2022 Tesla Model S safety timeline
- 20
- Recalls
- 13
- Investigations opened
- 8
- Investigations closed
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE22002
Unexpected Brake Activation
- Recall
A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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
- Recall
An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Recall
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Recall
An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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 PE23006
Front seat belt anchor detachment
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation RQ24009
Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
- 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
An unlocked door may unlatch and open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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.
- Recall
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 closed
NHTSA closed investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Recall
A detached seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation DP23002
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE23006
Front seat belt anchor detachment
- 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 closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall
A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
- Recall
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.
- Recall
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
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 opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE22002
Unexpected Brake Activation
- Recall
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE21020
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes