| Electrical System | 3760.7%ODI 10959509 · 70,000 miTHE RIGHT REAR DOOR HANDLE BECAME NON-FUNCTIONAL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE CAR FROM OUTSIDE THE CAR. AFTER SERVICE BY THE MANUFACTURER (TESLA), THE DOOR HANDLE BECAME EXTERIORLY FUNCTIONAL, ALTHOUGH TO A DECREASED AMOUNT COMPARED TO OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE, BUT WAS LEFT IN A STATE OF INOPERABILITY FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. PULLING ON THE DOOR HANDLE FROM THE INSIDE WOULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH FROM THE LEFT SIDE, THE PASSENGER IN THE RIGHT REAR SEAT WOULD BE TRAPPED WITHOUT RECOURSE. Look up ODI 10959509 at NHTSA ↗ | 19041.4%ODI 10523183I TOOK DELIVERY OF MY MODEL S ON MONDAY, JULY 1, 2013. I TOOK THE CAR FOR A FAST DRIVE AND I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. IT WAS COMING THROUGH THE VENTS. THE SMELL MADE ME DIZZY ALONG WITH MY FAMILY MEMBERS TO A POINT WHERE WE HAD TO STOP AND GET OUT OF THE CAR FOR AIR AND WALK IT OFF. WHY HASN'T THE GOVERNMENT ISSUED A RECALL ON THE TESLA MODEL S. I CALLED TESLA, I WAS TOLD, DO NOT WORRY ABOUT IT, THE SMELL WILL EVENTUALLY GO AWAY. THIS IS B.S. I PAID OVER $100,000 FOR A CAR THAT I CANNOT DRIVE FOR 2 TO 3 WEEKS BECAUSE OF A BURNING SMELL THAT M… Look up ODI 10523183 at NHTSA ↗ | 13035.6%ODI 10690639 · 535 miP85D LOST POWER ON ROAD, "PULL OVER SAFELY". WITH TESLA'S LATEST FIRMWARE UPDAT E0.167 PUSHED OTU UNTESTED TO ALL P85D CARS, THE CAR LOSES ALL POWER SUDDENLY WHEN DRIVING. IT LEAVES THE DRIVERS STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF ROADS DANGEROUSLY. TESLA IS NOT ISSUING A RECALL, AND IS TRYING TO SUPPRESS THIS AND MANY MANY OTHER QUALITY AND SAFETY ISSUES BY LIMITING THE INFORMATION TO ITS FORUMS ONLY, AND SOMETIMES REMOVING THOSE INFORMATION TO SUPPORT ITS HIGH QUALITY IMAGE, AND SUSTAIN ITS BUBBLE STOCK VALUATION. MORE DETAILS HERE IN THIS THREAD.… Look up ODI 10690639 at NHTSA ↗ | 26239.2%ODI 10779113 · 500 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 TESLA MODEL S. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500. Look up ODI 10779113 at NHTSA ↗ | 14622.6%ODI 10873723 · 5,500 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE LOW 12-VOLT BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY PACK WAS NOT IN SYNC AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,500. Look up ODI 10873723 at NHTSA ↗ | 10625.0%ODI 11064628 · 1,969 miTESLA MODEL S 2017 SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION- 1/18/2018, MORNING 9:05 AM. I WAS PULLING IN TO MY OFFICE PARKING SPOT WHERE I PARKED FOR 6 YEARS, I LET THE CAR SLOW TO ROLL CLOSER IN FRONT OF THE CURB. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR ACCELERATED, GOT ON THE CURB, HIT THE OFFICE BUILDING. THE CAR WAS STILL GOING UNTIL I APPLIED THE BRAKE. THE ACCELERATION POINT WAS RIGHT BEFORE THE CURB, MEASURING FROM THE POINT TO THE WALL IS ONLY 7 FEET. TESLA SAID I WAS ON THE PEDAL FOR A SECOND LONG, I APPLIED PEDAL FROM 0-18%, AND QUICKLY APPLIED THE BRAKE. … Look up ODI 11064628 at NHTSA ↗ | 3118.3%ODI 11102347 · 49 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL S. WHILE APPROACHING A RED LIGHT, THE SPEED INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE DROVE THROUGH THE TRAFFIC LIGHT AND CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE THAT WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN. THE FRONT DRIVER'S AIR BAG AND KNEE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS HAD NOT DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SHOULDER AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOWED THE VEHICLE TO A COLLISION REPAIR FA… Look up ODI 11102347 at NHTSA ↗ | 49.1%ODI 11242154 · 2,730 miELECTRICAL PROBLEM ASSOCIATED WITH SOFTWARE UPDATE 2019.28.2 320FBAO. DOWNLOADED UPDATE AND FOLLOWING UPDATE ONE COULD HEAR SOLENOIDS OPENING & CLOSING FOLLOWED BY LEFT DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT ILLUMINATING FOLLOWED BY RIGHT. DID A SOFT AND HARD RESET AND FACTORY RESET TO NO AVAIL. TOOK CAR INTO SERVICE CENTER AND UPDATE REMOVED AND TOLD TO RE ENTER UPDATE WHEN HOME. RE INSTALLED UPDATE AND SAME THING OCCURS. SPENT OVER AN HOUR TRYING TO FIND A NUMBER TO CALL TO TALK TO SOMEONE ABOUT THE PROBLEM. ON CHAT LINE TOLD TO DO ANOTHER HARD RESET A… Look up ODI 11242154 at NHTSA ↗ | 67.5%ODI 11366272 · 1,250 miON SUNDAY OCT 11 AT 4:15 PM, AFTER A 1 HOUR RIDE, I HAD A 3RD UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENT PARKING MY TESLA IN MY GARAGE. I DROVE MY TESLA 4 TIMES SINCE HAVING OUR LAST 2 UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENTS ON AUGUST 18. I HAD LEFT MY SEATBELT CONNECTED FOR OUR LAST 4 RIDES AND HAD NO PROBLEMS PARKING THE CAR IN THE GARAGE EVEN WHEN HOT. THIS TIME I DISCONNECTED MY SEATBELT BEFORE PARKING ON THE TWO PARKING MATS IN THE GARAGE. MY WIFE GAVE ME THE 'FULL SIGN' WHEN BOTH TIRES WERE AGAINST THE 3" MAT RISERS WHICH MEANT MY FRONT BUMPER WAS 19" … Look up ODI 11366272 at NHTSA ↗ | 2212.3%ODI 11375608 · 300 miREAR PARKING SAFETY CAMERA FAILING WITH GREEN LINE, BRAND NEW CAR.HAPPENS IN MOTION AND STATIONARY, IN STREET AND IN DRIVEWAY. HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES, HAVE CAUGHT ON VIDEO. LONG KNOWN ISSUE DATING BACK ON SAME MODEL AT LEAST TO 2018, SEE HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/GREEN-LINE-ON-SCREEN-WHEN-CAMERA-IS-ON-AT-DARK.129223/ FOR IDENTICAL ISSUE. MULTIPLE SERVICE TRIPS, MORE TIME IN SERVICE THAN IN MY GARAGE, SERVICE CENTER SAYS THEY CANT FIX IT. QUOTE FROM SERVICE TICKET "UNFORTUNATELY THIS IS A KNOWN CONCERN AND IS UNDER INVESTIGATION A… Look up ODI 11375608 at NHTSA ↗ | 1510.9%ODI 11455846 · 1,500 miThe contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that the shift bar became inoperable. The hazard warning activation switch was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the control bar needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 1,500. Look up ODI 11455846 at NHTSA ↗ | 65.3%ODI 115196753 separate times the right pillar camera and 2 times for all cameras: The car's computer lost contact with the cameras and could not reconnect. In 2023, Tesla changed from radar to camera sensing technology. All driving functions relating to car positioning and cruise/speed control were lost at those times. Twice the car was under cruise control so the car interpreted this as 0 mph and initiated emergency braking from 75 mph on an interstate highway. I was able to avoid the following cars hitting me only by instantly accelerating back to post… Look up ODI 11519675 at NHTSA ↗ | 410.5%ODI 11596842My Tesla was parked unlocked in my garage. I came out to drive it and all the doors were locked and would not open with my key card. It also would not unlock with my cell phone app. Tesla customer service also could not remotely unlock it. The vehicle had to be towed to a Tesla Service Center where they forced open the window to gain access. They stated the car needed a new control panel. I have read where Teslas have locked up with children in the car and parent could not gain access to the car. These situations need to be looked