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.
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 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."
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 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:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-00-008
Recall Date: May 28, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-00-003
Recall Date: Jan 30, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 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: WARNINGS
Potential Consequences:
Around 3:54 PM EST, I was traveling on US 1 Route 1 North Bound, and I tried to turn right into Target Complex (4196 US-1, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852) from Route 1. I slowed down to turn into the complex, and my vehicle had Sudden Unintended Acceleration while I am turning into a parking location. It jumped over the curbs and hit a tree. Airbags got deployed, and the car was damaged badly. Insurance deemed it a total loss. I saved videos from the crash from the USB. I can forward or upload them.
Corrective Action:
Around 3:54 PM EST, I was traveling on US 1 Route 1 North Bound, and I tried to turn right into Target Complex (4196 US-1, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852) from Route 1. I slowed down to turn into the complex, and my vehicle had Sudden Unintended Acceleration while I am turning into a parking location. It jumped over the curbs and hit a tree. Airbags got deployed, and the car was damaged badly. Insurance deemed it a total loss. I saved videos from the crash from the USB. I can forward or upload them.
Additional Notes:
Around 3:54 PM EST, I was traveling on US 1 Route 1 North Bound, and I tried to turn right into Target Complex (4196 US-1, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852) from Route 1. I slowed down to turn into the complex, and my vehicle had Sudden Unintended Acceleration while I am turning into a parking location. It jumped over the curbs and hit a tree. Airbags got deployed, and the car was damaged badly. Insurance deemed it a total loss. I saved videos from the crash from the USB. I can forward or upload them.
Mfg Campaign: 11516714
Recall Date: Apr 12, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
While using the cars adaptive cruise control, or enhanced autopilot as Teala calls it, the brakes would engage randomly and unpredictability while driving highway speeds (phantom braking). There were no cars, objects, or any other hazards around to warrant this "phantom braking". This has happened dozens of times while taking road trips.
Corrective Action:
While using the cars adaptive cruise control, or enhanced autopilot as Teala calls it, the brakes would engage randomly and unpredictability while driving highway speeds (phantom braking). There were no cars, objects, or any other hazards around to warrant this "phantom braking". This has happened dozens of times while taking road trips.
Additional Notes:
While using the cars adaptive cruise control, or enhanced autopilot as Teala calls it, the brakes would engage randomly and unpredictability while driving highway speeds (phantom braking). There were no cars, objects, or any other hazards around to warrant this "phantom braking". This has happened dozens of times while taking road trips.
Mfg Campaign: 11516520
Recall Date: Apr 11, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I was using the advanced cruise control (autopilot without steering assistance turned on) on a four lane highway with light traffic on a clear partly cloudy late afternoon. The speed limit of the highway was 75mph which was my set speed. For no reason at all my system slammed on the brakes, hard. Tesla refers to this as "phantom braking" according to online reports. This almost caused an accident as the car behind me had to very quickly swerve out of my lane. This is unacceptable behavior for an ADAS system to push the brakes so hard without warning or reason.
Corrective Action:
I was using the advanced cruise control (autopilot without steering assistance turned on) on a four lane highway with light traffic on a clear partly cloudy late afternoon. The speed limit of the highway was 75mph which was my set speed. For no reason at all my system slammed on the brakes, hard. Tesla refers to this as "phantom braking" according to online reports. This almost caused an accident as the car behind me had to very quickly swerve out of my lane. This is unacceptable behavior for an ADAS system to push the brakes so hard without warning or reason.
Additional Notes:
I was using the advanced cruise control (autopilot without steering assistance turned on) on a four lane highway with light traffic on a clear partly cloudy late afternoon. The speed limit of the highway was 75mph which was my set speed. For no reason at all my system slammed on the brakes, hard. Tesla refers to this as "phantom braking" according to online reports. This almost caused an accident as the car behind me had to very quickly swerve out of my lane. This is unacceptable behavior for an ADAS system to push the brakes so hard without warning or reason.
Mfg Campaign: 11516236
Recall Date: Apr 10, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
On a multi day drive across the country I had multiple episodes of automatic breaking while on autopilot and using Traffic aware cruise control. In all instances there were no vehicles in either lane ahead of my vehicle. Braking episodes did not result in an accident but made the features essentially unusable.
