NHTSA Complaint #11652390 — 2020 TESLA MODEL S

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11652390
Vehicle 2020 TESLA MODEL S
Component POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 32,807 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State WA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2020 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started to vibrate in the shutter shaft unit. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with front CV axle failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. On a separate occasion, the vehicle started to shudder, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired for the most recent failure however, the contact stated the vehicle had been repaired three times, for the CV axle failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,807.

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