into… Look up ODI 11596842 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Unknown Or Other | 1219.7%ODI 10959509 · 70,000 miTHE RIGHT REAR DOOR HANDLE BECAME NON-FUNCTIONAL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE CAR FROM OUTSIDE THE CAR. AFTER SERVICE BY THE MANUFACTURER (TESLA), THE DOOR HANDLE BECAME EXTERIORLY FUNCTIONAL, ALTHOUGH TO A DECREASED AMOUNT COMPARED TO OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE, BUT WAS LEFT IN A STATE OF INOPERABILITY FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. PULLING ON THE DOOR HANDLE FROM THE INSIDE WOULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH FROM THE LEFT SIDE, THE PASSENGER IN THE RIGHT REAR SEAT WOULD BE TRAPPED WITHOUT RECOURSE. Look up ODI 10959509 at NHTSA ↗ | 12226.6%ODI 10608795 · 4,000 miBEFORE DEFECTIVE NEMA-1450 COULD BE REPLACED, I HAD A MELT-DOWN OF THE DEVICE WHILE CHARGING THE CAR. THE REASON FOR WRITING: LETTER RECEIVED TODAY (LETTER DATED 6/27/14) FROM TESLA SAYS THEY HAD DEVELOPED A SOFT-WARE UPDATE TO PREVENT THIS (AS WELL AS REPLACING THE PART). MY INCIDENT HAPPENED AFTER MY SOFTWARE WAS UPDATED (I'M NOW 5.11, UPDATE WAS 5.8.4). CLAIMS OF SOFTWARE PROTECTION SHOULD BE VALIDATED. *JS Look up ODI 10608795 at NHTSA ↗ | 8222.5%ODI 10731118 · 26,000 miI LEFT MY GIRLFRIEND IN THE CAR WHILE I WENT INTO A COURTHOUSE FOR ABOUT AN HOUR. I TOOK THE KEY (PROXIMITY SENSOR) WITH ME, BECAUSE SHE SAID SHE DIDN'T NEED THE AIR CONDITIONER OR RADIO. WHILE I WAS GONE, SHE DISCOVERED SHE WAS LOCKED IN. SHE COULDN'T OPEN THE DOOR OR WINDOWS. THIS SITUATION IS A DEATH TRAP. FORTUNATELY, I THINK THIS CAN BE FIXED BY A SOFTWARE UPDATE, WHICH TESLA DOES REMOTELY AND ROUTINELY. WHEN I CALLED THE COMPANY, I SPOKE TO A SALESMAN, WHO REFERRED ME TO TECH SUPPORT, WHO DROPPED MY CALL AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES ON HO… Look up ODI 10731118 at NHTSA ↗ | 18928.3%ODI 10862194 · 12,000 miTHE CAR WAS BEING SLOWLY PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A BANK WHEN IT EXPECTANTLY ACCELERATED. IT JUMPED A CURB, PASSED THOUGH SHRUBS, CLIPPED A TREE, AND WAS ABLE TO BE STEERED AWAY FROM A LIGHT POLE. IT CAME TO REST HALF INTO THE ROAD. THERE WERE SKID MARKS FROM THE ATTEMPTED BRAKING THAT WERE PHOTOGRAPHED. NONE THE SAFETY FEATURES INCLUDING PROXIMITY WARNING, AND COLLISION AVOIDANCE OR AIR BAGS ACTIVATED. Look up ODI 10862194 at NHTSA ↗ | 15023.2%ODI 10861153 · 1,000 miTHIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE TESLA AUTOPILOT MADE IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC SAFETY. THE VIN IS NOT THE ACTUAL VEHICLE INVOLVED. HERE IS A FRESHLY POSTED YOUTUBE VIDEO IN WHICH AN OWNER DRIVES HANDS FREE FOR ALMOST AN HOUR WITHOUT RECEIVING ANY "HOLD STEERING WHEEL" NAGS. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=TQ_OTCNCPH0 HE IS TRAVELLING AT SPEEDS ABOVE THE POSTED LIMIT BOTH ON FREEWAYS AND ON UNDIVIDED ROADS. HE PASSES CLOSE TO PEDESTRIANS AND EVEN A SCHOOL BUS WHILST WAVING HIS HANDS ABOUT AND EVEN CROSSING THEM OVER HIS CHEST. HE IS NOT READY… Look up ODI 10861153 at NHTSA ↗ | 9622.6%ODI 11015359 · 4,500 miAUTOPILOT 2 IS VERY DANGEROUS AND HAS MAJOR ISSUES ON HILLS, TURNS AND TURN LANES THAT CAUSE CAR TO DEPART LANE, NEW AUTOPILOT 2.5 RELEASED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF AUTOPILOT 2 BUT COMPANY IS FAILING TO UPGRADE THE CURRENT UNSAFE AUTOPILOT 2 Look up ODI 11015359 at NHTSA ↗ | 3621.3%ODI 11101150 · 99 miTHERE HAS BEEN SO MANY MALFUNCTIONS, DEATHS AND FIRES CAUSED BY TESLA'S AUTO PILOT FEATURE. SO MANY GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATIONS ARE GOING ON, AND THE RESULT OF SOME INVESTIGATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED SOUNDS ALARMING. TESLA'S AUTO PILOT FEATURE IS UNDER INTENSE GOVERNMENT SCRUTINY. TODAY, ELON ANNOUNCED THAT ALL TESLA CARS WILL BE FULLY AUTOMATED DRIVERLESS IN AUGUST. ELON HAS BECOME DESPERATE, INSANE AND DANGEROUS. HE HAS NO REGARD FOR PUBLIC SAFETY. IS HE CRAZY? ARE YOU KIDDING ME? PLEASE STOP THIS DANGEROUS AND FRAUDULENT MAN, AND PUT HI… Look up ODI 11101150 at NHTSA ↗ | 49.1%ODI 11242154 · 2,730 miELECTRICAL PROBLEM ASSOCIATED WITH SOFTWARE UPDATE 2019.28.2 320FBAO. DOWNLOADED UPDATE AND FOLLOWING UPDATE ONE COULD HEAR SOLENOIDS OPENING & CLOSING FOLLOWED BY LEFT DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT ILLUMINATING FOLLOWED BY RIGHT. DID A SOFT AND HARD RESET AND FACTORY RESET TO NO AVAIL. TOOK CAR INTO SERVICE CENTER AND UPDATE REMOVED AND TOLD TO RE ENTER UPDATE WHEN HOME. RE INSTALLED UPDATE AND SAME THING OCCURS. SPENT OVER AN HOUR TRYING TO FIND A NUMBER TO CALL TO TALK TO SOMEONE ABOUT THE PROBLEM. ON CHAT LINE TOLD TO DO ANOTHER HARD RESET A… Look up ODI 11242154 at NHTSA ↗ | 1417.5%ODI 11359750 · 990 miON AUGUST 18 AT 4:30 PM, I HAD POSITIONED MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE AGAINST THE PARKING MAT RISER IN MY GARAGE. I REMOVED PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR AND 'HOLD' TO ENGAGED. I PRESSED THE PARK BUTTON AND THE CAR ACCELERATED 3' FORWARD OVER THE PARKING MAT RISER INTO THE WORKBENCH. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, AND BACKED UP ABOUT 2 FEET AND STOPPED. THE CAR WAS IN REVERSE BUT I MISTAKENLY PUSHED THE STALK DOWN AND PUT IT IN DRIVE INSTEAD OF REVERSE. I BACKED UP, PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE, MOVED FORWARD AND PRESSED PARK, AGAIN THE CAR ACCELERATED 2' FORWARD … Look up ODI 11359750 at NHTSA ↗ | 4525.1%ODI 11375608 · 300 miREAR PARKING SAFETY CAMERA FAILING WITH GREEN LINE, BRAND NEW CAR.HAPPENS IN MOTION AND STATIONARY, IN STREET AND IN DRIVEWAY. HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES, HAVE CAUGHT ON VIDEO. LONG KNOWN ISSUE DATING BACK ON SAME MODEL AT LEAST TO 2018, SEE HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/GREEN-LINE-ON-SCREEN-WHEN-CAMERA-IS-ON-AT-DARK.129223/ FOR IDENTICAL ISSUE. MULTIPLE SERVICE TRIPS, MORE TIME IN SERVICE THAN IN MY GARAGE, SERVICE CENTER SAYS THEY CANT FIX IT. QUOTE FROM SERVICE TICKET "UNFORTUNATELY THIS IS A KNOWN CONCERN AND IS UNDER INVESTIGATION A… Look up ODI 11375608 at NHTSA ↗ | 3424.6%ODI 11446436I own MSLR 2022, on the manual it says to open a rear door in the unlikely situation when no power, fold back the edge of the carpet below the rear seats to expose the mechanical release cable. Pull the mechanical release cable toward the center of the vehicle. I have a floor mat that covers the secret hole stated in the instructions as well. It adds an additional step. My concern is that in a circumstance when the car is on fire or submerged in water, the rear passengers may lack the knowledge or calmness to unlock the doors. Look up ODI 11446436 at NHTSA ↗ | 5851.3%ODI 11531007Car suddenly accelerated and crushed into shop in parking lot Look up ODI 11531007 at NHTSA ↗ | 2360.5%ODI 11589894Car lacks a turn signal stalk. The turn signal buttons on the steering wheel move with the wheel, making it almost impossible to figure out where to press when the wheel is turned, without taking your eyes off the road. It's not a good idea to take your eyes off the road while turning. This makes signalling while exiting a