Tesla rushes to push an update to 1.8 million cars

A recent update from Tesla had a huge bug: the hood opening while driving. The fix has been pushed to 1.8 million cars.

The first question that comes to mind is: “But how is this possible?“. In its misfortune, Tesla can be glad that the problem is not more disabling or dangerous. However, a front hood that opens while driving presents an incomprehensible danger that severely tarnishes its image.

According to specialized media and in browsing forums about Tesla, we understand that the issue dates back several months. After the period of skepticism, even distrust towards the customers who raised the alarm – Chinese in this case – Tesla investigated and discovered the root of the problem.

In fact, the front trunk latch did not lock correctly when the vehicle began to move. The mechanism is automatic once you reach 5 km/h; all openings lock. Not the trunk…

A remote update

Almost all Tesla cars are affected by the problem: Model 3 from 2017 to 2024, Model Y from 2020 to 2024, Model S from 2013 to 2024, and Model X from 2016 to 2024. This applies in China, Europe, and North America.

The fix has been pushed through an emergency “over the air” (OTA) update, meaning remotely via the car’s Internet connection.

1.8 million affected cars, which doesn’t reflect well for a function that’s normally so simple. One reason may be the eagerness of Tesla to always present updates for its cars at a frantic pace. But confusing speed with haste, one exposes oneself to error. Not to mention that drivers are often lost with the new menus, sub-menus, new features, etc. Finding habits is difficult with a Tesla.

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