Corrective Action:
On a multi day drive across the country I had multiple episodes of automatic breaking while on autopilot and using Traffic aware cruise control. In all instances there were no vehicles in either lane ahead of my vehicle. Braking episodes did not result in an accident but made the features essentially unusable.
Additional Notes:
On a multi day drive across the country I had multiple episodes of automatic breaking while on autopilot and using Traffic aware cruise control. In all instances there were no vehicles in either lane ahead of my vehicle. Braking episodes did not result in an accident but made the features essentially unusable.
Mfg Campaign: 11516425
Recall Date: Apr 10, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
On a multi day drive across the country I had multiple episodes of automatic breaking while on autopilot and using Traffic aware cruise control. In all instances there were no vehicles in either lane ahead of my vehicle. Braking episodes did not result in an accident but made the features essentially unusable.
Corrective Action:
On a multi day drive across the country I had multiple episodes of automatic breaking while on autopilot and using Traffic aware cruise control. In all instances there were no vehicles in either lane ahead of my vehicle. Braking episodes did not result in an accident but made the features essentially unusable.
Additional Notes:
On a multi day drive across the country I had multiple episodes of automatic breaking while on autopilot and using Traffic aware cruise control. In all instances there were no vehicles in either lane ahead of my vehicle. Braking episodes did not result in an accident but made the features essentially unusable.
Mfg Campaign: 11516425
Recall Date: Apr 10, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
On a multi day drive across the country I had multiple episodes of automatic breaking while on autopilot and using Traffic aware cruise control. In all instances there were no vehicles in either lane ahead of my vehicle. Braking episodes did not result in an accident but made the features essentially unusable.
Corrective Action:
On a multi day drive across the country I had multiple episodes of automatic breaking while on autopilot and using Traffic aware cruise control. In all instances there were no vehicles in either lane ahead of my vehicle. Braking episodes did not result in an accident but made the features essentially unusable.
Additional Notes:
On a multi day drive across the country I had multiple episodes of automatic breaking while on autopilot and using Traffic aware cruise control. In all instances there were no vehicles in either lane ahead of my vehicle. Braking episodes did not result in an accident but made the features essentially unusable.
Mfg Campaign: 11516425
Recall Date: Apr 10, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
At highway speed, using the autopilot feature for speed control only, the car applies severe braking when there is nothing obstructing the road or requiring brakes. This has happened dozens of times over the first several thousand miles we have owned the new car. We filed a report with Tesla and they said this is not a problem and is expected behavior. We are concerned this will occur with a vehicle behind us resulting in being rear ended.
Corrective Action:
At highway speed, using the autopilot feature for speed control only, the car applies severe braking when there is nothing obstructing the road or requiring brakes. This has happened dozens of times over the first several thousand miles we have owned the new car. We filed a report with Tesla and they said this is not a problem and is expected behavior. We are concerned this will occur with a vehicle behind us resulting in being rear ended.
Additional Notes:
At highway speed, using the autopilot feature for speed control only, the car applies severe braking when there is nothing obstructing the road or requiring brakes. This has happened dozens of times over the first several thousand miles we have owned the new car. We filed a report with Tesla and they said this is not a problem and is expected behavior. We are concerned this will occur with a vehicle behind us resulting in being rear ended.
Mfg Campaign: 11516128
Recall Date: Apr 8, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
At highway speed, using the autopilot feature for speed control only, the car applies severe braking when there is nothing obstructing the road or requiring brakes. This has happened dozens of times over the first several thousand miles we have owned the new car. We filed a report with Tesla and they said this is not a problem and is expected behavior. We are concerned this will occur with a vehicle behind us resulting in being rear ended.
Corrective Action:
At highway speed, using the autopilot feature for speed control only, the car applies severe braking when there is nothing obstructing the road or requiring brakes. This has happened dozens of times over the first several thousand miles we have owned the new car. We filed a report with Tesla and they said this is not a problem and is expected behavior. We are concerned this will occur with a vehicle behind us resulting in being rear ended.