round-a-bout essentially impossible. In addition, even when going straight, it is easy to press the wrong button & signal left when you intend to turn right and vice versa, unless you look at the buttons. I don't think it i… Look up ODI 11589894 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 125.0%ODI 11693133I was using Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised capability. We were turning left and the car took us into an oncoming turn lane. I had to take over to get us out of the lane. Look up ODI 11693133 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Suspension | 914.8%ODI 10785486 · 5,000 miI AM FILING THESE COMPLAINTS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST. I AM NOT A TESLA OWNER AND I HAVE NO INVESTMENT IN TESLA NOR DO I HOLD ANY SHARES IN THE STOCK-MARKET. THIS CAR IS IN THE WRECKING YARD. THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS FAILED AND THE WHEEL IS PUSHED BACK AGAINST THE HIGH VOLTAGE CONTROLLER. HTTP://WWW.SALVAGERESELLER.COM/VEHICLES/DETAILS/32315405-2012-TESLA-MODEL-S-CA-SAN-DIEGO THERE IS NO OTHER DAMAGE THAT COULD ACCOUNT FOR THE SUSPENSION FAILURE. THERE WAS A CRASH BACK IN 2013 WHICH WAS BLAMED ON THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER CAR. HTTP:… Look up ODI 10785486 at NHTSA ↗ | 9119.8%ODI 10679347 · 63,100 miWAS REPLACING THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AND NOTED AN ODD "NOTCH" IN THE LEFT REAR SUSPENSION ALUMINUM UPPER CONTROL ARM. CLOSER INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE UPPER CONTROL ARM WAS PARTIALLY SEVERED WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/2 OF THE LOWER PORTION CROSS SECTION, AND 1/3 TO 1/4 OF THE UPPER PORTION CROSS SECTION, CUT THROUGH BY THE LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER ATTACHMENT BOLT. IT APPEARS THAT THE BOLT WAS MOUNTED BACKWARDS, WITH THE SHARP TIP OF THE BOLT FACING FORWARD INSTEAD OF REARWARD, AT EITHER THE FACTORY, OR WHEN THE POWERTRAIN WAS REPLACED BY THE TESLA D… Look up ODI 10679347 at NHTSA ↗ | 8924.4%ODI 10725110 · 2,000 miTHIS CAR IS UP FOR SALE AS A TOTAL WRITE OFF SALVAGE. HTTPS://WWW.EASYEXPORT.US/VEHICLE-FINDER/LOT-14402615/2014-TESLA-TESLA-CERTIFICATE-OF-DESTRUCTION-FL-WEST-PALM-BEACH FROM THE PHOTOGRAPHS IT APPEARS THAT THE CAUSE OF THE DAMAGE IS THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION HAS SHEARED OFF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS THE DEFECT SAME AS HAS BEEN REPORTED ON SEVERAL THREADS EG HTTP://MY.TESLAMOTORS.COM/FORUM/FORUMS/MODEL-S-PULLS-LEFT-PLEASE-READ THERE ARE OTHER REPORTS OF ACCIDENTS IN WHICH THE REAR SUSPENSION HAS BECOME DETACHED FROM THE MODEL S. HTTP://JALO… Look up ODI 10725110 at NHTSA ↗ | 14922.3%ODI 10783186 · 2,000 miPLEASE NOTE: I HAVE SUPPLIED THE VIN OF A DIFFERENT CAR IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO FILE THIS REPORT. I HAVE ALSO SUPPLIED A MADE UP ADDRESS BUT ONLY BECAUSE I NEEDED TO SO AS TO COMPLY WITH THE WEBSITE REQUIREMENTS. I HAVE REPORTED PREVIOUSLY THAT THE SUSPENSIONS OF THE TESLA MODEL S HAVE A DESIGN WEAKNESS. HERE IS FURTHER PROOF. THIS REPORT WAS POSTED ON THE TESLA MOTOR FORUM TODAY AND SHOWS A PHOTOGRAPH OF A CAR WHOSE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED AFTER RUNNING OVER A POTHOLE. THIS POTHOLE WAS NOT BAD ENOUGH TO DAMAGE THE CAR, THE WHEEL OR THE T… Look up ODI 10783186 at NHTSA ↗ | 20932.3%ODI 10854980 · 200 miTHIS IS A REPORT MADE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST TO ADDRESS THE CONTINUING PROBLEM OF SNAPPING TESLA MODEL S SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM NOT FILING ANY FALSE INFORMATION, THIS IS A GENUINE REPORT MADE TO TRY AND SAVE LIVES. THE VIN BELONGS TO A TESLA WHICH IS IN THE WRECKING YARD BUT IS NOT THE ACTUAL VEHICLE INVOLVED IN THIS MOST RECENT INCIDENT. THERE IS A NEW REPORT FROM CHINA POSTED ON THE TMC FORUM WHICH INCLUDES PHOTOGRAPHS OF BROKEN SUSPENSION PARTS. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/THE-REAR-AXLE-SHAFT-BROKEN-WITH… Look up ODI 10854980 at NHTSA ↗ | 10725.2%ODI 11011598 · 3,000 miHERE IS A 2017 MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLE?ITEMID=25563471&ROWNUMBER=49&LOADRECENT=TRUE&ISNEXT=TRUE THERE IS VERY LITTLE DAMAGE TO THE CAR EXCEPT FOR THE BACK WHEEL WHICH HAS GONE ALL WHOMPY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THE REASON THAT THE TESLA WHEELS GO WHOMPY SO OFTEN. Look up ODI 11011598 at NHTSA ↗ | 2011.8%ODI 11195326 · 9,000 miHERE IS A TESLA MODEL S IN THE AUCTION SALE YARD HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/27340709 THE BACK LH SUSPENSION HAS SNAPPED OFF COMPLETELY. THIS DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY IMPACT DAMAGE, IT HAS SIMPLY SNAPPED OFF. CLOSE UP PICTURE SHOWS THAT THE SUSPENSION LINKS AND LOWER ARM HAVE SNAPPED. THIS 2018 CAR IS STILL FITTED WITH THE OLD STYLE FRAGILE LINKS THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH STRONGER ONES AS NOTIFIED IN TSB : HTTPS://STATIC.NHTSA.GOV/ODI/TSBS/2019/MC-10153421-9999.PDF THERE SEEM TO BE MANY CARS ON THE … Look up ODI 11195326 at NHTSA ↗ | 818.2%ODI 11298299 · 30 miTHE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL GOT DISLODGED FROM THE STRUT AND THE CAR WAS UNCONTROLLABLE. IT WAS IN MOTION ON CITY STREET AFTER JUST GETTING OFF THE HIGHWAY Look up ODI 11298299 at NHTSA ↗ | 1417.5%ODI 11337788 · 500 miI CAN HARDLY BELIEVE MY OWN EYES! HERE IS A 2020 MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD AAAAAND...THE BACK WHEEL HAS FALLEN OFF. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/36693460?ROWNUMBER=11 NOT IN A COLLISION. THE BACK SUSPENSION HAS SIMPLY FALLEN TO BITS. OH WELL, AT LEAST THE TESLA SHARE-PRICE IS UNHARMED. I GUESS THAT'S THE MAIN THING. HAVE A GREAT DAY [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). Look up ODI 11337788 at NHTSA ↗ | 168.9%ODI 11447508The rear passenger side Adaptive Suspension wiring harness was either installed improperly or routed improperly and rubbed against the inside of the tire. After many miles, this harness was worn down to the point of breaking electrical contact, which puts the vehicle into a fallback state. When the dampers are disabled, the car becomes floaty and disconnected and is dangerous to drive. There were warnings in the system immediately when this broke. It is available for inspection, as Tesla has stated they cannot fix it for 6 weeks. The problem … Look up ODI 11447508 at NHTSA ↗ | 75.1%ODI 11498087Rear tires have alarming wear on the inside, where the inside sidewall meets the tread. This is identical to the other complaints that are logged on NHTSA about Michelin Pilot Sport 4S rear tires on Tesla Model S Plaid cars. Tires are: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 295/30 ZR21 102Y XL BSW. Specifically, the right rear tires loses pressure and needs to be reinflated. The left rear tire, according to inspection, actually looked worse, but is not yet losing pressure. This is impossible to see or know about without removing the tire or putting the car on… Look up ODI 11498087 at NHTSA ↗ | 43.5%ODI 11580793Took my Tesla S Plaid in for a tire rotation and found out that my Tesla