2017 Tesla Model S: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Mar 20, 2025 · Driver assistance · CA

Car auto accelerated in parking lot structure. Hit column; air bags did not deploy so no injury to me, the driver. Dealer refuses to confirm the data to support their conclusion that driver was at fault. Vehicle inspected by dealer owned collision center and dealer related insurance company. No warning or messages prior to auto acceleration.

Filed Dec 21, 2021 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 54,504 miles · CA · crash

The contact owns a 2017 Tesla Model S 75. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the brakes were seized while on autopilot. In addition, there was a warning error the contact was unable to remember. The contact mentioned the emergency brake engaged independently and the contact was unable to control the vehicle which caused the vehicle to crash into the guardrail. A police report was not filed. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to a service center where a diagnostic was not attempted but the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 21v846000 ( forward collision avoidance). The approximate failure mileage was 54,504. Vehicle was not listed on the recall.

Filed Nov 18, 2020 · Suspension · 54,000 miles · CA

Here is yet another tesla that has arrived in the junkyard because its wheel went whompy. Https://www.copart.com/lot/55641240/photos/2017-tesla-model-s-nc-china-grove there is no crash damage and no airbags deployed. This is a self inflicted injury caused by pitifully weak extruded monkey-metal suspension parts. Tesla admits to the weakness but claims it is not dangerous and will not lead to a loss of control. This is bullplop! China has ordered a recall because of these suspension breakages. All the teslas around the world have the same problem. What is wrong with your organisation that you are allowing this situation to continue. You have received hundreds of valid complaints about this. Contrary to what musk has tweeted out these complaints are not fake or fraudulent. Please get on with doing your job. Thank you. Citizen keef

Filed Mar 18, 2019 · Acceleration · 21,859 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 tesla model s. While pulling in the driveway at approximately 5 MPH, the contact attempted to step on the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle. However, the vehicle accelerated through the garage and crashed into the house. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained minor injuries that did not require medical attention. The contact stated that the vehicle would need to be towed. The contact called tesla at 858‑558‑1555 (located at 4545 la jolla village dr, suite d17, san diego, ca 92122) and was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 21,859. *tt the consumer stated she did receive medical attention for this accident.

Filed Jul 25, 2018 · Acceleration · 10,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 tesla model s. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a garage door. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to tesla buena park (6692 auto center dr, buena park, ca 90621, (714) 735-5696) and was awaiting diagnostic testing and repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.