Additional Notes:
At highway speed, using the autopilot feature for speed control only, the car applies severe braking when there is nothing obstructing the road or requiring brakes. This has happened dozens of times over the first several thousand miles we have owned the new car. We filed a report with Tesla and they said this is not a problem and is expected behavior. We are concerned this will occur with a vehicle behind us resulting in being rear ended.
Mfg Campaign: 11516128
Recall Date: Apr 8, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
At highway speed, using the autopilot feature for speed control only, the car applies severe braking when there is nothing obstructing the road or requiring brakes. This has happened dozens of times over the first several thousand miles we have owned the new car. We filed a report with Tesla and they said this is not a problem and is expected behavior. We are concerned this will occur with a vehicle behind us resulting in being rear ended.
Corrective Action:
At highway speed, using the autopilot feature for speed control only, the car applies severe braking when there is nothing obstructing the road or requiring brakes. This has happened dozens of times over the first several thousand miles we have owned the new car. We filed a report with Tesla and they said this is not a problem and is expected behavior. We are concerned this will occur with a vehicle behind us resulting in being rear ended.
Additional Notes:
At highway speed, using the autopilot feature for speed control only, the car applies severe braking when there is nothing obstructing the road or requiring brakes. This has happened dozens of times over the first several thousand miles we have owned the new car. We filed a report with Tesla and they said this is not a problem and is expected behavior. We are concerned this will occur with a vehicle behind us resulting in being rear ended.
Mfg Campaign: 11516128
Recall Date: Apr 8, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I was driving on free way with Autopilot (Adaptive Cruise Control) set at 79 mph. Without warning, the Model Y suddenly quickly decelerated. There was no vehicle or barrier in front of me. I was able to quickly response and started to step on the Accelerator and noticed the speed dropped to about 70 MPH. There was no sound alert during this process. It was about 8:20 in the morning and I was driving east towards the sun. My daugher was with me in the vehicle and experienced this scare. There was no vehicle closely behind me, otherwise this may cause collision. The vehicle functioned normal afterwards.
Corrective Action:
I was driving on free way with Autopilot (Adaptive Cruise Control) set at 79 mph. Without warning, the Model Y suddenly quickly decelerated. There was no vehicle or barrier in front of me. I was able to quickly response and started to step on the Accelerator and noticed the speed dropped to about 70 MPH. There was no sound alert during this process. It was about 8:20 in the morning and I was driving east towards the sun. My daugher was with me in the vehicle and experienced this scare. There was no vehicle closely behind me, otherwise this may cause collision. The vehicle functioned normal afterwards.
Additional Notes:
I was driving on free way with Autopilot (Adaptive Cruise Control) set at 79 mph. Without warning, the Model Y suddenly quickly decelerated. There was no vehicle or barrier in front of me. I was able to quickly response and started to step on the Accelerator and noticed the speed dropped to about 70 MPH. There was no sound alert during this process. It was about 8:20 in the morning and I was driving east towards the sun. My daugher was with me in the vehicle and experienced this scare. There was no vehicle closely behind me, otherwise this may cause collision. The vehicle functioned normal afterwards.
Mfg Campaign: 11516139
Recall Date: Apr 8, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
I was driving on free way with Autopilot (Adaptive Cruise Control) set at 79 mph. Without warning, the Model Y suddenly quickly decelerated. There was no vehicle or barrier in front of me. I was able to quickly response and started to step on the Accelerator and noticed the speed dropped to about 70 MPH. There was no sound alert during this process. It was about 8:20 in the morning and I was driving east towards the sun. My daugher was with me in the vehicle and experienced this scare. There was no vehicle closely behind me, otherwise this may cause collision. The vehicle functioned normal afterwards.
Corrective Action:
I was driving on free way with Autopilot (Adaptive Cruise Control) set at 79 mph. Without warning, the Model Y suddenly quickly decelerated. There was no vehicle or barrier in front of me. I was able to quickly response and started to step on the Accelerator and noticed the speed dropped to about 70 MPH. There was no sound alert during this process. It was about 8:20 in the morning and I was driving east towards the sun. My daugher was with me in the vehicle and experienced this scare. There was no vehicle closely behind me, otherwise this may cause collision. The vehicle functioned normal afterwards.
