2018 Tesla Model 3: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Nov 18, 2025 · Airbags · 88,894 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH through an intersection, another vehicle t-boned the driver's side from the driver's side front bumper to the rear passenger door. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy as intended. Medical attention was needed after the contact sustained lower back, left shoulder, neck, tailbone, and internal bleeding injuries were sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a collision center, where it was currently pending an inspection. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,894.

Filed Sep 1, 2024 · Airbags · CA · crash

I was involved in a rear-end collision where I was completely stopped at a green light due to traffic congestion and the person driving behind me hit my car from behind that caused me to hit the car in front of me. The impact was hard that the Tesla model 3 immediately turned on the hazard lights and called 911. The screen of my Tesla model 3 stated "airbag deployed;" however, no airbags deployed. The Tesla immediately became inoperable and did not let me drive the car to the side of the road out of traffic. Also, the Tesla did not let me change to towing mode (since the screen eventually went black); which made it more difficult to tow the vehicle out of the way of traffic.

Filed Jul 22, 2023 · Airbags, Brakes · VA · crash · 1 injury

My car left the road traveling at 60mph, and after leaving the road it was quickly approaching a metal pole. At this time it seemed that the breaks were not able to stop the vehicle. After totaling the car, and what I thought would be the loss of my life, my airbags did not deploy. To further explain the extent of the accident: the front bumper is destroyed, the hood is destroyed, the windshield is destroyed and caved in onto me, the roof was destroyed, the back glass was also destroyed, along with much more extensive damage to the build of the car. The pole involved in the accident came out of the ground and through the car. It is unfathomable how I am still alive with manageable injuries. Yet- no airbags. This could have ended much differently.

Filed Apr 25, 2023 · Airbags · TN · crash · 2 injuries

Side airbags did not deploy in a major side impact.

Filed Jul 5, 2022 · Airbags, Driver assistance · TX · crash · 1 injury

This car was hit in a T bone on March 15th 2022 by a Toyota RAV4 on the driver side , the driver side was completely smashed and the car spun 2 times and came in the middle ramp. In spite of this heavy impact there were no airbags deployed , after several follow ups with Tesla I have no answer so far. The car was deemed total loss last month and even after consistent follow ups I have no answer from. Tesla. The impact was very heavy that my wife had whiplash and she went through chiropractic treatment for 2 months .. I’m very worried as the impact was so bad that this is a fatal flaw in Tesla and they do not have the airbag curtain deploy to protect the driver side at all - my wife was lucky and she is alive but this could happen to anyone .. I need an answer from Tesla and I found I could get it through this website and need the right measures take so that no one will get injured or cause life in any accident in future

Filed Feb 18, 2020 · Suspension · 10,000 miles · CA

Here is a tesla model 3 I he junkyard. Iaai.com/vehicledetails/35313020/25 frot susension parts ll snapped for no good reason. No airbags deployed, no crash damage. Just the usual wheel gon whompy thing. Please investigate. Thank you. Keef

Filed Jan 23, 2020 · Acceleration · 9,999 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 tesla model 3. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning and crashed into another vehicle. The contact stated that the air bag failed to deploy. There was no injuries sustained. A police report was not filed. The contact stated that the vehicle sustained bumper damage. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer was notified on 01/28/20. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,999.*dt

Filed Oct 30, 2019 · Suspension · 5,000 miles · CA · crash

Here is a tesla model 3 in the junkyard. Https://www.copart.com/lot/54348349/photos the front wheel and complete suspension has completely fallen off. No airbags deployed so there has not been a front end collision. Another car has biffed the back of the tesla after it slowed down rapidly when the wheel fell off. Tesla enthusiasts claim that the wheels are designed to snap off easily and this is a safety feature. Other road users may be less than impressed by this feature when the tesla wheel flies off and smashes their head in. These teslas are indeed....ludicrous. Please investigate.

Filed Aug 9, 2019 · Suspension · 11,000 miles · CA

Another model 3 just arrived in the junkyard. Https://www.copart.com/lot/42720419/photos not in a major collision, no airbags deployed. Front suspension has snapped like a pretzel. All the ball joint stems have snapped off. It is probable that all of the bodywork damage is self inflicted as a result of the suspension failure. Please contact the owner and ask him why his wheel fell off. I am continuing to file these complaints in the hope that you will see that these suspension parts are dangerously fragile and unfit for a golf cart let alone a high performance road vehicle. Please do your job. Thank you. Concerned citizen etc.

Filed Sep 1, 2018 · Suspension · 1,000 miles · CA

Here is another model 3 in the junkyard with a the front suspension fallen off. This car has only travelled 1000 miles since it was factory gated. Https://www.iaai.com/vehicle?itemid=29216371&rownumber=83&loadrecent=true no crash damage. No airbags deployed. The suspension bolts have snapped again. I have searched your database and it seems that neither the vehicle owner nor tesla have bothered to file a report of this alarming failure. You can see from the photographs that the bolts have snapped this is an incredibly dangerous situation. Please take action to prevent loss of life. Thank you. Concerned citizen who refuses to mind his own business.

Filed May 10, 2018 · Acceleration · DE · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 tesla model 3. While attempting to park the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle accelerated rapidly on its own without warning. As a result, the vehicle drove over a curb and crashed into part of a store. The front end of the vehicle was damaged. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was driven to the contact's home. The contact notified tesla's service center at (610) 407-7030, but the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not available.