Air Bag Problems of Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y owners have reported 120 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (118 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's sensor occupant classification front passenger (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Tesla Model Y


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Tesla Model Y

The Air Bag problem

I am writing to raise a serious safety concern regarding my Tesla Model Y premium awd 7-seater which was involved in a significant rear-end collision the vehicle sustained substantial impact and has been determined to be a total loss.   Read details...

The Sensor Occupant Classification Front Passenger problem

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side seat was not sensing his wife seated in the seat due to her weight. The contact stated that his wife was 102 lbs. Which was not recognized by the occupant detection system.   Read details...

The Frontal Driver Side Inflator Module problem

Safety restraint system failed a few days after delivery and Tesla repaired after two weeks of reporiithe issue. Consumer stated airbag on the driver's side was changed.   Read details...




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