2017 Tesla Model S Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

12 Recalls for 2017 Tesla Model S

Recall Date	Component	Summary
1970-01-01	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES	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.” Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
1970-01-01	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL	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.” Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
2023-12-12	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE	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. Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.
1970-01-01	STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING	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. Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.
2022-01-11	STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM	Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole. Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the EPAS system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 31, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-22-00-014.
1970-01-01	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA	Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system. Remedy: Tesla Service has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-21-00-004.
1970-01-01	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH	Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, “Hood Latch System.” Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-21-11-003.
1970-01-01	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE	Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The “rolling stop” functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop. Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the “rolling stop” functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.
2022-01-27	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE	Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The “rolling stop” functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop. Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the “rolling stop” functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.
2021-12-21	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH	Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, “Hood Latch System.” Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-21-11-003.
2021-10-29	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE	Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system. Remedy: Tesla Service has released an over the air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 28, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-21-00-004.
2021-01-29	BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL \| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM	Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions. Remedy: Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the eMMC is approaching lifetime wear. Tesla will notify owners, and will replace the VCM daughterboard with one containing an enhanced eMMC controller, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-21-21-001.

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Date			Component
2017-07-31			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11011598
2017-07-17			POWER TRAIN \| STEERING \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11005992
2017-04-28			WHEELS ODI Number: 10981928
2017-09-04			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11021371
2017-08-30			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11020673
2017-08-17			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11015893
2017-08-15			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11015359
2017-04-05			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10970820
2021-05-11			FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS \| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11416171
2021-05-10			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11415985
2021-04-21			STEERING \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11413253
2021-04-14			BACK OVER PREVENTION \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| VISIBILITY ODI Number: 11408148
2021-04-08			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ODI Number: 11406999
2021-04-02			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11406054
2021-04-07			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11406967
2021-04-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11406558
2021-03-28			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11405209
2021-03-23			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING ODI Number: 11404471
2021-03-22			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT ODI Number: 11404269
2021-03-09			BACK OVER PREVENTION \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| VISIBILITY ODI Number: 11400017
2021-02-24			WHEELS ODI Number: 11397813
2021-03-09			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11399934
2021-03-11			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11402499
2021-02-18			LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH ODI Number: 11396853
2021-02-13			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11396127
2021-02-08			SUSPENSION \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| WHEELS ODI Number: 11395324
2021-02-24			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11397757
2021-02-02			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11391147
2021-01-20			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11389073
2021-02-01			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11391112
2021-02-01			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11391109
2021-01-27			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11390422
2021-01-27			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11390419
2021-01-23			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11389596
2021-01-23			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11389582
2021-01-28			BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11390558
2021-02-02			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11394286
2021-02-02			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11394276
2021-01-29			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11390664
2021-01-21			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11389337
2021-02-03			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11394570
2021-02-02			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ODI Number: 11391189
2021-02-02			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11391175
2021-01-18			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11388764
2021-01-14			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11387979
2021-01-18			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11388710
2021-01-17			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING ODI Number: 11388543
2021-01-15			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11388355
2021-01-19			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11388865
2021-01-05			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11386624
2021-01-15			FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11388316
2021-01-19			BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING \| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11388822
2021-01-15			LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH ODI Number: 11388313
2021-01-15			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT ODI Number: 11388292
2021-01-15			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11388288
2021-01-14			BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11388110
2021-01-16			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11388442
2021-01-16			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11388441
2021-01-16			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11388439
2020-12-16			EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT ODI Number: 11383685
2020-12-15			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11383493
2020-12-09			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS ODI Number: 11382727
2020-11-28			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11376820
2020-11-28			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11376818
2020-11-29			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11376987
2020-12-10			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11382830
2020-11-27			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11376766
2020-11-27			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11376510
2020-11-30			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11377132
2020-11-29			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL \| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST ODI Number: 11376961
2020-11-29			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SERVICE BRAKES \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11376955
2020-11-27			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11376747
2020-11-27			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11376739
2020-12-08			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11378458
2020-11-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11376446
2020-11-28			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11376894
2020-12-08			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11378436
2020-11-30			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11377042
2020-11-18			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11375317
2020-11-17			BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11375158
2020-11-17			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11374990
2020-11-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11375483
2020-11-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11376212
2020-11-23			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11376039
2020-11-19			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11375404
2020-11-17			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11375077
2020-11-18			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11375236
2020-11-17			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11375013
2020-11-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11375553
2020-11-18			BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11375164
2020-10-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11366476
2020-10-17			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11364813
2020-09-23			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11360643
2020-09-19			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11359949
2020-09-30			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11361938
2020-09-30			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11361934
2020-09-22			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11360383
2020-09-14			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11354848
2020-08-31			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11352228
2020-08-29			STEERING \| SUSPENSION \| WHEELS ODI Number: 11351962
2020-08-31			AIR BAGS \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11352297
2020-08-08			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11343996
2020-08-03			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11343077
2020-08-07			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11343889
2020-08-13			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SUSPENSION \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11349119
2020-07-31			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11342538
2020-07-18			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11340121
2020-07-31			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11342516
2020-07-30			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11342282
2020-07-30			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11342189
2020-07-11			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11338736
2020-07-16			SEATS ODI Number: 11339645
2020-07-16			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11339644
2020-07-10			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11338521
2020-07-15			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11339624
2020-07-03			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11337287
2020-06-29			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11331589
2020-06-29			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11331574
2020-07-01			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11331880
2020-06-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11330628
2020-06-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11331153
2020-06-25			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11330746
2020-06-30			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11331659
2020-06-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11330708
2020-06-19			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11329781
2020-02-28			STEERING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11312142
2020-02-21			SUSPENSION \| WHEELS ODI Number: 11310679
2020-02-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11307255
2020-01-29			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11302917
2020-01-21			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11300901
2020-01-22			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11301179
2020-01-17			STRUCTURE:BODY \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11300180
2019-12-11			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11288480
2019-12-10			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11288275
2019-12-17			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11289612
2019-11-18			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11280758
2019-11-23			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11281947
2019-08-19			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11244971
2019-10-27			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11271357
2019-10-10			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| STEERING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11267723
2019-10-03			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11265885
2019-05-15			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11207856
2019-07-22			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11233752
2019-07-03			ENGINE \| STRUCTURE:BODY \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11229124
2019-06-15			STEERING \| SUSPENSION \| WHEELS ODI Number: 11220236
2019-02-06			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11174732
2019-01-31			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11173208
2018-11-02			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11144857
2018-10-19			STEERING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11141432
2018-09-17			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11130003
2018-06-19			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11102673
2018-05-29			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11098517
2018-05-15			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11093835
2018-05-18			SERVICE BRAKES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11096644
2018-05-18			PARKING BRAKE \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11096745
2018-05-13			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11093575
2018-05-10			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11092812
2018-05-15			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11094041
2019-04-06			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11194264
2019-04-08			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11194559
2019-03-18			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11189710
2018-04-21			AIR BAGS \| SERVICE BRAKES \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11089262
2018-05-04			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11091686
2018-05-06			STEERING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11092151
2018-05-03			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11091483
2018-04-06			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11083539
2018-04-08			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11083814
2018-03-19			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11080264
2018-03-28			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11081918
2018-03-03			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11076079
2018-03-05			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11076414
2018-03-04			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11076168
2018-03-04			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11076160
2018-03-04			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11076138
2018-03-15			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11079492
2018-03-10			LANE DEPARTURE \| LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING ODI Number: 11078440
2018-12-25			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11163379
2018-12-21			POWER TRAIN \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11162968
2018-11-18			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11152302
2018-11-11			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11150867
2018-08-20			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11121147
2018-07-25			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11113560
2018-02-23			STEERING \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11074547
2018-02-14			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11072981
2018-02-25			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11074874
2018-01-29			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11065776
2018-01-28			AIR BAGS \| STRUCTURE:BODY \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11065563
2018-02-03			SUSPENSION \| WHEELS ODI Number: 11066755
2018-01-13			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11062576
2018-01-13			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11062639
2018-01-23			STEERING ODI Number: 11064487
2018-01-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11064628
2017-12-18			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11055311
2017-11-23			SERVICE BRAKES \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11048161
2017-11-22			STEERING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11047950
2017-11-14			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11046111
2017-11-14			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11046106
2017-11-03			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11043055
2017-11-13			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11045744
2017-11-03			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11043131
2017-10-27			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11040636
2017-09-26			SERVICE BRAKES \| STEERING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11025501
2020-07-01			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11332000

