2016 Tesla Model S body problems

Filed Nov 4, 2026 · Body · 154,000 miles · CA · crash

The contact owns a 2016 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while her son was driving 20 MPH, there was a loud pop coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle started veering to the right and crashed into a parked vehicle and then crashed into a second parked vehicle. The contact's son exited the vehicle and became aware that the passenger's side front tire was turned outwards. Additionally, the driver noticed significant damage under the wheel, and suspension component were loose. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the residence. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2026 · Body · NY

The doors are not opening/closing properly. I have had intermittent issues that are now more constant. When the doors unlock they do not unlatch when I pull the exterior handle. Yesterday on 9/13/26 my front drivers side door was not closing. Each time I closed it the latch released and it would pop back open slightly on its own. I had to hold it closed and eventually it stayed shut while making strange electrical sounds. Now it only opens with the interior handle, not the exterior.

Filed Jan 6, 2026 · Body · NJ

The retracting door handle on my Tesla Model S failed, creating a dangerous situation where I could not enter the vehicle when needed. This defect poses a serious safety risk because if this failure occurred during a medical emergency, a crash, or a fire, neither I nor first responders would be able to access the vehicle quickly. In real‑world scenarios — such as needing to reach a child in the back seat, assisting an injured passenger, or evacuating the vehicle in traffic — a non‑functional door handle can cause delays that lead to injury. The failure also increases risk in cold‑weather regions, where being locked out of the vehicle can expose occupants to freezing temperatures. This is not a cosmetic issue; it is a critical safety hazard.

Filed Apr 20, 2024 · Body, Driver assistance · CA

1.) Passenger Side Door is a potential hazard. Door latch and door mechanism does not open from the outside. 2.) Lane keep assist on Autopilot veers off to the right when it is first engaged and does not want to stay centered until it's been on for awhile.

Filed Dec 24, 2023 · Body · PA

In April, 2023 we received a recall notice directly from Tesla about a safety recall involving the front trunk hood opening while driving. The letter stated we would be contacted later about the fix. But we have never heard anything since from Tesla yet the recall does not show up on your website for our car. Can you explain what happened to the supposedly required repair?

Filed Dec 14, 2023 · Airbags, Body · MI · crash

So essentially I stopped for a charge about 30 minutes before, I charged it, then hopped back on the turnpike as I was heading to Outer Banks NC, while I was on the turn pike where I believe at the time I started to go around a curve not a sharp one but a curve right after coming off this bridge. Every 1 minute and 30 seconds you have to put your hands on the wheel and give it a jerk to keep it enable so it had to have popped up within the 1 minute and 30 seconds. As I was changing the album of the artists I was listening too I heard the BEEP BEEP BEEP which means you are approaching something and are about to hit it, As I looked up all I saw was blinking lights and really smacked the rear end of this traffic control truck, anywhere from 65-75 miles per hour with no time to react. If I remember correctly I had my car on 7 lengths away (maximum amount you can have away). As I hit the control I hit my head pretty hard on the steering wheel so the whole memory is blurry following when it happened and my adrenaline was very high but I didn’t wanna go to the Emergency room even though they suggested highly because I have no health insurance and that would have had to come out of my own pocket and I was stuck in Pennsylvania by myself and didn’t wanna get stuck in the hospital too. Thank you so much for taking your time to look at this it means a lot.

Filed Nov 9, 2023 · Body · CA

Front trunk latch would not engage to latch frunk, and when frunk opened, would not engage to lock frunk. Error message kept repeating that frunk was opened, but it would not latch. When asked about the existing recall, was told that it does not apply to my vehicle, despite the problem being exactly as described in the recall.

Filed Nov 9, 2023 · Body, Locks · CA

Every time the car was put into park, or when the car turned off the passenger front door would pop open. Please see concern 7 on Tesla repair invoice.

Filed Jan 11, 2023 · Body · CA

All 4 door handles have ceased working. 1st responders wouldn't be able to gain entry.

Filed Oct 30, 2022 · Body, Driver assistance · FL

Warning doors are opening by itself headlights are not working and parking sensors emergency braking as well a lot of issues with this car.