Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
27 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 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating software prior to 2023.38.4. The printed circuit board for the electronic power steering assist may experience an overstress condition, causing a loss of power steering assist when the vehicle reaches a stop and then accelerates again.
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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 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-25-00-004
Recall Date: Feb 14, 2025
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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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 nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-25-00-001
Recall Date: Jan 6, 2025
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:
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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 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 certain 2023 Model S, X, and Y vehicles equipped with full self-driving computer 4.0 and running a software release version 2023.44.30 through 2023.44.30.6 or 2023.44.100. Software instability may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.
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-24-00-002
Recall Date: Jan 22, 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 2023 Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The forward-facing camera may be misaligned, causing some of the active safety features such as emergency braking, forward collision warning, and lane assist to become unavailable without alerting the driver.
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-23-17-006
Recall Date: Jul 14, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The pyrotechnic battery disconnect may be defective.
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-23-16-005
Recall Date: Jun 19, 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 Y vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly attached to the sub-frame.
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-22-31-002
Recall Date: Dec 5, 2022
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
Consumer Complaints
1.6K ComplaintsTesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle stopped inadvertently while the cruise control was engaged with an unknown red warning light illuminated. The contact had not depressed the brake pedal. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. An unknown Tesla Service Center was notified and stated that the Firmware was being updated; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the Firmware was not updated in the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle stopped inadvertently while the cruise control was engaged with an unknown red warning light illuminated. The contact had not depressed the brake pedal. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. An unknown Tesla Service Center was notified and stated that the Firmware was being updated; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the Firmware was not updated in the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle stopped inadvertently while the cruise control was engaged with an unknown red warning light illuminated. The contact had not depressed the brake pedal. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. An unknown Tesla Service Center was notified and stated that the Firmware was being updated; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the Firmware was not updated in the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11589345
Recall Date: May 17, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle stopped inadvertently while the cruise control was engaged with an unknown red warning light illuminated. The contact had not depressed the brake pedal. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. An unknown Tesla Service Center was notified and stated that the Firmware was being updated; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the Firmware was not updated in the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle stopped inadvertently while the cruise control was engaged with an unknown red warning light illuminated. The contact had not depressed the brake pedal. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. An unknown Tesla Service Center was notified and stated that the Firmware was being updated; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the Firmware was not updated in the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle stopped inadvertently while the cruise control was engaged with an unknown red warning light illuminated. The contact had not depressed the brake pedal. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. An unknown Tesla Service Center was notified and stated that the Firmware was being updated; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the Firmware was not updated in the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11589345
Recall Date: May 17, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
On Sunday [XXX] I was driving to work, there was a moment where I felt the steering wheel was very stiff to the point where it felt weird and hard to control. I felt the two front wheels a bit odd, but then it went back to normal. I paid no attention to it after. As I was driving on [XXX] , my car started to automatically move to the left and I tried steering my wheel to get back in lane, but the steering wheel got so stiff that even using all my might I could not steer it. Eventually the car slammed against the cement wall three times as it spins. At the end, the police came on site and saw that the two front wheels were pulled inward. I believe it was a software/technology malfunction. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Corrective Action:
On Sunday [XXX] I was driving to work, there was a moment where I felt the steering wheel was very stiff to the point where it felt weird and hard to control. I felt the two front wheels a bit odd, but then it went back to normal. I paid no attention to it after. As I was driving on [XXX] , my car started to automatically move to the left and I tried steering my wheel to get back in lane, but the steering wheel got so stiff that even using all my might I could not steer it. Eventually the car slammed against the cement wall three times as it spins. At the end, the police came on site and saw that the two front wheels were pulled inward. I believe it was a software/technology malfunction. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Additional Notes:
On Sunday [XXX] I was driving to work, there was a moment where I felt the steering wheel was very stiff to the point where it felt weird and hard to control. I felt the two front wheels a bit odd, but then it went back to normal. I paid no attention to it after. As I was driving on [XXX] , my car started to automatically move to the left and I tried steering my wheel to get back in lane, but the steering wheel got so stiff that even using all my might I could not steer it. Eventually the car slammed against the cement wall three times as it spins. At the end, the police came on site and saw that the two front wheels were pulled inward. I believe it was a software/technology malfunction. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Mfg Campaign: 11588991
Recall Date: May 15, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
On Sunday [XXX] I was driving to work, there was a moment where I felt the steering wheel was very stiff to the point where it felt weird and hard to control. I felt the two front wheels a bit odd, but then it went back to normal. I paid no attention to it after. As I was driving on [XXX] , my car started to automatically move to the left and I tried steering my wheel to get back in lane, but the steering wheel got so stiff that even using all my might I could not steer it. Eventually the car slammed against the cement wall three times as it spins. At the end, the police came on site and saw that the two front wheels were pulled inward. I believe it was a software/technology malfunction. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Corrective Action:
On Sunday [XXX] I was driving to work, there was a moment where I felt the steering wheel was very stiff to the point where it felt weird and hard to control. I felt the two front wheels a bit odd, but then it went back to normal. I paid no attention to it after. As I was driving on [XXX] , my car started to automatically move to the left and I tried steering my wheel to get back in lane, but the steering wheel got so stiff that even using all my might I could not steer it. Eventually the car slammed against the cement wall three times as it spins. At the end, the police came on site and saw that the two front wheels were pulled inward. I believe it was a software/technology malfunction. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Additional Notes:
On Sunday [XXX] I was driving to work, there was a moment where I felt the steering wheel was very stiff to the point where it felt weird and hard to control. I felt the two front wheels a bit odd, but then it went back to normal. I paid no attention to it after. As I was driving on [XXX] , my car started to automatically move to the left and I tried steering my wheel to get back in lane, but the steering wheel got so stiff that even using all my might I could not steer it. Eventually the car slammed against the cement wall three times as it spins. At the end, the police came on site and saw that the two front wheels were pulled inward. I believe it was a software/technology malfunction. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Mfg Campaign: 11588991
Recall Date: May 15, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Potential Consequences:
On Sunday [XXX] I was driving to work, there was a moment where I felt the steering wheel was very stiff to the point where it felt weird and hard to control. I felt the two front wheels a bit odd, but then it went back to normal. I paid no attention to it after. As I was driving on [XXX] , my car started to automatically move to the left and I tried steering my wheel to get back in lane, but the steering wheel got so stiff that even using all my might I could not steer it. Eventually the car slammed against the cement wall three times as it spins. At the end, the police came on site and saw that the two front wheels were pulled inward. I believe it was a software/technology malfunction. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Corrective Action:
On Sunday [XXX] I was driving to work, there was a moment where I felt the steering wheel was very stiff to the point where it felt weird and hard to control. I felt the two front wheels a bit odd, but then it went back to normal. I paid no attention to it after. As I was driving on [XXX] , my car started to automatically move to the left and I tried steering my wheel to get back in lane, but the steering wheel got so stiff that even using all my might I could not steer it. Eventually the car slammed against the cement wall three times as it spins. At the end, the police came on site and saw that the two front wheels were pulled inward. I believe it was a software/technology malfunction. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Additional Notes:
On Sunday [XXX] I was driving to work, there was a moment where I felt the steering wheel was very stiff to the point where it felt weird and hard to control. I felt the two front wheels a bit odd, but then it went back to normal. I paid no attention to it after. As I was driving on [XXX] , my car started to automatically move to the left and I tried steering my wheel to get back in lane, but the steering wheel got so stiff that even using all my might I could not steer it. Eventually the car slammed against the cement wall three times as it spins. At the end, the police came on site and saw that the two front wheels were pulled inward. I believe it was a software/technology malfunction. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Mfg Campaign: 11588991
Recall Date: May 15, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
I purchased a new 2023 Tesla Model Y long range Dual motor AWD in September 2023. On March 20, 2024, while I was parking my car in parking lot of strip mall, I somehow became confused and panic. I unintentionally pressed the accelerator with some force which resulted in movement of car in speed and it hit a structure. The car failed to apply the emergency breaks before collision and hit the glass wall of a structure (dining room beside footpath) with great force and break the glass wall. Even then it did not stop after passing through the glass wall. I then turned the car on the foot path beside main boulevard road and then applied the break to stop the car. Front of the car, windshield and battery was badly damaged. The car was latter shifted to Tesla collision center. Battery damage was irreparable and needed replacement. Since the estimate sent by Tesla collision center to Insurance was very high, the Insurance decided to totaled the car. Although nobody was hit by the car and I was also safe, It could have severely injured other person or I could have severely injured if I was not able to stop the car before another collision with fast moving cars on the boulevard. This was a "complete failure of application of Emergency Brake" before the collision - important safety feature to save a life. Please report this to Tesla and send me the feed back. I do not know whether I will get compensation from Tesla for this technical fault as it put my life in danger and there was financial loss.
