NHTSA Complaint #11480765 — 2021 TESLA MODEL Y

The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Pro Contact, Tire Size: 255/45/R19, DOT Number: IVY0FBJJL. The contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 65 MPH, the TPMS warning illuminated and the contact was advised to pull off the road. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side tire had disintegrated and the entire tread had separated from the side wall. The contact had the vehicle towed to a tire dealer and had the rear passenger’s side tire replaced; however, the failure reoccurred without warning light. The vehicle was not diagnosed and the tire was not inspected. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,926.