Side/window Air Bag Problems of Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S owners have reported 2 problems related to side/window air bag (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Tesla Model S based on all problems reported for the Model S.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2016 Tesla Model S

Failure Date: 11/16/2018

My Tesla p90d 2016 was hit by a sprinkler truck on driver side,luckily ,I was fine and I am pretty sure the door was very firm. However, the side air bag didn't work and the door's shape had obvious change and tightly against me. I will attach photos below. I concern the sensor' position is too low or the quantity's too less. When accident happened, both of vehicle in motion on a crossroad. The sprinkler truck was full loaded.

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2 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2013 Tesla Model S

Failure Date: 01/22/2015

The contact owned a 2013 Tesla Model S. While the contact's husband was making a right turn at an unknown speed, the vehicle failed to stop when the brakes were applied and crashed into a side ditch. The front driver's side air bag deployed with excessive force, causing multiple injuries to the driver. As a result, the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot where it was deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was unknown. Request for confidential treatment.

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