NHTSA Complaint #11535138 — 2021 TESLA MODEL S

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11535138
Vehicle	2021 TESLA MODEL S
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 28, 2023
Date Filed	July 28, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

The horn is a small button in a very small area of the steering wheel. The center of the steering wheel which acts as a horn on almost all other vehicles, does not work. In the event of an emergency, and the horn needs to be activated, it is difficult to find and press the small button, and the instinct would be to press the center of the steering wheel, which would not work and the horn would not activate.

Related Complaints for the 2021 TESLA MODEL S

Other ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Complaints

#11678451 — August 5, 2025 — The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle was connecte...

#11629856 — December 10, 2024 — On [XXX] at approximately [XXX] I was driving down a small back alley/street in Baltimore when my Tesla Model S Plaid...

#11625612 — November 15, 2024 — Vehicle constantly overheats and causes charger to overheat. This causes the charging rate to reduce constantly. Home...

#11620387 — October 17, 2024 — See attached document for complaint.

#11577236 — March 13, 2024 — The blinkers on the steering wheel inadvertently stop working from time to time causing a dangerous situation for mys...

Recent Complaints for the 2021 TESLA MODEL S

#11711634 — AIR BAGS — January 17, 2026 — I have started receiving airbag & seat safety issue alert but recieved appointment after a month even considering maj...

#11711634 — SEAT BELTS — January 17, 2026 — I have started receiving airbag & seat safety issue alert but recieved appointment after a month even considering maj...

#11711634 — SUSPENSION — January 17, 2026 — I have started receiving airbag & seat safety issue alert but recieved appointment after a month even considering maj...

#11706190 — POWER TRAIN — December 19, 2025 — 7/30/2025 The vehicle experienced a confirmed TOTAL loss of function to include steering, restraint, and braking func...

#11706190 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER — December 19, 2025 — 7/30/2025 The vehicle experienced a confirmed TOTAL loss of function to include steering, restraint, and braking func...