Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2017 Tesla Model S

Table 1 shows three common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2017 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the door latch (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the trunk lid latch emergency mechanical release (one problem).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Tesla Model S


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 2017 Tesla Model S

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2017 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while reversing into a parking space at 1 mph, the rear driver's side door inadvertently opened and the audible warning sound alerted that the door was open.   Read details...

The Trunk Lid Latch Emergency Mechanical Release problem

The contact owns 2017 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that the manufacturer had sent a recall letter to repair the front hood latch while at the dealer the contact had noted that the rear safety trunk latch does not release.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2017 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while his father was driving at a slow speed, the rear driver’s side door independently opened. There was no warning light illuminated.   Read details...


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