2021 TESLA MODEL S Structurebody Problems
9 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2021 TESLA MODEL S
9 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 TESLA MODEL S. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
Tesla Model S 2021 Long Range: Upon closing the rear trunk close button from the app or close button on the hatch, the hatch goes down but won’t lock. It gives 3 beeps. Upon pressing open, it won’t go up and gives 3 beeps.
The wrap on the steering yoke is peeling, already had a steering yoke replacement 18 months ago under warranty, and this replacement steering yoke exibiting same peeling issue. Could be a safety grip issue as the yoke portion is more slippery at the peeled section. Tesla refuses to replace this faulty yoke as a covered safety item.
Front license plate holder is required in California. The bracket that holds the plate on the car is secured to the bumper with adhesive tape only. My bracket became loose, and thankfully we were able to retrieve the plate and bracket upon parking. This would have been an obvious hazard to us and other motorists if it fell off while on the street or highway. Tesla does not have any alternative solutions to fix or repair this issue and advised we purchase an aftermarket bracket. The front bracket on my car must be attached to meet NTSB safety standards.
I recently encountered a problem with my Tesla where the drivers door opened on its own while operating the vehicle. Tesla reported it was a faulty door handle. I am concerned that the software interlocks related to the door operation have anomalies that create a safety hazard fo car occupants.
I have had my Tesla to their shop FOUR times to try to fix a safety airbag issue in the drivers side which they have had my car for weeks and weeks on end, only for me to get it back with the same issue after only a few days of repair! I asked them for a refund and other things and they have done nothing! They still make me pay full price for my lease even though they have had my car in their shop more than I have driving it.
Drivers door will not latch and car thinks the door is closed/latched. This allows the driver to drive away with the door unlatched. I've had to open and close the door while moving to get it to latch which is obviously unsafe. In attached picture you can see how open the door is but the car gives no indication this is the case. Tesla has confirm the issue and has tried twice to correct the issue but it has not been corrected yet. No warning lights or error messages even with the door obviously open.
Spontaneous explosion of front passenger door window while driving
Rear passenger door opened while driving on the highway. I was the only occupant, car doors were locked when this happened
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Other 2021 TESLA MODEL S Problem Areas
Unknown Or Other
41 complaints
Steering
29 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
26 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
24 complaints
Electrical System
21 complaints
Suspension
16 complaints
Service Brakes
14 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
13 complaints
Wheels
9 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
8 complaints
Tires
8 complaints
Lane Departure Assist
6 complaints
Seat Belts
6 complaints
Air Bags
5 complaints
Lane Departure Warning
5 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
2 complaints
Electrical Systemadasautonomousself Driving
2 complaints
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Electrical Systemadasvideo Monitorscreen
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidancesoftwarepedestriancyclistobjectobstacle Recognition
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint