Air Bag Related Problems of the 2014 Tesla Model S

Table 1 shows two common air bag related problems of the 2014 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag on-off switch (one problem).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Tesla Model S

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Bag problems
12
Air Bag On-off Switch problems
1

Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2014 Tesla Model S

The Air Bag problem

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...

The Air Bag On-off Switch problem

We were driving down the highway, and the steering would stop working ( hitting uneven road or switching lanes). I did not have control of the car. Meaning in certain areas of the road, there was absolutely no control. It was as if the power steering completely went out.   Read details...


Air Bag related problems in other Tesla Model S model year vehicles:



Model S Service Bulletins
Model S Defect Investigations