2019 Tesla Model S safety timeline
- 10
- Recalls
- 15
- Investigations opened
- 9
- Investigations closed
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA26002
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE25012
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation AQ25002
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Recall
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 closed
NHTSA closed investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation RQ24009
Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
- Recall
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
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.
- Recall
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.
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation DP23002
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE21023
Tesla Passenger Play
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Recall
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 opened
NHTSA opened investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Recall
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Recall
A delayed rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall
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 opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE21023
Tesla Passenger Play
- Recall
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation DP19005
Battery Management Software Updates
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation DP20001
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation DP20001
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation DP19005
Battery Management Software Updates