Additional Notes:
I was driving on free way with Autopilot (Adaptive Cruise Control) set at 79 mph. Without warning, the Model Y suddenly quickly decelerated. There was no vehicle or barrier in front of me. I was able to quickly response and started to step on the Accelerator and noticed the speed dropped to about 70 MPH. There was no sound alert during this process. It was about 8:20 in the morning and I was driving east towards the sun. My daugher was with me in the vehicle and experienced this scare. There was no vehicle closely behind me, otherwise this may cause collision. The vehicle functioned normal afterwards.
Mfg Campaign: 11516139
Recall Date: Apr 8, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
Emergency bracking occured on multiple occasions during trip. When there was nothing to brake for, the brakes were automatically applied, sometimes severely. The car is available for inspection if requested. With unexpected hard braking, we could put someone following behind in danger of a rearend collision and possible injury to us and them. The problem has not been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. The vehicle/components have not been inspected. There was no warning prior to this unexpected braking.
Corrective Action:
Emergency bracking occured on multiple occasions during trip. When there was nothing to brake for, the brakes were automatically applied, sometimes severely. The car is available for inspection if requested. With unexpected hard braking, we could put someone following behind in danger of a rearend collision and possible injury to us and them. The problem has not been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. The vehicle/components have not been inspected. There was no warning prior to this unexpected braking.
Additional Notes:
Emergency bracking occured on multiple occasions during trip. When there was nothing to brake for, the brakes were automatically applied, sometimes severely. The car is available for inspection if requested. With unexpected hard braking, we could put someone following behind in danger of a rearend collision and possible injury to us and them. The problem has not been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. The vehicle/components have not been inspected. There was no warning prior to this unexpected braking.
Mfg Campaign: 11515899
Recall Date: Apr 7, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
Emergency bracking occured on multiple occasions during trip. When there was nothing to brake for, the brakes were automatically applied, sometimes severely. The car is available for inspection if requested. With unexpected hard braking, we could put someone following behind in danger of a rearend collision and possible injury to us and them. The problem has not been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. The vehicle/components have not been inspected. There was no warning prior to this unexpected braking.
Corrective Action:
Emergency bracking occured on multiple occasions during trip. When there was nothing to brake for, the brakes were automatically applied, sometimes severely. The car is available for inspection if requested. With unexpected hard braking, we could put someone following behind in danger of a rearend collision and possible injury to us and them. The problem has not been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. The vehicle/components have not been inspected. There was no warning prior to this unexpected braking.
Additional Notes:
Emergency bracking occured on multiple occasions during trip. When there was nothing to brake for, the brakes were automatically applied, sometimes severely. The car is available for inspection if requested. With unexpected hard braking, we could put someone following behind in danger of a rearend collision and possible injury to us and them. The problem has not been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. The vehicle/components have not been inspected. There was no warning prior to this unexpected braking.
Mfg Campaign: 11515899
Recall Date: Apr 7, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
Emergency bracking occured on multiple occasions during trip. When there was nothing to brake for, the brakes were automatically applied, sometimes severely. The car is available for inspection if requested. With unexpected hard braking, we could put someone following behind in danger of a rearend collision and possible injury to us and them. The problem has not been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. The vehicle/components have not been inspected. There was no warning prior to this unexpected braking.
Corrective Action:
Emergency bracking occured on multiple occasions during trip. When there was nothing to brake for, the brakes were automatically applied, sometimes severely. The car is available for inspection if requested. With unexpected hard braking, we could put someone following behind in danger of a rearend collision and possible injury to us and them. The problem has not been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. The vehicle/components have not been inspected. There was no warning prior to this unexpected braking.
Additional Notes:
Emergency bracking occured on multiple occasions during trip. When there was nothing to brake for, the brakes were automatically applied, sometimes severely. The car is available for inspection if requested. With unexpected hard braking, we could put someone following behind in danger of a rearend collision and possible injury to us and them. The problem has not been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. The vehicle/components have not been inspected. There was no warning prior to this unexpected braking.
