NHTSA Complaint #11533847 — 2021 TESLA MODEL S

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11533847
Vehicle 2021 TESLA MODEL S
Component POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State VA

Consumer Description

Front axle half shafts have failed two times requiring replacement (on 3rd set now). During acceleration the steering wheel vibrates violently. Tesla service center diagnosed both times that front half shafts needed to be replaced. There seems to be some design or manufacturing problem - these items keep failing. The cost to fix is ~$1,650 so I delayed as long as possible until vibration became unbarable. First replacement was done under warranty, second replacement was required ~16,000 later and I was forced to pay for it. There is a Tesla service bulletin about this which I saw online.

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