2018 Tesla Model S Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

5 Recalls for 2018 Tesla Model S

Recall Date	Component	Summary
2022-03-18	BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION	Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and operating certain firmware releases. The rearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.” Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-22-00-004.
2022-01-27	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE	Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The “rolling stop” functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop. Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the “rolling stop” functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.
2021-12-21	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH	Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, “Hood Latch System.” Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and reposition the latch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-21-11-003.
2021-10-29	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE	Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system. Remedy: Tesla Service has released an over the air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 28, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-21-00-004.
2021-01-29	BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL \| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM	Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions. Remedy: Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the eMMC is approaching lifetime wear. Tesla will notify owners, and will replace the VCM daughterboard with one containing an enhanced eMMC controller, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-21-21-001.

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58 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2018 Tesla Model S

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Date			Component
2021-04-07			BACK OVER PREVENTION \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| VISIBILITY ODI Number: 11406887
2021-03-26			FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11405008
2021-03-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11399238
2021-02-11			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11395822
2021-01-23			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11389517
2021-01-17			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11388608
2021-01-14			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11388130
2021-01-14			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11388101
2020-12-28			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11385287
2020-12-16			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11383606
2020-11-30			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11377134
2020-12-02			FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11377444
2020-11-27			SUSPENSION \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| WHEELS ODI Number: 11376712
2020-10-24			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11366202
2020-09-17			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11355634
2020-09-14			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11354864
2020-07-18			SUSPENSION \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11340125
2020-07-06			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11337666
2020-06-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11330506
2020-06-22			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11330211
2020-05-12			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11324261
2020-05-03			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11323092
2020-04-27			STEERING \| SUSPENSION \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11322359
2020-04-22			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11321940
2020-04-16			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11321355
2020-02-28			STEERING ODI Number: 11312175
2020-03-02			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11315499
2020-02-26			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11311755
2020-02-20			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11310421
2020-02-06			STRUCTURE:BODY \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11307454
2020-02-08			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11307883
2020-02-05			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11307382
2020-01-28			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11302573
2020-01-21			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11300887
2020-01-30			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11302964
2020-01-17			AIR BAGS \| SERVICE BRAKES \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11300152
2019-12-23			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11290923
2019-12-17			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11289750
2019-11-30			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| STEERING ODI Number: 11282952
2019-11-26			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11282440
2019-11-07			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11278591
2019-10-29			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11276944
2019-10-22			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 11270166
2019-10-13			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11268129
2019-09-24			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11257794
2019-05-23			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11209483
2019-07-01			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| SERVICE BRAKES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11228597
2019-02-15			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 11180360
2018-06-26			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11104131
2018-06-11			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11101150
2018-06-18			SERVICE BRAKES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11102347
2018-06-06			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11100216
2019-04-10			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11195326
2019-04-03			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11193615
2019-03-01			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11183545
2018-12-03			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11155579
2018-11-13			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11151124
2021-03-15			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11403100

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63 Investigations for 2018 Tesla Model S

On june 22, 2020, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe20-010 to investigate incidents of media control unit (mcu) failures resulting in loss of rearview camera in model year (my) 2012-2015 tesla model s vehicles equipped with the nvidia tegra 3 processor with an integrated 8gb emmc nand flash memory device. emmc nand flash devices have a finite lifespan based upon the number of program/erase (p/e) cycles. the subject mcu allegedly fails prematurely due to memory wear-out of the emmc nand flash. tesla used the same mcu with the tegra 3 processor in approximately 159 thousand 2012-2018 model s and 2016-2018 model x vehicles built by tesla through early-2018. in response to odi's information request (ir) for pe20-010, tesla provided odi with 2,399 complaints and field reports, 7,777 warranty claims, and 4,746 non-warranty claims related to mcu replacements. the data show failure rates over 30 percent in certain build months and accelerating failure trends after 3 to 4 years-in-service.according to tesla, for subject vehicles equipped with the nvidia tegra 3 processor with an integrated 8gb emmc nand flash memory device, the emmc nand cell hardware can fail when reaching lifetime wear, for which the emmc controller has no available blocks to recover. with this failure mode, the only recovery available is a replacement of the emmc device, achieved by physical part replacement of either the mcu assembly or visual control module subcomponent. tesla provided the effects of mcu failure on vehicle function which result in loss of rearview/backup camera, loss of hvac (defogging) setting controls (if the hvac status was off status prior to failure.) there is also an impact on the advanced driver assistance support (adas), autopilot system, and turn signal functionality due to the possible loss of audible chimes, driver sensing, and alerts associated with these vehicle functions. there are precedents for addressing defects that result in loss of either backup camera, defogging, or turn signal functions under safety recalls.tesla has implemented certain over-the-air or ota updates to subject vehicles to mitigate the effects of mcu failure. these updates include firmware changes to reduce memory usage of the subject memory card, improve emmc error correction and storage management strategies, changing the control logic for turn signal activation, and defaulting the hvac system to auto (71.6f) for drives after mcu failure to address windshield defogging. tesla indicated that the mcu failures are likely to continue to occur in subject vehicles as vehicles continue to operate and use available memory in the 8gb emmc nand flash memory until 100% of units have failed. an engineering analysis has been opened to further assess the scope, frequency, and safety-related consequences of the alleged defect.the voqs associated with the opening of this investigation are in the attachment to this resume.