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Smart summon and actually smart summon are features on certain tesla vehicles that allow a user to remotely move the vehicle to the user or to another designated location, through use of a phone app. the oﬃce of defects investigation (odi) has received 1 complaint (voq) alleging that an actually smart summon session resulted in a crash and has reviewed at least 3 media reports of apparently similar crashes. all four incidents involve the subject tesla vehicles operating in actually smart summon failing to detect posts or parked vehicles, resulting in a crash. actually smart summon replaced smart summon and provided users with extended vehicle operating range while expanding vehicle connectivity through phone app live camera feeds and increased user latency experience. odi has received 12 smart summon related voqs alleging crash typology similar to the crashes experienced by users of actually smart summon during sessions with little time for operators to react. odi is aware of multiple crash allegations, involving both smart summon and actually smart summon, where the user had too little reaction time to avoid a crash, either with the available line of sight or releasing the phone app button, which stops the vehicle’s movement. tesla has not reported any smart summon or actually smart summon crashes through the standing general order for crashes involving ads or level 2 adas, which requires reporting of crashes on publicly accessible roads. odi is opening this preliminary evaluation to investigate actually smart summon’s capabilities as they relate to the subject and similar crashes, including the system's operation and ﬁeld performance in fsd equipped vehicles and vehicles included in free trial offers. nhtsa will evaluate the top speed that a vehicle can attain while actually smart summon is engaged, designed-in operating restrictions for usage on public roads, and line of sight requirements. nhtsa expects this preliminary evaluation to include review of remote vehicle control through the phone app at various distances and lines of sight, including app connectivity delays resulting in increased stopping distance and the ability to utilize actually smart summon in roadway environments or operating conditions for which the current version of the system is neither intended nor designed. to review the odi reports cited in the opening resume odi report identiﬁcation number document, go to nhtsa.gov.