Mfg Campaign: 11515899
Recall Date: Apr 7, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while her husband was driving 50 MPH, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while her husband was driving 50 MPH, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while her husband was driving 50 MPH, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11516005
Recall Date: Apr 7, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
My 2023 Tesla Model Y Extended Range (purchased 3/13) is experiencing phantom braking when autopilot (adaptive cruise control) is engaged. At random times and with no apparent obstacles ahead, the vehicle performs aggressive braking without warning. This has occurred at various times of day on divided freeway. This is consistent with what other Tesla drivers have described consistently for several years. I reached out to Tesla for assistance, and they advised to "when engaging Autopilot, make sure the vehicle distance is set above a 4. It can get a little breaky below that" effectively acknowledging this as a known issue. They could not provide guidance on a planned fix. This is a significant safety issue as it creates the risk of being hit from behind if another vehicle is following when the emergency braking occurs. I'm reporting since this clearly is a known safety issue that evidently has gone unresolved for quite some time, and which was not disclosed to me at time of purchase, despite a pattern of issues.
Corrective Action:
My 2023 Tesla Model Y Extended Range (purchased 3/13) is experiencing phantom braking when autopilot (adaptive cruise control) is engaged. At random times and with no apparent obstacles ahead, the vehicle performs aggressive braking without warning. This has occurred at various times of day on divided freeway. This is consistent with what other Tesla drivers have described consistently for several years. I reached out to Tesla for assistance, and they advised to "when engaging Autopilot, make sure the vehicle distance is set above a 4. It can get a little breaky below that" effectively acknowledging this as a known issue. They could not provide guidance on a planned fix. This is a significant safety issue as it creates the risk of being hit from behind if another vehicle is following when the emergency braking occurs. I'm reporting since this clearly is a known safety issue that evidently has gone unresolved for quite some time, and which was not disclosed to me at time of purchase, despite a pattern of issues.
Additional Notes:
My 2023 Tesla Model Y Extended Range (purchased 3/13) is experiencing phantom braking when autopilot (adaptive cruise control) is engaged. At random times and with no apparent obstacles ahead, the vehicle performs aggressive braking without warning. This has occurred at various times of day on divided freeway. This is consistent with what other Tesla drivers have described consistently for several years. I reached out to Tesla for assistance, and they advised to "when engaging Autopilot, make sure the vehicle distance is set above a 4. It can get a little breaky below that" effectively acknowledging this as a known issue. They could not provide guidance on a planned fix. This is a significant safety issue as it creates the risk of being hit from behind if another vehicle is following when the emergency braking occurs. I'm reporting since this clearly is a known safety issue that evidently has gone unresolved for quite some time, and which was not disclosed to me at time of purchase, despite a pattern of issues.
Mfg Campaign: 11515195
Recall Date: Apr 3, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
My 2023 Tesla Model Y Extended Range (purchased 3/13) is experiencing phantom braking when autopilot (adaptive cruise control) is engaged. At random times and with no apparent obstacles ahead, the vehicle performs aggressive braking without warning. This has occurred at various times of day on divided freeway. This is consistent with what other Tesla drivers have described consistently for several years. I reached out to Tesla for assistance, and they advised to "when engaging Autopilot, make sure the vehicle distance is set above a 4. It can get a little breaky below that" effectively acknowledging this as a known issue. They could not provide guidance on a planned fix. This is a significant safety issue as it creates the risk of being hit from behind if another vehicle is following when the emergency braking occurs. I'm reporting since this clearly is a known safety issue that evidently has gone unresolved for quite some time, and which was not disclosed to me at time of purchase, despite a pattern of issues.
Corrective Action:
My 2023 Tesla Model Y Extended Range (purchased 3/13) is experiencing phantom braking when autopilot (adaptive cruise control) is engaged. At random times and with no apparent obstacles ahead, the vehicle performs aggressive braking without warning. This has occurred at various times of day on divided freeway. This is consistent with what other Tesla drivers have described consistently for several years. I reached out to Tesla for assistance, and they advised to "when engaging Autopilot, make sure the vehicle distance is set above a 4. It can get a little breaky below that" effectively acknowledging this as a known issue. They could not provide guidance on a planned fix. This is a significant safety issue as it creates the risk of being hit from behind if another vehicle is following when the emergency braking occurs. I'm reporting since this clearly is a known safety issue that evidently has gone unresolved for quite some time, and which was not disclosed to me at time of purchase, despite a pattern of issues.
