Tesla Model S safety timeline
- 125
- Recalls
- 140
- Investigations opened
- 86
- Investigations closed
- Investigation closed2020 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE22002
Unexpected Brake Activation
- Investigation closed2021 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE22002
Unexpected Brake Activation
- Investigation closed2022 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE22002
Unexpected Brake Activation
- Recall2021 model-s
A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-s
A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 model-s
A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed2016 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation closed2017 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation closed2018 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation closed2019 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation closed2020 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation closed2021 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation closed2022 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation closed2023 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation closed2024 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation closed2025 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation closed2015 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation closed2016 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2016 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA26002
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2016 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2017 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2017 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA26002
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2017 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2018 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2018 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA26002
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2018 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2019 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2019 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA26002
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2019 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2020 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2020 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA26002
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2020 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2021 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2021 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA26002
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2021 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2022 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2022 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA26002
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2022 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2023 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2023 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA26002
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2023 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation opened2024 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA26002
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2024 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation opened2025 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA26002
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation opened2016 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE25012
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
- Investigation opened2017 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE25012
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
- Investigation opened2018 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE25012
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
- Investigation opened2019 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE25012
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
- Investigation opened2020 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE25012
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
- Investigation opened2021 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE25012
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
- Investigation opened2022 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE25012
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
- Investigation opened2023 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE25012
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
- Investigation opened2024 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE25012
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
- Investigation opened2025 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE25012
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
- Investigation opened2016 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation AQ25002
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
- Investigation opened2017 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation AQ25002
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
- Investigation opened2018 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation AQ25002
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
- Investigation opened2019 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation AQ25002
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
- Investigation opened2020 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation AQ25002
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
- Investigation opened2021 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation AQ25002
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
- Investigation opened2022 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation AQ25002
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
- Investigation opened2023 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation AQ25002
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
- Investigation opened2024 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation AQ25002
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
- Investigation opened2025 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation AQ25002
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
- Recall2021 model-s
An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-s
An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 model-s
An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 model-s
An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 model-s
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 model-s
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2016 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation opened2017 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation opened2018 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation opened2019 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation opened2020 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation opened2021 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation opened2022 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation opened2023 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation opened2024 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation opened2025 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Recall2021 model-s
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2022 model-s
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2023 model-s
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2024 model-s
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2025 model-s
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Investigation opened2016 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation opened2017 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation opened2018 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation opened2019 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation opened2020 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation opened2021 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation opened2022 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation opened2023 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation opened2024 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed2015 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE20020
Fore Link Failure
- Investigation closed2016 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE20020
Fore Link Failure
- Investigation closed2017 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE20020
Fore Link Failure
- Recall2021 model-s
An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-s
An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 model-s
An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 model-s
An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 model-s
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2016 model-s
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2017 model-s
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2018 model-s
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2019 model-s
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2020 model-s
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2021 model-s
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2022 model-s
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2023 model-s
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2024 model-s
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Investigation closed2021 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE23006
Front seat belt anchor detachment
- Investigation closed2022 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE23006
Front seat belt anchor detachment
- Investigation closed2023 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE23006
Front seat belt anchor detachment
- Investigation closed2015 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation EA20003
Loss of rearview camera
- Investigation closed2016 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation EA20003
Loss of rearview camera
- Investigation closed2017 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation EA20003
Loss of rearview camera
- Investigation closed2018 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation EA20003
Loss of rearview camera
- Investigation closed2015 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation opened2015 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation RQ24009
Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
- Investigation closed2016 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation opened2016 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation RQ24009
Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
- Investigation closed2017 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation opened2017 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation RQ24009
Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
- Investigation closed2018 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation opened2018 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation RQ24009
Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
- Investigation closed2019 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation opened2019 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation RQ24009
Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
- Investigation closed2020 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation opened2020 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation RQ24009
Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
- Investigation closed2021 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation opened2021 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation RQ24009
Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
- Investigation closed2022 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation opened2022 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation RQ24009
Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
- Investigation closed2023 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation opened2023 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation RQ24009
Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
- Investigation opened2024 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation RQ24009
Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
- Recall2018 model-s
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 model-s
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 model-s
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-s
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 model-s
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 model-s
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 model-s
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 model-s
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 model-s
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 model-s
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-s
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-s
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 model-s
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 model-s
A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-s
An unlocked door may unlatch and open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2023 model-s
An unlocked door may unlatch and open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2015 model-s
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 model-s
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 model-s
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 model-s
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 model-s
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 model-s
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-s
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-s
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 model-s
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-s
An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2022 model-s
An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2023 model-s
An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2024 model-s
An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Investigation closed2015 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation closed2016 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation closed2017 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation closed2018 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation closed2019 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation closed2020 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation closed2021 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation closed2022 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Recall2021 model-s
A detached seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2022 model-s
A detached seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2023 model-s
Safety features that are unavailable without any warning to the driver may increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 model-s
A detached seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Investigation opened2015 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP23002
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation opened2016 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP23002
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation opened2017 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP23002
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation opened2018 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP23002
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation opened2019 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP23002
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation opened2020 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP23002
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation opened2021 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP23002
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation opened2022 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP23002
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation opened2023 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP23002
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation closed2018 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE21023
Tesla Passenger Play
- Investigation closed2019 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE21023
Tesla Passenger Play
- Investigation closed2020 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE21023
Tesla Passenger Play
- Investigation closed2021 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE21023
Tesla Passenger Play
- Investigation opened2015 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2016 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2017 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2018 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2019 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2020 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2021 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2022 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2023 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened2021 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE23006
Front seat belt anchor detachment
- Investigation opened2022 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE23006
Front seat belt anchor detachment
- Investigation opened2023 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE23006
Front seat belt anchor detachment
- Recall2016 model-s
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 model-s
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 model-s
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 model-s
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 model-s
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-s
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-s
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 model-s
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2015 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation opened2016 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation opened2017 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation opened2018 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation opened2019 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation opened2020 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation opened2021 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation opened2022 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Recall2017 model-s
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 model-s
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 model-s
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 model-s
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-s
When using the incorrect mirrors, the driver may misjudge the distance of other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-s
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-s
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2022 model-s
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2022 model-s
A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.
