NHTSA Complaint #10861153 — 2016 TESLA MODEL S

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10861153
Vehicle	2016 TESLA MODEL S
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	April 24, 2016
Date Filed	April 24, 2016
Mileage	1,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE TESLA AUTOPILOT MADE IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC SAFETY. THE VIN IS NOT THE ACTUAL VEHICLE INVOLVED. HERE IS A FRESHLY POSTED YOUTUBE VIDEO IN WHICH AN OWNER DRIVES HANDS FREE FOR ALMOST AN HOUR WITHOUT RECEIVING ANY "HOLD STEERING WHEEL" NAGS. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=TQ_OTCNCPH0 HE IS TRAVELLING AT SPEEDS ABOVE THE POSTED LIMIT BOTH ON FREEWAYS AND ON UNDIVIDED ROADS. HE PASSES CLOSE TO PEDESTRIANS AND EVEN A SCHOOL BUS WHILST WAVING HIS HANDS ABOUT AND EVEN CROSSING THEM OVER HIS CHEST. HE IS NOT READY TO TAKE OVER CONTROL OF THE CAR QUICKLY ENOUGH TO ENSURE THAT AN ACCIDENT DOES NOT HAPPEN. THIS SITUATION IS NOT THE FAULT OF THE DRIVER ALONE. THIS FEATURE HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AND PROMOTED AS BEING A TRUE AUTOPILOT. EVEN ELON MUSK AND HIS PARTNER TALUAH HAVE BEEN DEMONSTRATING HOW TO DRIVE HANDS FREE ON YOUTUBE. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=PR7BALRS_QC THIS SYSTEM IS STILL IN BETA. IT DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT BUILT IN SAFETY AND REDUNDANCY AND IS LULLING OWNERS INTO A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY. THE MESSAGE THAT OWNERS MUST BE READY TO TAKE IMMEDIATE CONTROL IS BEING WIDELY IGNORED. PLEASE REIN IN THIS DANGEROUS EXPERIMENT BEFORE LIVES ARE LOST. HERE IS A GRANDMOTHER USING THE AUTOPILOT IN AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS MANNER. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=MLF2D9E0GB4

Related Complaints for the 2016 TESLA MODEL S

Other UNKNOWN OR OTHER Complaints

#11701515 — November 25, 2025 — While driving on the freeway in the fast lane at 75 MPH I80W, the car began a loud humming sound that came from the r...

#11679579 — August 9, 2025 — The center touchscreen in my Tesla Model S developed a yellow discoloration and later began leaking a sticky fluid fr...

#11677676 — July 31, 2025 — THE CENTER TOUCHSCREEN IS LEAKING A STICKY GLUE-LIKE SUBSTANCE AND HAS VISIBLE BUBBLES FORMING INSIDE THE SCREEN. THI...

#11673529 — July 14, 2025 — While the car is parked and locked the rear driver side door opens in its own. The door handle does not present itse...

#11667966 — June 19, 2025 — My driver's side of the vehicle looks like it's melting. I was informed by the service advisor at Tesla that this is ...

Recent Complaints for the 2016 TESLA MODEL S

#11717158 — POWER TRAIN — February 11, 2026 — I am reporting a safety-related defect involving sudden loss of motive power on my 2016 Tesla Model S. During the dr...

#11715871 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL — February 5, 2026 — I was parking the car and gently tapped on the accelerator to inch forward. The car accelerated suddenly, crashed int...

#11711765 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING — January 18, 2026 — My 2016 Tesla Model S (45,500 miles) is experiencing a complete failure of the Media Control Unit (MCU1), resulting i...

#11711765 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — January 18, 2026 — My 2016 Tesla Model S (45,500 miles) is experiencing a complete failure of the Media Control Unit (MCU1), resulting i...

#11711765 — VISIBILITY/WIPER — January 18, 2026 — My 2016 Tesla Model S (45,500 miles) is experiencing a complete failure of the Media Control Unit (MCU1), resulting i...