Corrective Action:
I purchased a new 2023 Tesla Model Y long range Dual motor AWD in September 2023. On March 20, 2024, while I was parking my car in parking lot of strip mall, I somehow became confused and panic. I unintentionally pressed the accelerator with some force which resulted in movement of car in speed and it hit a structure. The car failed to apply the emergency breaks before collision and hit the glass wall of a structure (dining room beside footpath) with great force and break the glass wall. Even then it did not stop after passing through the glass wall. I then turned the car on the foot path beside main boulevard road and then applied the break to stop the car. Front of the car, windshield and battery was badly damaged. The car was latter shifted to Tesla collision center. Battery damage was irreparable and needed replacement. Since the estimate sent by Tesla collision center to Insurance was very high, the Insurance decided to totaled the car. Although nobody was hit by the car and I was also safe, It could have severely injured other person or I could have severely injured if I was not able to stop the car before another collision with fast moving cars on the boulevard. This was a "complete failure of application of Emergency Brake" before the collision - important safety feature to save a life. Please report this to Tesla and send me the feed back. I do not know whether I will get compensation from Tesla for this technical fault as it put my life in danger and there was financial loss.
Additional Notes:
I purchased a new 2023 Tesla Model Y long range Dual motor AWD in September 2023. On March 20, 2024, while I was parking my car in parking lot of strip mall, I somehow became confused and panic. I unintentionally pressed the accelerator with some force which resulted in movement of car in speed and it hit a structure. The car failed to apply the emergency breaks before collision and hit the glass wall of a structure (dining room beside footpath) with great force and break the glass wall. Even then it did not stop after passing through the glass wall. I then turned the car on the foot path beside main boulevard road and then applied the break to stop the car. Front of the car, windshield and battery was badly damaged. The car was latter shifted to Tesla collision center. Battery damage was irreparable and needed replacement. Since the estimate sent by Tesla collision center to Insurance was very high, the Insurance decided to totaled the car. Although nobody was hit by the car and I was also safe, It could have severely injured other person or I could have severely injured if I was not able to stop the car before another collision with fast moving cars on the boulevard. This was a "complete failure of application of Emergency Brake" before the collision - important safety feature to save a life. Please report this to Tesla and send me the feed back. I do not know whether I will get compensation from Tesla for this technical fault as it put my life in danger and there was financial loss.
Mfg Campaign: 11588765
Recall Date: May 14, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
Took Tesla's 30-day free trial offer of Full Self-Driving (supervised) for my Model Y. Encountered several concerning situations: 1. Autopilot failed to detect a parking barrier arm, causing acceleration towards it; fortunately, I intervened in time. 2. Merged onto the highway in the wrong lane, prompting honks from vehicles behind me. 3. Wheel hit the side road curb when making a right turn, damaging the hubcaps and tire on the right rear side. Unsure if Tesla will take responsibility for repairs, but I feel it's important to share my experience to highlight that Autopilot may not be as advanced as expected.
