Table 1 shows two common back over prevention related problems of the 2023 Tesla Model S.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention problems | |
| Warnings problems |
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while attempting to reverse the vehicle, the collision avoidance assist system failed to operate as designed while reversing from the garage. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that a representative would be sent to the residence to inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was 16,000.
There are several safety related issues with the 2023 Tesla Model S 1) the horn is a tiny raised marking on the steering wheel (right side), and not like in "normal" car where pushing/hitting the center of the steering wheel will activate the horn. This is unsafe, since in emergency the driver automatically hits the center, and does not have time to look for the time horn "button" 2) the turn signals are also "buttons" on the steering wheel. It's ok when the car drives straight, but if you turn the wheel to either side, the driver must look at the wheel, find the turn signal and then press it. 3) the parking warning system works intermittently. I already have three big scratches on my car which I bought in June 2023, when the system was silence when I was getting out of a parking space, and I hit the car next to me. 4) the auto wipers don't always work. I was driving at 60mph in heavy rain. The wipers were working fine when all of a sudden they stopped and my field of vision was totally obstructed.