2022 Tesla MODEL S - UNKNOWN OR OTHER Failure Complaint (#b0c07b)

2022 Tesla MODEL S

  • Date of Incident: Jan-16, 2024
  • Date complaint filed: Apr-17, 2024
  • Failed components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This vehicle does not have a fully functional horn. To activate the horn, you must press a tiny area located in the upper right part of the yoke. The area to activate the horn is less than 1-inch wide. The horn is virtually worthless when you need it such as when someone is running a light or changing into your lane, etc. Because you can't find the horn activation area in an emergency, you are unable to warn others about dangers as you are required to do by texas law. This has been corrected in later made model s and they now have the horn sound by pressing anywhere in the large area in the center of the yoke. I've brought this to tesla's attention but they refuse to repair or replace the yoke. They will do so at a cost of $2,300. Ironically, they will replace the yoke under warranty if the yoke's cover is peeling or cracking - a known defect. Cosmetic - they fix. Safety - they refuse to fix. Please consider issuing a notice to tesla that they fix the horns on their 2022 model s.

Vehicle VIN Info

VIN Pattern5YJSA1E5*NF******
ManufacturerTESLA, INC.
MakeTESLA
ModelModel S
Model Year2022
Body ClassHatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Other Engine InfoP2 Dual Motor
Primary Fuel TypeElectric
Electrification LevelBEV (Battery Electric Vehicle)
Front Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Seat BeltsManual
Other Restraint System InfoType 2 manual seatbelts (FR, SR*3), PODS
Plant CityFREMONT
Plant StateCALIFORNIA
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
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