Table 1 shows one common electronic stability control related problems of the 2020 Tesla Model X.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control problems |
I've created several bug reports for the autopilot system which is, a very real danger. The vehicle accelerates towards parked or stopped cars, slams on the brakes without explanation on the freeway, begins to change lanes on the freeway then violently swerves back into the original lane without explanation. I've taken the vehicle into 3 different service centers. The explanation is "software" and they recommend "updating the software" when new versions come out. The version of software released are not ready to be released to the general public. As a pilot, I understand how autopilot systems should behavior. The Tesla autopilot behaves so dangerously it doesn't appear the software engineers even bothered to test it before release.
I was driving on freeway 99 near chowcilla, California in my Tesla Model X with under 7,000 miles on autopilot and there was no cars in any direction near me. This freeway was a straight line with no bends or curves. The car was traveling at 75 mph in the middle lane on autopilot and the car suddenly decelerate very aggressively for no reason. The tires screeched as the car's speed suddenly came to a near standstill at the speed of 10-15 mph. The driver ([xxx]) took manual control and drove the car without any potential fatalities. If there was a car or truck behind us, we would have died. This has happened on two previous occasions, but the deceleration was not as sudden as this life threatening occurrence. Redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Upon accelerating the front end bounces and vibrates unsafely. Tesla is aware of the faulty dangerous design, yet they continue to sell their Model X without disclosing to purchaser. Additionally, they refuse to repair the vehicle, indicating that new front half axles will only temporarily solve the issue. The bounce happens when starting from a complete stop or often when accelerating from one speed to another. The bounce has been happening since April but repeated repair requests to Tesla have been refused.