NHTSA Complaint #11709701 — 2016 TESLA MODEL S

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11709701
Vehicle	2016 TESLA MODEL S
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	December 31, 2025
Date Filed	January 8, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

-Airbag warning light on -Horn not working -Steering wheel scroll buttons not working -Clicking noise when turning wheel This failure occurred during normal driving. Airbags will not deploy and horn is inoperable, creating a safety risk myself and my family. I have never been into any accidents and have only driven normal. These safety systems should not fail. This is a manufacturing issue.

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