Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
45 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 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
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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-24-00-018
Recall Date: Dec 17, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
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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-24-00-012
Recall Date: Jul 24, 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."
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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."
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.
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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-22-00-016
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
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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-22-00-013
Recall Date: Sep 19, 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."
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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 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
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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-22-18-002
Recall Date: Feb 2, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. 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-22-00-002
Recall Date: Feb 1, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.
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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 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, causing the suspension links to separate.
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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-21-31-004
Recall Date: Nov 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.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-21-00-004
Recall Date: Oct 29, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
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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-21-31-003
Recall Date: Oct 25, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the left and right second row seat belt retractors may not be properly attached.
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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-21-20-002
Recall Date: May 25, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.
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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-21-33-002
Recall Date: May 25, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.
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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-21-20-001
Recall Date: May 25, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles. The bolts connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have not been properly tightened, allowing the upper control arm to detach from the steering knuckle.
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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-20-31-012
Recall Date: Nov 17, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles equipped with a global rear lamp and tow package configuration. A software error prevents the illumination of trailer brake lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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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-20-00-002
Recall Date: Sep 30, 2020
Consumer Complaints
447 ComplaintsTesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
INCIDENT: CAR SHUTDOWN AND POWER FAILURE WITH LITTLE WARNING. TIME/DATE/PLACE OF INCIDENT: 9/7/2020, APPROXIMATELY 5:20PM IN LIVERMORE, CA. WHILE DRIVING AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH EASTBOUND ON W JACK LONDON BLVD (PAST WOLF HOUSE DRIVE), THE CAR'S COMPUTER DISPLAYED AN "UNABLE TO DRIVE" MESSAGE (ERROR CODE DI_A137) AND INSTRUCTED US TO PULL OVER. SINCE WE WERE ON A 2-LANE ROAD WITH NO SHOULDER WE PROCEEDED TO THE NEAREST DRIVEWAY (TURNING LEFT TO A DRIVEWAY AT ~1105 W JACK LONDON BLVD). THE CAR VIBRATED VIOLENTLY THEN SHUTDOWN. THE ESTIMATED TIME BETWEEN THE INITIAL WARNING AND SHUTDOWN WAS ONLY ABOUT 5 TO 10 SECONDS. OTHER ERROR CODES/MESSAGES DISPLAYED WERE "POWER REDUCED" (DIR_A126) AND "VEHICLE SHUTTING DOWN" (DI_A063). WE CALLED TESLA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE FROM THE VEHICLE AND WERE INSTRUCTED TO POWER CYCLE THE CAR BY HAVING ALL PASSENGERS AND DRIVER EXIT THE CAR, CLOSE ALL DOORS, THEN HAVE THE DRIVER ENTER AND STEP ON THE BRAKE. WE DID THIS AND THE CAR RESTARTED AS NORMAL. WE DROVE HOME FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES WITHOUT INCIDENT, BUT WE WERE OBVIOUSLY CONCERNED THAT THIS COULD HAPPEN AGAIN, SO WE KEPT TO THE RIGHT LANES WHENEVER POSSIBLE AND LIMITED SPEED. OTHER INFORMATION: ABOUT 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT WE HAD CHARGED THE VEHICLE AT THE LIVERMORE TESLA SUPERCHARGER. IT WAS ALSO A RECORD HOT DAY (111 F). THIS IS A NEW CAR PURCHASED IN JULY 2020 AND AT THE TIME THE ODOMETER WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,300 MILES. THE EARLIEST SERVICE APPOINTMENT I COULD GET IS SCHEDULED FOR 9/17/2020, SO I DO NOT HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL INFO FROM TESLA ON WHY THIS HAPPENED, OR HOW THIS WILL BE REPAIRED. THE SERVICE AGENT MENTIONED A FIRMWARE FAILURE AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE. WE WERE FORTUNATE TO BE ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD BEFORE THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED BUT IF THIS HAPPENED ON A FREEWAY, WE MAY HAVE BEEN IN A HIGH SPEED CRASH WITH A STALLED CAR.
