NHTSA Complaint #11449048 — 2021 TESLA MODEL S

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11449048
Vehicle	2021 TESLA MODEL S
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 15, 2022
Date Filed	January 26, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

HVAC system malfunction. On January 15, 2022 this brand new car, on its first day of ownership with 750 miles, suffered a malfunction with the heating and cooling system such that it no longer works and displayed the following warning: "VCFRONT_a447 - Cabin climate control system requires service - Cabin heating / cooling limited or unavailable." As a result, the car becomes unbearably hot during the day in the South Florida heat and unbearably cold on nights when the temperatures dip. This is a safety issue that should be investigated by the NHTSA.

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