Corrective Action:
Took Tesla's 30-day free trial offer of Full Self-Driving (supervised) for my Model Y. Encountered several concerning situations: 1. Autopilot failed to detect a parking barrier arm, causing acceleration towards it; fortunately, I intervened in time. 2. Merged onto the highway in the wrong lane, prompting honks from vehicles behind me. 3. Wheel hit the side road curb when making a right turn, damaging the hubcaps and tire on the right rear side. Unsure if Tesla will take responsibility for repairs, but I feel it's important to share my experience to highlight that Autopilot may not be as advanced as expected.
Additional Notes:
Took Tesla's 30-day free trial offer of Full Self-Driving (supervised) for my Model Y. Encountered several concerning situations: 1. Autopilot failed to detect a parking barrier arm, causing acceleration towards it; fortunately, I intervened in time. 2. Merged onto the highway in the wrong lane, prompting honks from vehicles behind me. 3. Wheel hit the side road curb when making a right turn, damaging the hubcaps and tire on the right rear side. Unsure if Tesla will take responsibility for repairs, but I feel it's important to share my experience to highlight that Autopilot may not be as advanced as expected.
Mfg Campaign: 11588330
Recall Date: May 12, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
Took Tesla's 30-day free trial offer of Full Self-Driving (supervised) for my Model Y. Encountered several concerning situations: 1. Autopilot failed to detect a parking barrier arm, causing acceleration towards it; fortunately, I intervened in time. 2. Merged onto the highway in the wrong lane, prompting honks from vehicles behind me. 3. Wheel hit the side road curb when making a right turn, damaging the hubcaps and tire on the right rear side. Unsure if Tesla will take responsibility for repairs, but I feel it's important to share my experience to highlight that Autopilot may not be as advanced as expected.
Corrective Action:
Took Tesla's 30-day free trial offer of Full Self-Driving (supervised) for my Model Y. Encountered several concerning situations: 1. Autopilot failed to detect a parking barrier arm, causing acceleration towards it; fortunately, I intervened in time. 2. Merged onto the highway in the wrong lane, prompting honks from vehicles behind me. 3. Wheel hit the side road curb when making a right turn, damaging the hubcaps and tire on the right rear side. Unsure if Tesla will take responsibility for repairs, but I feel it's important to share my experience to highlight that Autopilot may not be as advanced as expected.
Additional Notes:
Took Tesla's 30-day free trial offer of Full Self-Driving (supervised) for my Model Y. Encountered several concerning situations: 1. Autopilot failed to detect a parking barrier arm, causing acceleration towards it; fortunately, I intervened in time. 2. Merged onto the highway in the wrong lane, prompting honks from vehicles behind me. 3. Wheel hit the side road curb when making a right turn, damaging the hubcaps and tire on the right rear side. Unsure if Tesla will take responsibility for repairs, but I feel it's important to share my experience to highlight that Autopilot may not be as advanced as expected.
Mfg Campaign: 11588330
Recall Date: May 12, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Potential Consequences:
Took Tesla's 30-day free trial offer of Full Self-Driving (supervised) for my Model Y. Encountered several concerning situations: 1. Autopilot failed to detect a parking barrier arm, causing acceleration towards it; fortunately, I intervened in time. 2. Merged onto the highway in the wrong lane, prompting honks from vehicles behind me. 3. Wheel hit the side road curb when making a right turn, damaging the hubcaps and tire on the right rear side. Unsure if Tesla will take responsibility for repairs, but I feel it's important to share my experience to highlight that Autopilot may not be as advanced as expected.
Corrective Action:
Took Tesla's 30-day free trial offer of Full Self-Driving (supervised) for my Model Y. Encountered several concerning situations: 1. Autopilot failed to detect a parking barrier arm, causing acceleration towards it; fortunately, I intervened in time. 2. Merged onto the highway in the wrong lane, prompting honks from vehicles behind me. 3. Wheel hit the side road curb when making a right turn, damaging the hubcaps and tire on the right rear side. Unsure if Tesla will take responsibility for repairs, but I feel it's important to share my experience to highlight that Autopilot may not be as advanced as expected.
Additional Notes:
Took Tesla's 30-day free trial offer of Full Self-Driving (supervised) for my Model Y. Encountered several concerning situations: 1. Autopilot failed to detect a parking barrier arm, causing acceleration towards it; fortunately, I intervened in time. 2. Merged onto the highway in the wrong lane, prompting honks from vehicles behind me. 3. Wheel hit the side road curb when making a right turn, damaging the hubcaps and tire on the right rear side. Unsure if Tesla will take responsibility for repairs, but I feel it's important to share my experience to highlight that Autopilot may not be as advanced as expected.
Mfg Campaign: 11588330
Recall Date: May 12, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
While driving on the highway at 75mph, with "Traffic Aware Cruise Control" (aka, "Adaptive Cruise Control") enabled, a white napkin had blown into the lane ahead. This caused the car to slam on the brakes, and rapidly reduce speed to 20 mph, before I was able to re-accelerate back up to speed. I consider this a dangerous malfunction of the Adaptive Cruise Control system (and possibly the Automatic Emergency Braking system as well) on a high speed lane on a highway, which easily could have resulted in a high speed rear end collision and injury. (Fortunately, there wasn't any traffic close behind in the the lane.)
Corrective Action:
While driving on the highway at 75mph, with "Traffic Aware Cruise Control" (aka, "Adaptive Cruise Control") enabled, a white napkin had blown into the lane ahead. This caused the car to slam on the brakes, and rapidly reduce speed to 20 mph, before I was able to re-accelerate back up to speed. I consider this a dangerous malfunction of the Adaptive Cruise Control system (and possibly the Automatic Emergency Braking system as well) on a high speed lane on a highway, which easily could have resulted in a high speed rear end collision and injury. (Fortunately, there wasn't any traffic close behind in the the lane.)
Additional Notes:
While driving on the highway at 75mph, with "Traffic Aware Cruise Control" (aka, "Adaptive Cruise Control") enabled, a white napkin had blown into the lane ahead. This caused the car to slam on the brakes, and rapidly reduce speed to 20 mph, before I was able to re-accelerate back up to speed. I consider this a dangerous malfunction of the Adaptive Cruise Control system (and possibly the Automatic Emergency Braking system as well) on a high speed lane on a highway, which easily could have resulted in a high speed rear end collision and injury. (Fortunately, there wasn't any traffic close behind in the the lane.)
Mfg Campaign: 11587792
Recall Date: May 9, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Potential Consequences:
While driving on the highway at 75mph, with "Traffic Aware Cruise Control" (aka, "Adaptive Cruise Control") enabled, a white napkin had blown into the lane ahead. This caused the car to slam on the brakes, and rapidly reduce speed to 20 mph, before I was able to re-accelerate back up to speed. I consider this a dangerous malfunction of the Adaptive Cruise Control system (and possibly the Automatic Emergency Braking system as well) on a high speed lane on a highway, which easily could have resulted in a high speed rear end collision and injury. (Fortunately, there wasn't any traffic close behind in the the lane.)
Corrective Action:
While driving on the highway at 75mph, with "Traffic Aware Cruise Control" (aka, "Adaptive Cruise Control") enabled, a white napkin had blown into the lane ahead. This caused the car to slam on the brakes, and rapidly reduce speed to 20 mph, before I was able to re-accelerate back up to speed. I consider this a dangerous malfunction of the Adaptive Cruise Control system (and possibly the Automatic Emergency Braking system as well) on a high speed lane on a highway, which easily could have resulted in a high speed rear end collision and injury. (Fortunately, there wasn't any traffic close behind in the the lane.)
Additional Notes:
While driving on the highway at 75mph, with "Traffic Aware Cruise Control" (aka, "Adaptive Cruise Control") enabled, a white napkin had blown into the lane ahead. This caused the car to slam on the brakes, and rapidly reduce speed to 20 mph, before I was able to re-accelerate back up to speed. I consider this a dangerous malfunction of the Adaptive Cruise Control system (and possibly the Automatic Emergency Braking system as well) on a high speed lane on a highway, which easily could have resulted in a high speed rear end collision and injury. (Fortunately, there wasn't any traffic close behind in the the lane.)
