Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2018 Tesla Model 3

Three problems related to front air bag sensor control have been reported for the 2018 Tesla Model 3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Tesla Model 3 based on all problems reported for the 2018 Model 3.

1 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2024

Concern: I see the error message on my screen like restraint system fault require service. When I contacted Tesla for sevice repair I got an estimate which includes following fixes for a charge of 1,804. 02. They are not covering for this saying the car is out of warranty. Seems like Tesla is aware of this issue and impacting many other Tesla's for 1) first row seat harness assembly - right hand(1489060- 03-g) 2) first row - seat belt reminder sensor box clip(1130363-00-b) 3)correction: replace front passenger airbag and update vehicle configuration - remove and replace.

2 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2021

We recently got into an sua with our current Tesla 3. I was turning into my drive way and I came to a complete stop. While I was waiting for the gate to open and when I braked, the car suddenly sped up very fast and I stepped on the brake again but the car did not stop. The car was also in hold mode when I later checked I never stepped down on the accelerator hard enough to reach the speed of running through 2 cemented metal gates. The airbags didn't pop out and Tesla's sensor break system also did not activate. I also believe that there was an issue with the computer system of my car a short while after I purchased my car (April 18, 2018). I was driving back home when the display screen was stuck on the park mode for the whole entire drive back. I couldn't turn on my signals, or see my mph. Even after I got home, it wouldn't turn off even after trying for 2 hours so I had to call roadside assistance and she told me a way to reset the car. ( I have videos to prove this. ) there have also been incidents when I am braked and waiting at a red light. I obviously pressed accel when the light turned green, but the car went into park mode and I would get startled and quickly manually turn it into drive mode. This has happened approximately 4-5 times in the past year and even recently in 2021.

3 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 04/24/2019

On April 24 19 morning [xxx](my wife) drove up multilevel parking lot at work 8100 jones branch drive, she initially chose a head in parking spot, then attempted to move the car forward to the next aisle, so the car would be facing front when she got out. The car picked up uncontrollable and extremely high speed and she felt out of control and could not move foot from accelerator to brake in the split second, all she could do was to steer slightly to hit a pole at that next spot, and avoid going across drive lane and over the barricade to a drop. The car suffered severe front damage and airbags opened, she had minor bruise. Repair estimates caused insurance company to call it a total loss. 1. Tesla claims to be reviewing electronic data but has not released conclusions so far. 2. Why such high speed was picked up when all she wanted to do was crawl over to the next spot directly ahead (about 20 feet) from the previous spot. 3. Why various electronic system, front collision warning, front collision avoidance, video sensors about obstructions, avoidance based acceleration control etc, failed to apply any speed reductions. Photos of event, estimate from insurance are enclosed. I request your kind attention, and your analysis as to the safety failures. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).


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