDEWAYS COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE OR WITH A CURB THEN THE SIDE CURTRAIN AIR-BAG WOULD HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED. THIS LOOKS LIKE ANOTHER CASE OF SPONTANEOUS SNAP-OFF SUSPENSION. THE MOTOR OF THIS CAR PRODUCES SO MUCH TORQUE THAT IF A BRAKE CALIPER ON THAT WHEEL MALFUNCTIONED THE TORQUE COULD EASILY RIP OFF THOSE FRAGILE ALLOY COMPONENTS. THIS IS NOT A ONE OFF OCCURRENCE. THERE HAVE BEEN DOZENS OF SIMILAR CASES. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. CONCERNED CITIZEN ACTING IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST. DATE OF INCIDENT IS AN APPROXIMATION BASED ON DATE OF VEHICLE ARRIVING IN THE JUNKYARD.
Mfg Campaign: 11047318
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
URGENT. HERE IS A TESLA OWNER THAT HAS JUST POSTED A COMPLAINT ABOUT A SNAPPED BALL-JOINT ON HIS NEAR NEW MODEL X: HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/BALL-JOINT-SEPARATION.101036/ SNIP**TEXLASX, 6 MINUTES AGO NEW MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2016 MODEL X TODAY WHEN SHE HEARD A SNAP. HER STEERING WHEEL PULLED AND SHE STRUGGLED TO CONTROL THE CAR AT ABOUT 40MPH. SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP IN THREE LANES OF TRAFFIC BUT WAS PRETTY SHOOK UP. SHE CONTACTED TESLA AND THEY TOWED THE CAR TO A SERVICE CENTER. THEY INFORMED HER THAT ONE OF THE LINKS FRACTURED CAUSING THE BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE. WE HAVE THE FRACTURED LINK (POLICE FOUND IT IN THE STREET). THE CAR ONLY HAS ABOUT 10,000 MILES ON IT, SO SEEMS UNLIKELY TO BE A WEAR-AND-TEAR ISSUE. HAS ANYONE EXPERIENCED THIS FAILURE ON THEIR CAR?** THE PHOTOGRAPH IS ATTACHED. THESE FAILURES ARE OCCURRING OVER AND OVER. THE ALLOY PARTS ARE TOO WEAK FOR THE PURPOSE. CAST ALLOY IS NOT A GOOD MATERIAL TO USE. THE EYE-HOLE WALLS ARE TOO THIN AND THE CAST ALLOY IS TOO BRITTLE. I CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY NHTSA HAS NOT TAKEN ACTION OVER THESE LETHAL DEFECTS. PLEASE DO NOT DELAY ANY LONGER. THESE CARS SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR INSPECTION AND REMEDY OF THESE DEFECTS. CONCERNED CITIZEN.
Corrective Action:
URGENT. HERE IS A TESLA OWNER THAT HAS JUST POSTED A COMPLAINT ABOUT A SNAPPED BALL-JOINT ON HIS NEAR NEW MODEL X: HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/BALL-JOINT-SEPARATION.101036/ SNIP**TEXLASX, 6 MINUTES AGO NEW MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2016 MODEL X TODAY WHEN SHE HEARD A SNAP. HER STEERING WHEEL PULLED AND SHE STRUGGLED TO CONTROL THE CAR AT ABOUT 40MPH. SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP IN THREE LANES OF TRAFFIC BUT WAS PRETTY SHOOK UP. SHE CONTACTED TESLA AND THEY TOWED THE CAR TO A SERVICE CENTER. THEY INFORMED HER THAT ONE OF THE LINKS FRACTURED CAUSING THE BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE. WE HAVE THE FRACTURED LINK (POLICE FOUND IT IN THE STREET). THE CAR ONLY HAS ABOUT 10,000 MILES ON IT, SO SEEMS UNLIKELY TO BE A WEAR-AND-TEAR ISSUE. HAS ANYONE EXPERIENCED THIS FAILURE ON THEIR CAR?** THE PHOTOGRAPH IS ATTACHED. THESE FAILURES ARE OCCURRING OVER AND OVER. THE ALLOY PARTS ARE TOO WEAK FOR THE PURPOSE. CAST ALLOY IS NOT A GOOD MATERIAL TO USE. THE EYE-HOLE WALLS ARE TOO THIN AND THE CAST ALLOY IS TOO BRITTLE. I CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY NHTSA HAS NOT TAKEN ACTION OVER THESE LETHAL DEFECTS. PLEASE DO NOT DELAY ANY LONGER. THESE CARS SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR INSPECTION AND REMEDY OF THESE DEFECTS. CONCERNED CITIZEN.
Additional Notes:
URGENT. HERE IS A TESLA OWNER THAT HAS JUST POSTED A COMPLAINT ABOUT A SNAPPED BALL-JOINT ON HIS NEAR NEW MODEL X: HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/BALL-JOINT-SEPARATION.101036/ SNIP**TEXLASX, 6 MINUTES AGO NEW MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2016 MODEL X TODAY WHEN SHE HEARD A SNAP. HER STEERING WHEEL PULLED AND SHE STRUGGLED TO CONTROL THE CAR AT ABOUT 40MPH. SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP IN THREE LANES OF TRAFFIC BUT WAS PRETTY SHOOK UP. SHE CONTACTED TESLA AND THEY TOWED THE CAR TO A SERVICE CENTER. THEY INFORMED HER THAT ONE OF THE LINKS FRACTURED CAUSING THE BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE. WE HAVE THE FRACTURED LINK (POLICE FOUND IT IN THE STREET). THE CAR ONLY HAS ABOUT 10,000 MILES ON IT, SO SEEMS UNLIKELY TO BE A WEAR-AND-TEAR ISSUE. HAS ANYONE EXPERIENCED THIS FAILURE ON THEIR CAR?** THE PHOTOGRAPH IS ATTACHED. THESE FAILURES ARE OCCURRING OVER AND OVER. THE ALLOY PARTS ARE TOO WEAK FOR THE PURPOSE. CAST ALLOY IS NOT A GOOD MATERIAL TO USE. THE EYE-HOLE WALLS ARE TOO THIN AND THE CAST ALLOY IS TOO BRITTLE. I CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY NHTSA HAS NOT TAKEN ACTION OVER THESE LETHAL DEFECTS. PLEASE DO NOT DELAY ANY LONGER. THESE CARS SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR INSPECTION AND REMEDY OF THESE DEFECTS. CONCERNED CITIZEN.
