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2018 Tesla MODEL 3 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1478494
Internal NHTSA #	11105184
Manufacurer	Tesla, Inc.
Brand	TESLA
Model	MODEL 3
Model Year	2018
File date	14/04/18
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have had a series of escalating incidents (see attached pdf) that have each involved the vehicle disabling automatic emergency braking system (abs), traction control, partial steering control, regenerative braking (for electric vehicle), and most recently experienced complete loss of steering function while reversing as well as an additional warning that my airbag was disabled. Initially i was advised to reset my car since it may be a software glitch similar to a computer or phone needing a restart. After several incidents, i was advised to take it to a service center where i was informed that it was a firmware issues known to tesla, but experienced a critical shut down of my vehicle's performance and safety functions the next day. I have seen been informed that they have replaced the high voltage regulator and the wiring harness. I have not received an update since confirming that they believe the latest repair will make the car whole, safe, and functional.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	4500
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LAKE BALBOA, CA
VIN pattern	5YJ3E1EA9JFXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	06/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	50
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2018 Tesla MODEL 3 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2018 Tesla MODEL 3 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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