The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary investigation into Tesla’s “phantom braking” issue after drivers complained about sudden braking in models equipped with Autopilot. Tesla vehicles with the Autopilot or advanced driver-assistance system are reportedly braking suddenly without warning at highway speeds. There are at least 354 phantom braking complaints to the NHTSA by Tesla owners. The NHTSA … Read More
Tesla Full Self-Driving Cars Run Stop Signs, Prompting Recall of 54K Vehicles
Tesla is recalling 53,822 Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles due to a software update that permits the Full Self-Driving mode to run stop signs. Tesla’s latest software update to its Full Self-Driving technology may allow these vehicles to intentionally drive through all-way stop signs at up to 5.6 mph. This arises when there is a … Read More
Tesla Recall 475,000 Model 3, Model S Vehicles for Rear Camera or Trunk Issues
Tesla will voluntarily recall more than 475,000 cars in the United States due to rear camera problems and issues with trunk latching systems. According to documents filed with the US safety regulator, the electric vehicle manufacturer is going to recall 356,309 vehicles for potential rear-view camera issues affecting 2017-2020 Model 3 Teslas. Tesla says repeated opening and closing of the … Read More
Tesla Recalls 2,791 Model Y and Model 3 vehicles due suspensions separating
Tesla is recalling roughly 2,800 Model Y and Model 3 vehicles in the United States due to a potential suspension separating problem that could increase crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall on Monday, Oct. 25th, 2021. Specifically, the problem stems from the fasteners or lateral link used on the front suspension could separate from … Read More
Tesla Autopilot problems under federal investigation due deadly crashes
Tesla’s autopilot system is under investigation by the U.S. government after reports of numerous collisions involving parked emergency vehicles and crashes into crossing semi-trucks. The federal government opened a formal investigation into the Tesla Autopilot partially-automated driving system. The Tesla Autopilot federal investigation covers 765,000 vehicles. This includes almost everything that Tesla ever sold in the United States since the … Read More
Tesla Model 3 Reliability Issues, Paint, Electronics and Body Hardware Top Complaints
Lemon Law Attorney Discusses Tesla Model 3 Reliability and Problems There are a number of problems with the Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle (EV) such as body hardware, paint and trim issues, according to a report survey by Consumer Reports. The magazine reported in February that it would no longer recommend the vehicle as one of its most reliable due … Read More
Tesla Recalls 53,000 Model S and Model X Vehicles for Parking Brake Issue
Parking Brake Recall for Tesla Model X Electric Vehicles Tesla Inc., is recalling 53,000 vehicles due to a potential issue with the parking brake. Specifically, the Palo Alto, California-based EV manufacturer reports that the parking brake on certain Model S and Model X vehicles may get stuck in the “on position” due to a small gear that holds and operates the … Read More
Tesla Model S Performs Great, but are they Reliable or a Lemon?
Sure every rose has its thorn. Just ask Tesla Model S owners who say the electric car has great performance, but it’s not reliable. “This car has all the looks, but may not have the guts to back it up long term,” said Lemon Law Attorney James Johnson. The luxury plug-in car, the Palo Alto-based automaker’s first built with completely … Read More
Tesla Motors Recalls Model X SUV for 3rd Row Seat Problems
PALO ALTO, California (April 13, 2016) — Some 2,700 Model X SUVs have been recalled by electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors Inc. due to a problem with the vehicles’ third-row seats potentially coming loose in a collision. Related: Tesla recalls 53,000 Model X and Model S vehicles for parking brake issue. The recall was issued to fix the back row … Read More
Tesla Motors Launches Model X Amid Possibility of Takata Air Bag Recall
FREMONT, California (September 29, 2015) — In the same week that Tesla Motors launches its newest electric crossover car the Model X at its Fremont headquarters, the Tesla brand has also been identified as one of seven car makers using Takata air bags that could be potentially defective and subjected to recall. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has … Read More
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