Mfg Campaign: 11041471
Recall Date: Oct 30, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS ANOTHER TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/38498547 IT HAS BIO-HAZARD STICKERS INDICATING THAT OCCUPANTS WERE INJURED. THE FRONT TOP BALL JOINT HAS SEPARATED FROM ITS SOCKET. BOTH LOWER BALL JOINT STEMS HAVE SNAPPED. THESE ARE STEEL COMPONENTS THAT ARE STRONGER THAN THE ALLOY PARTS THEY ARE ATTACHED TO. SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG IF THE BALL AND SOCKET CAN POP APART LIKE THIS EVEN IF IT DID HAPPEN AFTER THE CRASH. THE WHEEL HAS BEEN SLICED IN HALF AS IF IT WAS MOUNTED ON A LATHE AND A CUTTING TOOL FORCED INTO THE RIM. IT LOOKS HIGHLY PROBABLE THAT THE WHEEL WAS SLICED IN HALF WHILST IT WAS STILL ROTATING AND THAT ALMOST CERTAINLY HAPPENED BEFORE THE CRASH. THERE IS NO OTHER MAKE OF CAR IN WHICH NEAR NEW CARS ARE SHOWING UP IN THE JUNKYARDS WITH BROKEN SUSPENSIONS AND SLICED WHEELS AT ANYWHERE NEAR THE FREQUENCY THAT TESLA CARS DO. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THE REASONS FOR ALL THESE FAILURES. THANK YOU. PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM FILING THESE REPORTS AS A CONCERNED CITIZEN. I AM NOT A TESLA OWNER AND I AM MAKING THESE REPORTS BECAUSE I BELIEVE THERE IS A CLEAR PATTERN OF REPEATED FAILURES IN THE TESLA SUSPENSIONS. DATE OF CRASH IS AN APPROXIMATION.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS ANOTHER TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/38498547 IT HAS BIO-HAZARD STICKERS INDICATING THAT OCCUPANTS WERE INJURED. THE FRONT TOP BALL JOINT HAS SEPARATED FROM ITS SOCKET. BOTH LOWER BALL JOINT STEMS HAVE SNAPPED. THESE ARE STEEL COMPONENTS THAT ARE STRONGER THAN THE ALLOY PARTS THEY ARE ATTACHED TO. SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG IF THE BALL AND SOCKET CAN POP APART LIKE THIS EVEN IF IT DID HAPPEN AFTER THE CRASH. THE WHEEL HAS BEEN SLICED IN HALF AS IF IT WAS MOUNTED ON A LATHE AND A CUTTING TOOL FORCED INTO THE RIM. IT LOOKS HIGHLY PROBABLE THAT THE WHEEL WAS SLICED IN HALF WHILST IT WAS STILL ROTATING AND THAT ALMOST CERTAINLY HAPPENED BEFORE THE CRASH. THERE IS NO OTHER MAKE OF CAR IN WHICH NEAR NEW CARS ARE SHOWING UP IN THE JUNKYARDS WITH BROKEN SUSPENSIONS AND SLICED WHEELS AT ANYWHERE NEAR THE FREQUENCY THAT TESLA CARS DO. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THE REASONS FOR ALL THESE FAILURES. THANK YOU. PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM FILING THESE REPORTS AS A CONCERNED CITIZEN. I AM NOT A TESLA OWNER AND I AM MAKING THESE REPORTS BECAUSE I BELIEVE THERE IS A CLEAR PATTERN OF REPEATED FAILURES IN THE TESLA SUSPENSIONS. DATE OF CRASH IS AN APPROXIMATION.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS ANOTHER TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/38498547 IT HAS BIO-HAZARD STICKERS INDICATING THAT OCCUPANTS WERE INJURED. THE FRONT TOP BALL JOINT HAS SEPARATED FROM ITS SOCKET. BOTH LOWER BALL JOINT STEMS HAVE SNAPPED. THESE ARE STEEL COMPONENTS THAT ARE STRONGER THAN THE ALLOY PARTS THEY ARE ATTACHED TO. SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG IF THE BALL AND SOCKET CAN POP APART LIKE THIS EVEN IF IT DID HAPPEN AFTER THE CRASH. THE WHEEL HAS BEEN SLICED IN HALF AS IF IT WAS MOUNTED ON A LATHE AND A CUTTING TOOL FORCED INTO THE RIM. IT LOOKS HIGHLY PROBABLE THAT THE WHEEL WAS SLICED IN HALF WHILST IT WAS STILL ROTATING AND THAT ALMOST CERTAINLY HAPPENED BEFORE THE CRASH. THERE IS NO OTHER MAKE OF CAR IN WHICH NEAR NEW CARS ARE SHOWING UP IN THE JUNKYARDS WITH BROKEN SUSPENSIONS AND SLICED WHEELS AT ANYWHERE NEAR THE FREQUENCY THAT TESLA CARS DO. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THE REASONS FOR ALL THESE FAILURES. THANK YOU. PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM FILING THESE REPORTS AS A CONCERNED CITIZEN. I AM NOT A TESLA OWNER AND I AM MAKING THESE REPORTS BECAUSE I BELIEVE THERE IS A CLEAR PATTERN OF REPEATED FAILURES IN THE TESLA SUSPENSIONS. DATE OF CRASH IS AN APPROXIMATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11040822
Recall Date: Oct 28, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TESLA MODEL X. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON AUTOPILOT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TOW TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOPILOT FUNCTION MALFUNCTIONED. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO BOTH KNEES, THE LEFT WRIST, AND THE ABDOMEN AREA. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. IT WAS NOT DETERMINED IF THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TESLA MODEL X. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON AUTOPILOT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TOW TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOPILOT FUNCTION MALFUNCTIONED. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO BOTH KNEES, THE LEFT WRIST, AND THE ABDOMEN AREA. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. IT WAS NOT DETERMINED IF THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TESLA MODEL X. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON AUTOPILOT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TOW TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOPILOT FUNCTION MALFUNCTIONED. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO BOTH KNEES, THE LEFT WRIST, AND THE ABDOMEN AREA. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. IT WAS NOT DETERMINED IF THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11034140
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THE LATCH ON THE FALCON WING DOOR (DRIVER SIDE) CRACKED FROM ONE SIDE ON ITS OWN. DOUBT DOOR IS SECURING PROPERLY.
