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2016 Tesla Model S safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for this vehicle, newest first. Full report.
10
Recalls
18
Investigations opened
12
Investigations closed
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE24033

    Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.

  2. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation DP23001

    Defect Petition Interlock Request

  3. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA26002

    FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  4. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE24031

    FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  5. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE25012

    Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged

  6. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ25002

    Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements

  7. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE24033

    Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.

  8. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE24031

    FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  9. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE20020

    Fore Link Failure

  10. Recall

    Recall 24V376000

    A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  11. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation EA20003

    Loss of rearview camera

  12. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation EA22002

    Autopilot System Driver Controls

  13. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ24009

    Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness

  14. Recall

    Recall 24V051000

    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.

  15. Recall

    Recall 23V838000

    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.

  16. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  17. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP23002

    Sudden Unintended Acceleration

  18. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP23001

    Defect Petition Interlock Request

  19. Recall

    Recall 23V085000

    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.

  20. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  21. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA22002

    Autopilot System Driver Controls

  22. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE21020

    Autopilot & First Responder Scenes

  23. Recall

    Recall 22V037000

    Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.

  24. Recall

    Recall 21V00B000

    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.

  25. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation DP19005

    Battery Management Software Updates

  26. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  27. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE21020

    Autopilot & First Responder Scenes

  28. Recall

    Recall 21V035000

    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.

  29. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation DP20001

    Sudden Unintended Acceleration

  30. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE20010

    Loss of rearview camera

  31. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE20020

    Fore Link Failure

  32. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA20003

    Loss of rearview camera

  33. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE20010

    Loss of rearview camera

  34. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP20001

    Sudden Unintended Acceleration

  35. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP19005

    Battery Management Software Updates

  36. Recall

    Recall 19V002000

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  37. Recall

    Recall 18V204000

    Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

  38. Recall

    Recall 17V260000

    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.

  39. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE16007

    Automatic vehicle control systems

  40. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE16007

    Automatic vehicle control systems

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.