The office of defects investigation (odi) upgraded pe21020 to ea22002 on june 8, 2022, to extend work and deepen the pe21020 crash analysis, to supplement that analysis with additional data, and to perform vehicle evaluations to understand how tesla’s autopilot system may exacerbate human factors or behavioral safety risks by undermining the effectiveness of the driver’s supervision. to support this work, odi collected additional crash information and assessed vehicle control authority, driver engagement technologies, and related human factors considerations associated with partial automation via analysis of peer vehicle data and hands-on vehicle evaluation, assessments from nhtsa human factors subject matter experts, and reviews of related publications dedicated to partial driving automation. autopilot is the simultaneous use of the features that tesla calls traffic-aware cruise control (tacc) and autosteer. tacc is a type of adaptive cruise control that, like traditional cruise control, maintains a set speed but also slows or accelerates as necessary to maintain the vehicle’s following distance from a vehicle in front. as designed, autosteer detects lane markings and the presence of other nearby vehicles and objects to keep the vehicle in its driving lane. autopilot is characterized by tesla as an sae level 2 (“l2 system”) partial driving automation system that provides driver assistance through steering, propulsion, and braking within a specified driving environment under direct supervision of the driver. l2 systems should be designed to support the driver’s need to monitor the system in response to the constantly changing driving environment and, if necessary, take over the dynamic driving task. to ensure sufficient driver engagement, vehicles with l2 systems should employ driver engagement systems and usage controls that are appropriate and sufficient for the l2 system design and driver expectations. odi completed an analysis of 956 crashes reported up to august 30, 2023. in approximately half (489) of those crashes, odi found: 1.) that there was insufficient data to make an assessment; 2.) the other vehicle was at fault; 3.) autopilot was found to not be in use; or 4.) the crash was otherwise unrelated to ea22002. of the remaining 467 crashes, odi identified trends resulting in three categories: collisions in which the frontal plane of the tesla struck another vehicle or obstacle with adequate time for an attentive driver to respond to avoid or mitigate the crash (211), roadway departures where autosteerwas inadvertently disengaged by the driver’s inputs (111), and roadway departures in low traction conditions such as wet roadways (145). odi observed this pattern across all tesla models and hardware versions. crash and human factors assessment showed that autopilot controls did not sufficiently ensure driver attention and appropriate use. at the same time, peer analysis and vehicle evaluations established that autopilot invited greater driver confidence via its higher control authority and ease of engagement. this mismatch of weak usage controls and high control authority was evident in these crash categories, which included indications of driver disengagement from the driving task. this mismatch was also evident in roadway departures when the system was engaged in low traction conditions outside of tesla’s recommendations.additional information regarding nhtsa’s crash analysis is available in the ea22002 file. odi reviewed these findings with tesla during several conversations in quarter 4 of 2023. on december 12, 2023, tesla filed a defect information report (dir) (recall 23v838) applicable to all tesla models produced and equipped with any version of its autopilot system. tesla’s dir described the functionality of this system, stated that the prominence and scope of the system’s controls may be insufficient to prevent driver misuse, and described a remedy to improve the effectiveness of driver warnings and to reduce m

From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. after prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. the rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. see 2016 blomquist report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in us vehicles are under recall. these "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.in some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004l that does contain a desiccant. none of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. certain subsets of desiccated psan inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. all takata inflators produced with propellant 2004l contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004l are under recall for a degradation concern. there have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated psan inflators.it is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. this means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. while no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.three entities -- takata (now known as tk global), the independent testing coalition, and exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of takata desiccated psan inflators using propellant 2004l (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. the research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. to date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004l is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. however, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004l.the office of defects investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated psan frontal inflators manufactured by takata. this investigation will require extensive information on takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated psan inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaid=ea21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). this investigation does not supersede ea15-001, which remains open.