Corrective Action:
THE LATCH ON THE FALCON WING DOOR (DRIVER SIDE) CRACKED FROM ONE SIDE ON ITS OWN. DOUBT DOOR IS SECURING PROPERLY.
Additional Notes:
THE LATCH ON THE FALCON WING DOOR (DRIVER SIDE) CRACKED FROM ONE SIDE ON ITS OWN. DOUBT DOOR IS SECURING PROPERLY.
Mfg Campaign: 11033131
Recall Date: Oct 12, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS ANOTHER TESLA MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/36354887/PHOTOS THE FRONT WHEEL WHEEL IS HANGING OUT SIDEWAYS. THE TOP BALL JOINT HAS POPPED APART. AS I UNDERSTAND IT IS THE JOB OF NHTSA IS TO DETECT DEFECT TRENDS AND IF THERE APPEARS TO BE A PATTERN OF FAILURE WITH A PARTICULAR CAR THEN IT SHOULD TAKE ACTION TO AVOID ENDANGERING THE PUBLIC. YOU DON'T NEED TO BE A ROCKET SCIENTIST TO SEE THAT TESLA SUSPENSIONS ARE FALLING APART AT AN EXCESSIVE RATE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. CONCERNED CITIZEN ETC. ETC.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS ANOTHER TESLA MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/36354887/PHOTOS THE FRONT WHEEL WHEEL IS HANGING OUT SIDEWAYS. THE TOP BALL JOINT HAS POPPED APART. AS I UNDERSTAND IT IS THE JOB OF NHTSA IS TO DETECT DEFECT TRENDS AND IF THERE APPEARS TO BE A PATTERN OF FAILURE WITH A PARTICULAR CAR THEN IT SHOULD TAKE ACTION TO AVOID ENDANGERING THE PUBLIC. YOU DON'T NEED TO BE A ROCKET SCIENTIST TO SEE THAT TESLA SUSPENSIONS ARE FALLING APART AT AN EXCESSIVE RATE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. CONCERNED CITIZEN ETC. ETC.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS ANOTHER TESLA MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/36354887/PHOTOS THE FRONT WHEEL WHEEL IS HANGING OUT SIDEWAYS. THE TOP BALL JOINT HAS POPPED APART. AS I UNDERSTAND IT IS THE JOB OF NHTSA IS TO DETECT DEFECT TRENDS AND IF THERE APPEARS TO BE A PATTERN OF FAILURE WITH A PARTICULAR CAR THEN IT SHOULD TAKE ACTION TO AVOID ENDANGERING THE PUBLIC. YOU DON'T NEED TO BE A ROCKET SCIENTIST TO SEE THAT TESLA SUSPENSIONS ARE FALLING APART AT AN EXCESSIVE RATE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. CONCERNED CITIZEN ETC. ETC.