Corrective Action:
INCIDENT: CAR SHUTDOWN AND POWER FAILURE WITH LITTLE WARNING. TIME/DATE/PLACE OF INCIDENT: 9/7/2020, APPROXIMATELY 5:20PM IN LIVERMORE, CA. WHILE DRIVING AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH EASTBOUND ON W JACK LONDON BLVD (PAST WOLF HOUSE DRIVE), THE CAR'S COMPUTER DISPLAYED AN "UNABLE TO DRIVE" MESSAGE (ERROR CODE DI_A137) AND INSTRUCTED US TO PULL OVER. SINCE WE WERE ON A 2-LANE ROAD WITH NO SHOULDER WE PROCEEDED TO THE NEAREST DRIVEWAY (TURNING LEFT TO A DRIVEWAY AT ~1105 W JACK LONDON BLVD). THE CAR VIBRATED VIOLENTLY THEN SHUTDOWN. THE ESTIMATED TIME BETWEEN THE INITIAL WARNING AND SHUTDOWN WAS ONLY ABOUT 5 TO 10 SECONDS. OTHER ERROR CODES/MESSAGES DISPLAYED WERE "POWER REDUCED" (DIR_A126) AND "VEHICLE SHUTTING DOWN" (DI_A063). WE CALLED TESLA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE FROM THE VEHICLE AND WERE INSTRUCTED TO POWER CYCLE THE CAR BY HAVING ALL PASSENGERS AND DRIVER EXIT THE CAR, CLOSE ALL DOORS, THEN HAVE THE DRIVER ENTER AND STEP ON THE BRAKE. WE DID THIS AND THE CAR RESTARTED AS NORMAL. WE DROVE HOME FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES WITHOUT INCIDENT, BUT WE WERE OBVIOUSLY CONCERNED THAT THIS COULD HAPPEN AGAIN, SO WE KEPT TO THE RIGHT LANES WHENEVER POSSIBLE AND LIMITED SPEED. OTHER INFORMATION: ABOUT 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT WE HAD CHARGED THE VEHICLE AT THE LIVERMORE TESLA SUPERCHARGER. IT WAS ALSO A RECORD HOT DAY (111 F). THIS IS A NEW CAR PURCHASED IN JULY 2020 AND AT THE TIME THE ODOMETER WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,300 MILES. THE EARLIEST SERVICE APPOINTMENT I COULD GET IS SCHEDULED FOR 9/17/2020, SO I DO NOT HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL INFO FROM TESLA ON WHY THIS HAPPENED, OR HOW THIS WILL BE REPAIRED. THE SERVICE AGENT MENTIONED A FIRMWARE FAILURE AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE. WE WERE FORTUNATE TO BE ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD BEFORE THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED BUT IF THIS HAPPENED ON A FREEWAY, WE MAY HAVE BEEN IN A HIGH SPEED CRASH WITH A STALLED CAR.
Additional Notes:
INCIDENT: CAR SHUTDOWN AND POWER FAILURE WITH LITTLE WARNING. TIME/DATE/PLACE OF INCIDENT: 9/7/2020, APPROXIMATELY 5:20PM IN LIVERMORE, CA. WHILE DRIVING AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH EASTBOUND ON W JACK LONDON BLVD (PAST WOLF HOUSE DRIVE), THE CAR'S COMPUTER DISPLAYED AN "UNABLE TO DRIVE" MESSAGE (ERROR CODE DI_A137) AND INSTRUCTED US TO PULL OVER. SINCE WE WERE ON A 2-LANE ROAD WITH NO SHOULDER WE PROCEEDED TO THE NEAREST DRIVEWAY (TURNING LEFT TO A DRIVEWAY AT ~1105 W JACK LONDON BLVD). THE CAR VIBRATED VIOLENTLY THEN SHUTDOWN. THE ESTIMATED TIME BETWEEN THE INITIAL WARNING AND SHUTDOWN WAS ONLY ABOUT 5 TO 10 SECONDS. OTHER ERROR CODES/MESSAGES DISPLAYED WERE "POWER REDUCED" (DIR_A126) AND "VEHICLE SHUTTING DOWN" (DI_A063). WE CALLED TESLA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE FROM THE VEHICLE AND WERE INSTRUCTED TO POWER CYCLE THE CAR BY HAVING ALL PASSENGERS AND DRIVER EXIT THE CAR, CLOSE ALL DOORS, THEN HAVE THE DRIVER ENTER AND STEP ON THE BRAKE. WE DID THIS AND THE CAR RESTARTED AS NORMAL. WE DROVE HOME FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES WITHOUT INCIDENT, BUT WE WERE OBVIOUSLY CONCERNED