Navigational (global Positioning System) Gps problems of the 2017 Tesla Model S

Two problems related to navigational (global positioning system) gps have been reported for the 2017 Tesla Model S. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Navigational (global Positioning System) Gps problem

Failure Date: 01/18/2021

While in motion or stationary, the touchscreen can become unresponsive or show significant lags which impact the use of gps, backup camera, climate controls essentially all controls that are accessed via the touchscreen. I have contacted Tesla service several times over the past two years and no resolution has been made. The vehicle is under warranty, but they won't replace the mcu because they say "this is to be expected. ".

2 Navigational (global Positioning System) Gps problem

Failure Date: 10/26/2020

Central screen (media control unit - mcu) continues to shut down and restart which causes loss of air bag, climate (including DE-fogging), rear camera as well as media controls/gps. Tesla repair indicates that it is a defect that can only be fixed by upgrading to their new mcu2 at a large cost. Replacing with same system will not fix issue. This restarting/rebooting occurs when driving and when idle with no warning. Tesla claims it does not affect driving but it completely shuts down ability to charge, use climate control(including window clearing) and safety controls like airbags. This happens approximately 1x daily when driving car starting after Tesla installed something related to full self driving option.




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