model S Plaid cannot be rotated because the tires are worn deeply on the rear left side, the vehicle only has 12,928 miles on it. The Costco representative say it’s unsafe to drive and the tires need to be replaced. The inner side wall was shredded so contacted Tesla and they stated you need an alignment and new tires. I informed them that it’s a new car and I have not done anything wrong with them, such as going off a curb or hit something to cause such a defect, the alig… Look up ODI 11580793 at NHTSA ↗ | 25.3%ODI 11612498-The front suspension half shafts or CV joints produce a known vibration through the accelerator pedal, steering wheel at 25-40 mph during cold starts for the first 3-5 minutes of driving. This is a factory new vehicle. The problem is regularly addressed on Tesla owner forums, noting it is present in all new Tesla Model S vehicles 2019 through 2024. -CV joint vibration is typically caused my misalignment that can ultimately lead to premature wear and failures in the suspension system and potentially the vehicle pulling to one side unexpectedly… Look up ODI 11612498 at NHTSA ↗ | 233.3%ODI 11689981TIRES WEAR EXCESSIVLY DUE TO INCORECT FACTORY AND NON-ADJUSTABLE CAMBER SETTINGS CAUSING EXTREME SAFTEY CONCERNS/BLOWOUTS, WHICH ARE NOT VISIBLE WITHOUT REMOVAL OF TIRE OR LIFTING OF VEHICLE BY AVERAGE MOTORIST. MY VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THIS WITHIN FIRST 10,000 MILES ON NEW CAR WITH NEW TIRES. FOURTUNEATLY A FLAT LED TO FURTHER INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT BEFORE INCCURING TRAGIC OR ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES. Look up ODI 11689981 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Steering | 11.6%ODI 10885723 · 67,000 miNOTICED THIS PROBLEM AFTER I WAS BACKING UP AND TURNING MY WHEELS AND WOULD HEAR A LOUD METAL ON METAL "CLUNK" OR "GRINDING" SOUND. IT WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT-LEFT SUSPENSION AND WOULD OCCUR CAUSING MY WHEEL AND STEERING TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS SKIPPING. I NOTICED AND MY STEERING FELT "LOOSE" OVER BUMPS AND WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT. AGAIN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND THIS WAS FELT THE MOST WHEN TURNING FULL MOTION AND/OR BACKING UP AND TURNING. WHEN LOOKING AT ONE OF THE CONTROL-ARM JOINTS AFTER I NOTICED A VERY LOUD CLUNK AND COMPARING IT … Look up ODI 10885723 at NHTSA ↗ | 296.3%ODI 10534139 · 200 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL ABNORMALLY TIGHTENED AS IT EXHIBITED AN UNUSUAL CRACKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE SHAM AND RACKING PINION NUT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200. Look up ODI 10534139 at NHTSA ↗ | 277.4%ODI 10694282TESLA'S RECENT OVER THE AIR SOFTWARE UPDATES HAS CHANGED THE STEERING PERFORMANCE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. NOW THE STEERING IS LESS RESPONSIVE. IT IS HARDER TO STEER TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND AND ROAD CONDITIONS. IT'S HARDER TO CONTROL AND STAY IN A LANE IN LESS-THAN-PERFECT CONDITIONS. *TR Look up ODI 10694282 at NHTSA ↗ | 517.6%ODI 10782978 · 1,000 miTHIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE TESLA MODEL S AUTOPILOT SYSTEM WHICH HAS JUST BEEN RELEASED. DESPITE THE DISCLAIMER BY TESLA MOTORS THAT THIS SHOULD BE USED SAFELY WITH HANDS ON THE WHEEL IT IS CLEAR THAT OWNERS ARE NOT GETTING THE MESSAGE. THERE ARE MANY VIDEOS UP ON YOUTUBE SHOWING OWNERS DRIVING FOR LONG DISTANCES TOTALLY HANDS FREE WHILE PAYING LITTLE ATTENTION TO THE ROAD. HERE IS A YOUTUBE VIDEO ENTITLED TESLA AUTOPILOT TRIED TO KILL ME! HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=MRWXEX8QOXA HE IS USING AUTOPILOT ON AN UNDIVIDED ROAD HERE IS … Look up ODI 10782978 at NHTSA ↗ | 8613.3%ODI 10882812 · 200 miWHILE TEST DRIVING A MODEL S AT A TESLA STORE, SALES REP TOLD ME TO REMOVE MY HANDS FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE ON AUTO PILOT. CAR SUDDENLY SWERVED TO THE RIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CAUSING THE CAR TO LEAVE THE REGULAR LANE I WAS TRAVELING IN. THE TESLA REP INSTRUCTED ME THAT I DID NOT HAVE TO KEEP MY HANDS ON THE WHEEL WHICH LEFT ME UNPREPARED FOR THE SUDDEN SWERVE. NAME/ADDRESS ARE LEFT THIS COMPLAINT OFF DUE TO CONCERN ABOUT THE RETALIATORY NATURE OF THE TESLA CEO. TESLA CEO'S OVERLY DEFENSIVEBEHAVIOR HAS A CHILLING AFFECT ON REPORTING IS… Look up ODI 10882812 at NHTSA ↗ | 4711.1%ODI 11005992 · 600 miON JULY 13, 2017, MY TESLA WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON THE I-680 IN THE VICINITY OF FREMONT, CALIFORNIA. MY VEHICLE WAS IN SELF-DRIVE MODE TRAVELING IN THE LEFT-MOST LANE AT 65 MPH. MY HANDS WERE ON THE STEERING WHEEL. WE ENTERED A LONG CURVE TO THE RIGHT AND APPROACHED STOPPED CARS AHEAD OF US. THE SELF-DRIVE MODE IN MY TESLA THEN STOPPED OPERATING AND I WAS LEFT TO SUDDENLY HAVE TO STEER THE TESLA ONTO THE LEFT SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY IN ORDER TO AVOID HITTING THE VEHICLE DIRECTLY AHEAD OF ME. THIS ALL OCCURRED UNDER CLEAR SKIES AND DRY ROAD CONDITI… Look up ODI 11005992 at NHTSA ↗ | 158.9%ODI 11282952 · 12,000 miTWICE RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, THE CAR COMPUTER STARTED FAILING. LIGHTS WENT OUT, TURN SIGNALS DIDN'T WORK, EVENTUALLY THE WHOLE SCREEN AND DASHBOARD THAT LET YOU DRIVE TURNED BLANK. I HAD TO FIND A WAY TO QUICKLY PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESET THE CAR BY PRESSING AND HOLDING THE TWO BUTTONS ON STEERING WHEEL. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION. Look up ODI 11282952 at NHTSA ↗ | 49.1%ODI 11187433 · 325 miON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION, WHEN DRIVING IN ENHANCED AUTO-PILOT AND ENGAGED AUTO LANE CHANGE, THE CAR STARTED CHANGING LANES, THEN ABRUPTLY SWERVED BACK INTO MY ORIGINAL LANE. I LOOKED BEHIND ME AND COAST WAS CLEAR. IT'S NOT AT ALL APPARENT WHY THE CAR ABORTS THE LANE CHANGE. I WAS DRIVING THE SPEED LIMIT, 65 MPH ON A 3 LANE HIGHWAY AND I WAS IN A MIDDLE LANE, CHANGING INTO THE RIGHT LANE. FIRST OCCURANCE WAS IN TRAFFIC WITH PLENTY OF SPACE BETWEEN VEHICLES TO EXECUTE A SAFE LANE CHANGE. ONCE THE VEHICLE RETURNS TO THE ORIGINAL LANE IT WILL A… Look up ODI 11187433 at NHTSA ↗ | 1012.5%ODI 11331735 · 2,000 miWHILE DRIVING THE CAR ALL SCREENS FROZE AND THE CAR BECAME TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE, THE BRAKES WORKED BUT IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 5 MIN THE CAR REBOOTED AND SYSTEMS CAME BACK ON LINE. TESLA SAYS THE USB MIGHT BE CORRUPTED AND CAUSED THE CPU TO HAVE A VERY HIGH USAGE. TESLA ALSO HAS NOT BEEN GOOD ON SERVICE MAKING ME DRIVE TWO HOURS TO GO PICK UP MY CAR. THEY SEEMED TO HAVE LITTLE CARE FOR THE UNSAFE SITUATION AND WERE VERY CAVALIER ABOUT THE ISSUE. I WORRY THAT THIS COULD RESULT IN FATALITIES IF IT HAPPENS… Look up ODI 11331735 at NHTSA ↗ | 2916.2%ODI 11423327This has to do with Tesla's new yoke steering wheel. I find myself awkwardly trying to make simple 90 degree turns. However, a more significant turn, such as a legal U turn, is altogether more dangerous. First you