THAT THIS COULD HAPPEN AGAIN, SO WE KEPT TO THE RIGHT LANES WHENEVER POSSIBLE AND LIMITED SPEED. OTHER INFORMATION: ABOUT 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT WE HAD CHARGED THE VEHICLE AT THE LIVERMORE TESLA SUPERCHARGER. IT WAS ALSO A RECORD HOT DAY (111 F). THIS IS A NEW CAR PURCHASED IN JULY 2020 AND AT THE TIME THE ODOMETER WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,300 MILES. THE EARLIEST SERVICE APPOINTMENT I COULD GET IS SCHEDULED FOR 9/17/2020, SO I DO NOT HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL INFO FROM TESLA ON WHY THIS HAPPENED, OR HOW THIS WILL BE REPAIRED. THE SERVICE AGENT MENTIONED A FIRMWARE FAILURE AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE. WE WERE FORTUNATE TO BE ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD BEFORE THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED BUT IF THIS HAPPENED ON A FREEWAY, WE MAY HAVE BEEN IN A HIGH SPEED CRASH WITH A STALLED CAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11354647
Recall Date: Sep 13, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL Y IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37390387?ROWNUMBER=4 THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN OFF. IT IS HIGHLY LIKELY THAT THE REASON IT FELL TO BITS IS THAT THE NUTS CAME LOOSE. HERE IS THE FORUM THREAD THAT PROVES THIS BOLT FALLS OFF FAR TOO EASILY. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/BE-AWARE-TIE-ROD-SAFETY-LIFE-AND-DEATH-ISSUE.205014/ NATURALLY THE TESLA FANBOYS RUSH TO THE DEFENSE OF THE SACRED TESLA. I WOULD BE GRATEFUL IF YOU WOULD INVESTIGATE THIS AND ASK TESLA TO GLUE THE SUSPENSIONS ON A BIT BETTER. THANK YOU KEEF
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL Y IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37390387?ROWNUMBER=4 THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN OFF. IT IS HIGHLY LIKELY THAT THE REASON IT FELL TO BITS IS THAT THE NUTS CAME LOOSE. HERE IS THE FORUM THREAD THAT PROVES THIS BOLT FALLS OFF FAR TOO EASILY. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/BE-AWARE-TIE-ROD-SAFETY-LIFE-AND-DEATH-ISSUE.205014/ NATURALLY THE TESLA FANBOYS RUSH TO THE DEFENSE OF THE SACRED TESLA. I WOULD BE GRATEFUL IF YOU WOULD INVESTIGATE THIS AND ASK TESLA TO GLUE THE SUSPENSIONS ON A BIT BETTER. THANK YOU KEEF
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL Y IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37390387?ROWNUMBER=4 THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN OFF. IT IS HIGHLY LIKELY THAT THE REASON IT FELL TO BITS IS THAT THE NUTS CAME LOOSE. HERE IS THE FORUM THREAD THAT PROVES THIS BOLT FALLS OFF FAR TOO EASILY. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/BE-AWARE-TIE-ROD-SAFETY-LIFE-AND-DEATH-ISSUE.205014/ NATURALLY THE TESLA FANBOYS RUSH TO THE DEFENSE OF THE SACRED TESLA. I WOULD BE GRATEFUL IF YOU WOULD INVESTIGATE THIS AND ASK TESLA TO GLUE THE SUSPENSIONS ON A BIT BETTER. THANK YOU KEEF
Mfg Campaign: 11354485
Recall Date: Sep 11, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A LOVELY TESLA MODEL Y IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37278352?ROWNUMBER=0 AND GUESS WHAT? THE BACK WHEEL FELL OFF! ALL THE SUSPENSION GIBLETS HAVE SNAPPED LIKE A PRETZEL. IT SEEMS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THIS IS THE RESULT OF COLLISION DAMAGE UNLESS IT WAS CHARGED BY A PYGMY HIPPOPOTAMUS. WOULD YOU KINDLY HAVE A WORD TO TESLA AND ASK THEM TO DO A BETTER JOB OF MANUFACTURING THE SUSPENSION GIBLETS. THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN. KEEF
