NHTSA Complaint #11528498 — 2023 TESLA MODEL Y

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11528498
Vehicle	2023 TESLA MODEL Y
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 17, 2023
Date Filed	June 23, 2023
Mileage	41 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, a message that the vehicle was shutting down was displayed and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle started operating normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that a wiring harness clip was not clipped correctly. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 41.

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