Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
34 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."
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-24-00-018
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.
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-24-00-012
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."
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 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. The steering wheel fastener may be loose.
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-23-32-001
Recall Date: May 30, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. The bolts securing the second-row seat back frames may not have been securely tightened.
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-23-13-001
Recall Date: Feb 27, 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 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.
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-22-00-016
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."
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-22-00-013
Recall Date: Sep 19, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S, Model X, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating certain firmware releases. The infotainment central processing unit (CPU) may overheat during the preparation or process of fast-charging, causing the CPU to lag or restart.
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-22-00-009
Recall Date: May 3, 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 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."
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-22-18-002
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.
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 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, causing the suspension links to separate.
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-21-31-004
Recall Date: Nov 21, 2021
Consumer Complaints
1.4K ComplaintsTesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
On two lane highway semi truck approaching car slammed on brakes. If someone had been behind us we would have caused an accident. Went from 60 to 28 in a flash.
Corrective Action:
On two lane highway semi truck approaching car slammed on brakes. If someone had been behind us we would have caused an accident. Went from 60 to 28 in a flash.
Additional Notes:
On two lane highway semi truck approaching car slammed on brakes. If someone had been behind us we would have caused an accident. Went from 60 to 28 in a flash.
Mfg Campaign: 11457380
Recall Date: Mar 19, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
On two lane highway semi truck approaching car slammed on brakes. If someone had been behind us we would have caused an accident. Went from 60 to 28 in a flash.
Corrective Action:
On two lane highway semi truck approaching car slammed on brakes. If someone had been behind us we would have caused an accident. Went from 60 to 28 in a flash.
Additional Notes:
On two lane highway semi truck approaching car slammed on brakes. If someone had been behind us we would have caused an accident. Went from 60 to 28 in a flash.
Mfg Campaign: 11457380
Recall Date: Mar 19, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
On interstate. Semi was passing. Cruise control hit the breaks.
Corrective Action:
On interstate. Semi was passing. Cruise control hit the breaks.
Additional Notes:
On interstate. Semi was passing. Cruise control hit the breaks.
Mfg Campaign: 11457381
Recall Date: Mar 19, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
On interstate. Semi was passing. Cruise control hit the breaks.
Corrective Action:
On interstate. Semi was passing. Cruise control hit the breaks.
Additional Notes:
On interstate. Semi was passing. Cruise control hit the breaks.
Mfg Campaign: 11457381
Recall Date: Mar 19, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
On interstate. Semi was passing. Cruise control hit the breaks.
Corrective Action:
On interstate. Semi was passing. Cruise control hit the breaks.
Additional Notes:
On interstate. Semi was passing. Cruise control hit the breaks.
Mfg Campaign: 11457381
Recall Date: Mar 19, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
When driving with adaptive cruise control turned on, the vehicle suddenly slowed down for no apparent reason. No other vehicles were nearby, no nearby structures, no paper or debris drifting on the road. This happened about 6 to 8 times over two days. I am glad that no one was following me.
Corrective Action:
When driving with adaptive cruise control turned on, the vehicle suddenly slowed down for no apparent reason. No other vehicles were nearby, no nearby structures, no paper or debris drifting on the road. This happened about 6 to 8 times over two days. I am glad that no one was following me.
Additional Notes:
When driving with adaptive cruise control turned on, the vehicle suddenly slowed down for no apparent reason. No other vehicles were nearby, no nearby structures, no paper or debris drifting on the road. This happened about 6 to 8 times over two days. I am glad that no one was following me.
Mfg Campaign: 11457306
Recall Date: Mar 18, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
Tesla Y has a special setting for carwashes, that driver has to enable, which puts the car in neutral, closses all the windows and plus some more. Unfortunately system failed; car accelerated on its own and I hit a car in front of me, so it failed the second time and car didn't stop on its own to avoid collision. I called Tesla and this incident is under their investigation.
Corrective Action:
Tesla Y has a special setting for carwashes, that driver has to enable, which puts the car in neutral, closses all the windows and plus some more. Unfortunately system failed; car accelerated on its own and I hit a car in front of me, so it failed the second time and car didn't stop on its own to avoid collision. I called Tesla and this incident is under their investigation.
Additional Notes:
Tesla Y has a special setting for carwashes, that driver has to enable, which puts the car in neutral, closses all the windows and plus some more. Unfortunately system failed; car accelerated on its own and I hit a car in front of me, so it failed the second time and car didn't stop on its own to avoid collision. I called Tesla and this incident is under their investigation.
Mfg Campaign: 11457206
Recall Date: Mar 17, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
Tesla Y has a special setting for carwashes, that driver has to enable, which puts the car in neutral, closses all the windows and plus some more. Unfortunately system failed; car accelerated on its own and I hit a car in front of me, so it failed the second time and car didn't stop on its own to avoid collision. I called Tesla and this incident is under their investigation.
Corrective Action:
Tesla Y has a special setting for carwashes, that driver has to enable, which puts the car in neutral, closses all the windows and plus some more. Unfortunately system failed; car accelerated on its own and I hit a car in front of me, so it failed the second time and car didn't stop on its own to avoid collision. I called Tesla and this incident is under their investigation.
Additional Notes:
Tesla Y has a special setting for carwashes, that driver has to enable, which puts the car in neutral, closses all the windows and plus some more. Unfortunately system failed; car accelerated on its own and I hit a car in front of me, so it failed the second time and car didn't stop on its own to avoid collision. I called Tesla and this incident is under their investigation.
Mfg Campaign: 11457206
Recall Date: Mar 17, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Potential Consequences:
Tesla Y has a special setting for carwashes, that driver has to enable, which puts the car in neutral, closses all the windows and plus some more. Unfortunately system failed; car accelerated on its own and I hit a car in front of me, so it failed the second time and car didn't stop on its own to avoid collision. I called Tesla and this incident is under their investigation.
Corrective Action:
Tesla Y has a special setting for carwashes, that driver has to enable, which puts the car in neutral, closses all the windows and plus some more. Unfortunately system failed; car accelerated on its own and I hit a car in front of me, so it failed the second time and car didn't stop on its own to avoid collision. I called Tesla and this incident is under their investigation.
Additional Notes:
Tesla Y has a special setting for carwashes, that driver has to enable, which puts the car in neutral, closses all the windows and plus some more. Unfortunately system failed; car accelerated on its own and I hit a car in front of me, so it failed the second time and car didn't stop on its own to avoid collision. I called Tesla and this incident is under their investigation.
Mfg Campaign: 11457206
Recall Date: Mar 17, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
Random, sudden braking while in cruise control (auto pilot mode). There is NO object or other vehicle in the way when this happens. It has happened many times starting in December 2021 in a brand new vehicle and happened most recently 3 days ago. Every time it happens it is scary. Very disturbing and renders cruise control unusable. No word from Tesla that this is fixable or even a priority. Please make Telsa address this serious safety hazard before someone is hurt or killed. Thank you.
Corrective Action:
Random, sudden braking while in cruise control (auto pilot mode). There is NO object or other vehicle in the way when this happens. It has happened many times starting in December 2021 in a brand new vehicle and happened most recently 3 days ago. Every time it happens it is scary. Very disturbing and renders cruise control unusable. No word from Tesla that this is fixable or even a priority. Please make Telsa address this serious safety hazard before someone is hurt or killed. Thank you.
Additional Notes:
Random, sudden braking while in cruise control (auto pilot mode). There is NO object or other vehicle in the way when this happens. It has happened many times starting in December 2021 in a brand new vehicle and happened most recently 3 days ago. Every time it happens it is scary. Very disturbing and renders cruise control unusable. No word from Tesla that this is fixable or even a priority. Please make Telsa address this serious safety hazard before someone is hurt or killed. Thank you.
Mfg Campaign: 11456908
Recall Date: Mar 16, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
Random, sudden braking while in cruise control (auto pilot mode). There is NO object or other vehicle in the way when this happens. It has happened many times starting in December 2021 in a brand new vehicle and happened most recently 3 days ago. Every time it happens it is scary. Very disturbing and renders cruise control unusable. No word from Tesla that this is fixable or even a priority. Please make Telsa address this serious safety hazard before someone is hurt or killed. Thank you.
Corrective Action:
Random, sudden braking while in cruise control (auto pilot mode). There is NO object or other vehicle in the way when this happens. It has happened many times starting in December 2021 in a brand new vehicle and happened most recently 3 days ago. Every time it happens it is scary. Very disturbing and renders cruise control unusable. No word from Tesla that this is fixable or even a priority. Please make Telsa address this serious safety hazard before someone is hurt or killed. Thank you.
Additional Notes:
Random, sudden braking while in cruise control (auto pilot mode). There is NO object or other vehicle in the way when this happens. It has happened many times starting in December 2021 in a brand new vehicle and happened most recently 3 days ago. Every time it happens it is scary. Very disturbing and renders cruise control unusable. No word from Tesla that this is fixable or even a priority. Please make Telsa address this serious safety hazard before someone is hurt or killed. Thank you.