must twist your arms upside down to execute the turn, or you need to rotate grips but the wheel is only designed to be gripped while straight/upright. This causes a very real threat of missing your hold on the wheel. Then as you try to controllably/slowly straighten the vehicle the steering wheel rips through your hands before yo… Look up ODI 11423327 at NHTSA ↗ | 2115.2%ODI 11447274My Tesla plaid arrived with a yoke steering wheel. The sales associate told me that it's easy to get used to, and that it works well. I have driven the car for a couple weeks now and it is clearly a safety hazard. First off, it is difficult to steer, especially if you need to get out of a dangerous situation quickly. The yokes shape is extremely wide, and you have to reach hand over hand to turn. If you lose control on a icy road and need to keep the wheels facing in the direction that you wish to go, you will be unable to do so. Next, this yok… Look up ODI 11447274 at NHTSA ↗ | 2017.7%ODI 11501003The steering wheel and lack of lane change and transmission stocks makes the vehicle hard to control at low speeds. Swiping the screen forward for Drive and backward for Reverse does not create any tactile confirmation. Low speed parking lot maneuvers have already resulted in a few close calls. Along the same lines, the steering wheel makes low speed control difficult. Finally, the missing lane change stocks creates an obstacle for normal and high speed maneuvering as the process is not intuitive, confirmation of the blinker is somewhat absent… Look up ODI 11501003 at NHTSA ↗ | 410.5%ODI 11590545I have lane departure, avoidance in lane departure assist both turned off in the settings. Despite this, The alarms are constantly going off (Even when I am not departing a lane). It even overrides my steering inputs incorrectly! 8:28am 5/24/2024 for example, I am pulling into my garage and it’s yanking the steering wheel trying to crash me into the wall. I immediately verified the settings are all still turned off. I have an open service ticket with Tesla where I am supplying them dates and times every time it happens and no one is responding.… Look up ODI 11590545 at NHTSA ↗ | 116.7%ODI 11713304The turning signal button on the steering wheel doesn't respond intermittently. It's a safety hazard to not engage a turning signal when making a turn. 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| Vehicle Speed Control | 11.6%ODI 11300279 · 65,000 miCAUSE UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED JUST BEFORE ENTERING INTO A HEAD IN PARKING SPACE WHEN WITH THE BRAKE DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNCONTROLLABLY CAUSING IT TO JUMP THE CURB AND TAKE DOWN A RETAINING WALL. IT CONTINUED THROUGH THE WALL UNTIL IT WAS STOPPED BY A TREE. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. VEHICLE SETTINGS AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT WERE AS FOLLOWS: THERE IS NO AUTOPILOT ON THIS MODEL S AND CRUISE CONTROL WAS OFF. ADDITIONALLY, THE CAR WAS SET WITH CREEP MODE OFF. HVAC WAS ON. Look up ODI 11300279 at NHTSA ↗ | 255.4%ODI 10545230 · 2,850 miTHE CAR WAS GOING AT ABOUT 5 MPH GOING DOWN A SHORT RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY. BRAKE WAS CONSTANTLY APPLIED. THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. IT HIT A CURB AND THE MIDDLE PORTION OF THE CAR LANDED ON A 4.5 FT HIGH VERTICAL RETAINING WALL. THE WALL IS ONE FOOT AWAY FROM THE CURB. THE FRONT PORTION OF THE CAR WAS HANGING UP IN THE AIR. THE CAR WAS AT ABOUT 45 DEGREE UP AND ABOUT 20 DEGREE TILTED TOWARD THE RIGHT SIDE. AN ENGINEER FROM TESLA SAID THE RECORD SHOWED THE ACCELERATING PEDAL WAS STEPPED ON AND IT ACCELERATED FROM 18% TO 100% IN SPLIT SECOND. H… Look up ODI 10545230 at NHTSA ↗ | 226.0%ODI 10639849 · 1,200 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TESLA MODEL S. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD, JUMPED THE CURB, AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,200. Look up ODI 10639849 at NHTSA ↗ | 406.0%ODI 10764853 · 2,140 miCAR WAS PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT . WHILE BACKING THE CAR, IT SPIN FAST OUT OF CONTROL EVEN THOUGH BACKING WAS STARTED AT A VERY SLOW SPEED . CAR STOPPED AFTER HITTING FOUR VEHICLES DIRECTLY, AND ONE OF THE VEHICLE HIT OTHER TWO VEHICLES. MAJOR DAMAGE ON THE TESLA CAR IS ON DRIVER SIDE AT BACK, WHERE IT HIT OTHER CARS. IT SPIN ALMOST 180 DEGREES FACING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. IT HIT THE CARS ON BOTH SIDE OF THE PARKING LOT LANE .IT ALL HAPPENED IN 2 TO 3 SECONDS. I WONDER, IF THERE IS AUTOMATIC CONTROL IN THE CAR SO THAT IT DOES NOT … Look up ODI 10764853 at NHTSA ↗ | 8112.5%ODI 10864163 · 2,000 miUNINTENDED ACCELERATION OCCURRED ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITH 2 DIFFERENT DRIVERS WITHIN 2 WEEKS. MODEL S 70D INCIDENT 1: MY WIFE WAS AT A STOP SIGN. SHE REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE BRAKE AND BEFORE APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR SURGED FORWARD AGGRESSIVELY. SINCE HER FOOT NEVER TOUCHED THE ACCELERATOR SHE WAS ABLE TO APPLY THE BRAKE AND STOP WITHIN 8-10 FEET. SHE WAS VISIBLY SHAKEN WHEN SHE GOT HOME BUT, REGRETTABLY, NO REPORT WAS FILED. INCIDENT 2: ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER, MAY 6, I WAS PULLING INTO MY GARAGE WITH MY WIFE AND BABY IN THE VEH… Look up ODI 10864163 at NHTSA ↗ | 358.3%ODI 11005992 · 600 miON JULY 13, 2017, MY TESLA WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON THE I-680 IN THE VICINITY OF FREMONT, CALIFORNIA. MY VEHICLE WAS IN SELF-DRIVE MODE TRAVELING IN THE LEFT-MOST LANE AT 65 MPH. MY HANDS WERE ON THE STEERING WHEEL. WE ENTERED A LONG CURVE TO THE RIGHT AND APPROACHED STOPPED CARS AHEAD OF US. THE SELF-DRIVE MODE IN MY TESLA THEN STOPPED OPERATING AND I WAS LEFT TO SUDDENLY HAVE TO STEER THE TESLA ONTO THE LEFT SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY IN ORDER TO AVOID HITTING THE VEHICLE DIRECTLY AHEAD OF ME. THIS ALL OCCURRED UNDER CLEAR SKIES AND DRY ROAD CONDITI… Look up ODI 11005992 at NHTSA ↗ | 2716.0%ODI 11100216 · 214 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL S. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, IT INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION TEN DAYS LATER FOR A STERNAL FRACTURE. THE TESLA BUENA PARK DEALER (6692 AUTO CENTER DR., BUENA PARK, CA 90621, [phone removed]) WAS CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TESLA APPROVED FACILITY TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TESTING REPORTED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESS… Look up ODI 11100216 at NHTSA ↗ | 36.8%ODI 11269912 · 76 miTL* THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2019 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILETHEY WERE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY UNKNOWN, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR AND WALL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES SEIZED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76.2. *BF ORI NUMBER (XXX) ('PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSON… Look up ODI 11269912 at NHTSA ↗ | 810.0%ODI 11340664 · 1,500 miAS I WAS DRIVING, SUDDENLY MY SPEEDOMETER DECIDED TO STOP WORKING AND SHOWED 0MPH. IT HAPPENED TO ME TWICE ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS. REBOOTING THE SYSTEM FIXED THE ISSUE. I SPOKE TO TESLA SERVICE CENTER AND THEY TOLD THEY FOUND A FIRMWARE PROBLEM (THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME IT IS THE 1ST TIME HE SAW THIS ISSUE) AND EXPECT A FIX SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE. TO MY QUESTION IF SPEEDOMETER COULD STOP WORKING AGAIN, HE SAID "YES, THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES IN LIFE. THE PROBLEM WILL BE SOLVED WITH THE NEW FIRMWARE." TO MY QUESTION WHEN, HE SAID "I HAVE NO CLUE… Look up ODI 11340664 at NHTSA ↗ | 147.8%ODI 11373709 · 275 miDRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 65-70 MPH WITH AUTO PILOT AND SPEED CONTROL ENGAGED. WENT TO CHANGE LANES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. PUT ON TURN SIGNAL, CANCELLED AUTO PILOT BY TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO RIGHT AND MOVED TO OPEN RIGHT LANE. THERE WERE NO VEHICLES AROUND US AT ALL. THE CAR SUDDENLY, UNEXPECTEDLY, AND VERY SHOCKINGLY SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES CAUSING ITEMS TO BE TOSSED AROUND IN THE CAR, ENGAGING ALL OF OUR SEAT BELTS WITH SOME DISCOMFORT, AND SENDING SOME LOUD ALARM OR WARNING SOUND TO GO OFF IN THE CAR. IT SCARED ME, MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER VERY MUCH. I… Look up ODI 11373709 at NHTSA ↗ | 96.5%ODI 11463556I have used the self driving feature of my 2022 Tesla Model S on several highway trips, most recently a round trip between Seattle and Palm Springs. The following problems with the Tesla self driving feature were noted. (My car has only the basic self driving feature, not the full self driving upgrade) 1. Random “phantom braking” where the car, without apparent reason, suddenly braked. 2. On several occasions the car abruptly swerved off toward an off ramp. I think this occurred when the white line marking the side of the road was interru… Look up ODI 11463556 at NHTSA ↗ | 65.3%ODI 115196753 separate times the right pillar camera and 2 times for all cameras: The car's computer lost contact with the cameras and could not reconnect. In 2023, Tesla changed from radar to camera sensing technology. All driving functions relating to car positioning and cruise/speed control were lost at those times. Twice the car was under cruise control so the car interpreted this as 0 mph and initiated emergency braking from 75 mph on an interstate highway. I was able to avoid the following cars hitting me only by instantly accelerating back to post… Look up ODI 11519675 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 250.0%ODI 11744863Supervised FSD does not have a remedy if it assigns an incorrect speed limit to the current roadway. The only action available is to disengage FSD. This incorrect speed limit happens quite often, especially in construction zones with temporary speed limit changes. Tesla used to have a ‘max speed’ setting that the driver could use to override an incorrect speed limit, but they removed that capability. Look up ODI 11744863 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 71.9%ODI 11388365 · 104,000 miTHE ENTIRE SCREEN WENT BLACK AND IT STARTED SHOWING THE BACKUP CAMERA. I COULDN'T FIX IT EVEN BY RESTARTING IT. NOTIFICATIONS INCLUDED- CENTER DISPLAY UNAVAILABLE, IT ALSO AFFECTED THE TURN SIGNAL WHILE DRIVING AND CRUISE CONTROL. OTHER SAFETY FEATURES OF THE VEHICLE WERE ALSO UNAVAILABLE. Look up ODI 11388365 at NHTSA ↗ | 203.0%ODI 11384859 · 44,500 mi2015 MODEL S P85D WITH FAILED MCU (MEDIA CONTROL UNIT) SINCE BEGINNING OF JULY. TESLA STILL DOES NOT HAVE A PART TO REPAIR MY CAR. A TEMPORARY FIX IN AUGUST ONLY LASTED AROUND 4 WEEKS AND COMPLETELY FAILED AGAIN. WHEN MCU FAILS, ALL SAFETY FEATURES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. NO BACKUP CAMERA. NO TURN SIGNAL. NO CONTROL ON HEADLIGHT SO IF IT RAINS DURING THE DAY I CAN'T MAUALLY TURN HEADLIGHT ON EITHER. BASICALLY JUST A CAR THAT MOVES AND STOPS WITHOUT ANY OTHER FUNCTION. TESLA IS NOT TAKING THE PROBLEM SERIOUSLY AND WAITING NEARLY 1/2 A YEAR … Look up ODI 11384859 at NHTSA ↗ | 233.6%ODI 11374070 · 68,000 mi2 WEEKS AGO I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT NIGHT. MY INFOTAINMENT UNIT TURNED BLACK, I LOST: 1.. AUTO PILOT 2. HVAC 3. EXTERIOR LIGHTS 4. RADIO 5. MAPS, BLINKERS WHEN I CONTACTED TESLA, THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH MY CAR. WE COULD HAVE EASILY GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT LOSING THESE VITAL THINGS. HOW DO YOU GET TESLA TO FIX THIS AND WHAT IS THE RIGHT FIX? Look up ODI 11374070 at NHTSA ↗ | 4711.1%ODI 11376820 · 27,000 miTESLA MCU FAILS INTERMITTENTLY- RENDERING AUTOPILOT AND ALL SAFETY FEATURES ASSOCIATED USELESS. ALSO CAUSES EXTREME SCARE TO DRIVER WHEN FAILURE OCCURS, AS THEY BELIEVE CAR IS OFF/NOT WORKING. OCCURS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, BOTH ON STARTUP AND WHILE DRIVING. Look up ODI 11376820 at NHTSA ↗ | 3118.3%ODI 11377444 · 19,700 miWHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY, CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED AT 65-70 MPH FOR 3-5 MINUTES, UNTIL SUDDENLY, THE CAR SLOWED DOWN ALL BY ITSELF TO AROUND 50MPH WITH VIBRATION AND JERKING. THE BRAKE WAS NOT DEPRESSED AT ALL. NO OTHER CARS WERE IN FRONT OF ME OR AROUND ME AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT Look up ODI 11377444 at NHTSA ↗ | 818.2%ODI 11449929This is my 6th trip with 2019 Tesla S from Chicago to San Francisco / 1st time SO MANY “PHANTOM BRAKING” incidents / FLAT TIRE WARNING error / screen shut off 3 times ….. Look up ODI 11449929 at NHTSA ↗ | 1417.5%ODI 11450764The latest tesla update has caused significant increased number of "phantom breaking" episodes when using just cruise control on state highways. I had at least 10 episodes on my last 100 mile drive (not using autopilot, just cruise control). Worst events caused rapid breaking from highway speed of 65 mph down to 40-45 mph with warning messages and audible alarms. Non of the events needed breaking. The worst two events were on straight sections of road with no oncoming traffic or other potential obstruction. I do not feel safe using cruise … Look up ODI 11450764 at NHTSA ↗ | 2614.5%ODI 11443479This was a Autodrive malfunction event on a brand new Tesla Model S. I was in standstill traffic when my car, which had been engaged in Autodrive, lurched forward and suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed into the car in front of us, without any driver prompts. The problem was immediately reported to Tesla who has been delaying in providing the data logs and engineering analysis for over two months. Tesla did what they called a "safety inspection" after the crash and says the car is fine. They have refused to try and replicate the ma… Look up ODI 11443479 at NHTSA ↗ | 2618.8%ODI 11467564During our first road trip with this auto, we traveled along I-76 and I-80 on clear days; after setting the "traffic-aware cruise control" (aka adaptive cruise