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2021
Tesla vehicle door failure reported after power loss
A report said a Tesla owner was unable to open the vehicle door after the car lost power and nearly suffocated in the heat before breaking a window to escape.
2021
Tesla extends battery research contract through 2026
The battery research team formerly headed by Jeff Dahn extended its contract with Tesla until 2026.
2021
Tesla criticized over incomplete accident data
A customer said Tesla had not provided complete vehicle data from before an accident, including brake-pedal displacement and motor-torque data, and said data parameters provided to two customers involved in separate accidents differed.
2021
Tesla contributes $3.1 million to battery research grant
Tesla donated $3.1 million to a battery research grant involving researchers at Dalhousie University. The funding is intended to help develop advanced batteries for electric vehicles and grid energy storage.
2021
Tesla recalls imported Model 3 vehicles in China
Tesla announced a recall in China covering 311 imported Model 3 vehicles from one production period and 423 from another. The identified issues involved potentially insufficiently tightened seat-belt anchor or brake-caliper bolts, which could create safety risks. Tesla said it would inspect and, where necessary, repair affected vehicles free of charge.
2021
Hoffman Auto Group sues Tesla over East Hartford showroom
Hoffman Auto Group, doing business as Jetobra Inc, sued Tesla, East Hartford, and a development company, claiming that the town’s decision allowing Tesla to operate a service center and showroom violated Connecticut law.
2021
Hoffman Auto Group sues to block Tesla service center approval
Hoffman Auto Group sued Tesla, East Hartford and a development company, asking a judge to set aside the town’s approval for a Tesla service center and showroom. Hoffman alleges the showroom would violate Connecticut’s law prohibiting direct car sales by manufacturers.
2021
Tesla begins using cabin cameras for driver monitoring
Tesla began using interior cameras in some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to monitor whether drivers were paying attention while using driver-assistance technology. Tesla stated that camera data does not leave the car unless data sharing is enabled.
2021
Norwegian court fines Tesla over battery software update
A court in Norway fined Tesla after a 2019 software update slowed battery charging speeds and reduced the driving range of some vehicles. The fine was 136,000 Norwegian Krone for each of 30 complainants.
2021
Tesla reiterates China data-localization commitment
Tesla said data produced from car sales in mainland China would be stored within China and that it would gradually increase the number of local data centers, amid concerns about vehicle data security and tightening data-protection rules.
2021
Norwegian judge awards Tesla owners compensation
A judge in Norway ruled in favor of 30 Tesla owners who sued over reduced battery range and charging rates following a software update, awarding each owner $16,000 in compensation.
2021
Consumers sue Tesla over solar-roof price increases
Consumers sued Tesla over solar-roof price increases. The complaint alleged that after customers completed sales agreements and planned installation, Tesla told them they would have to pay more than 50% extra to proceed or risk losing their place in the installation queue, describing this as bait-and-switch, fraud, and an unfair scheme.
2021
Tesla Model 3 collision in Chongqing injures occupants
The article reports that a Tesla Model 3 in Chongqing suddenly accelerated and hit a parking-garage wall while traveling between levels, injuring the occupants. The account is presented as the incident description and owner’s claim.
2021
Tesla Model 3 crashes into a wall in Hangzhou garage
A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a wall in a residential underground garage in Hangzhou. The driver said the brakes would not stop the car; Tesla later said its inspection found no abnormalities in the braking system.
2021
Tesla appoints director for India operation
Tesla appointed Prashanth R. Menon as Director for its India operation to oversee the company’s introduction into the Indian market.
2021
Tesla responds to lawsuit and says it will continue promoting vehicle testing
Tesla said it would respond to Zhang's lawsuit according to law and continue to make every effort to promote vehicle testing.
2021
Tesla sued by car owner over alleged reputational harm
A Tesla car owner filed a civil lawsuit against Tesla, alleging that statements by the company and its external-affairs vice president harmed her and her family. She sought an end to the alleged infringement, a written apology and RMB 50,000 in compensation; these are claims in the lawsuit, not findings by a court.
2021
Tesla entities sued over vehicle roof protest incident
The owners involved in the Tesla vehicle roof protest incident filed suit against Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Tesla (Beijing) Co., Ltd., and Tesla global vice president Tao Lin, seeking a written apology and RMB 50,000 in emotional-distress compensation. A lawyer said the court had accepted the litigation materials; the source does not report a ruling on the claims.
2021
Zhang files defamation lawsuit against Tesla
Zhang filed a civil lawsuit against Tesla and its vice president Tao Lin, alleging defamation and seeking an apology and RMB 50,000 in emotional-distress compensation.
2021
Tesla expands government-relations team in China
Tesla was reported to be strengthening its engagement with Chinese regulators and expanding its government-relations team amid safety and customer-service complaints in China.