Air Bag Related Problems of the 2016 Tesla Model S

Table 1 shows three common air bag related problems of the 2016 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 front driver side air bag inflator (one problem).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Tesla Model S


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2016 Tesla Model S

The Air Bag problem

I was driving about 20mph, my airbag deployed for no reason. No recalls, no warnings, nothing. I had my [xxx] daughter in the car and it was all filled with white smoke. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6)   Read details...

The Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Takata recall. I have a Tesla Model S 2016 and I received a recall notice about the airbag inflators over a month ago. I emailed Tesla service to schedule an appointment and over a month later (today) they responded that they do not have a service center near my location.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

My Tesla p90d 2016 was hit by a sprinkler truck on driver side,luckily ,I was fine and I am pretty sure the door was very firm. However, the side air bag didn't work and the door's shape had obvious change and tightly against me. I will attach photos below.   Read details...


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



Model S Service Bulletins
Model S Defect Investigations