control), the car would brake randomly and for no apparent reason (such as approaching a car ahead of us). This happened so frequently as to make the feature useless during much of the drive. At other times during our trip, the cruise control would seem to work for a while, then start with random braking. On two-lane highways, though it didn't seem to regard oncoming cars in the oppos… Look up ODI 11467564 at NHTSA ↗ | 1210.6%ODI 115196753 separate times the right pillar camera and 2 times for all cameras: The car's computer lost contact with the cameras and could not reconnect. In 2023, Tesla changed from radar to camera sensing technology. All driving functions relating to car positioning and cruise/speed control were lost at those times. Twice the car was under cruise control so the car interpreted this as 0 mph and initiated emergency braking from 75 mph on an interstate highway. I was able to avoid the following cars hitting me only by instantly accelerating back to post… Look up ODI 11519675 at NHTSA ↗ | 25.3%ODI 11636970“Full self driving” was sitting at a red light at 5:07 PM and observed a light a block ahead of us turn green and accelerated through the red light with no warning or time to react Look up ODI 11636970 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 250.0%ODI 11696712Car will just brake on the highway with out warning. Cruise control will just randomly change speeds. I was traveling on an overpass and speed dropped to 35 then jumped to 60mph. Look up ODI 11696712 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Service Brakes | 11.6%ODI 11434069 · 125,000 miThe contact owns a 2012 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle independently shifted to neutral. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that they could not duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the failure recurred daily while driving whenever he depressed the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer. The dealer informed the contact that the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but prov… Look up ODI 11434069 at NHTSA ↗ | 214.6%ODI 10567108SOME CUSTOMERS ARE REPORTING POOR FRICTION BRAKING PERFORMANCE AFTER RAIN, SNOW OR CAR WASHES. ALLEGEDLY THERE IS AT LEAST ONE ACCIDENT FROM REDUCED FRICTION BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS IN WET CONDITIONS. MANY ALLEGE THAT SOMETIMES IN WET CONDITIONS THE FRICTION BRAKES TAKE SEVERAL SECONDS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE. *TR Look up ODI 10567108 at NHTSA ↗ | 102.7%ODI 10671718REPORTEDLY SEVERAL TESLA MODEL S' HAVE HAD ANTILOCK AND POWER ASSIST FAILURES WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. *TR Look up ODI 10671718 at NHTSA ↗ | 213.1%ODI 10824059I AM A CONCERNED CITIZEN FROM OUTSIDE USA AND I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC. FICTITIOUS USA ADDRESS SUPPLIED AND VIN OF A WRECKED TESLA TO COMPLY WITH WEBSITE REQUIREMENTS. MY CORRECT PHONE NUMBER IS +61 416114689 (AUSTRALIA) HERE IS A THREAD FROM A WEB FORUM IN NORWAY THAT DISCUSSES INSTANCES OF TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. DIGIMAN JR. MEMBER A: TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE REPLY # 78 ON: TODAY AT. 7:59 P.M. " QUOTE FROM: MUFFINMAN ON TODAY AT. 6:51 P.M. SOUNDS ALMOST TOO ME LIKE YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE GOTTEN THIS "NORD… Look up ODI 10824059 at NHTSA ↗ | 538.2%ODI 10882812 · 200 miWHILE TEST DRIVING A MODEL S AT A TESLA STORE, SALES REP TOLD ME TO REMOVE MY HANDS FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE ON AUTO PILOT. CAR SUDDENLY SWERVED TO THE RIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CAUSING THE CAR TO LEAVE THE REGULAR LANE I WAS TRAVELING IN. THE TESLA REP INSTRUCTED ME THAT I DID NOT HAVE TO KEEP MY HANDS ON THE WHEEL WHICH LEFT ME UNPREPARED FOR THE SUDDEN SWERVE. NAME/ADDRESS ARE LEFT THIS COMPLAINT OFF DUE TO CONCERN ABOUT THE RETALIATORY NATURE OF THE TESLA CEO. TESLA CEO'S OVERLY DEFENSIVEBEHAVIOR HAS A CHILLING AFFECT ON REPORTING IS… Look up ODI 10882812 at NHTSA ↗ | 255.9%ODI 11015893 · 620 miWHILE TURNING RIGHT AND SLOWLY PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE THE CAR ACCELERATED RAPIDLY AND JUMPED OVER THE BUMPER AND LANDED IN A GRASSY SPOT. FORTUNATE IT DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING OR ANYONE, I'M CONCERNED THAT THIS COULD HAPPEN AGAIN AND NOT HAVE A BENIGN OUTCOME. TESLA'S FIRST REACTION IS "I" MUST HAVE HIT THE GAS PETAL BY MISTAKE; I WOULD LIKE TO ACCEPT THAT HOWEVER I DON'T. TO START A TESLA YOU TOUCH THE BRAKE, MORE TESTING IS NEEDED TO ASSURE BRAKES DON'T CREATE FALSE ACCELERATION THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I WA… Look up ODI 11015893 at NHTSA ↗ | 2514.8%ODI 11102347 · 49 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL S. WHILE APPROACHING A RED LIGHT, THE SPEED INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE DROVE THROUGH THE TRAFFIC LIGHT AND CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE THAT WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN. THE FRONT DRIVER'S AIR BAG AND KNEE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS HAD NOT DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SHOULDER AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOWED THE VEHICLE TO A COLLISION REPAIR FA… Look up ODI 11102347 at NHTSA ↗ | 715.9%ODI 11449929This is my 6th trip with 2019 Tesla S from Chicago to San Francisco / 1st time SO MANY “PHANTOM BRAKING” incidents / FLAT TIRE WARNING error / screen shut off 3 times ….. Look up ODI 11449929 at NHTSA ↗ | 67.5%ODI 11417545Stability control disabled, steering assist disabled, airbags disabled, brake system altered for weeks before service request. In addition, steering wheel moved uncontrollably while parked, with car off, and no one in it for over eight hours. Finally, entire system locked after a factory reset. Locking the doors, preventing entry, and showing the transmission in neutral. Tesla’s service model is inhuman, meaning they don’t allow conversation with a human, but instead require scheduling service through their phone app. The app recorded these iss… Look up ODI 11417545 at NHTSA ↗ | 168.9%ODI 11373709 · 275 miDRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 65-70 MPH WITH AUTO PILOT AND SPEED CONTROL ENGAGED. WENT TO CHANGE LANES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. PUT ON TURN SIGNAL, CANCELLED AUTO PILOT BY TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO RIGHT AND MOVED TO OPEN RIGHT LANE. THERE WERE NO VEHICLES AROUND US AT ALL. THE CAR SUDDENLY, UNEXPECTEDLY, AND VERY SHOCKINGLY SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES CAUSING ITEMS TO BE TOSSED AROUND IN THE CAR, ENGAGING ALL OF OUR SEAT BELTS WITH SOME DISCOMFORT, AND SENDING SOME LOUD ALARM OR WARNING SOUND TO GO OFF IN THE CAR. IT SCARED ME, MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER VERY MUCH. I… Look up ODI 11373709 at NHTSA ↗ | 118.0%ODI 11474849While on A/P cruising on the free way the car slow down and start braking on its own !! Look up ODI 11474849 at NHTSA ↗ | 54.4%ODI 11540722This is the second