On december 19, 2019, nhtsa received a petition from mr. brian sparks requesting that the agency "recall all [tesla] model s, model x, and model 3 vehicles produced from 2013 to the present" due to sudden unintended acceleration (sua). in his petition and follow-up submissions, the petitioner identified a total of 232 non-duplicative complaints to nhtsa, including 203 reporting crashes. on january 13, 2020, nhtsa's office of defects investigation (odi) opened defect petition dp20-001 to evaluate the petitioner’s request. odi's evaluation included reviews of all complaints and supporting information referenced by the petitioner, as well as 14 additional complaints to nhtsa related to sua crash allegations that were either not selected by the petitioner or were submitted after the petitioner's most recent submission. the review also included analyses of available crash data (edr, tesla log data, and/or video data) the agency acquired as part of the evaluation.after reviewing the available data, odi has not identified evidence that would support opening a defect investigation into sua in the subject vehicles. in every instance in which event data was available for review by odi, the evidence shows that sua crashes in the complaints cited by the petitioner have been caused by pedal misapplication. there is no evidence of any fault in the accelerator pedal assemblies, motor control systems, or brake systems that has contributed to any of the cited incidents. there is no evidence of a design factor contributing to increased likelihood of pedal misapplication. the theory provided of a potential electronic cause of sua in the subject vehicles is based upon inaccurate assumptions about system design and log data.nhtsa is authorized to issue an order requiring notification and remedy of a defect if the agency’s investigation shows a defect in design, construction, or performance of a motor vehicle that presents an unreasonable risk to safety. 49 u.s.c. §§ 30102(a)(9), 30118. since the information before the agency is not indicative of a vehicle-based defect, it is unlikely that any investigation opened because of granting this petition would result in an order concerning the notification and remedy of a safety-related defect. therefore, upon full consideration of the information presented in the petition and the potential risks to safety, the petition is denied. the denial of this petition does not foreclose the agency from taking further action if warranted or the potential for a future finding that a safety-related defect exists based upon additional information the agency may receive.the reference numbers for the complaints to nhtsa cited by the petitioner can be found in the petition submission documents in the public file for dp20-001. those complaints and the 14 complaints odi added to its evaluation can be viewed at nhtsa.gov. the reference numbers for the complaints added by odi are: 11385350, 11383955, 11383233, 11383180, 11378492, 11378458, 11302076, 11299698, 11290006, 11190595, 11174504, 11115496, 11096644 and 11000097. the attached report, further detailing nhtsa’s reasons for denial of the petition, will be published in the federal register.

