Cruise Control problems of the 2018 Tesla Model S

Two problems related to cruise control have been reported for the 2018 Tesla Model S. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2020

While driving on the expressway, cruise control was engaged at 65-70 mph for 3-5 minutes, until suddenly, the car slowed down all by itself to around 50mph with vibration and jerking. The brake was not depressed at all. No other cars were in front of me or around me at the time of incident.

2 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2018

The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model S. While attempting to park the vehicle, it independently accelerated and crashed into a wall. The air bags deployed. A police report was not filed. The contact sought medical attention ten days later for a sternal fracture. The Tesla buena park dealer (6692 auto center dr. , buena park, CA 90621, (714) 735-5696) was contacted and the vehicle was towed to a Tesla approved facility to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the on board diagnostic testing reported that the accelerator pedal was depressed at the time of the crash. The contact was also informed that the automated features, including the cruise control were unable to have induced the accelerated response. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 214.


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