On december 19, 2019, nhtsa received a petition from mr. brian sparks requesting that the agency recall all [tesla] model s, model x, and model 3 vehicles produced from 2013 to the present due to sudden unintended acceleration (sua). in his petition and follow-up submissions, the petitioner identified a total of 232 non-duplicative complaints to nhtsa, including 203 reporting crashes. on january 13, 2020, nhtsa's office of defects investigation (odi) opened defect petition dp20-001 to evaluate the petitioner?s request. odi's evaluation included reviews of all complaints and supporting information referenced by the petitioner, as well as 14 additional complaints to nhtsa related to sua crash allegations that were either not selected by the petitioner or were submitted after the petitioner's most recent submission. the review also included analyses of available crash data (edr, tesla log data, and/or video data) the agency acquired as part of the evaluation.after reviewing the available data, odi has not identified evidence that would support opening a defect investigation into sua in the subject vehicles. in every instance in which event data was available for review by odi, the evidence shows that sua crashes in the complaints cited by the petitioner have been caused by pedal misapplication. there is no evidence of any fault in the accelerator pedal assemblies, motor control systems, or brake systems that has contributed to any of the cited incidents. there is no evidence of a design factor contributing to increased likelihood of pedal misapplication. the theory provided of a potential electronic cause of sua in the subject vehicles is based upon inaccurate assumptions about system design and log data.nhtsa is authorized to issue an order requiring notification and remedy of a defect if the agency?s investigation shows a defect in design, construction, or performance of a motor vehicle that presents an unreasonable risk to safety. 49 u.s.c. ?? 30102(a)(9), 30118. since the information before the agency is not indicative of a vehicle-based defect, it is unlikely that any investigation opened because of granting this petition would result in an order concerning the notification and remedy of a safety-related defect. therefore, upon full consideration of the information presented in the petition and the potential risks to safety, the petition is denied. the denial of this petition does not foreclose the agency from taking further action if warranted or the potential for a future finding that a safety-related defect exists based upon additional information the agency may receive.the reference numbers for the complaints to nhtsa cited by the petitioner can be found in the petition submission documents in the public file for dp20-001. those complaints and the 14 complaints odi added to its evaluation can be viewed at nhtsa.gov. the reference numbers for the complaints added by odi are: 11385350, 11383955, 11383233, 11383180, 11378492, 11378458, 11302076, 11299698, 11290006, 11190595, 11174504, 11115496, 11096644 and 11000097. the attached report, further detailing nhtsa?s reasons for denial of the petition, will be published in the federal register.

In a letter dated september 17, 2019, mr. edward chen petitioned the nhtsa to initiate a defect investigation of certain tesla model s and model x vehicles that received revised battery management software in one or more over-the-air (ota) updates from tesla, beginning in may 2019. the petitioner bases his request on vehicle fires that took place worldwide and ota software updates tesla made to the battery management system (bms) of certain tesla vehicles that resulted in loss of available vehicle mileage range and increased charging durations.on october 1, 2019, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened dp19-005 to evaluate the petitioner?s request. information provided by tesla in response to odi's information request letter for dp19-005 indicated that a firmware update that may limit maximum voltage was installed in certain my 2012 through 2016 model s vehicles (subject vehicles). the voltage limiting firmware is a dynamic algorithm that is enabled in vehicles with high supercharging use histories, which contributes to high usage stress to the high-voltage (hv) battery. tesla sold approximately 61,781 subject vehicles in the united states and, through august 2021, the voltage limiting firmware had been enabled in approximately 2,062 vehicles. through december 2020, odi identified 59 complaints from consumers alleging reductions in battery capacity (52) or charging speed (7) in the subject vehicles. log data from these vehicles showed that the voltage limiting firmware had been enabled in about 58 percent (30 of 52) of the complaints alleging range loss. subsequent updates have restored some or all of the battery capacity to vehicles affected by the voltage limiting firmware coupled with updates enhancing bms battery brick monitoring algorithms. none of the complaint vehicles have reported any thermal incidents or other safety hazards related to the hv battery.the five non-crash fires referenced in the petition include two fires that occurred in china in early 2019 involving vehicles that: 1) had recently completed supercharging sessions; 2) were at a high state-of-charge (soc) of the hv battery; 3) were parked with the battery cooling system shutoff; and 4) had histories of high-stress usage for the hv batteries. the three fires that occurred outside china did not involve the same fact patterns regarding vehicle state and charging history. the two fires that occurred in the united states include one involving a vehicle with no supercharging history that was driving when the fire occurred and another in which the origin of the fire was external to the hv battery. the fifth fire, which also originated external to the hv battery, involved a vehicle in germany that had been parked at a low soc for an extended period. to date, incidents of fires involving parked vehicles with recent supercharging and histories of high-stress use have only been observed in china, where high-stress use factors appear to be more common. nhtsa is authorized to issue an order requiring notification and remedy of a defect if the agency?s investigation shows a defect in the design, construction, or performance of a motor vehicle that presents an unreasonable risk to safety. 49 u.s.c. ?? 30102(a)(9), 30118. given the absence of any incidents in the united states related to fast charging, and the absence of any such incidents globally since may 2019, it is unlikely that an order concerning the notification and remedy of a safety-related defect would be issued due to any investigation opened as a result of granting this petition. therefore, upon full consideration of the information presented in the petition, and the potential risks to safety, th

Nhtsa's office of defects investigation (odi) has received 43 complaints alleging failure of the left or right front suspension fore links in tesla model year (my) 2015 through 2017 model s and my 2016 through 2017 model x vehicles. thirty-two (32) of the complaints involve failures that occurred during low-speed parking maneuvers (e.g., backing from driveway or parking space at speeds below 10 mph). eleven (11) incidents occurred while driving (e.g., incidents on roadways at speeds above 10 mph), including four at highway speeds. the complaints appear to indicate an increasing trend, with 34 complaints received in the last two years and three of the incidents at highway speeds reported within the last three months. in addition, odi has identified eight complaints that may involve front fore link failure, but have not been confirmed by repair records or photographs. the potential fore link failures were all reported in the last two years and include two incidents that occurred while driving. on february 10, 2017, tesla released a service bulletin (sb-17-31-001, "replace front suspension lower fore links") describing a manufacturing condition that may result in fore link failure. the bulletin describes the condition as follows: "some model s and model x vehicles may have been manufactured with front suspension fore links that may not meet tesla strength specifications. in the event of link failure, the driver can still maintain control of the vehicle but the tire may contact the wheel arch liner." the bulletin indicates that affected vehicles were "built between approximately january 19, 2016 and may 25, 2016." the complaints cited above include 41 vehicles built before (12) or after (29) the bulletin build range.the office of defects investigation has opened this preliminary evaluation to evaluate the scope, frequency and consequences of the alleged defect.the reports cited above can be reviewed at nhtsa.gov under the following reference numbers:11375236, 11374374, 11373580, 11373079, 11372979, 11372667, 11366414, 11360383, 11352228, 11351962, 11348941, 11343889, 11341996, 11341133, 11323803, 11323290, 11310679, 11289356, 11288480, 11270612, 11255176, 11253305, 11243782, 11243469, 11240524, 11235055, 11233752, 11228269, 11220932, 11220236, 11210000, 11197184, 11194559, 11194264, 11152089, 11120467, 11110981, 11075754, 11013497, 11013046, 10924050, 10898994, 10875120.possible fore link failures: 11366291, 11323577, 11280758, 11265885, 11253577, 11244971, 11205681, 11121921.

On december 19, 2019, nhtsa received a petition from mr. brian sparks requesting that the agency "recall all [tesla] model s, model x, and model 3 vehicles produced from 2013 to the present" due to sudden unintended acceleration (sua). in his petition and follow-up submissions, the petitioner identified a total of 232 non-duplicative complaints to nhtsa, including 203 reporting crashes. on january 13, 2020, nhtsa's office of defects investigation (odi) opened defect petition dp20-001 to evaluate the petitioner’s request. odi's evaluation included reviews of all complaints and supporting information referenced by the petitioner, as well as 14 additional complaints to nhtsa related to sua crash allegations that were either not selected by the petitioner or were submitted after the petitioner's most recent submission. the review also included analyses of available crash data (edr, tesla log data, and/or video data) the agency acquired as part of the evaluation.after reviewing the available data, odi has not identified evidence that would support opening a defect investigation into sua in the subject vehicles. in every instance in which event data was available for review by odi, the evidence shows that sua crashes in the complaints cited by the petitioner have been caused by pedal misapplication. there is no evidence of any fault in the accelerator pedal assemblies, motor control systems, or brake systems that has contributed to any of the cited incidents. there is no evidence of a design factor contributing to increased likelihood of pedal misapplication. the theory provided of a potential electronic cause of sua in the subject vehicles is based upon inaccurate assumptions about system design and log data.nhtsa is authorized to issue an order requiring notification and remedy of a defect if the agency’s investigation shows a defect in design, construction, or performance of a motor vehicle that presents an unreasonable risk to safety. 49 u.s.c. §§ 30102(a)(9), 30118. since the information before the agency is not indicative of a vehicle-based defect, it is unlikely that any investigation opened because of granting this petition would result in an order concerning the notification and remedy of a safety-related defect. therefore, upon full consideration of the information presented in the petition and the potential risks to safety, the petition is denied. the denial of this petition does not foreclose the agency from taking further action if warranted or the potential for a future finding that a safety-related defect exists based upon additional information the agency may receive.the reference numbers for the complaints to nhtsa cited by the petitioner can be found in the petition submission documents in the public file for dp20-001. those complaints and the 14 complaints odi added to its evaluation can be viewed at nhtsa.gov. the reference numbers for the complaints added by odi are: 11385350, 11383955, 11383233, 11383180, 11378492, 11378458, 11302076, 11299698, 11290006, 11190595, 11174504, 11115496, 11096644 and 11000097. the attached report, further detailing nhtsa’s reasons for denial of the petition, will be published in the federal register.

On june 22, 2020, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe20-010 to investigate incidents of media control unit (mcu) failures resulting in loss of rearview camera in model year (my) 2012-2015 tesla model s vehicles equipped with the nvidia tegra 3 processor with an integrated 8gb emmc nand flash memory device. emmc nand flash devices have a finite lifespan based upon the number of program/erase (p/e) cycles. the subject mcu allegedly fails prematurely due to memory wear-out of the emmc nand flash. tesla used the same mcu with the tegra 3 processor in approximately 159 thousand 2012-2018 model s and 2016-2018 model x vehicles built by tesla through early-2018. in response to odi's information request (ir) for pe20-010, tesla provided odi with 2,399 complaints and field reports, 7,777 warranty claims, and 4,746 non-warranty claims related to mcu replacements. the data show failure rates over 30 percent in certain build months and accelerating failure trends after 3 to 4 years-in-service.according to tesla, for subject vehicles equipped with the nvidia tegra 3 processor with an integrated 8gb emmc nand flash memory device, the emmc nand cell hardware can fail when reaching lifetime wear, for which the emmc controller has no available blocks to recover. with this failure mode, the only recovery available is a replacement of the emmc device, achieved by physical part replacement of either the mcu assembly or visual control module subcomponent. tesla provided the effects of mcu failure on vehicle function which result in loss of rearview/backup camera, loss of hvac (defogging) setting controls (if the hvac status was off status prior to failure.) there is also an impact on the advanced driver assistance support (adas), autopilot system, and turn signal functionality due to the possible loss of audible chimes, driver sensing, and alerts associated with these vehicle functions. there are precedents for addressing defects that result in loss of either backup camera, defogging, or turn signal functions under safety recalls.tesla has implemented certain over-the-air or ota updates to subject vehicles to mitigate the effects of mcu failure. these updates include firmware changes to reduce memory usage of the subject memory card, improve emmc error correction and storage management strategies, changing the control logic for turn signal activation, and defaulting the hvac system to auto (71.6f) for drives after mcu failure to address windshield defogging. tesla indicated that the mcu failures are likely to continue to occur in subject vehicles as vehicles continue to operate and use available memory in the 8gb emmc nand flash memory until 100% of units have failed. an engineering analysis has been opened to further assess the scope, frequency, and safety-related consequences of the alleged defect.the voqs associated with the opening of this investigation are in the attachment to this resume.