On june 22, 2020, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe20-010 to investigate incidents of media control unit (mcu) failures resulting in loss of rearview camera in model year (my) 2012-2015 tesla model s vehicles equipped with the nvidia tegra 3 processor with an integrated 8gb emmc nand flash memory device. emmc nand flash devices have a finite lifespan based upon the number of program/erase (p/e) cycles. the subject mcu allegedly fails prematurely due to memory wear-out of the emmc nand flash. tesla used the same mcu with the tegra 3 processor in approximately 159 thousand 2012-2018 model s and 2016-2018 model x vehicles built by tesla through early-2018. in response to odi's information request (ir) for pe20-010, tesla provided odi with 2,399 complaints and field reports, 7,777 warranty claims, and 4,746 non-warranty claims related to mcu replacements. the data show failure rates over 30 percent in certain build months and accelerating failure trends after 3 to 4 years-in-service.according to tesla, for subject vehicles equipped with the nvidia tegra 3 processor with an integrated 8gb emmc nand flash memory device, the emmc nand cell hardware can fail when reaching lifetime wear, for which the emmc controller has no available blocks to recover. with this failure mode, the only recovery available is a replacement of the emmc device, achieved by physical part replacement of either the mcu assembly or visual control module subcomponent. tesla provided the effects of mcu failure on vehicle function which result in loss of rearview/backup camera, loss of hvac (defogging) setting controls (if the hvac status was off status prior to failure.) there is also an impact on the advanced driver assistance support (adas) autopilot system, and turn signal functionality due to the possible loss of audible chimes, driver sensing, and alerts associated with these vehicle functions. there are precedents for addressing defects that result in loss of either backup camera, defogging, or turn signal functions under safety recalls.tesla has implemented certain over-the-air or ota updates to subject vehicles to mitigate the effects of mcu failure. these updates include firmware changes to reduce memory usage of the subject memory card, improve emmc error correction and storage management strategies, changing the control logic for turn signal activation, and defaulting the hvac system to auto (71.6f) for drives after mcu failure to address windshield defogging. tesla indicated that the mcu failures are likely to continue to occur in subject vehicles as vehicles continue to operate and use available memory in the 8gb emmc nand flash memory until 100% of units have failed. this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea20-003). the voqs associated with the upgrade of this investigation are identified in the attachment to this resume.

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2020-11-12		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2020-11-12		BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
2019-10-01		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:CYBERSECURITY
2020-06-22	2020-11-22	BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
2020-11-12		VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
2020-11-12		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
2020-06-22	2020-11-22	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	POWER TRAIN
2020-01-13	2021-01-08	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

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40 Service Alerts for 2018 Tesla Model S

