NHTSA Complaint #11462285 — 2020 TESLA MODEL S

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11462285
Vehicle 2020 TESLA MODEL S
Component LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 20,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State NY

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2020 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while his son was driving approximately 50 MPH, the front trunk hood opened without being activated. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. After the front trunk hood had opened, the panel light informed the driver that the front trunk hood was in the raised position. The contact's son was able to safely pull over close the front trunk hood. The front trunk hood was damage where it was attached to the latches and brackets. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the damage and failure was not due to NHTSA Campaign Number 21V00B000 (Latches, Locks, Linkages). The latch position had been adjusted and repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Related Complaints for the 2020 TESLA MODEL S

Recent Complaints for the 2020 TESLA MODEL S

#11703010 STRUCTURE:BODY The rear doors have emergency release cables in case the power is cut during a collision. These cables are hidden, no...
#11702039 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Rear emergency release cable does not open the trunk. The latch mechanism failed with a trunk full of groceries, I p...
#11702039 UNKNOWN OR OTHER Rear emergency release cable does not open the trunk. The latch mechanism failed with a trunk full of groceries, I p...
#11696968 WHEELS Wheels: From the original purchase of the vehicle, I had a small air leak from the right rear tire. I addressed this ...
#11689122 BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS On 09/18 , I was using the Smart Summon feature of my Tesla Model S in the parking lot of Costco, Greenwood (Indianap...
Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report