Tesla is going through a delicate period. New models equipped with the latest generation of HW4 self-driving chips experience serial failures. The owners meet deprived of crucial features like cameras, GPS and active safety systems. But what is happening?
Critical failures from the first kilometers
The testimonies are piling up and painting a worrying picture. Many owners report complete on-board computer failures after just a few hundred miles. In some cases, malfunctions occur even before reaching the first 100 kilometers. These failures are not limited to deactivating Autopilot or the Full Self-Driving system. As seen previously, they also impact other essential equipment.
The origin of the problem seems to be linked to the latest generation of HW4 self-driving chips. Internal sources mention short circuits potentially caused by the battery integrated into the on-board computer. This situation exclusively affects Tesla vehicles assembled in recent months and equipped with this new technology. The manufacturer is facing a growing number of complaints, but has still not officially communicated on this subject.
Tesla in crisis management mode
Anonymous sources within the company say service centers have been instructed to downplay security concerns. The aim would be to prevent customers from considering their new vehicles as potentially dangerous. This communication strategy is part of an already controversial history of the company regarding transparency on its incidents.
The manufacturer could also find itself in violation of American federal legislation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) imposes strict standards regarding rear view cameras. Reported malfunctions should theoretically trigger a recall procedure. For the moment, Tesla has not yet notified the federal agency of these technical problems.
Good luck to those concerned
Resolving this technical crisis promises to be particularly complex. While a software update could theoretically fix the problem, internal discussions suggest that only a complete replacement of the on-board computer would definitively resolve the situation. This radical solution would result in significant costs for Tesla and considerable waiting times for owners.
Tesla service centers, already overloaded, are struggling to meet demand. Some owners report waiting times of several months to obtain the necessary replacement parts.
This situation represents a new setback for Tesla, particularly damaging since Elon Musk had presented the HW4 chip as a major step forward towards fully autonomous driving. The manufacturer must quickly provide a sustainable solution to maintain the trust of its customers and comply with its regulatory obligations.
- New Tesla models equipped with the HW4 chip suffer massive on-board computer failures
- These failures affect essential safety systems and sometimes occur within the first few kilometers
- Tesla faces significant repair delays and may have to carry out a major vehicle recall