Additional Notes:
My 2023 Tesla Model Y Extended Range (purchased 3/13) is experiencing phantom braking when autopilot (adaptive cruise control) is engaged. At random times and with no apparent obstacles ahead, the vehicle performs aggressive braking without warning. This has occurred at various times of day on divided freeway. This is consistent with what other Tesla drivers have described consistently for several years. I reached out to Tesla for assistance, and they advised to "when engaging Autopilot, make sure the vehicle distance is set above a 4. It can get a little breaky below that" effectively acknowledging this as a known issue. They could not provide guidance on a planned fix. This is a significant safety issue as it creates the risk of being hit from behind if another vehicle is following when the emergency braking occurs. I'm reporting since this clearly is a known safety issue that evidently has gone unresolved for quite some time, and which was not disclosed to me at time of purchase, despite a pattern of issues.
Mfg Campaign: 11515195
Recall Date: Apr 3, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
on 30th MAR 2023, when my wife drove on to our drive way with gentle speed, car rammed into closed garage door and broke the door and rammed into living room wall with breaking room entry door . there is neither emergency breaking /stop nor collision warning . it damaged wall , garage door and more living room property damage with addition to damage to the car. i am really worried about the safety of the car..
Corrective Action:
on 30th MAR 2023, when my wife drove on to our drive way with gentle speed, car rammed into closed garage door and broke the door and rammed into living room wall with breaking room entry door . there is neither emergency breaking /stop nor collision warning . it damaged wall , garage door and more living room property damage with addition to damage to the car. i am really worried about the safety of the car..
Additional Notes:
on 30th MAR 2023, when my wife drove on to our drive way with gentle speed, car rammed into closed garage door and broke the door and rammed into living room wall with breaking room entry door . there is neither emergency breaking /stop nor collision warning . it damaged wall , garage door and more living room property damage with addition to damage to the car. i am really worried about the safety of the car..
Mfg Campaign: 11515208
Recall Date: Apr 3, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
on 30th MAR 2023, when my wife drove on to our drive way with gentle speed, car rammed into closed garage door and broke the door and rammed into living room wall with breaking room entry door . there is neither emergency breaking /stop nor collision warning . it damaged wall , garage door and more living room property damage with addition to damage to the car. i am really worried about the safety of the car..
Corrective Action:
on 30th MAR 2023, when my wife drove on to our drive way with gentle speed, car rammed into closed garage door and broke the door and rammed into living room wall with breaking room entry door . there is neither emergency breaking /stop nor collision warning . it damaged wall , garage door and more living room property damage with addition to damage to the car. i am really worried about the safety of the car..
Additional Notes:
on 30th MAR 2023, when my wife drove on to our drive way with gentle speed, car rammed into closed garage door and broke the door and rammed into living room wall with breaking room entry door . there is neither emergency breaking /stop nor collision warning . it damaged wall , garage door and more living room property damage with addition to damage to the car. i am really worried about the safety of the car..
Mfg Campaign: 11515208
Recall Date: Apr 3, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
on 30th MAR 2023, when my wife drove on to our drive way with gentle speed, car rammed into closed garage door and broke the door and rammed into living room wall with breaking room entry door . there is neither emergency breaking /stop nor collision warning . it damaged wall , garage door and more living room property damage with addition to damage to the car. i am really worried about the safety of the car..
Corrective Action:
on 30th MAR 2023, when my wife drove on to our drive way with gentle speed, car rammed into closed garage door and broke the door and rammed into living room wall with breaking room entry door . there is neither emergency breaking /stop nor collision warning . it damaged wall , garage door and more living room property damage with addition to damage to the car. i am really worried about the safety of the car..
Additional Notes:
on 30th MAR 2023, when my wife drove on to our drive way with gentle speed, car rammed into closed garage door and broke the door and rammed into living room wall with breaking room entry door . there is neither emergency breaking /stop nor collision warning . it damaged wall , garage door and more living room property damage with addition to damage to the car. i am really worried about the safety of the car..
Mfg Campaign: 11515208
Recall Date: Apr 3, 2023
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