Date	Description
2021-12-10	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Some versions of Model S and X front drive unit halfshafts might cause excessive vibrations during hard acceleration at higher ride height settings. This is exclusively an NVH issue and does not otherwise affect steering functionality, brak Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-10	010000 STEERING Some versions of Model S and X front drive unit halfshafts might cause excessive vibrations during hard acceleration at higher ride height settings. This is exclusively an NVH issue and does not otherwise affect steering functionality, brak Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-21	010000 STEERING Some versions of Model S and X front drive unit halfshafts might cause excessive vibrations during hard acceleration at higher ride height settings. This is exclusively an NVH issue and does not otherwise affect steering functionality, brak Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-23	350000 EQUIPMENT For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear. This could result in a blank or intermittently blank touch Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-11	350000 EQUIPMENT For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear. This could result in a blank or intermittently blank touch Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-09	350000 EQUIPMENT For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear. This could result in a blank or intermittently blank touch Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-12-05	350000 EQUIPMENT For some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018, an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (?8GB eMMC?) in the Media Control Unit (MCU) might malfunction due to accumulated wear. This could result in a blank or intermittently blank touch Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-07-09	020000 SUSPENSION On some Model S vehicles equipped with air suspension, a front-end rattle noise might come from behind the IP carrier when traveling over road transitions at low speed. For example, the noise might be heard when traveling from a driveway to Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-06-17	010000 STEERING Some Model S and Model X vehicles might exhibit stiff steering due to corrosion at the lower steering column I-shaft U-joint. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-02	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM When some Autopilot HW2 and HW2.5 Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles are near airport ASR-9 radar antennae, the vehicle cameras might be affected by electromagnetic interference, and Autopilot/camera alerts might be displayed. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-02	350000 EQUIPMENT When some Autopilot HW2 and HW2.5 Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles are near airport ASR-9 radar antennae, the vehicle cameras might be affected by electromagnetic interference, and Autopilot/camera alerts might be displayed. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-02	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY When some Autopilot HW2 and HW2.5 Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles are near airport ASR-9 radar antennae, the vehicle cameras might be affected by electromagnetic interference, and Autopilot/camera alerts might be displayed. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	130000 VISIBILITY On some Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, condensation might build up inside of the B-pillar applique, potentially obscuring the B-pillar camera. This condition might cause some Autopilot features to be temporarily unavailable until t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS On some Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, condensation might build up inside of the B-pillar applique, potentially obscuring the B-pillar camera. This condition might cause some Autopilot features to be temporarily unavailable until t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	350000 EQUIPMENT On some Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, condensation might build up inside of the B-pillar applique, potentially obscuring the B-pillar camera. This condition might cause some Autopilot features to be temporarily unavailable until t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	270000 LANE DEPARTURE On some Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, condensation might build up inside of the B-pillar applique, potentially obscuring the B-pillar camera. This condition might cause some Autopilot features to be temporarily unavailable until t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-12-13	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Some Autopilot HW2 or later Model S and Model X vehicles with Tegra Media Control Units (MCUs) may emit a faint static noise coming from the tweeters on the A-pillar. The noise is generally heard when it is very quiet in the cabin (the vehi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-12-13	350000 EQUIPMENT Some Autopilot HW2 or later Model S and Model X vehicles with Tegra Media Control Units (MCUs) may emit a faint static noise coming from the tweeters on the A-pillar. The noise is generally heard when it is very quiet in the cabin (the vehi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-12-13	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Some Autopilot HW2 or later Model S and Model X vehicles with Tegra Media Control Units (MCUs) may emit a faint static noise coming from the tweeters on the A-pillar. The noise is generally heard when it is very quiet in the cabin (the vehi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-12-10	200000 WHEELS Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard accelerations, resulting in excessive vibrations coming from t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-12-10	350000 EQUIPMENT Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard accelerations, resulting in excessive vibrations coming from t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-12-10	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard accelerations, resulting in excessive vibrations coming from t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-22	220000 SEATS On some Model S and Model X front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking mo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-19	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Tesla is committed to continuous improvement of the security of its products and advises customers to always install the latest mobile app and vehicle software releases to remain as secure as possible. On approximately May 1, 2020, the Tesl Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-06-25	100000 POWER TRAIN Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard accelerations, resulting in excessive vibrations coming from t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-28	350000 EQUIPMENT During hard acceleration, the driver might notice vibrations coming from the front of some Model S or Model X vehicles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-28	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY During hard acceleration, the driver might notice vibrations coming from the front of some Model S or Model X vehicles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-24	220000 SEATS On some Model S base trim front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking moti Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-24	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY On some Model S base trim front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking moti Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-24	220000 SEATS On some Model S and Model X front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking mo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-24	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY On some Model S and Model X front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking mo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-09	020000 SUSPENSION On some Model S vehicles equipped with air suspension, a front-end rattle noise might come from behind the IP carrier when traveling over road transitions. For example, when traveling from driveway to street, or from asphalt to concrete. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-04	160000 STRUCTURE The rear node of some Model S and Model X vehicles might have damage in the forward mounting location of the rear subframe, resulting in noise, vibration, or harshness coming from that location. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-25	220000 SEATS On some Model S and Model X front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking mo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-25	220000 SEATS On some Model S base trim front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking moti Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-19	220000 SEATS On some Model S base trim 1st row seats, the Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performan Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-19	350000 EQUIPMENT On some Model S base trim 1st row seats, the Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performan Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-19	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY On some Model S base trim 1st row seats, the Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performan Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-04-18	350000 EQUIPMENT Certain 2nd generation Universal Mobile Connectors (UMCs) supplied to Tesla vehicles were not screened and might not indicate their status or charge the vehicle. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-09-13	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM On some Model X vehicles, incorrect routing of the intrusion sensor wires might result in electrical interference between the intrusion sensor and the intrusion sensor electrical control unit (ECU). The electrical interference causes the ca Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018 Tesla Model S

5 Recalls for 2018 Tesla Model S

0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2018 Tesla Model S

58 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2018 Tesla Model S

63 Investigations for 2018 Tesla Model S

40 Service Alerts for 2018 Tesla Model S