Mfg Campaign: 11032211
Recall Date: Oct 7, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS ANOTHER MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/42424867/PHOTOS THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED. THE FRONT WHEEL IS JAMMED UP IN THE WHEEL WELL. THE LH BACK WHEEL HAS GONE TOTALLY WHOMPY AND IS LEANING OVER AT 45 DEGREES. NO AIR-BAGS HAVE DEPLOYED. THIS SAME FAILURE HAS BEEN REPORTED ON TESLAS DOZENS OF TIMES. A PHOTOGRAPH OF A BROKEN CAMBER LINK FROM ANOTHER TESLA IS ALSO SUBMITTED. THIS LINK IS SIMPLY TOO WEAK FOR SUCH A HEAVY AND POWERFUL CAR. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. CONCERNED CITIZEN ETC. DATE OF INCIDENT IS AN APPROXIMATION.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS ANOTHER MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/42424867/PHOTOS THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED. THE FRONT WHEEL IS JAMMED UP IN THE WHEEL WELL. THE LH BACK WHEEL HAS GONE TOTALLY WHOMPY AND IS LEANING OVER AT 45 DEGREES. NO AIR-BAGS HAVE DEPLOYED. THIS SAME FAILURE HAS BEEN REPORTED ON TESLAS DOZENS OF TIMES. A PHOTOGRAPH OF A BROKEN CAMBER LINK FROM ANOTHER TESLA IS ALSO SUBMITTED. THIS LINK IS SIMPLY TOO WEAK FOR SUCH A HEAVY AND POWERFUL CAR. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. CONCERNED CITIZEN ETC. DATE OF INCIDENT IS AN APPROXIMATION.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS ANOTHER MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/42424867/PHOTOS THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED. THE FRONT WHEEL IS JAMMED UP IN THE WHEEL WELL. THE LH BACK WHEEL HAS GONE TOTALLY WHOMPY AND IS LEANING OVER AT 45 DEGREES. NO AIR-BAGS HAVE DEPLOYED. THIS SAME FAILURE HAS BEEN REPORTED ON TESLAS DOZENS OF TIMES. A PHOTOGRAPH OF A BROKEN CAMBER LINK FROM ANOTHER TESLA IS ALSO SUBMITTED. THIS LINK IS SIMPLY TOO WEAK FOR SUCH A HEAVY AND POWERFUL CAR. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. CONCERNED CITIZEN ETC. DATE OF INCIDENT IS AN APPROXIMATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11030269
Recall Date: Sep 28, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THERE HAS BEEN AN INCIDENT IN WHICH THE DOORS OF A MODEL X OPENED WHILST THE CAR WAS UNOCCUPIED AND THE DRIVER'S DOOR WAS HIT BY A PASSING TRUCK: HTTP://WWW.CARADVICE.COM.AU/587189/TESLA-MODEL-X-DOOR-OPENS-AUTOMATICALLY-GETS-TORN-OFF-BY-PASSING-TRUCK/ THERE IS A DISPUTE BETWEEN TESLA AND THE OWNER WITH TESLA CLAIMING THAT THE OWNER OPENED THE DOORS WITH THE REMOTE KEY-FOB. IT CAN NOT BE CERTAIN THAT THE TESLA VERSION OF EVENTS IS CORRECT. IT IS REMARKABLE THAT IN EVERY CRASH INVOLVING A TESLA THE COMPANY CLAIMS THE LOGS PROVE IT WAS THE FAULT OF THE OWNER. EVEN IF THE CARS LOGS DID GENUINELY SHOW THAT A SIGNAL FROM A REMOTE CAUSED THE OPENING IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A FAULT IN THE KEY-FOB WAS RESPONSIBLE. TESLA KEY-FOB BATTERIES FAIL OFTEN. LOW BATTERIES IN ELECTRONIC DEVICES CAN CAUSE SPURIOUS FAULTS. TESLA HAS ONLY RECENTLY UPDATED THE SOFTWARE TO ALLOW REMOTE DOOR OPENING. I BELIEVE THAT THIS GIMMICK IS UNNECESSARY AND DANGEROUS. A PASSING CYCLIST WOULD NOT BE EXPECTING THE DOORS OF ANY EMPTY CAR TO SUDDENLY SWING OPEN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. A CONCERNED CITIZEN.
Corrective Action:
THERE HAS BEEN AN INCIDENT IN WHICH THE DOORS OF A MODEL X OPENED WHILST THE CAR WAS UNOCCUPIED AND THE DRIVER'S DOOR WAS HIT BY A PASSING TRUCK: HTTP://WWW.CARADVICE.COM.AU/587189/TESLA-MODEL-X-DOOR-OPENS-AUTOMATICALLY-GETS-TORN-OFF-BY-PASSING-TRUCK/ THERE IS A DISPUTE BETWEEN TESLA AND THE OWNER WITH TESLA CLAIMING THAT THE OWNER OPENED THE DOORS WITH THE REMOTE KEY-FOB. IT CAN NOT BE CERTAIN THAT THE TESLA VERSION OF EVENTS IS CORRECT. IT IS REMARKABLE THAT IN EVERY CRASH INVOLVING A TESLA THE COMPANY CLAIMS THE LOGS PROVE IT WAS THE FAULT OF THE OWNER. EVEN IF THE CARS LOGS DID GENUINELY SHOW THAT A SIGNAL FROM A REMOTE CAUSED THE OPENING IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A FAULT IN THE KEY-FOB WAS RESPONSIBLE. TESLA KEY-FOB BATTERIES FAIL OFTEN. LOW BATTERIES IN ELECTRONIC DEVICES CAN CAUSE SPURIOUS FAULTS. TESLA HAS ONLY RECENTLY UPDATED THE SOFTWARE TO ALLOW REMOTE DOOR OPENING. I BELIEVE THAT THIS GIMMICK IS UNNECESSARY AND DANGEROUS. A PASSING CYCLIST WOULD NOT BE EXPECTING THE DOORS OF ANY EMPTY CAR TO SUDDENLY SWING OPEN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. A CONCERNED CITIZEN.
Additional Notes:
THERE HAS BEEN AN INCIDENT IN WHICH THE DOORS OF A MODEL X OPENED WHILST THE CAR WAS UNOCCUPIED AND THE DRIVER'S DOOR WAS HIT BY A PASSING TRUCK: HTTP://WWW.CARADVICE.COM.AU/587189/TESLA-MODEL-X-DOOR-OPENS-AUTOMATICALLY-GETS-TORN-OFF-BY-PASSING-TRUCK/ THERE IS A DISPUTE BETWEEN TESLA AND THE OWNER WITH TESLA CLAIMING THAT THE OWNER OPENED THE DOORS WITH THE REMOTE KEY-FOB. IT CAN NOT BE CERTAIN THAT THE TESLA VERSION OF EVENTS IS CORRECT. IT IS REMARKABLE THAT IN EVERY CRASH INVOLVING A TESLA THE COMPANY CLAIMS THE LOGS PROVE IT WAS THE FAULT OF THE OWNER. EVEN IF THE CARS LOGS DID GENUINELY SHOW THAT A SIGNAL FROM A REMOTE CAUSED THE OPENING IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A FAULT IN THE KEY-FOB WAS RESPONSIBLE. TESLA KEY-FOB BATTERIES FAIL OFTEN. LOW BATTERIES IN ELECTRONIC DEVICES CAN CAUSE SPURIOUS FAULTS. TESLA HAS ONLY RECENTLY UPDATED THE SOFTWARE TO ALLOW REMOTE DOOR OPENING. I BELIEVE THAT THIS GIMMICK IS UNNECESSARY AND DANGEROUS. A PASSING CYCLIST WOULD NOT BE EXPECTING THE DOORS OF ANY EMPTY CAR TO SUDDENLY SWING OPEN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. A CONCERNED CITIZEN.
Mfg Campaign: 11029914
Recall Date: Sep 26, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
DOUBLE AND TRIPLE GHOSTING OF LIGHTS THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. I WILL SEE FALSE IMAGES OF HEADLIGHTS, STREETLIGHTS, TRAFFIC LIGHTS, REFLECTIONS OF THE SUN ON CARS, ETC. THESE FALSE IMAGES FLOAT ABOVE THEIR SOURCE AT VARYING HEIGHTS AS MY CAR APPROACHES THE SOURCE. IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WITH A LOT OF LIGHTS, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE ACCURATELY TO DISCERN REALITY.
Corrective Action:
DOUBLE AND TRIPLE GHOSTING OF LIGHTS THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. I WILL SEE FALSE IMAGES OF HEADLIGHTS, STREETLIGHTS, TRAFFIC LIGHTS, REFLECTIONS OF THE SUN ON CARS, ETC. THESE FALSE IMAGES FLOAT ABOVE THEIR SOURCE AT VARYING HEIGHTS AS MY CAR APPROACHES THE SOURCE. IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WITH A LOT OF LIGHTS, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE ACCURATELY TO DISCERN REALITY.
Additional Notes:
DOUBLE AND TRIPLE GHOSTING OF LIGHTS THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. I WILL SEE FALSE IMAGES OF HEADLIGHTS, STREETLIGHTS, TRAFFIC LIGHTS, REFLECTIONS OF THE SUN ON CARS, ETC. THESE FALSE IMAGES FLOAT ABOVE THEIR SOURCE AT VARYING HEIGHTS AS MY CAR APPROACHES THE SOURCE. IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WITH A LOT OF LIGHTS, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE ACCURATELY TO DISCERN REALITY.
Mfg Campaign: 11021409
Recall Date: Sep 5, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
THE ENHANCED AUTOPILOT SOFTWARE DRIVES THE CAR OVER LANE LINES AND INCONSISTENTLY MAINTAINS SPEED AND BRAKING. IT IS UNSAFE.
Corrective Action:
THE ENHANCED AUTOPILOT SOFTWARE DRIVES THE CAR OVER LANE LINES AND INCONSISTENTLY MAINTAINS SPEED AND BRAKING. IT IS UNSAFE.
Additional Notes:
THE ENHANCED AUTOPILOT SOFTWARE DRIVES THE CAR OVER LANE LINES AND INCONSISTENTLY MAINTAINS SPEED AND BRAKING. IT IS UNSAFE.
Mfg Campaign: 11021411
Recall Date: Sep 5, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
THE ENHANCED AUTOPILOT SOFTWARE DRIVES THE CAR OVER LANE LINES AND INCONSISTENTLY MAINTAINS SPEED AND BRAKING. IT IS UNSAFE.
Corrective Action:
THE ENHANCED AUTOPILOT SOFTWARE DRIVES THE CAR OVER LANE LINES AND INCONSISTENTLY MAINTAINS SPEED AND BRAKING. IT IS UNSAFE.
Additional Notes:
THE ENHANCED AUTOPILOT SOFTWARE DRIVES THE CAR OVER LANE LINES AND INCONSISTENTLY MAINTAINS SPEED AND BRAKING. IT IS UNSAFE.
Mfg Campaign: 11021411
Recall Date: Sep 5, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A REPORT FROM AN OWNER THAT THE CENTRE PORTION OF THE GLASS ROOF CAME UNGLUED AND FLEW OFF WHILE HE WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY: HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/ACCELERATION-SHUDDER.74184/PAGE-9 ***AS AN INTERESTING SIDE NOTE, I GOT A MODEL X LOANER. IT'S SIGNATURE #005. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY I HEAR A STRANGE CRASHING SOUND AND THEN A LOT OF WIND NOISE. WHEN I GOT TO MY DESTINATION I LOOKED AROUND AND FOUND THIS. IT SEEMS THAT THIS TOP GLASS PIECE JUST FLEW OFF AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. NOT GOOD.*** THIS PIECE OF GLASS COULD EASILY HAVE KILLED SOMEONE IN ANOTHER CAR. THE CONSTRUCTION METHOD LOOKS EXTREMELY SHODDY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A REPORT FROM AN OWNER THAT THE CENTRE PORTION OF THE GLASS ROOF CAME UNGLUED AND FLEW OFF WHILE HE WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY: HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/ACCELERATION-SHUDDER.74184/PAGE-9 ***AS AN INTERESTING SIDE NOTE, I GOT A MODEL X LOANER. IT'S SIGNATURE #005. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY I HEAR A STRANGE CRASHING SOUND AND THEN A LOT OF WIND NOISE. WHEN I GOT TO MY DESTINATION I LOOKED AROUND AND FOUND THIS. IT SEEMS THAT THIS TOP GLASS PIECE JUST FLEW OFF AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. NOT GOOD.*** THIS PIECE OF GLASS COULD EASILY HAVE KILLED SOMEONE IN ANOTHER CAR. THE CONSTRUCTION METHOD LOOKS EXTREMELY SHODDY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A REPORT FROM AN OWNER THAT THE CENTRE PORTION OF THE GLASS ROOF CAME UNGLUED AND FLEW OFF WHILE HE WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY: HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/ACCELERATION-SHUDDER.74184/PAGE-9 ***AS AN INTERESTING SIDE NOTE, I GOT A MODEL X LOANER. IT'S SIGNATURE #005. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY I HEAR A STRANGE CRASHING SOUND AND THEN A LOT OF WIND NOISE. WHEN I GOT TO MY DESTINATION I LOOKED AROUND AND FOUND THIS. IT SEEMS THAT THIS TOP GLASS PIECE JUST FLEW OFF AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. NOT GOOD.*** THIS PIECE OF GLASS COULD EASILY HAVE KILLED SOMEONE IN ANOTHER CAR. THE CONSTRUCTION METHOD LOOKS EXTREMELY SHODDY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE.
Mfg Campaign: 11014094
Recall Date: Aug 10, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLE?ITEMID=25686887&ROWNUMBER=54&LOADRECENT=TRUE THE FRONT WHEEL AND SUSPENSION HAVE COMPLETELY SNAPPED OFF. NO AIR-BAGS HAVE DEPLOYED. THERE IS NO SIGN OF ANY COLLISION DAMAGE THAT WOULD EXPLAIN WHY THE WHEEL HAS SNAPPED OFF. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM NOT THE OWNER, JUST A CONCERNED CITIZEN. A DUMMY USA ADDRESS HAS BEEN USED TO COMPLY WITH YOUR WEBSITE REQUIREMENTS. MY GENUINE CONTACT DETAILS ARE CONTAINED IN THIS SUBMISSION. DATE OF INCIDENT IS AN APPROXIMATION.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLE?ITEMID=25686887&ROWNUMBER=54&LOADRECENT=TRUE THE FRONT WHEEL AND SUSPENSION HAVE COMPLETELY SNAPPED OFF. NO AIR-BAGS HAVE DEPLOYED. THERE IS NO SIGN OF ANY COLLISION DAMAGE THAT WOULD EXPLAIN WHY THE WHEEL HAS SNAPPED OFF. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM NOT THE OWNER, JUST A CONCERNED CITIZEN. A DUMMY USA ADDRESS HAS BEEN USED TO COMPLY WITH YOUR WEBSITE REQUIREMENTS. MY GENUINE CONTACT DETAILS ARE CONTAINED IN THIS SUBMISSION. DATE OF INCIDENT IS AN APPROXIMATION.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLE?ITEMID=25686887&ROWNUMBER=54&LOADRECENT=TRUE THE FRONT WHEEL AND SUSPENSION HAVE COMPLETELY SNAPPED OFF. NO AIR-BAGS HAVE DEPLOYED. THERE IS NO SIGN OF ANY COLLISION DAMAGE THAT WOULD EXPLAIN WHY THE WHEEL HAS SNAPPED OFF. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM NOT THE OWNER, JUST A CONCERNED CITIZEN. A DUMMY USA ADDRESS HAS BEEN USED TO COMPLY WITH YOUR WEBSITE REQUIREMENTS. MY GENUINE CONTACT DETAILS ARE CONTAINED IN THIS SUBMISSION. DATE OF INCIDENT IS AN APPROXIMATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11013602
Recall Date: Aug 8, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A 2016 MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLE?ITEMID=25579890&ROWNUMBER=50&LOADRECENT=TRUE THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED AND ALL THE WHEELS HAVE GONE TOTALLY WHOMPY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. .
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A 2016 MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLE?ITEMID=25579890&ROWNUMBER=50&LOADRECENT=TRUE THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED AND ALL THE WHEELS HAVE GONE TOTALLY WHOMPY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. .
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A 2016 MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLE?ITEMID=25579890&ROWNUMBER=50&LOADRECENT=TRUE THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED AND ALL THE WHEELS HAVE GONE TOTALLY WHOMPY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. .
Mfg Campaign: 11011555
Recall Date: Jul 30, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.SALVAGERESELLER.COM/CARS-FOR-SALE/33866817-2016-TESLA-MODEL-X-SAN-DIEGO-CA THE FRONT RH SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN OFF COMPLETELY. THERE IS NO IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE BODY. NO AIRBAGS HAVE DEPLOYED. THIS A CLEAR CASE OF WEAK SUSPENSION PARTS SNAPPING ON THESE TESLAS. THERE HAVE BEEN DOZENS OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS. PLEASE DO NOT GRANT TESLA ANY MORE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT. PLEASE INVESTIGATE.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.SALVAGERESELLER.COM/CARS-FOR-SALE/33866817-2016-TESLA-MODEL-X-SAN-DIEGO-CA THE FRONT RH SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN OFF COMPLETELY. THERE IS NO IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE BODY. NO AIRBAGS HAVE DEPLOYED. THIS A CLEAR CASE OF WEAK SUSPENSION PARTS SNAPPING ON THESE TESLAS. THERE HAVE BEEN DOZENS OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS. PLEASE DO NOT GRANT TESLA ANY MORE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT. PLEASE INVESTIGATE.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.SALVAGERESELLER.COM/CARS-FOR-SALE/33866817-2016-TESLA-MODEL-X-SAN-DIEGO-CA THE FRONT RH SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN OFF COMPLETELY. THERE IS NO IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE BODY. NO AIRBAGS HAVE DEPLOYED. THIS A CLEAR CASE OF WEAK SUSPENSION PARTS SNAPPING ON THESE TESLAS. THERE HAVE BEEN DOZENS OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS. PLEASE DO NOT GRANT TESLA ANY MORE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT. PLEASE INVESTIGATE.
Mfg Campaign: 11006287
Recall Date: Jul 19, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
MY TESLA MODEL X 2016 ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AFTER I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A PARKING LOT, CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF A PEDIATRICS BUILDING. 2 INJURIES. AIRBAG WAS INFLATED.
Corrective Action:
MY TESLA MODEL X 2016 ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AFTER I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A PARKING LOT, CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF A PEDIATRICS BUILDING. 2 INJURIES. AIRBAG WAS INFLATED.
