2016 Tesla Model S backover prevention problems
Owners reported backover prevention problems in 22 complaints for the 2016 Tesla Model S, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 38,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When backover prevention problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 backover prevention complaints that report mileage, the median is about 38,000 miles, and 62% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2016 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that the display screen was leaking fluid into the vehicle. The contact stated he sustained respiratory issues and medical attention was provided. The local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
Touch screen stops working, removes backup camera feed and all audio alerts are silenced. This is a direct result of the emmc failure in the mcu touch screen.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Tesla Model S
- Suspension 211 complaints
- Electrical system 150 complaints
- Steering 87 complaints
- Cruise control 81 complaints
- Brakes 56 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 50 complaints
- Lighting 49 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 39 complaints
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