Table 1 shows one common air bag related problems of the 2024 Tesla Model Y.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag problems |
The vehicle was operating in autopilot mode as it approached a right turn but was in the incorrect lane. The vehicle accelerated in an apparent attempt to merge into the correct lane and initiate the turn, but it approached the turn at an unsafe speed. I pressed the brake pedal, which disengaged autopilot as expected, but the vehicle failed to slow down or stop. I attempted to manually complete the turn, but although I turned the steering wheel, the wheels did not respond. The vehicle continued forward at speed, struck a curb on the opposite side of the road, and then collided with a parked vehicle. The impact with the parked vehicle ultimately brought the car to a stop. Multiple error messages briefly appeared on the screen during the incident before disappearing.
Several malfunctions: all cameras including rear cameras were disabled, high beams would flash on and off continuously when in auto mode. Front passenger safety restraint failure alert message that eventually turned off. The car continuously has a humming noise even after turned off. Navigation system was not operable.
I was in a parking lot on [xxx] in mamaroneck, new york waiting in line to get out at approximately [xxx]. Many cars were ahead of me due to the school drop-off rush, with parents and kids lined up in the parking lot waiting to leave. While I was waiting, the Tesla unexpectedly accelerated on its own, but I managed to hit the brakes just in time to avoid colliding with the car in front of me. A few seconds later, my car suddenly accelerated again without any input from me. I tried to steer away from the cars in front while repeatedly pressing the brakes, but they weren’t working. All I could think about was avoiding hitting another car or person, so I swerved the car toward the building in the parking lot. The impact was hard, and the car finally stopped, but the airbags didn’t deploy. I’m deeply shaken by the incident; I could have seriously injured someone or even worse. When I got home, I discovered that this issue is a known problem with Tesla, yet they’re placing the blame on drivers. Having never been in a car accident before, this experience has been overwhelming. As a mother and attorney, I believe it’s crucial to examine this situation more closely. Tesla controls the data, and it’s clear that responsible drivers wouldn’t suddenly veer into a building in a crowded parking lot without cause. I urge you to act on this life threatening defective car and investigate this problem before it is too late. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
The contact owned a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was involved in a t-bone crash. The contact stated that the driver's side of the vehicle crashed into it while the vehicle was stopped at a four-way intersection. The contact stated that none of the driver's side air bags deployed. The contact stated that only the passenger's side air bags were deployed. The fire department and police department arrived on the scene. The fire department had to cut the driver's door off to remove the contact's wife from the vehicle. The contact's wife was transported to the local hospital. The contact's wife was severely injured. The contact's wife sustained injuries to the head and the neck along with other injuries. In addition, the contact's wife has continued treatment with a chiropractor, physical therapy, and continued medical appointments. The vehicle was condemned as a total loss. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration causing the driver to loose control of the steering and crash into a second vehicle. During the crash the frontend of the vehicle was severely damaged but the air bag did not deploy. The contact sustained a right hand injury that did not require medical treatment. Three occupants from the second vehicle sustained undisclosed injuries and were transported to the hospital. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,608.
I was involved in car accident 8/7in which vehicle total. After first impact vehicle did not stop felt like kept going accelerating into 3 additional impacts.