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A LOVELY TESLA MODEL Y IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37278352?ROWNUMBER=0 AND GUESS WHAT? THE BACK WHEEL FELL OFF! ALL THE SUSPENSION GIBLETS HAVE SNAPPED LIKE A PRETZEL. IT SEEMS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THIS IS THE RESULT OF COLLISION DAMAGE UNLESS IT WAS CHARGED BY A PYGMY HIPPOPOTAMUS. WOULD YOU KINDLY HAVE A WORD TO TESLA AND ASK THEM TO DO A BETTER JOB OF MANUFACTURING THE SUSPENSION GIBLETS. THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN. KEEF
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A LOVELY TESLA MODEL Y IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37278352?ROWNUMBER=0 AND GUESS WHAT? THE BACK WHEEL FELL OFF! ALL THE SUSPENSION GIBLETS HAVE SNAPPED LIKE A PRETZEL. IT SEEMS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THIS IS THE RESULT OF COLLISION DAMAGE UNLESS IT WAS CHARGED BY A PYGMY HIPPOPOTAMUS. WOULD YOU KINDLY HAVE A WORD TO TESLA AND ASK THEM TO DO A BETTER JOB OF MANUFACTURING THE SUSPENSION GIBLETS. THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN. KEEF
Mfg Campaign: 11352685
Recall Date: Sep 2, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE USED THE VIN OF A JUNKYARD MODEL Y TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT. THIS COMPLAINT AFFECTS EVERY MODEL Y ON THE ROADS. HERE IS A DISCUSSION THREAD IN WHICH SEVERAL OWNERS REPORT THAT VITAL NUTS ON THE SUSPENSIONS ARE VIBRATING LOOSE AND FALLING OFF. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/BE-AWARE-TIE-ROD-SAFETY-LIFE-AND-DEATH-ISSUE.205014/ SEVERAL OF THE POSTERS INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD BE REPORTING THIS PROBLEM TO NHTSA BUT THEY WILL PROBABLY NOT BECAUSE THEY ARE "SUPPORTING THE MISSION! THE MANUFACTURERS OF THE LOCK-WASHER HAVE EXCELLENT VIDEOS THAT EXPLAIN WHY THE NORD-LOCK WASHER IS LIABLE TO FAIL IN THIS APPLICATION AND THAT A MUCH BETTER CHOICE WOULD BE THE NORD-WEDGE. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=VINYUXFTNW0&FEATURE=EMB_LOGO HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=CDLMBMV9ICU&FEATURE=EMB_LOGO THIS WOULD BE A VERY LOW COST IMPROVEMENT AND WOULD SAVE LIVES. THE PHOTOGRAPHS ON THE THREAD PROVE THAT THE NUTS ARE VIBRATING LOOSE AND FALLING OFF. TESLA DEFENDERS ON THE THREAD ACCUSE THE ORIGINAL POSTER OF FUD! PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL. THANK YOU
Corrective Action:
PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE USED THE VIN OF A JUNKYARD MODEL Y TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT. THIS COMPLAINT AFFECTS EVERY MODEL Y ON THE ROADS. HERE IS A DISCUSSION THREAD IN WHICH SEVERAL OWNERS REPORT THAT VITAL NUTS ON THE SUSPENSIONS ARE VIBRATING LOOSE AND FALLING OFF. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/BE-AWARE-TIE-ROD-SAFETY-LIFE-AND-DEATH-ISSUE.205014/ SEVERAL OF THE POSTERS INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD BE REPORTING THIS PROBLEM TO NHTSA BUT THEY WILL PROBABLY NOT BECAUSE THEY ARE "SUPPORTING THE MISSION! THE MANUFACTURERS OF THE LOCK-WASHER HAVE EXCELLENT VIDEOS THAT EXPLAIN WHY THE NORD-LOCK WASHER IS LIABLE TO FAIL IN THIS APPLICATION AND THAT A MUCH BETTER CHOICE WOULD BE THE NORD-WEDGE. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=VINYUXFTNW0&FEATURE=EMB_LOGO HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=CDLMBMV9ICU&FEATURE=EMB_LOGO THIS WOULD BE A VERY LOW COST IMPROVEMENT AND WOULD SAVE LIVES. THE PHOTOGRAPHS ON THE THREAD PROVE THAT THE NUTS ARE VIBRATING LOOSE AND FALLING OFF. TESLA DEFENDERS ON THE THREAD ACCUSE THE ORIGINAL POSTER OF FUD! PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL. THANK YOU
Additional Notes:
PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE USED THE VIN OF A JUNKYARD MODEL Y TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT. THIS COMPLAINT AFFECTS EVERY MODEL Y ON THE ROADS. HERE IS A DISCUSSION THREAD IN WHICH SEVERAL OWNERS REPORT THAT VITAL NUTS ON THE SUSPENSIONS ARE VIBRATING LOOSE AND FALLING OFF. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/BE-AWARE-TIE-ROD-SAFETY-LIFE-AND-DEATH-ISSUE.205014/ SEVERAL OF THE POSTERS INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD BE REPORTING THIS PROBLEM TO NHTSA BUT THEY WILL PROBABLY NOT BECAUSE THEY ARE "SUPPORTING THE MISSION! THE MANUFACTURERS OF THE LOCK-WASHER HAVE EXCELLENT VIDEOS THAT EXPLAIN WHY THE NORD-LOCK WASHER IS LIABLE TO FAIL IN THIS APPLICATION AND THAT A MUCH BETTER CHOICE WOULD BE THE NORD-WEDGE. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=VINYUXFTNW0&FEATURE=EMB_LOGO HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=CDLMBMV9ICU&FEATURE=EMB_LOGO THIS WOULD BE A VERY LOW COST IMPROVEMENT AND WOULD SAVE LIVES. THE PHOTOGRAPHS ON THE THREAD PROVE THAT THE NUTS ARE VIBRATING LOOSE AND FALLING OFF. TESLA DEFENDERS ON THE THREAD ACCUSE THE ORIGINAL POSTER OF FUD! PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL. THANK YOU
Mfg Campaign: 11352580
Recall Date: Sep 1, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE USED THE VIN OF A JUNKYARD MODEL Y TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT. THIS COMPLAINT AFFECTS EVERY MODEL Y ON THE ROADS. HERE IS A DISCUSSION THREAD IN WHICH SEVERAL OWNERS REPORT THAT VITAL NUTS ON THE SUSPENSIONS ARE VIBRATING LOOSE AND FALLING OFF. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/BE-AWARE-TIE-ROD-SAFETY-LIFE-AND-DEATH-ISSUE.205014/ SEVERAL OF THE POSTERS INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD BE REPORTING THIS PROBLEM TO NHTSA BUT THEY WILL PROBABLY NOT BECAUSE THEY ARE "SUPPORTING THE MISSION! THE MANUFACTURERS OF THE LOCK-WASHER HAVE EXCELLENT VIDEOS THAT EXPLAIN WHY THE NORD-LOCK WASHER IS LIABLE TO FAIL IN THIS APPLICATION AND THAT A MUCH BETTER CHOICE WOULD BE THE NORD-WEDGE. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=VINYUXFTNW0&FEATURE=EMB_LOGO HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=CDLMBMV9ICU&FEATURE=EMB_LOGO THIS WOULD BE A VERY LOW COST IMPROVEMENT AND WOULD SAVE LIVES. THE PHOTOGRAPHS ON THE THREAD PROVE THAT THE NUTS ARE VIBRATING LOOSE AND FALLING OFF. TESLA DEFENDERS ON THE THREAD ACCUSE THE ORIGINAL POSTER OF FUD! PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL. THANK YOU
Corrective Action:
PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE USED THE VIN OF A JUNKYARD MODEL Y TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT. THIS COMPLAINT AFFECTS EVERY MODEL Y ON THE ROADS. HERE IS A DISCUSSION THREAD IN WHICH SEVERAL OWNERS REPORT THAT VITAL NUTS ON THE SUSPENSIONS ARE VIBRATING LOOSE AND FALLING OFF. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/BE-AWARE-TIE-ROD-SAFETY-LIFE-AND-DEATH-ISSUE.205014/ SEVERAL OF THE POSTERS INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD BE REPORTING THIS PROBLEM TO NHTSA BUT THEY WILL PROBABLY NOT BECAUSE THEY ARE "SUPPORTING THE MISSION! THE MANUFACTURERS OF THE LOCK-WASHER HAVE EXCELLENT VIDEOS THAT EXPLAIN WHY THE NORD-LOCK WASHER IS LIABLE TO FAIL IN THIS APPLICATION AND THAT A MUCH BETTER CHOICE WOULD BE THE NORD-WEDGE. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=VINYUXFTNW0&FEATURE=EMB_LOGO HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=CDLMBMV9ICU&FEATURE=EMB_LOGO THIS WOULD BE A VERY LOW COST IMPROVEMENT AND WOULD SAVE LIVES. THE PHOTOGRAPHS ON THE THREAD PROVE THAT THE NUTS ARE VIBRATING LOOSE AND FALLING OFF. TESLA DEFENDERS ON THE THREAD ACCUSE THE ORIGINAL POSTER OF FUD! PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL. THANK YOU
Additional Notes:
PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE USED THE VIN OF A JUNKYARD MODEL Y TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT. THIS COMPLAINT AFFECTS EVERY MODEL Y ON THE ROADS. HERE IS A DISCUSSION THREAD IN WHICH SEVERAL OWNERS REPORT THAT VITAL NUTS ON THE SUSPENSIONS ARE VIBRATING LOOSE AND FALLING OFF. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/BE-AWARE-TIE-ROD-SAFETY-LIFE-AND-DEATH-ISSUE.205014/ SEVERAL OF THE POSTERS INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD BE REPORTING THIS PROBLEM TO NHTSA BUT THEY WILL PROBABLY NOT BECAUSE THEY ARE "SUPPORTING THE MISSION! THE MANUFACTURERS OF THE LOCK-WASHER HAVE EXCELLENT VIDEOS THAT EXPLAIN WHY THE NORD-LOCK WASHER IS LIABLE TO FAIL IN THIS APPLICATION AND THAT A MUCH BETTER CHOICE WOULD BE THE NORD-WEDGE. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=VINYUXFTNW0&FEATURE=EMB_LOGO HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=CDLMBMV9ICU&FEATURE=EMB_LOGO THIS WOULD BE A VERY LOW COST IMPROVEMENT AND WOULD SAVE LIVES. THE PHOTOGRAPHS ON THE THREAD PROVE THAT THE NUTS ARE VIBRATING LOOSE AND FALLING OFF. TESLA DEFENDERS ON THE THREAD ACCUSE THE ORIGINAL POSTER OF FUD! PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL. THANK YOU
Mfg Campaign: 11352580
Recall Date: Sep 1, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
SINCE MY WIFE AND I TOOK DELIVERY OF OUR NEW MODEL Y, WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES WHICH HAVE REQUIRED SERVICING. THESE ISSUES RANGE FROM WIRES HANGING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE TO WINDOW ALIGNMENTS TO OUR TURN SIGNAL NOTE WORKING AND MANY OTHER ISSUES. LATELY THE ISSUES HAVE BECOME A HAZARD TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE TESLA AND TO THE PUBLIC. THIS VERY SERIOUS HAZARD HAS TO DO WITH THE VEHICLES CONTROL DISPLAY. THE DISPLAY HAS FROZEN IN PLACE NOT ALLOWING US TO KNOW WHAT GEAR WE ARE IN, HOW FAST WE ARE GOING AND WHETHER THE SIGNALS ARE OPERATING. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED TWICE AND WEEK AND NOW IS HAPPENING EVERY OTHER TIME WE GET IN THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE HAD TO DEAL WITH A FROZEN OR BLANK OR MALFUNCTIONING SCREEN WHILE DRIVING DOWN IH-10 ENDANGERING US AND THE DRIVERS AROUND US. WE ARE ESSENTIALLY DRIVING BLIND. IT IS A FRIGHTENING FEELING HAVING THE DISPLAY FREEZING AND THEN REBOOTING WHILE DRIVING DOWN A BUSY HIGHWAY. WE THOUGH THIS WAS A ONE OFF, THE FIRST COUPLE OF TIMES THIS HAPPENED; NOW IT IS HAPPENING EVERY OTHER TIME WE GET IN THE VEHICLE. TODAY, THE SCREEN REBOOTED TWICE AND EVEN AFTER THAT, THE SOUND NEVER CAME BACK ON. WE HAD NO ACCESS TO THE RADIO NAVIGATION GUIDANCE OR AUDIBLE SIGNALS. NOT TO MENTION THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER FAN SUDDENLY WENT FROM HIGH TO LOW ON ITS OWN WITHOUT ANYWAY TO CONTROL IT. THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY ALERTS US THAT THE FRONT HOOD IS OPEN WHILE WE ARE DRIVING; THIS HAPPENS VERY OFTEN ALONG WITH THE OTHER ISSUES. THE SCREEN RANDOMLY DISPLAYS HAZRDS WHILE DRIVING AND THE SPEED AND GEAR SELECT DISAPPEAR RANDOMLY, REBOOTING OVER AND OVER WHILE DRIVING. THE CAR ALSO BRAKED VERY HARD ON THE HIGHWAY RECENTLY FOR NO REASON. MY WIFE AND I WERE BOTH IN THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE MANY VIDEOS AND PICTURES OF THESE OCCURENCES. MANY MORE RANDOM SAFETY ISSUES, TOO MANY TO LIST WHILE DRIVING. VERY HIGH SAFETY ISSUES.
Corrective Action:
SINCE MY WIFE AND I TOOK DELIVERY OF OUR NEW MODEL Y, WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES WHICH HAVE REQUIRED SERVICING. THESE ISSUES RANGE FROM WIRES HANGING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE TO WINDOW ALIGNMENTS TO OUR TURN SIGNAL NOTE WORKING AND MANY OTHER ISSUES. LATELY THE ISSUES HAVE BECOME A HAZARD TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE TESLA AND TO THE PUBLIC. THIS VERY SERIOUS HAZARD HAS TO DO WITH THE VEHICLES CONTROL DISPLAY. THE DISPLAY HAS FROZEN IN PLACE NOT ALLOWING US TO KNOW WHAT GEAR WE ARE IN, HOW FAST WE ARE GOING AND WHETHER THE SIGNALS ARE OPERATING. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED TWICE AND WEEK AND NOW IS HAPPENING EVERY OTHER TIME WE GET IN THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE HAD TO DEAL WITH A FROZEN OR BLANK OR MALFUNCTIONING SCREEN WHILE DRIVING DOWN IH-10 ENDANGERING US AND THE DRIVERS AROUND US. WE ARE ESSENTIALLY DRIVING BLIND. IT IS A FRIGHTENING FEELING HAVING THE DISPLAY FREEZING AND THEN REBOOTING WHILE DRIVING DOWN A BUSY HIGHWAY. WE THOUGH THIS WAS A ONE OFF, THE FIRST COUPLE OF TIMES THIS HAPPENED; NOW IT IS HAPPENING EVERY OTHER TIME WE GET IN THE VEHICLE. TODAY, THE SCREEN REBOOTED TWICE AND EVEN AFTER THAT, THE SOUND NEVER CAME BACK ON. WE HAD NO ACCESS TO THE RADIO NAVIGATION GUIDANCE OR AUDIBLE SIGNALS. NOT TO MENTION THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER FAN SUDDENLY WENT FROM HIGH TO LOW ON ITS OWN WITHOUT ANYWAY TO CONTROL IT. THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY ALERTS US THAT THE FRONT HOOD IS OPEN WHILE WE ARE DRIVING; THIS HAPPENS VERY OFTEN ALONG WITH THE OTHER ISSUES. THE SCREEN RANDOMLY DISPLAYS HAZRDS WHILE DRIVING AND THE SPEED AND GEAR SELECT DISAPPEAR RANDOMLY, REBOOTING OVER AND OVER WHILE DRIVING. THE CAR ALSO BRAKED VERY HARD ON THE HIGHWAY RECENTLY FOR NO REASON. MY WIFE AND I WERE BOTH IN THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE MANY VIDEOS AND PICTURES OF THESE OCCURENCES. MANY MORE RANDOM SAFETY ISSUES, TOO MANY TO LIST WHILE DRIVING. VERY HIGH SAFETY ISSUES.