Additional Notes:
MY TESLA MODEL X 2016 ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AFTER I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A PARKING LOT, CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF A PEDIATRICS BUILDING. 2 INJURIES. AIRBAG WAS INFLATED.
Mfg Campaign: 11003716
Recall Date: Jul 7, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
THERE HAS BEEN A CRASH OF A TESLA MODEL X IN HONG KONG. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=GKA0MWYSVHW THE TESLA IS THE ONLY VEHICLE INVOLVED. THE BACK WHEEL HAS FALLEN OFF AND THE CAR HAS CRASHED INTO A BUS STAND INJURING SEVERAL PEOPLE. THESE CARS HAVE A PROBLEM WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND SUSPENSION FAILURE. PLEASE TAKE ACTION BEFORE MORE LIVES ARE LOST.
Corrective Action:
THERE HAS BEEN A CRASH OF A TESLA MODEL X IN HONG KONG. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=GKA0MWYSVHW THE TESLA IS THE ONLY VEHICLE INVOLVED. THE BACK WHEEL HAS FALLEN OFF AND THE CAR HAS CRASHED INTO A BUS STAND INJURING SEVERAL PEOPLE. THESE CARS HAVE A PROBLEM WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND SUSPENSION FAILURE. PLEASE TAKE ACTION BEFORE MORE LIVES ARE LOST.
Additional Notes:
THERE HAS BEEN A CRASH OF A TESLA MODEL X IN HONG KONG. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=GKA0MWYSVHW THE TESLA IS THE ONLY VEHICLE INVOLVED. THE BACK WHEEL HAS FALLEN OFF AND THE CAR HAS CRASHED INTO A BUS STAND INJURING SEVERAL PEOPLE. THESE CARS HAVE A PROBLEM WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND SUSPENSION FAILURE. PLEASE TAKE ACTION BEFORE MORE LIVES ARE LOST.
Mfg Campaign: 11002996
Recall Date: Jul 5, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A REPORT OF A TESLA MODEL X IN CHINA HAVING EVERY AIR-BAG IN THE CAR SUDDENLY GO OFF WHILST THE CAR WAS STATIONARY AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. HTTP://HZNEWS.HANGZHOU.COM.CN/SHEHUI/CONTENT/2017-06/27/CONTENT_6588362.HTM (GOOGLE WILL TRANSLATE) OCCUPANTS WERE SLIGHTLY INJURED BY THE AIR-BAGS. IF TESLA AIR-BAGS WERE TO GO OFF RANDOMLY THEY COULD CAUSE A MAJOR CRASH. THE OWNER CLAIMS THAT TESLA IS BEING UNCOOPERATIVE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A REPORT OF A TESLA MODEL X IN CHINA HAVING EVERY AIR-BAG IN THE CAR SUDDENLY GO OFF WHILST THE CAR WAS STATIONARY AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. HTTP://HZNEWS.HANGZHOU.COM.CN/SHEHUI/CONTENT/2017-06/27/CONTENT_6588362.HTM (GOOGLE WILL TRANSLATE) OCCUPANTS WERE SLIGHTLY INJURED BY THE AIR-BAGS. IF TESLA AIR-BAGS WERE TO GO OFF RANDOMLY THEY COULD CAUSE A MAJOR CRASH. THE OWNER CLAIMS THAT TESLA IS BEING UNCOOPERATIVE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A REPORT OF A TESLA MODEL X IN CHINA HAVING EVERY AIR-BAG IN THE CAR SUDDENLY GO OFF WHILST THE CAR WAS STATIONARY AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. HTTP://HZNEWS.HANGZHOU.COM.CN/SHEHUI/CONTENT/2017-06/27/CONTENT_6588362.HTM (GOOGLE WILL TRANSLATE) OCCUPANTS WERE SLIGHTLY INJURED BY THE AIR-BAGS. IF TESLA AIR-BAGS WERE TO GO OFF RANDOMLY THEY COULD CAUSE A MAJOR CRASH. THE OWNER CLAIMS THAT TESLA IS BEING UNCOOPERATIVE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE
Mfg Campaign: 11002052
Recall Date: Jun 28, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
A TESLA MODEL X HAS JUST CRASHED AND BURST INTO FLAMES. HTTP://WWW.OCREGISTER.COM/2017/06/25/CAR-SMASHES-INTO-OCFA-GATES-IN-A-RECURRING-PROBLEM/ PHOTOGRAPHS ARE ATTACHED WHICH SHOWS A FRONT WHEEL AND SUSPENSION LYING ON THE GROUND SOME DISTANCE BEFORE THE CRASH SCENE. THE TOP BALL JOINT HAS POPPED APART. EVEN IF THE SUSPENSION WAS HIT IN THE CRASH THE BALL JOINT SHOULD NOT HAVE POPPED. YOU HAVE SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ON RECORD OF TESLA BALL JOINTS COMING APART. IT IS QUITE POSSIBLE THAT THE BALL-JOINT FAILURE CAUSED THE CRASH. ALSO THE TESLA HAS ONCE AGAIN SELF-IGNITED. CRASH TESTS NEED TO BE DONE WITH A BATTERY THAT IS HOT FROM RECENT CHARGING OR FROM FAST DRIVING TO FIND OUT WHY TESLAS BURST INTO FLAMES SO OFTEN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE
Corrective Action:
