NHTSA Complaint #11644246 — 2018 TESLA MODEL S AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11644246
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL S
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	January 14, 2025
Date Filed	February 22, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

The cable harness (slip ring) connecting the steering wheel controls including the vehicle horn, steering wheel buttons, scroll wheels, and potentially the airbag (according to the service technician) failed on this vehicle in January 2025. The vehicle was inspected by Tesla’s mobile service and they acknowledged that the cable harness had indeed failed. It is available for inspection. We have been forced to drive this car without a functioning horn and airbag. There were no warning signs or messages on the vehicle computer.

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