Mfg Campaign: 11587792
Recall Date: May 9, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
While driving on the highway at 75mph, with "Traffic Aware Cruise Control" (aka, "Adaptive Cruise Control") enabled, a white napkin had blown into the lane ahead. This caused the car to slam on the brakes, and rapidly reduce speed to 20 mph, before I was able to re-accelerate back up to speed. I consider this a dangerous malfunction of the Adaptive Cruise Control system (and possibly the Automatic Emergency Braking system as well) on a high speed lane on a highway, which easily could have resulted in a high speed rear end collision and injury. (Fortunately, there wasn't any traffic close behind in the the lane.)
Corrective Action:
While driving on the highway at 75mph, with "Traffic Aware Cruise Control" (aka, "Adaptive Cruise Control") enabled, a white napkin had blown into the lane ahead. This caused the car to slam on the brakes, and rapidly reduce speed to 20 mph, before I was able to re-accelerate back up to speed. I consider this a dangerous malfunction of the Adaptive Cruise Control system (and possibly the Automatic Emergency Braking system as well) on a high speed lane on a highway, which easily could have resulted in a high speed rear end collision and injury. (Fortunately, there wasn't any traffic close behind in the the lane.)
Additional Notes:
While driving on the highway at 75mph, with "Traffic Aware Cruise Control" (aka, "Adaptive Cruise Control") enabled, a white napkin had blown into the lane ahead. This caused the car to slam on the brakes, and rapidly reduce speed to 20 mph, before I was able to re-accelerate back up to speed. I consider this a dangerous malfunction of the Adaptive Cruise Control system (and possibly the Automatic Emergency Braking system as well) on a high speed lane on a highway, which easily could have resulted in a high speed rear end collision and injury. (Fortunately, there wasn't any traffic close behind in the the lane.)
Mfg Campaign: 11587792
Recall Date: May 9, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V051000 (Electrical System). The recall repair was performed; however, the contact stated that the warning messages "Pay Attention", and "Keep Hands on the Wheel" were excessively displayed. The contact was concerned that the excessive alerts could cause a crash because the alerts had become a distraction. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V051000 (Electrical System). The recall repair was performed; however, the contact stated that the warning messages "Pay Attention", and "Keep Hands on the Wheel" were excessively displayed. The contact was concerned that the excessive alerts could cause a crash because the alerts had become a distraction. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V051000 (Electrical System). The recall repair was performed; however, the contact stated that the warning messages "Pay Attention", and "Keep Hands on the Wheel" were excessively displayed. The contact was concerned that the excessive alerts could cause a crash because the alerts had become a distraction. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11587945
Recall Date: May 9, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at approximately 55 MPH on autopilot, the brakes independently engaged, and the vehicle decelerated abruptly to approximately 12 MPH. The contact stated that there were no obstructions, or oncoming vehicles on the roadway during the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at approximately 55 MPH on autopilot, the brakes independently engaged, and the vehicle decelerated abruptly to approximately 12 MPH. The contact stated that there were no obstructions, or oncoming vehicles on the roadway during the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at approximately 55 MPH on autopilot, the brakes independently engaged, and the vehicle decelerated abruptly to approximately 12 MPH. The contact stated that there were no obstructions, or oncoming vehicles on the roadway during the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11587515
Recall Date: May 7, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at approximately 55 MPH on autopilot, the brakes independently engaged, and the vehicle decelerated abruptly to approximately 12 MPH. The contact stated that there were no obstructions, or oncoming vehicles on the roadway during the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at approximately 55 MPH on autopilot, the brakes independently engaged, and the vehicle decelerated abruptly to approximately 12 MPH. The contact stated that there were no obstructions, or oncoming vehicles on the roadway during the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at approximately 55 MPH on autopilot, the brakes independently engaged, and the vehicle decelerated abruptly to approximately 12 MPH. The contact stated that there were no obstructions, or oncoming vehicles on the roadway during the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11587515
