NHTSA Complaint #11686650 — 2015 TESLA MODEL S
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11686650 |
| Vehicle | 2015 TESLA MODEL S |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MI |
Consumer Description
was driving Tesla when warning light appeared “ charging declined “ . drove car home battery no longer charging . Tesla stopped working after only 68,000 miles . Tesla wanted $15000 to replace the battery more than the car is worth.
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