NHTSA Complaint #11418893 — 2018 TESLA MODEL 3

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11418893
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	April 15, 2019
Date Filed	May 28, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

After approximately 6 months after taking delivery of Model 3, a dank smell, like dirty socks emanates from A/C vents after car has been sitting in hot weather. This is a known problem with water remaining on a/c evaporator coils, thus creating a perfect environment for mold. Tesla refuses to cover this defect as part of their warranty even though they acknowledge the design flaw. Meanwhile, its customer are subjected to foul smelling mold each time the drive the vehicle in the warm weather.

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