Table 1 shows three common air bag related problems of the 2013 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the warning light on (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag problems | |
| Warning Light On problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems |
This issue appears to be related to a known mcu failure affecting early Tesla Model S vehicles. The touchscreen exhibits screen melting/discoloration and eventually goes blank or becomes inoperative. When this occurs, critical functions including occupant detection indicators, seatbelt warnings, Read details...
My Tesla has had multiple issues related to the airbag system. The first issue was that a seatbelt sensor tied into the airbag system failed due to a pinched wire in the seatbelt mechanism, causing the srs/airbag warning light to stay on. Read details...
The contact owned a 2013 Tesla Model S. While the contact's husband was making a right turn at an unknown speed, the vehicle failed to stop when the brakes were applied and crashed into a side ditch. The front driver's side air bag deployed with excessive force, causing multiple injuries to the Read details...