- Investigation opened2015 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation closed2015 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Investigation opened2016 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation closed2016 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Investigation opened2017 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation closed2017 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Investigation opened2018 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation closed2018 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Investigation opened2019 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation closed2019 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Investigation opened2020 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation closed2020 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Investigation opened2021 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation closed2021 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Investigation opened2022 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation closed2022 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Investigation opened2023 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Recall2021 model-s
A lagging or restarting CPU may prevent the center screen from displaying the rearview camera image, gear selection, windshield visibility control settings, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-s
A lagging or restarting CPU may prevent the center screen from displaying the rearview camera image, gear selection, windshield visibility control settings, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 model-s
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-s
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-s
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 model-s
A delayed rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 model-s
A delayed rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-s
An incorrectly assembled inflator can cause a delayed or improper deployment of the side curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2022 model-s
An incorrectly assembled inflator can cause a delayed or improper deployment of the side curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Investigation opened2020 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE22002
Unexpected Brake Activation
- Investigation opened2021 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE22002
Unexpected Brake Activation
- Investigation opened2022 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE22002
Unexpected Brake Activation
- Recall2020 model-s
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-s
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-s
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-s
Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-s
Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-s
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2022 model-s
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2016 model-s
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 model-s
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 model-s
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 model-s
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 model-s
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-s
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 model-s
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 model-s
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 model-s
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 model-s
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 model-s
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2018 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE21023
Tesla Passenger Play
- Recall2019 model-s
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2019 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE21023
Tesla Passenger Play
- Recall2020 model-s
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2020 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE21023
Tesla Passenger Play
- Recall2021 model-s
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2021 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE21023
Tesla Passenger Play
- Recall2021 model-s
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Recall2017 model-s
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 model-s
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 model-s
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 model-s
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 model-s
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed2015 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP19005
Battery Management Software Updates
- Investigation closed2016 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP19005
Battery Management Software Updates
- Investigation closed2017 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP19005
Battery Management Software Updates
- Investigation closed2018 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP19005
Battery Management Software Updates
- Investigation closed2019 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP19005
Battery Management Software Updates
- Investigation opened2015 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Investigation opened2016 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Investigation opened2017 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Investigation opened2018 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Investigation opened2019 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Investigation opened2015 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Investigation opened2016 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Investigation opened2017 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Investigation opened2018 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Investigation opened2019 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Investigation opened2020 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Investigation opened2021 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Investigation opened2022 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Recall2015 model-s
The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 model-s
The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 model-s
The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 model-s
The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed2015 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP20001
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation closed2016 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP20001
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation closed2017 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP20001
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation closed2018 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP20001
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation closed2019 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation DP20001
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation closed2015 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE20010
Loss of rearview camera
- Investigation opened2015 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE20020
Fore Link Failure
- Investigation closed2016 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE20010
Loss of rearview camera
- Investigation opened2016 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE20020
Fore Link Failure
- Investigation closed2017 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE20010
Loss of rearview camera
- Investigation opened2017 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE20020
Fore Link Failure
- Investigation closed2018 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE20010
Loss of rearview camera
- Investigation opened2015 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA20003
Loss of rearview camera
- Investigation opened2016 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA20003
Loss of rearview camera
- Investigation opened2017 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA20003
Loss of rearview camera
- Investigation opened2018 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation EA20003
Loss of rearview camera
- Investigation opened2015 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE20010
Loss of rearview camera
- Investigation opened2016 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE20010
Loss of rearview camera
- Investigation opened2017 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE20010
Loss of rearview camera
- Investigation opened2018 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE20010
Loss of rearview camera
- Investigation opened2015 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP20001
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation opened2016 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP20001
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation opened2017 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP20001
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation opened2018 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP20001
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation opened2019 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP20001
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation opened2015 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP19005
Battery Management Software Updates
- Investigation opened2016 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP19005
Battery Management Software Updates
- Investigation opened2017 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP19005
Battery Management Software Updates
- Investigation opened2018 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP19005
Battery Management Software Updates
- Investigation opened2019 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation DP19005
Battery Management Software Updates
- Recall2015 model-s
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Recall2016 model-s
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Recall2015 model-s
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 model-s
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 model-s
If the gear breaks during parking brake release, the vehicle will not be able to be moved. If the gear breaks during parking brake application, the parking brake may not adequately hold the vehicle, potentially resulting in the vehicle rolling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 model-s
If the gear breaks during parking brake release, the vehicle will not be able to be moved. If the gear breaks during parking brake application, the parking brake may not adequately hold the vehicle, potentially resulting in the vehicle rolling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed2015 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE16007
Automatic vehicle control systems
- Investigation closed2016 model-s
NHTSA closed investigation PE16007
Automatic vehicle control systems
- Investigation opened2015 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE16007
Automatic vehicle control systems
- Investigation opened2016 model-s
NHTSA opened investigation PE16007
Automatic vehicle control systems
- Recall2015 model-s
If the seat belt is not correctly attached to the pretensioner, it may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.