On june 22, 2020, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe20-010 to investigate incidents of media control unit (mcu) failures resulting in loss of rearview camera in model year (my) 2012-2015 tesla model s vehicles equipped with the nvidia tegra 3 processor with an integrated 8gb emmc nand flash memory device. emmc nand flash devices have a finite lifespan based upon the number of program/erase (p/e) cycles. the subject mcu allegedly fails prematurely due to memory wear-out of the emmc nand flash. tesla used the same mcu with the tegra 3 processor in approximately 159 thousand 2012-2018 model s and 2016-2018 model x vehicles built by tesla through early-2018. in response to odi's information request (ir) for pe20-010, tesla provided odi with 2,399 complaints and field reports, 7,777 warranty claims, and 4,746 non-warranty claims related to mcu replacements. the data show failure rates over 30 percent in certain build months and accelerating failure trends after 3 to 4 years-in-service.according to tesla, for subject vehicles equipped with the nvidia tegra 3 processor with an integrated 8gb emmc nand flash memory device, the emmc nand cell hardware can fail when reaching lifetime wear, for which the emmc controller has no available blocks to recover. with this failure mode, the only recovery available is a replacement of the emmc device, achieved by physical part replacement of either the mcu assembly or visual control module subcomponent. tesla provided the effects of mcu failure on vehicle function which result in loss of rearview/backup camera, loss of hvac (defogging) setting controls (if the hvac status was off status prior to failure.) there is also an impact on the advanced driver assistance support (adas) autopilot system, and turn signal functionality due to the possible loss of audible chimes, driver sensing, and alerts associated with these vehicle functions. there are precedents for addressing defects that result in loss of either backup camera, defogging, or turn signal functions under safety recalls.tesla has implemented certain over-the-air or ota updates to subject vehicles to mitigate the effects of mcu failure. these updates include firmware changes to reduce memory usage of the subject memory card, improve emmc error correction and storage management strategies, changing the control logic for turn signal activation, and defaulting the hvac system to auto (71.6f) for drives after mcu failure to address windshield defogging. tesla indicated that the mcu failures are likely to continue to occur in subject vehicles as vehicles continue to operate and use available memory in the 8gb emmc nand flash memory until 100% of units have failed. this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea20-003). the voqs associated with the upgrade of this investigation are identified in the attachment to this resume.

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2024-04-25		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE
2025-01-06		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING
2024-10-17		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
2021-08-13	2022-06-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
2022-06-08	2024-04-25	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2021-09-17		AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
2021-09-17		AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
2023-06-29		VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2023-04-07		UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2023-01-27	2023-08-07	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
2019-10-01	2021-09-28	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE
2019-10-01	2021-09-28	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
2019-10-01	2021-09-28	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)
2019-10-01	2021-09-28	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
2020-11-22		SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2020-11-12		BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
2020-11-12		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
2019-10-01		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
2020-11-22		SUSPENSION:FRONT
2020-11-12		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
2020-06-22	2020-11-22	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2020-06-22	2020-11-22	BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
2020-11-12		VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:CYBERSECURITY

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69 Service Alerts for 2017 Tesla Model S