A TESLA MODEL X HAS JUST CRASHED AND BURST INTO FLAMES. HTTP://WWW.OCREGISTER.COM/2017/06/25/CAR-SMASHES-INTO-OCFA-GATES-IN-A-RECURRING-PROBLEM/ PHOTOGRAPHS ARE ATTACHED WHICH SHOWS A FRONT WHEEL AND SUSPENSION LYING ON THE GROUND SOME DISTANCE BEFORE THE CRASH SCENE. THE TOP BALL JOINT HAS POPPED APART. EVEN IF THE SUSPENSION WAS HIT IN THE CRASH THE BALL JOINT SHOULD NOT HAVE POPPED. YOU HAVE SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ON RECORD OF TESLA BALL JOINTS COMING APART. IT IS QUITE POSSIBLE THAT THE BALL-JOINT FAILURE CAUSED THE CRASH. ALSO THE TESLA HAS ONCE AGAIN SELF-IGNITED. CRASH TESTS NEED TO BE DONE WITH A BATTERY THAT IS HOT FROM RECENT CHARGING OR FROM FAST DRIVING TO FIND OUT WHY TESLAS BURST INTO FLAMES SO OFTEN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE
Additional Notes:
A TESLA MODEL X HAS JUST CRASHED AND BURST INTO FLAMES. HTTP://WWW.OCREGISTER.COM/2017/06/25/CAR-SMASHES-INTO-OCFA-GATES-IN-A-RECURRING-PROBLEM/ PHOTOGRAPHS ARE ATTACHED WHICH SHOWS A FRONT WHEEL AND SUSPENSION LYING ON THE GROUND SOME DISTANCE BEFORE THE CRASH SCENE. THE TOP BALL JOINT HAS POPPED APART. EVEN IF THE SUSPENSION WAS HIT IN THE CRASH THE BALL JOINT SHOULD NOT HAVE POPPED. YOU HAVE SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ON RECORD OF TESLA BALL JOINTS COMING APART. IT IS QUITE POSSIBLE THAT THE BALL-JOINT FAILURE CAUSED THE CRASH. ALSO THE TESLA HAS ONCE AGAIN SELF-IGNITED. CRASH TESTS NEED TO BE DONE WITH A BATTERY THAT IS HOT FROM RECENT CHARGING OR FROM FAST DRIVING TO FIND OUT WHY TESLAS BURST INTO FLAMES SO OFTEN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE
Mfg Campaign: 11001262
Recall Date: Jun 25, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
A TESLA MODEL X HAS JUST CRASHED AND BURST INTO FLAMES. HTTP://WWW.OCREGISTER.COM/2017/06/25/CAR-SMASHES-INTO-OCFA-GATES-IN-A-RECURRING-PROBLEM/ PHOTOGRAPHS ARE ATTACHED WHICH SHOWS A FRONT WHEEL AND SUSPENSION LYING ON THE GROUND SOME DISTANCE BEFORE THE CRASH SCENE. THE TOP BALL JOINT HAS POPPED APART. EVEN IF THE SUSPENSION WAS HIT IN THE CRASH THE BALL JOINT SHOULD NOT HAVE POPPED. YOU HAVE SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ON RECORD OF TESLA BALL JOINTS COMING APART. IT IS QUITE POSSIBLE THAT THE BALL-JOINT FAILURE CAUSED THE CRASH. ALSO THE TESLA HAS ONCE AGAIN SELF-IGNITED. CRASH TESTS NEED TO BE DONE WITH A BATTERY THAT IS HOT FROM RECENT CHARGING OR FROM FAST DRIVING TO FIND OUT WHY TESLAS BURST INTO FLAMES SO OFTEN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE
Corrective Action:
A TESLA MODEL X HAS JUST CRASHED AND BURST INTO FLAMES. HTTP://WWW.OCREGISTER.COM/2017/06/25/CAR-SMASHES-INTO-OCFA-GATES-IN-A-RECURRING-PROBLEM/ PHOTOGRAPHS ARE ATTACHED WHICH SHOWS A FRONT WHEEL AND SUSPENSION LYING ON THE GROUND SOME DISTANCE BEFORE THE CRASH SCENE. THE TOP BALL JOINT HAS POPPED APART. EVEN IF THE SUSPENSION WAS HIT IN THE CRASH THE BALL JOINT SHOULD NOT HAVE POPPED. YOU HAVE SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ON RECORD OF TESLA BALL JOINTS COMING APART. IT IS QUITE POSSIBLE THAT THE BALL-JOINT FAILURE CAUSED THE CRASH. ALSO THE TESLA HAS ONCE AGAIN SELF-IGNITED. CRASH TESTS NEED TO BE DONE WITH A BATTERY THAT IS HOT FROM RECENT CHARGING OR FROM FAST DRIVING TO FIND OUT WHY TESLAS BURST INTO FLAMES SO OFTEN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE
Additional Notes:
A TESLA MODEL X HAS JUST CRASHED AND BURST INTO FLAMES. HTTP://WWW.OCREGISTER.COM/2017/06/25/CAR-SMASHES-INTO-OCFA-GATES-IN-A-RECURRING-PROBLEM/ PHOTOGRAPHS ARE ATTACHED WHICH SHOWS A FRONT WHEEL AND SUSPENSION LYING ON THE GROUND SOME DISTANCE BEFORE THE CRASH SCENE. THE TOP BALL JOINT HAS POPPED APART. EVEN IF THE SUSPENSION WAS HIT IN THE CRASH THE BALL JOINT SHOULD NOT HAVE POPPED. YOU HAVE SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ON RECORD OF TESLA BALL JOINTS COMING APART. IT IS QUITE POSSIBLE THAT THE BALL-JOINT FAILURE CAUSED THE CRASH. ALSO THE TESLA HAS ONCE AGAIN SELF-IGNITED. CRASH TESTS NEED TO BE DONE WITH A BATTERY THAT IS HOT FROM RECENT CHARGING OR FROM FAST DRIVING TO FIND OUT WHY TESLAS BURST INTO FLAMES SO OFTEN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE
Mfg Campaign: 11001262
Recall Date: Jun 25, 2017
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