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2022
California regulator files racial discrimination lawsuit against Tesla
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing said it filed a lawsuit against Tesla in Alameda County Superior Court, accusing the company of racial discrimination and harassment at its Fremont factory. Tesla called the lawsuit “unfair and counterproductive” and said it opposes discrimination and harassment in its workplace.
2022
Tesla recalls vehicles over seat-belt warning sound
Tesla announced a recall expected to cover 817,143 U.S. electric vehicles because the seat-belt warning sound may fail to activate in a stated situation. Tesla said an over-the-air software update would address the issue.
2022
Fire outside Tesla's Fremont factory
A fire involving pallets of cardboard debris broke out outside Tesla's Fremont factory. No injuries were reported, and the cause was under investigation by the Fremont Fire Department.
2022
Tesla plans recall of more than 50,000 vehicles over rolling-stop feature
Tesla planned to recall more than 50,000 vehicles amid concerns that its driver-assistance software could allow users to roll through stop signs without coming to a full stop.
2022
Tesla recalls about 54,000 vehicles over stop-sign behavior
Tesla is recalling about 54,000 electric cars and SUVs because its Full Self-Driving feature did not fully stop at stop signs.
2022
Garcia family sues Tesla over fatal crash
Nicholas Garcia's family sued Tesla, alleging that his Model 3 had a defective and unreasonably dangerous suspension that may have caused loss of control. The report says the lawsuit was filed in Florida state court earlier in February; these are allegations, not a stated court finding.
2022
Tesla contract worker files discrimination lawsuit
Former Tesla contract worker Kaylen Barker filed a lawsuit alleging racism, homophobia, physical violence and retaliation at a Tesla factory in Lathrop, California. These are allegations reported in the article, not findings established by the supplied evidence.
2022
Tesla recalls Full Self-Driving rolling-stop feature
Tesla issued an over-the-air recall of a Full Self-Driving beta feature that allowed vehicles to roll through stop signs. The recall affects nearly 54,000 vehicles; NHTSA said failure to stop at a stop sign can increase crash risk. Tesla said it knew of no injuries or crashes caused by the feature.
2022
Tesla forecasts supply-chain constraints through 2022
Tesla forecast that supply-chain problems would persist throughout 2022 and limit electric-vehicle production, saying its factories had operated below capacity for several quarters because supply chains were the main constraint.
2022
Tesla sues influencer over alleged fabricated test data
Tesla said it formally sued influencer Chen Zhengang (account name “Xiao Gang Xuezhang”) on January 26, accusing him of faking a vehicle test video. The report said the influencer insisted he had not faked anything.
2022
Tesla appoints a Turkey general manager
Tesla appointed Kemal Geçer as Turkey general manager to lead the company's business in the country.
2022
Tesla files counterclaim against JPMorgan
Tesla filed a counterclaim against JPMorgan in their dispute over a 2014 stock-warrant contract. Tesla alleged that JPMorgan acted in bad faith; JPMorgan said Tesla's claim had no merit. The source does not report a court determination.
2022
Tesla enters the Turkish market
Tesla entered the Turkish market, with the article reporting the appointment of Kemal Geçer as Turkey general manager as the development marking its entry.
2022
Tesla faces social-media criticism over vehicle quality and service
The article describes growing social-media criticism of Tesla and recounts owners’ complaints about vehicle defects, repair delays and a disputed FSD subscription refund. These are complaints reported in the article, not findings of wrongdoing.
2022
Autonomy launches Tesla Model 3 subscription program
Autonomy launched a vehicle subscription program starting with the Tesla Model 3. The program was initially available to consumers in California.
2021
Tesla opened its first showroom in Xinjiang
Tesla opened its first showroom in Xinjiang, in Urumqi. The article reports that the opening drew criticism from human-rights advocates, who alleged that doing business in the region was complicit in abuses against Uyghur and other Turkic Muslims.
2021
Tesla recalls more than 475,000 cars in the United States
Tesla recalled more than 475,000 cars in the United States over issues involving the hood of Model S vehicles and the rearview camera in Model 3 vehicles. The report said the Model S hood issue could block a driver's view if the primary latch failed, while the Model 3 camera cable could fray and stop the camera from working.
2021
Tesla announces recall of vehicles in China
Tesla Automobile (Beijing) Co., Ltd. and Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. filed a recall plan covering imported Model S and Model 3 vehicles and domestic Model 3 vehicles in China. The notice says the front trunk latch on some Model S vehicles could fail to secure its secondary latch, while wear to Model 3 trunk wiring could affect the reversing image and increase collision risk. Tesla said it would inspect affected vehicles and repair or replace parts as needed.
2021
Syrah Resources and Tesla sign four-year graphite supply agreement
Syrah Resources said it signed a four-year agreement to supply Tesla with graphite anode material at a fixed price.
2021
Tesla Model 3 crash-prevention rating upgraded
IIHS updated its rating of the Tesla Model 3's front crash prevention system. Vehicles built after April 2021 now receive a superior rating, up from advanced.