Mfg Campaign: 11456908
Recall Date: Mar 16, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
Random, sudden braking while in cruise control (auto pilot mode). There is NO object or other vehicle in the way when this happens. It has happened many times starting in December 2021 in a brand new vehicle and happened most recently 3 days ago. Every time it happens it is scary. Very disturbing and renders cruise control unusable. No word from Tesla that this is fixable or even a priority. Please make Telsa address this serious safety hazard before someone is hurt or killed. Thank you.
Corrective Action:
Random, sudden braking while in cruise control (auto pilot mode). There is NO object or other vehicle in the way when this happens. It has happened many times starting in December 2021 in a brand new vehicle and happened most recently 3 days ago. Every time it happens it is scary. Very disturbing and renders cruise control unusable. No word from Tesla that this is fixable or even a priority. Please make Telsa address this serious safety hazard before someone is hurt or killed. Thank you.
Additional Notes:
Random, sudden braking while in cruise control (auto pilot mode). There is NO object or other vehicle in the way when this happens. It has happened many times starting in December 2021 in a brand new vehicle and happened most recently 3 days ago. Every time it happens it is scary. Very disturbing and renders cruise control unusable. No word from Tesla that this is fixable or even a priority. Please make Telsa address this serious safety hazard before someone is hurt or killed. Thank you.
Mfg Campaign: 11456908
Recall Date: Mar 16, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
I was driving with the automatic emergency breaking system on and the car slammed on the breaks when traveling at around 35 MPH even though no car or other object was in my path of travel. It just slammed on the breaks for no reason.
Corrective Action:
I was driving with the automatic emergency breaking system on and the car slammed on the breaks when traveling at around 35 MPH even though no car or other object was in my path of travel. It just slammed on the breaks for no reason.
Additional Notes:
I was driving with the automatic emergency breaking system on and the car slammed on the breaks when traveling at around 35 MPH even though no car or other object was in my path of travel. It just slammed on the breaks for no reason.
Mfg Campaign: 11457012
Recall Date: Mar 16, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I was driving down the highway and as another car in front of me exited the highway my car suddenly and abruptly slowed down even though my lane was clear endangering me and the people behind me. This is at least the fourth time this has happened to me. I find the adaptive cruise control / autopilot to be defective and extremely un safe
Corrective Action:
I was driving down the highway and as another car in front of me exited the highway my car suddenly and abruptly slowed down even though my lane was clear endangering me and the people behind me. This is at least the fourth time this has happened to me. I find the adaptive cruise control / autopilot to be defective and extremely un safe
Additional Notes:
I was driving down the highway and as another car in front of me exited the highway my car suddenly and abruptly slowed down even though my lane was clear endangering me and the people behind me. This is at least the fourth time this has happened to me. I find the adaptive cruise control / autopilot to be defective and extremely un safe
Mfg Campaign: 11457048
Recall Date: Mar 16, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I was driving down the highway and as another car in front of me exited the highway my car suddenly and abruptly slowed down even though my lane was clear endangering me and the people behind me. This is at least the fourth time this has happened to me. I find the adaptive cruise control / autopilot to be defective and extremely un safe
Corrective Action:
I was driving down the highway and as another car in front of me exited the highway my car suddenly and abruptly slowed down even though my lane was clear endangering me and the people behind me. This is at least the fourth time this has happened to me. I find the adaptive cruise control / autopilot to be defective and extremely un safe
Additional Notes:
I was driving down the highway and as another car in front of me exited the highway my car suddenly and abruptly slowed down even though my lane was clear endangering me and the people behind me. This is at least the fourth time this has happened to me. I find the adaptive cruise control / autopilot to be defective and extremely un safe
Mfg Campaign: 11457048
Recall Date: Mar 16, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
While cruise control is engaged, the vehicle will slam on the brakes when there are no obstacles or vehicles nearby. It happens out of nowhere and without any warning from the vehicle. We live in a more rural area and has happened on the interstate there each time. It is not a highly congested road and each time it has happened, there is nothing around. It has happened on numerous occasions and will take the car from 80 mph and attempt to stop completely. This could easily cause a rear end collision at high speeds if there had been a vehicle in close proximity. This has also happened even with the Automated Emergency Braking disabled.
Corrective Action:
While cruise control is engaged, the vehicle will slam on the brakes when there are no obstacles or vehicles nearby. It happens out of nowhere and without any warning from the vehicle. We live in a more rural area and has happened on the interstate there each time. It is not a highly congested road and each time it has happened, there is nothing around. It has happened on numerous occasions and will take the car from 80 mph and attempt to stop completely. This could easily cause a rear end collision at high speeds if there had been a vehicle in close proximity. This has also happened even with the Automated Emergency Braking disabled.
