Lane Departure Related Problems of the 2017 Tesla Model S

Table 1 shows four common lane departure related problems of the 2017 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the assist (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the warning (nine problems).

Table 1. Lane Departure related problems of Tesla Model S


Recently reported Lane Departure problems of the 2017 Tesla Model S

The Assist problem

I have documented examples of 3 total incidents now where a Tesla ota "update" on my vehicle caused a safety issue. Event 1: Nov 27, 2025. Tesla ota update renders my left turn light non-functional for ~24 hours.   Read details...

The Warning problem

Backing out of driveway, the steering wheel was very hard to turn. The dash indicated the steering assist feature wasn't working. After restarting the software and the problem persisting, I investigated the assist motor/pump and found that the ground to the chassis was very corroded.   Read details...

The Blind Spot Detection problem

My Tesla is experiencing the mcu problems outlined in NHTSA ea20-003 from 13 Jan 21 and prior. While in motion, on city streets and highways, and regardless of speed, my vehicle's mcu will spontaneously and at random intervals freeze.   Read details...


Lane Departure related problems in other Tesla Model S model year vehicles:



Model S Service Bulletins
Model S Defect Investigations