Recall Date: May 7, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I was driving from Asheville NC to Maryland on [XXX] using auto pilot driving 74 on 70 speed limit on the left lane of two lane highway and all of sudden the Tesla slam on the break to speed of 15-20 miles. There was a car on the right shoulder trying to merge to the right lane about 20 ft in front of us when this happened. My wife and daughter were in the car and we were all shocked on what happened. We were so lucky that there was no one behind us otherwise serious injuries could have happened. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Corrective Action:
I was driving from Asheville NC to Maryland on [XXX] using auto pilot driving 74 on 70 speed limit on the left lane of two lane highway and all of sudden the Tesla slam on the break to speed of 15-20 miles. There was a car on the right shoulder trying to merge to the right lane about 20 ft in front of us when this happened. My wife and daughter were in the car and we were all shocked on what happened. We were so lucky that there was no one behind us otherwise serious injuries could have happened. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Additional Notes:
I was driving from Asheville NC to Maryland on [XXX] using auto pilot driving 74 on 70 speed limit on the left lane of two lane highway and all of sudden the Tesla slam on the break to speed of 15-20 miles. There was a car on the right shoulder trying to merge to the right lane about 20 ft in front of us when this happened. My wife and daughter were in the car and we were all shocked on what happened. We were so lucky that there was no one behind us otherwise serious injuries could have happened. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Mfg Campaign: 11587102
Recall Date: May 6, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
Vehicle was on autopilot. Pulled out of driveway, hesitated, and then accelerated into a parked car.
Corrective Action:
Vehicle was on autopilot. Pulled out of driveway, hesitated, and then accelerated into a parked car.
Additional Notes:
Vehicle was on autopilot. Pulled out of driveway, hesitated, and then accelerated into a parked car.
Mfg Campaign: 11587045
Recall Date: May 5, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
Vehicle was on autopilot. Pulled out of driveway, hesitated, and then accelerated into a parked car.
Corrective Action:
Vehicle was on autopilot. Pulled out of driveway, hesitated, and then accelerated into a parked car.
Additional Notes:
Vehicle was on autopilot. Pulled out of driveway, hesitated, and then accelerated into a parked car.
Mfg Campaign: 11587045
Recall Date: May 5, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Potential Consequences:
Vehicle was on autopilot. Pulled out of driveway, hesitated, and then accelerated into a parked car.
Corrective Action:
Vehicle was on autopilot. Pulled out of driveway, hesitated, and then accelerated into a parked car.
Additional Notes:
Vehicle was on autopilot. Pulled out of driveway, hesitated, and then accelerated into a parked car.
Mfg Campaign: 11587045
Recall Date: May 5, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
While having Autopilot on, Tesla’s version of adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist, vehicle suddenly breaks while driving at 65mph. The software erroneously detects oncoming vehicle shadow as an object and suddenly breaks. This has not been the issue with their Full Self driving software. Tesla knowingly has a safer, more advance software, but decided to not release them to the general public without purchase. Big safety issue.
Corrective Action:
While having Autopilot on, Tesla’s version of adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist, vehicle suddenly breaks while driving at 65mph. The software erroneously detects oncoming vehicle shadow as an object and suddenly breaks. This has not been the issue with their Full Self driving software. Tesla knowingly has a safer, more advance software, but decided to not release them to the general public without purchase. Big safety issue.
Additional Notes:
While having Autopilot on, Tesla’s version of adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist, vehicle suddenly breaks while driving at 65mph. The software erroneously detects oncoming vehicle shadow as an object and suddenly breaks. This has not been the issue with their Full Self driving software. Tesla knowingly has a safer, more advance software, but decided to not release them to the general public without purchase. Big safety issue.
Mfg Campaign: 11586960
Recall Date: May 4, 2024
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