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2021
Tesla confirms Model S and Model X recall
Tesla confirmed a voluntary recall of certain Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018 because the 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard may malfunction due to accumulated wear. Tesla said it would upgrade affected vehicles with an enhanced 64GB eMMC at no charge.
2021
Tesla recalls vehicles over media-storage defects
Tesla applied to recall about 135,000 Model S and Model X vehicles in the United States over eMMC failures that could prevent the center screen from working. The article also reports that Tesla initiated a recall in China over an eMMC safety concern; it does not give a date for that action.
2021
Tesla closes Robson Street showroom
Tesla closed its showroom at 929 Robson Street in Vancouver in late February 2021. The article reported that crews were demolishing the space over the weekend.
2021
Germany’s KBA says Tesla must recall about 12,300 Model X SUVs
Germany’s KBA announced that Tesla must recall approximately 12,300 Model X SUVs worldwide because trim adhesive may come loose and allow a trim piece to detach, potentially creating a road safety issue. The article says the KBA estimated 195 affected vehicles in Germany.
2021
Tesla unveils redesigned Model S
Tesla unveiled a redesigned Model S with a new interior and glass roof. The company said production of the new model would begin in the first quarter of 2021.
2021
Tesla reports its first annual profit
Tesla reported a 2020 profit of $721 million, compared with a loss of $862 million in 2019, marking its first annual profit. The company reported 2020 revenue of $31.5 billion.
2021
Tesla reveals 4680 battery and production-line video
Tesla recently disclosed its 4680 battery and a video of its production line on social media, saying the production line would be used at its Texas and Berlin factories.
2021
Tesla sues former employee over alleged theft of confidential files
Tesla sued former employee Alex Khatilov, alleging that he took company information, including code and files from its WARP Drive back-end software system. Khatilov said the files were transferred to his Dropbox by mistake.
2021
Tesla reduces infotainment upgrade price
Tesla announced that the retrofit price for upgrading older Model S and Model X infotainment systems from MCU1 to MCU2 is now $1,500, 40% lower than before.
2021
Tesla sues former employee over alleged theft of company files
Tesla sued former software engineer Alex Khatilov, alleging that he stole thousands of company files and breached his contract. Khatilov said he had unintentionally moved the files to his Dropbox account after being told to download them for his job.
2021
Tesla owner protests over Model 3 driving range
A Tesla owner protested at a Tesla store in Zhengzhou, alleging that her Model 3 was advertised as having a 468-kilometer range but could travel only about 200 kilometers on a full charge. The article reports that the store's sales manager attributed winter range reduction to factors including temperature and speed and suggested a service inspection.
2021
Tesla takes PingWest to court over report on Shanghai factory
Tesla took Chinese media outlet PingWest to court after it published a report alleging problems at Tesla's Shanghai factory, including working-conditions and quality-control concerns. Tesla China's vice president for external affairs denied the accusations; PingWest defended its report.
2021
PingWest’s parent company sues Tesla over alleged online infringement of reputation
PingWest’s parent company said it had sued Tesla, alleging that Tesla infringed its reputation rights online. The company also said it had received Tesla’s lawsuit and was preparing materials in response.
2021
NHTSA asks Tesla to recall vehicles over display failures
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sent Tesla a letter asking it to recall 158,000 Model S and Model X vehicles because a memory card that fills during vehicle use can shut down features.
2021
Tesla launches its own-brand solar inverter
Tesla launched its own-brand photovoltaic inverter for its residential solar system; the article says it converts solar power from direct current to alternating current for home use.
2021
Tesla vehicles identified with touch-screen safety defect
Tesla was told to recall more than 150,000 vehicles because failing touch screens could increase the risk of crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requested the recall and said the media-console-unit failure was a defect related to motor-vehicle safety.
2021
Tesla responds to driver's braking concern
After a driver questioned whether her Tesla Model X's brakes had failed following a collision, Tesla customer service said the brakes were not faulty and attributed the crash to insufficient braking distance. The article also reports that Tesla's external affairs vice president shared a U.S. regulator's report on January 9 concerning unintended acceleration cases.
2021
U.S. agency requests recall of some Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration asked Tesla to recall some Model S and Model X vehicles, citing a safety defect involving display screens failing in some vehicles built between 2012 and 2018. The agency said Tesla's updates addressing the safety issues were insufficient.
2021
NHTSA requests recall of Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration asked Tesla to recall about 158,000 Model S and Model X vehicles because media control unit failures could disable touchscreens and safety-related functions. The agency said it tentatively concluded the affected vehicles contain a defect related to motor vehicle safety.
2021
NHTSA asks Tesla to recall vehicles over touchscreen failures
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sent Tesla a letter asking it to recall around 158,000 vehicles over faulty touchscreen hardware. The agency said it had tentatively concluded that media control unit failure constituted a vehicle-safety defect; the letter did not formally require Tesla to order a recall.