Date	Description
2021-12-10	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Some versions of Model S and X front drive unit halfshafts might cause excessive vibrations during hard acceleration at higher ride height settings. This is exclusively an NVH issue and does not otherwise affect steering functionality, brak Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-10	010000 STEERING Some versions of Model S and X front drive unit halfshafts might cause excessive vibrations during hard acceleration at higher ride height settings. This is exclusively an NVH issue and does not otherwise affect steering functionality, brak Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-21	010000 STEERING Some versions of Model S and X front drive unit halfshafts might cause excessive vibrations during hard acceleration at higher ride height settings. This is exclusively an NVH issue and does not otherwise affect steering functionality, brak Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-23	350000 EQUIPMENT For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear. This could result in a blank or intermittently blank touch Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-11	350000 EQUIPMENT For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear. This could result in a blank or intermittently blank touch Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-09	350000 EQUIPMENT For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear. This could result in a blank or intermittently blank touch Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-12-05	350000 EQUIPMENT For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear. This could result in a blank or intermittently blank touch Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-07-09	020000 SUSPENSION On some Model S vehicles equipped with air suspension, a front-end rattle noise might come from behind the IP carrier when traveling over road transitions at low speed. For example, the noise might be heard when traveling from a driveway to Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-06-17	010000 STEERING Some Model S and Model X vehicles might exhibit stiff steering due to corrosion at the lower steering column I-shaft U-joint. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-02	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM When some Autopilot HW2 and HW2.5 Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles are near airport ASR-9 radar antennae, the vehicle cameras might be affected by electromagnetic interference, and Autopilot/camera alerts might be displayed. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-02	350000 EQUIPMENT When some Autopilot HW2 and HW2.5 Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles are near airport ASR-9 radar antennae, the vehicle cameras might be affected by electromagnetic interference, and Autopilot/camera alerts might be displayed. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-02	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY When some Autopilot HW2 and HW2.5 Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles are near airport ASR-9 radar antennae, the vehicle cameras might be affected by electromagnetic interference, and Autopilot/camera alerts might be displayed. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	130000 VISIBILITY On some Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, condensation might build up inside of the B-pillar applique, potentially obscuring the B-pillar camera. This condition might cause some Autopilot features to be temporarily unavailable until t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS On some Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, condensation might build up inside of the B-pillar applique, potentially obscuring the B-pillar camera. This condition might cause some Autopilot features to be temporarily unavailable until t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	350000 EQUIPMENT On some Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, condensation might build up inside of the B-pillar applique, potentially obscuring the B-pillar camera. This condition might cause some Autopilot features to be temporarily unavailable until t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	270000 LANE DEPARTURE On some Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, condensation might build up inside of the B-pillar applique, potentially obscuring the B-pillar camera. This condition might cause some Autopilot features to be temporarily unavailable until t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-12-13	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Some Autopilot HW2 or later Model S and Model X vehicles with Tegra Media Control Units (MCUs) may emit a faint static noise coming from the tweeters on the A-pillar. The noise is generally heard when it is very quiet in the cabin (the vehi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-12-13	350000 EQUIPMENT Some Autopilot HW2 or later Model S and Model X vehicles with Tegra Media Control Units (MCUs) may emit a faint static noise coming from the tweeters on the A-pillar. The noise is generally heard when it is very quiet in the cabin (the vehi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-12-13	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Some Autopilot HW2 or later Model S and Model X vehicles with Tegra Media Control Units (MCUs) may emit a faint static noise coming from the tweeters on the A-pillar. The noise is generally heard when it is very quiet in the cabin (the vehi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-12-10	200000 WHEELS Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard accelerations, resulting in excessive vibrations coming from t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-12-10	350000 EQUIPMENT Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard accelerations, resulting in excessive vibrations coming from t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-12-10	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard accelerations, resulting in excessive vibrations coming from t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-22	220000 SEATS On some Model S and Model X front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking mo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-19	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Tesla is committed to continuous improvement of the security of its products and advises customers to always install the latest mobile app and vehicle software releases to remain as secure as possible. On approximately May 1, 2020, the Tesl Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-06-25	100000 POWER TRAIN Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard accelerations, resulting in excessive vibrations coming from t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-28	350000 EQUIPMENT During hard acceleration, the driver might notice vibrations coming from the front of some Model S or Model X vehicles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-28	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY During hard acceleration, the driver might notice vibrations coming from the front of some Model S or Model X vehicles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-24	220000 SEATS On some Model S base trim front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking moti Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-24	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY On some Model S base trim front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking moti Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-24	220000 SEATS On some Model S and Model X front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking mo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-24	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY On some Model S and Model X front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking mo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-12-21	264100 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA On some Model S and Model X vehicles with 2nd generation Autopilot, the forward facing camera pitch (vertical angle) might not conform to internal specifications. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-09	020000 SUSPENSION On some Model S vehicles equipped with air suspension, a front-end rattle noise might come from behind the IP carrier when traveling over road transitions. For example, when traveling from driveway to street, or from asphalt to concrete. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-25	220000 SEATS On some Model S and Model X front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking mo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-25	220000 SEATS On some Model S base trim front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking moti Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-19	220000 SEATS On some Model S base trim 1st row seats, the Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performan Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-19	350000 EQUIPMENT On some Model S base trim 1st row seats, the Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performan Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-19	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY On some Model S base trim 1st row seats, the Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performan Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-05-16	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM On certain Model 3 vehicles, specific issues with the power conversion system might prevent contactors from closing or cause the power conversion system E-fuse circuit to open, leading to an inability to recharge the 12V battery. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-05-16	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL On certain Model 3 vehicles, specific issues with the power conversion system might prevent contactors from closing or cause the power conversion system E-fuse circuit to open, leading to an inability to recharge the 12V battery. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-05-15	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM On some Model 3 vehicles, water might leak inside the motors of both front window motor/regulator assemblies. This might cause the motors to fail and potentially make the front windows inoperable. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-05-15	130000 VISIBILITY On some Model 3 vehicles, water might leak inside the motors of both front window motor/regulator assemblies. This might cause the motors to fail and potentially make the front windows inoperable. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-05-15	133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS On some Model 3 vehicles, water might leak inside the motors of both front window motor/regulator assemblies. This might cause the motors to fail and potentially make the front windows inoperable. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-05-15	162000 STRUCTURE:BODY On some Model 3 vehicles, water might leak inside the motors of both front window motor/regulator assemblies. This might cause the motors to fail and potentially make the front windows inoperable. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-05-09	350000 EQUIPMENT On certain Model 3 vehicles, the rear drive unit inverter might lose power, causing the vehicle to go into limp mode. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-05-09	060000 ENGINE (PWS) On certain Model 3 vehicles, the rear drive unit inverter might lose power, causing the vehicle to go into limp mode. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-05-02	151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Certain Model 3 vehicles were manufactured with the upper bolt of each rear door lower hinge being longer than necessary. These bolts might rub against the front seat belt retractor spools, leaving a cosmetic mark on the belts. This will no Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-05-02	162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Certain Model 3 vehicles were manufactured with the upper bolt of each rear door lower hinge being longer than necessary. These bolts might rub against the front seat belt retractor spools, leaving a cosmetic mark on the belts. This will no Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-05-02	354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL Certain Model 3 vehicles were manufactured with the upper bolt of each rear door lower hinge being longer than necessary. These bolts might rub against the front seat belt retractor spools, leaving a cosmetic mark on the belts. This will no Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-05-02	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Certain Model 3 vehicles were manufactured with the upper bolt of each rear door lower hinge being longer than necessary. These bolts might rub against the front seat belt retractor spools, leaving a cosmetic mark on the belts. This will no Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-02-09	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM On some Model S and Model X vehicles with charge port part number 1026041-00-M or 1026041-00-N, the charge port insertion guide might prevent the charge port latch from fully engaging. If the charge port latch is not fully engaged, the char Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-12-14	136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER On Model S, the windshield wiper motor bracket might become loose, resulting in a popping or clicking noise during windshield wiper operation. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-04-18	350000 EQUIPMENT Certain 2nd generation Universal Mobile Connectors (UMCs) supplied to Tesla vehicles were not screened and might not indicate their status or charge the vehicle. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-09-13	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM On some Model X vehicles, incorrect routing of the intrusion sensor wires might result in electrical interference between the intrusion sensor and the intrusion sensor electrical control unit (ECU). The electrical interference causes the ca Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-09	350000 EQUIPMENT On some Model S and Model X vehicles with 2nd generation Autopilot, the forward facing camera pitch (vertical angle) might not conform to internal specifications. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-09	353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL On some Model S and Model X vehicles with 2nd generation Autopilot, the forward facing camera pitch (vertical angle) might not conform to internal specifications. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-09	264100 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA On some Model S and Model X vehicles with 2nd generation Autopilot, the forward facing camera pitch (vertical angle) might not conform to internal specifications. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-07-14	220000 SEATS On some Model S and Model X vehicles, the connection of the hook-and-loop material that secures the seat upholstery to the seat cushion foam might weaken, causing the upholstery to gather and cause wrinkles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-07-14	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY On some Model S and Model X vehicles, the connection of the hook-and-loop material that secures the seat upholstery to the seat cushion foam might weaken, causing the upholstery to gather and cause wrinkles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-05-25	021100 SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR One or both front stabilizer bar links might be improperly torqued, potentially resulting in a knocking sound while traveling over uneven surfaces. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-05-01	111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY The 100 kWh HV battery on some Model S and Model X vehicles could lead to a no-start condition. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-05-01	119100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY The 100 kWh HV battery on some Model S and Model X vehicles could lead to a no-start condition. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-04-19	280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION On some Model S and Model X vehicles with 2nd generation Autopilot, the forward facing camera pitch (vertical angle) might be out of the specifications required for some future Autopilot features. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-04-19	284000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM On some Model S and Model X vehicles with 2nd generation Autopilot, the forward facing camera pitch (vertical angle) might be out of the specifications required for some future Autopilot features. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-04-24	134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY On some Model S vehicles, the leading edge of the glass roof might be a source of wind noise. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-03-16	280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION On some vehicles with 2nd generation Autopilot, the forward facing camera pitch (vertical angle) might be out of the specifications required for some future Autopilot features. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-03-16	284000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM On some vehicles with 2nd generation Autopilot, the forward facing camera pitch (vertical angle) might be out of the specifications required for some future Autopilot features. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-03-28	162000 STRUCTURE:BODY It is possible to accidentally break off the aeroshield support tab from the HV Battery. If the tab breaks, the mid aeroshield is not fully supported, reducing the aerodynamic efficiency of the vehicle. The operation of the HV Battery is no Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-03-28	119100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY It is possible to accidentally break off the aeroshield support tab from the HV Battery. If the tab breaks, the mid aeroshield is not fully supported, reducing the aerodynamic efficiency of the vehicle. The operation of the HV Battery is no Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017 Tesla Model S

12 Recalls for 2017 Tesla Model S

0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2017 Tesla Model S

203 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2017 Tesla Model S

80 Investigations for 2017 Tesla Model S

69 Service Alerts for 2017 Tesla Model S