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

Filed Oct 14, 2024 · Airbags, Brakes · CA

I pulled into a driveway on a one lane road (due to construction) to allow a car traveling downhill to pass so they would not have to back up. I had come to a complete stop in the driveway with the car in drive. As I started to put the car in reverse it surged forward at a high rate of speed crashing into my neighbor's garage, tearing the door completely down pushing the door into the garage and my car entering the garage at least 15 feet hitting the car that was parked inside and pushing it with such force that the front end of the vehicle struck the garage cabinets tearing them down. My air bag did not deploy nor did the automatic braking system engage, it just sped up as it was doing the damage. The car has been deemed a total loss by my insurance company but i don't want this report to go unnoticed. To my knowledge the insurance company has not inspected the computer on the vehicle. I'm not sure how they will investigate this occurrence. I feel strongly that this was a malfunction with my car. The message that showed immediately was "driver assist unavailable", I have NEVER used driver assist.

Filed Oct 19, 2022 · Electrical · 44,000 miles · CA · crash

The contact had rented a 2018 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while his wife was making a U-turn at a low rate of speed, the vehicle accelerated with her foot on the brake pedal and crashed into a tree. The contact stated that his wife heard two warning beeps prior to the failure which the contact stated it signaled that the autopilot had independently engaged. The air bags did not deploy during the accident. The contact's wife did not suffer any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it remained in their possession. The rental company had yet to receive a diagnosis as to the cause of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.

Filed Nov 1, 2021 · Brakes, Transmission · 20,000 miles · WA · crash

The contact owns a Tesla Model S. The contact stated while parking into a parking space, the vehicle started shuddering inadvertently. The contact stated the braking panel button was depressed but failed to respond, causing the vehicle to continue to move forward, hit the sidewall, and inadvertently accelerate on its own crashing into a wall. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact stated the vehicle was diagnosed however, Tesla had not informed her of the diagnosis. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Jan 21, 2020 · Acceleration · 12,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 tesla model s. The contact stated while shifting into park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward and impacted into the wall of a building. The front of the vehicle was damaged as well as the building causing its electric to shut off. No warning light was illuminated. The contact was asked about the air bag deployment and confirmed that the air bags did not deploy. The contact did not sustained any injuries or seek medical attention. It was unknown if a police report was filed. The vehicle was drivable after the impact. The contact stated she contacted her insurance company and had the cosmetic repairs performed at an approximate $5,000 repair cost. The manufacturer and dealer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.

Filed Jan 17, 2020 · Airbags, Body · 2,000 miles · GA

It was on friday morning on january 11th 2020 at 8.30am. I was slowly pulling into a parking space in front of my medical office where I have practiced for 21 years. I was in an outdoor parking deck. I touched the brakes to stop the car and the car suddenly accelerated forwards and hit a concrete wall in front of it. I know that I did not hit the accelerator. I was slammed into my steering wheel. My airbag did not deploy. I have been driving for 30 years and have driven a tesla for 5 years. I know the difference between the accelerator and the brake. Tesla claims that I put my foot on the accelerator and drove into the concrete wall. That is not what happened. I have serious safety concerns about what happened. The car was out of my control.