NHTSA Complaint #11655709 — 2018 TESLA MODEL 3

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11655709
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 18, 2025
Date Filed	April 20, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

Power Conversion System (PCS) failed Doesn’t allow car to charge. Car has only 33k Miles on it.

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