Additional Notes:
SINCE MY WIFE AND I TOOK DELIVERY OF OUR NEW MODEL Y, WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES WHICH HAVE REQUIRED SERVICING. THESE ISSUES RANGE FROM WIRES HANGING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE TO WINDOW ALIGNMENTS TO OUR TURN SIGNAL NOTE WORKING AND MANY OTHER ISSUES. LATELY THE ISSUES HAVE BECOME A HAZARD TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE TESLA AND TO THE PUBLIC. THIS VERY SERIOUS HAZARD HAS TO DO WITH THE VEHICLES CONTROL DISPLAY. THE DISPLAY HAS FROZEN IN PLACE NOT ALLOWING US TO KNOW WHAT GEAR WE ARE IN, HOW FAST WE ARE GOING AND WHETHER THE SIGNALS ARE OPERATING. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED TWICE AND WEEK AND NOW IS HAPPENING EVERY OTHER TIME WE GET IN THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE HAD TO DEAL WITH A FROZEN OR BLANK OR MALFUNCTIONING SCREEN WHILE DRIVING DOWN IH-10 ENDANGERING US AND THE DRIVERS AROUND US. WE ARE ESSENTIALLY DRIVING BLIND. IT IS A FRIGHTENING FEELING HAVING THE DISPLAY FREEZING AND THEN REBOOTING WHILE DRIVING DOWN A BUSY HIGHWAY. WE THOUGH THIS WAS A ONE OFF, THE FIRST COUPLE OF TIMES THIS HAPPENED; NOW IT IS HAPPENING EVERY OTHER TIME WE GET IN THE VEHICLE. TODAY, THE SCREEN REBOOTED TWICE AND EVEN AFTER THAT, THE SOUND NEVER CAME BACK ON. WE HAD NO ACCESS TO THE RADIO NAVIGATION GUIDANCE OR AUDIBLE SIGNALS. NOT TO MENTION THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER FAN SUDDENLY WENT FROM HIGH TO LOW ON ITS OWN WITHOUT ANYWAY TO CONTROL IT. THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY ALERTS US THAT THE FRONT HOOD IS OPEN WHILE WE ARE DRIVING; THIS HAPPENS VERY OFTEN ALONG WITH THE OTHER ISSUES. THE SCREEN RANDOMLY DISPLAYS HAZRDS WHILE DRIVING AND THE SPEED AND GEAR SELECT DISAPPEAR RANDOMLY, REBOOTING OVER AND OVER WHILE DRIVING. THE CAR ALSO BRAKED VERY HARD ON THE HIGHWAY RECENTLY FOR NO REASON. MY WIFE AND I WERE BOTH IN THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE MANY VIDEOS AND PICTURES OF THESE OCCURENCES. MANY MORE RANDOM SAFETY ISSUES, TOO MANY TO LIST WHILE DRIVING. VERY HIGH SAFETY ISSUES.
Mfg Campaign: 11351452
Recall Date: Aug 26, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
SECONDARY FRONT HOOD SAFETY LATCH FAILED CAUSING MY HOOD TO OPEN WHILE ON HIGHWAY
Corrective Action:
SECONDARY FRONT HOOD SAFETY LATCH FAILED CAUSING MY HOOD TO OPEN WHILE ON HIGHWAY
Additional Notes:
SECONDARY FRONT HOOD SAFETY LATCH FAILED CAUSING MY HOOD TO OPEN WHILE ON HIGHWAY
Mfg Campaign: 11344161
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2020
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