Table 1 shows three common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2020 Tesla Model S.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door Latch problems | |
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Hood Latch problems |
The contact owns a 2020 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver’s side door failed to open from the inside as intended. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure persisted. The contact rolled down the driver’s side window and attempted to unlock the door from the outside; however, the failure persisted. The contact was trapped inside the vehicle. The contact climbed over to the passenger’s seat and exited the passenger’s side door without issue. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the door handle had an electrical issue, and an undisclosed part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2020 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while his son was driving approximately 50 mph, the front trunk hood opened without being activated. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. After the front trunk hood had opened, the panel light informed the driver that the front trunk hood was in the raised position. The contact's son was able to safely pull over close the front trunk hood. The front trunk hood was damage where it was attached to the latches and brackets. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the damage and failure was not due to NHTSA campaign number 21v00b000 (latches, locks, linkages). The latch position had been adjusted and repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 35 mph, the front hood latch unexpectedly opened, causing the hood to raise up. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact immediately stopped and parked on the side of the road, and the contact closed the trunk and continued driving. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.