NHTSA Complaint #11524922 — 2023 TESLA MODEL Y

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: ContiSport Contact 5 ContiSilent, Tire Size: 255/45/R19, DOT Number: 1AF0FBJJL4321. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the front and rear passenger’s side tires struck the curb. The contact inspected the tires and became aware of tearing of the tires. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the failure was referred to as chunking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who declined to replace the tires and advised the contact to contact the tire manufacturer. The manufacturer informed the contact that due to curb impacts; the warranty was voided and that the contact would incur the cost of replacing the tires. The tires were the original equipment. The tires were not replaced. The failure mileage was 4,000.