Additional Notes:
While cruise control is engaged, the vehicle will slam on the brakes when there are no obstacles or vehicles nearby. It happens out of nowhere and without any warning from the vehicle. We live in a more rural area and has happened on the interstate there each time. It is not a highly congested road and each time it has happened, there is nothing around. It has happened on numerous occasions and will take the car from 80 mph and attempt to stop completely. This could easily cause a rear end collision at high speeds if there had been a vehicle in close proximity. This has also happened even with the Automated Emergency Braking disabled.
Mfg Campaign: 11457058
Recall Date: Mar 16, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
While cruise control is engaged, the vehicle will slam on the brakes when there are no obstacles or vehicles nearby. It happens out of nowhere and without any warning from the vehicle. We live in a more rural area and has happened on the interstate there each time. It is not a highly congested road and each time it has happened, there is nothing around. It has happened on numerous occasions and will take the car from 80 mph and attempt to stop completely. This could easily cause a rear end collision at high speeds if there had been a vehicle in close proximity. This has also happened even with the Automated Emergency Braking disabled.
Corrective Action:
While cruise control is engaged, the vehicle will slam on the brakes when there are no obstacles or vehicles nearby. It happens out of nowhere and without any warning from the vehicle. We live in a more rural area and has happened on the interstate there each time. It is not a highly congested road and each time it has happened, there is nothing around. It has happened on numerous occasions and will take the car from 80 mph and attempt to stop completely. This could easily cause a rear end collision at high speeds if there had been a vehicle in close proximity. This has also happened even with the Automated Emergency Braking disabled.
Additional Notes:
While cruise control is engaged, the vehicle will slam on the brakes when there are no obstacles or vehicles nearby. It happens out of nowhere and without any warning from the vehicle. We live in a more rural area and has happened on the interstate there each time. It is not a highly congested road and each time it has happened, there is nothing around. It has happened on numerous occasions and will take the car from 80 mph and attempt to stop completely. This could easily cause a rear end collision at high speeds if there had been a vehicle in close proximity. This has also happened even with the Automated Emergency Braking disabled.
Mfg Campaign: 11457058
Recall Date: Mar 16, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with the Self Driving feature activated, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was in learning mode and needed a software update. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with the Self Driving feature activated, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was in learning mode and needed a software update. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with the Self Driving feature activated, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was in learning mode and needed a software update. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50.
Mfg Campaign: 11456758
Recall Date: Mar 15, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with the Self Driving feature activated, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was in learning mode and needed a software update. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with the Self Driving feature activated, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was in learning mode and needed a software update. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with the Self Driving feature activated, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was in learning mode and needed a software update. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50.
Mfg Campaign: 11456758
Recall Date: Mar 15, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I have owned my car for only 2 weeks. Every single night that I am driving home from work (50 miles away), I have significant phantom braking. Most of the time I lose around 5-10mph, which is startling and could cause an accident if someone behind me wasn't paying attention, but once last week, while going 70mph I dropped almost 20mph within a second. Luckily, there were not any cars directly behind me. If there had been, I would have been rear ended. It is extremely frightening and only happens when I am using the cruise control. Every time it has happened, there is nothing in front of me. It's on a stretch of interstate that is 2 to 3 lanes wide, on both sides, with a large grassy median. No possible on coming traffic. I have not received any warnings or messages before, during or after.
Corrective Action:
I have owned my car for only 2 weeks. Every single night that I am driving home from work (50 miles away), I have significant phantom braking. Most of the time I lose around 5-10mph, which is startling and could cause an accident if someone behind me wasn't paying attention, but once last week, while going 70mph I dropped almost 20mph within a second. Luckily, there were not any cars directly behind me. If there had been, I would have been rear ended. It is extremely frightening and only happens when I am using the cruise control. Every time it has happened, there is nothing in front of me. It's on a stretch of interstate that is 2 to 3 lanes wide, on both sides, with a large grassy median. No possible on coming traffic. I have not received any warnings or messages before, during or after.
Additional Notes:
I have owned my car for only 2 weeks. Every single night that I am driving home from work (50 miles away), I have significant phantom braking. Most of the time I lose around 5-10mph, which is startling and could cause an accident if someone behind me wasn't paying attention, but once last week, while going 70mph I dropped almost 20mph within a second. Luckily, there were not any cars directly behind me. If there had been, I would have been rear ended. It is extremely frightening and only happens when I am using the cruise control. Every time it has happened, there is nothing in front of me. It's on a stretch of interstate that is 2 to 3 lanes wide, on both sides, with a large grassy median. No possible on coming traffic. I have not received any warnings or messages before, during or after.
Mfg Campaign: 11456537
Recall Date: Mar 14, 2022
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