Air Bag Problems of Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S owners have reported 77 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (68 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's side/window air bag (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Tesla Model S

The Air Bag problem

This issue appears to be related to a known mcu failure affecting early Tesla Model S vehicles. The touchscreen exhibits screen melting/discoloration and eventually goes blank or becomes inoperative. When this occurs, critical functions including occupant detection indicators, seatbelt warnings,   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

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.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

It was on Friday morning on January 11th 2020 at 8. 30am. I was slowly pulling into a parking space in front of my medical office where I have practiced for 21 years. I was in an outdoor parking deck. I touched the brakes to stop the car and the car suddenly accelerated forwards and hit a concrete   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

My center screen that controls the vehicle functions such as air conditioning, all vehicle settings, map, cruise control, vehicle collision sensors, lder, etc are not functioning because the mcu unit failed.   Read details...

The Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Takata recall. I have a Tesla Model S 2016 and I received a recall notice about the airbag inflators over a month ago. I emailed Tesla service to schedule an appointment and over a month later (today) they responded that they do not have a service center near my location.   Read details...




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