time in the last two weeks that my backup camera has stopped working. I have talk to the service center about this I was told that it is not a safety issue but a convenience to the driver and that I should use my mirrors and turn my head around to see what is behind me. I have taken my car in the service center to see if they can fix the problem (8/23/2023). Backup camera worked for a while than stopped again . I have made another appointment with the service center to see if they can fix the problem (8/29/2023. Look up ODI 11540722 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 125.0%ODI 11696712Car will just brake on the highway with out warning. Cruise control will just randomly change speeds. I was traveling on an overpass and speed dropped to 35 then jumped to 60mph. Look up ODI 11696712 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Exterior Lighting | 58.2%ODI 11426091I recently had my Tesla Model S serviced due to the touchscreen going blank (losing functionality of defrosting, temperature, sunroof, and a list of other issues). Driving with a fogged up window is dangerous. Thank you to the NHTSA for forcing Tesla to replace it free of charge. Unfortunately, it appears that Tesla is not replacing it with a new unit. Instead it is a refurbished unit. Just days after servicing I got in the car to drive and the following error comes up on the touchscreen: "Center display memory storage device is degraded. Witho… Look up ODI 11426091 at NHTSA ↗ | 153.3%ODI 10574317TESLA MODEL S. HAS PROBLEMS THAT WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE THE CAR CAN QUIT, LEAVING THE CAR AND OCCUPANTS STRANDED DANGEROUSLY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, SOMETIMES WITH NO LIGHTS. ALLEGEDLY THE TRACTION BATTERY, DRIVE UNIT, CONTACTOR, INVERTER, CONVERTER AND/OR 12 V ACCESSORY BATTERY CAN SUDDENLY FAIL CAUSING THE TESLA TO QUIT WITH LITTLE OR NO WARNING, THEN COASTING TO A STOP. ALLEGEDLY IN SOME CASES AFTER THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP THE 12 V BATTERY AND SYSTEMS WILL QUICKLY FAIL, PREVENTING PARKING LIGHTS AND HAZARD LIGHTS FROM BEING USED AND PREVENTI… Look up ODI 10574317 at NHTSA ↗ | 277.4%ODI 10748663TESLA MODEL S DO NOT CONFORM TO LIGHTING STANDARD 108. THE MODEL S DO NOT HAVE A YELLOW REFLEX REFLECTOR LOCATED ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE VISIBLE FROM THE SIDE. NATL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMIN., DOT 571.108, NT.TABLE IAREQUIRED LAMPS AND REFLECTIVE DEVICES PAGE 476. HTTP://WWW.GPO.GOV/FDSYS/PKG/CFR-2011-TITLE49-VOL6/PDF/CFR-2011-TITLE49-VOL6-SEC571-108.PDF THEY NEED TO ADD THE REFLECTOR TO MAKE THE VEHICLE LEGAL FOR STREET USE. Look up ODI 10748663 at NHTSA ↗ | 446.6%ODI 11207819THERE IS A FLAW IN THE TESLA EMMC WHICH WILL INEVITABLY CAUSE A CRITICAL PORTION OF THE CHIP TO FAIL PREMATURELY, DUE TO CONSTANT EXCESSIVE LOGGING WITHIN THE TOUCHSCREEN SYSTEM. ULTIMATELY THE MEMORY CHIP FAILS AND THE TOUCHSCREEN GOES BLACK, PLACING THE CAR IN LIMP HOME MODE, THE PARKING SENSORS AND REAR VIEW CAMERA NO LONGER WORK, IT WILL NOT CHARGE AND EFFECTIVELY BECOMES UN-DRIVABLE WHEN THE BATTERY RUNS OUT. THE EMMC IS A LINCHPIN COMPONENT FOR THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE CAR. THE EMMC, THOUGH IT DOES NOT CONTROL THE CAR'S PROPULSION, BR… Look up ODI 11207819 at NHTSA ↗ | 497.6%ODI 10995446 · 7,500 miINTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY FAIL. HAS HAPPENED TWICE, VIDEO CAPTURED FOR SECOND EVENT. HEADLIGHTS HAVE TURNED OFF ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING IN DARK. MOST RECENT EVENT WAS CAPTURED ON DASHCAM, AS WELL AS IPHONE VIDEO, WITH MULTIPLE TEST SCENARIOS (TURNING THEM FROM AUTO TO ON, AND BACK AGAIN. REBOOTING COMPUTER INTERFACE, ETC). THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS HARM OR DEATH. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=A9Q1PXP2LP4 HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=CNSW9BDQ0O8 HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=ZEKI… Look up ODI 10995446 at NHTSA ↗ | 266.1%ODI 11331659 · 49,000 miMY CAR'S MCU (MEDIA CONTROL UNIT TOUCHSCREEN) IS NEAR DEATH AND 900 MILES FROM BEING OUT OF WARRANTY. THE SCREEN WENT BLACK ON ME FOR AN ENTIRE DAY BEFORE COMING BACK AND CONSTANTLY FREEZES AND NEEDS REBOOTS. DURING THIS TIME, I LOST ABILITY TO TURN ON AND OFF THE HEADLIGHTS, MUST RELY ON AUTO. LOST ABILITY TO CONTROL THE HVAC AND DEFROST. LOST ABILITY TO ADJUST AIR SUSPENSION. LOST ABILITY TO USE BACKUP CAMERA. Look up ODI 11331659 at NHTSA ↗ | 84.7%ODI 11282440 · 10 miBACKUP LIGHTS ARE INADEQUATELY BRIGHT AT NIGHT, IN DARK SITUATIONS ALLOWING NO ABILITY TO MAKE OUT GROUND FEATURES WHEN BACKING UP. TESLA HAS UPDATED FIRMWARE AND REPLACED CAMERA WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. SAFETY DEFECT OF BEING UNABLE TO SEE BEHIND CAR WHEN BACKING UP AT NIGHT NOT FIXED, SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN PROBLEM WITH THE CAR. Look up ODI 11282440 at NHTSA ↗ | 24.5%ODI 11242154 · 2,730 miELECTRICAL PROBLEM ASSOCIATED WITH SOFTWARE UPDATE 2019.28.2 320FBAO. DOWNLOADED UPDATE AND FOLLOWING UPDATE ONE COULD HEAR SOLENOIDS OPENING & CLOSING FOLLOWED BY LEFT DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT ILLUMINATING FOLLOWED BY RIGHT. DID A SOFT AND HARD RESET AND FACTORY RESET TO NO AVAIL. TOOK CAR INTO SERVICE CENTER AND UPDATE REMOVED AND TOLD TO RE ENTER UPDATE WHEN HOME. RE INSTALLED UPDATE AND SAME THING OCCURS. SPENT OVER AN HOUR TRYING TO FIND A NUMBER TO CALL TO TALK TO SOMEONE ABOUT THE PROBLEM. ON CHAT LINE TOLD TO DO ANOTHER HARD RESET A… Look up ODI 11242154 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 42.2%ODI 11427096My car has a « yoke » steering wheel that feels unsafe and should be illegal along with the touch turn signals and horn. I almost crashed today when I had to swerve to avoid a mother crossing the road with her child. I tapped on the honk, but unfortunately, it’s not in the middle of the steering wheel as one one would expect, but it’s a small touch button right next to the cruise control touch button. each time i need to engage it, I have to take my arms off the road and find this button. It’s very distracting, especially in emergency situati… Look up ODI 11427096 at NHTSA ↗ | 64.3%ODI 11462603The Left headlight does not work and the airbag compartment is protruding out at a weird angle. This has been like this since delivery. Look up ODI 11462603 at NHTSA ↗ | 54.4%ODI 11569741The design of the car which uses turn signal buttons on the steering wheel instead of the traditional stalks creates a critical safety hazard. When attempting to use a turn signal while the steering wheel is turned (which happens when pulling out for circular driveways, making two very quick turns, or in emergency maneuvers), it is nearly impossible to find these buttons and be able to press the correct button. In fact, when the steering wheel is turned 180 degrees, the left and right buttons point in the wrong directions, and even if you can … Look up ODI 11569741 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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