Tesla’s ‘actual Smart Summon’ issues spark investigation
The FBI is investigating nearly 2.6 million Tesla vehicles after crashes while using "Actually Smart Summon." January 8, 2025 — Tesla’s “de facto Smart Summon” issues have prompted a federal investigation into the feature, which allows users to drive their vehicles remotely using a phone app. Tesla offers Smart Summon and Actual Smart Summon, which can bring the vehicle to the user or another location, such as a parking lot. But according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, problems have been reported when using Actual Smart Summon. The survey included nearly 2.6 million Tesla vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving: 2016-2025 Tesla Model S 2016-2025 Tesla Model X 2017-2025 Tesla Model 3 2020-2025 Tesla Model Y According to NHTSA, "actual Smart Summon" issues include sessions that result in collisions with other vehicles and objects (such as posts), including situations where the user does not have sufficient time to react due to vehicle proximity or line of sight. An Actual Smart…
Tesla rearview camera failure leads to recall of 240,000 vehicles
Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Tesla Model Y rearview camera screen may be blank. January 10, 2025 — About 240,000 Tesla vehicles are being recalled because rearview camera images may not be displayed on the screen. The rearview camera recall involves these vehicles equipped with computer circuit boards that may short circuit. 2024-2025 Tesla Model 3 2024-2025 Tesla Model S 2023-2025 Tesla Model X 2023-2025 Tesla Model Y People may have forgotten about the old method, but Tesla says customers can perform a shoulder check and use the rearview mirror if the rearview camera image fails. Tesla noticed the camera image problem in November 2024, when engineers saw an increase in on-board computer replacements. "Analysis traces this condition to software versions prior to 2024.44.25.3 or 2024.45.25.6. This sequence of specific software and hardware configurations, coupled with cooler temperatures, may increase reverse current flow, resulting in primary and/or Secondary power component short circuit ” — Tesla As of…
Airbag tear leads to Tesla Model S and Model X recalls
About 300 vehicles need new driver-side airbag assemblies to prevent tearing. January 3, 2025 — A recall of 2024-2025 Tesla Model S and Tesla Model X vehicles due to a possible rupture of the driver's side air bag. The driver's airbag may tear during deployment and fail to protect the Tesla driver. The recall involves approximately 300 vehicles that will have the driver airbag assembly replaced once the recall letter is mailed on February 21, 2025. Tesla Model S and Tesla Model X owners can call 877-798-3752 and reference airbag recall number SB-24-20-001.
Tesla Fully Self-Driving (FSD) under investigation after accident
A 2021 Tesla Model Y accident occurred in poor visibility, killing a pedestrian. October 27, 2024 — Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) crashes are under investigation, after four previous incidents occurred while partially automated systems were still running. One of the accidents involved a 2021 Tesla Model Y, resulting in the death of a pedestrian. Tesla FSD accident investigations cover approximately 2.4 million of these vehicles: 2016-2024 Tesla Model S 2016-2024 Tesla Model X 2017-2024 Tesla Model 3 2020-2024 Tesla Model Y 2023-2024 Tesla Cybertruck NHTSA found the reports under its Standing Order (SGO), which collects incidents involving self-driving technology. Tesla calls its FSD a "partial driving automation system," and its FSD-Beta or FSD-Supervised modes are available as optional systems, according to NHTSA. Tesla accidents occur when road visibility is reduced due to sunlight, fog or dust in the air. While a pedestrian was killed in a 2021 Tesla Model Y FSD crash, a separate crash report stated that someone was…
Tesla Model X SUV recalled again due to interior parts falling off
Tesla is recalling 9,500 2016 Model X vehicles, following a previous recall in 2020. August 25, 2024 — Tesla is recalling about 9,500 Model X SUVs, which were first recalled in 2020, because of problems with the front and center roof trim. Tesla said the lack of primer could cause the interior to peel off the vehicle. According to Tesla, there is a decorative decal on the front of the Model X roof behind the windshield, called the front decal. There is also a decal between the center of the roof and the upper falcon wing door roof glass, called the spine decal. Both decals are adhered to the Model X using polyurethane, but the lack of primer results in a weak bond, causing the decals to fall off the Tesla. Tesla recalled Model X vehicles in November 2020 due to the same loose decal issue. "The inspection method is to pull the decal with a maximum force of 60N.…
Tesla suspension front link failure investigation concluded
Front link part numbers 1041570-00-A and 1041575-00-A present a risk of failure. August 16, 2024 — An investigation into Tesla’s suspension front links, launched nearly four years ago, has been closed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration based on Tesla’s actions. In November 2020, NHTSA launched an investigation after receiving 43 complaints about front suspension front link (left and right) failures. The vehicles involved in the investigation include Tesla Model S vehicles from 2015 to 2017 and Tesla Model X vehicles from 2016 to 2017. NHTSA found 426 reports of front link failures involving part numbers 1041570-00-A or 1041575-00-A. No vehicles were reported to have lost control, but one minor accident was reported. Tesla's front-link suspension failures mostly occurred in driveways or parking lots at speeds between 1 and 15 mph, according to safety regulators. Eight drivers said the front-link failures occurred at speeds above 40 mph. However, the driver was able to control the vehicle. NHTSA also learned…
Tesla hood latch recall affects 1.8 million vehicles
Tesla is recalling 2021 to 2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020 to 2024 Model Y vehicles. July 30, 2024 — Tesla’s hood recall affects more than 1.8 million vehicles because the hood latch component may not detect whether the hood is unlocked after it is opened. The recalled products include Model 3, Model S, Model X from 2021 to 2024 and Model Y vehicles from 2020 to 2024. When the driver shifts into drive, they are not warned that the hood is open. Tesla began receiving hood complaints from Model 3 and Model Y owners in China starting in March. Engineers discovered that the door latch switches were deforming, but somehow the problem seemed to be worse in China than in the United States and Europe. In the U.S., only three warranty claims or field reports have been reported, but there have been no hood-related accidents or injuries. Tesla's hood recall letters will be mailed on September…
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