NHTSA Complaint #11642714 — 2018 TESLA MODEL 3

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11642714
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 1, 2024
Date Filed	February 14, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

Power Coversion System (PCS) failed on vehicle Causing issues with charging No User facing errors to alert of issues prior to problem (hidden in service menu) - preventing owners from claiming under basic 50k mile warranty. Stated as not part of HV Battery warranty and replacement is ~$2000 Advised to replace or could leave car unusable.

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