NHTSA Complaint #11698052 — 2022 TESLA MODEL Y

2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD VIN: [XXX] Current mileage: 71,967 SAFETY DEFECT: Power Conversion System (PCS) internal hardware failure causes sudden, complete loss of Supercharging capability and extreme vampire drain. Tesla technician’s own words – invoice #[XXX] dated 11/04/2025: “The problem was caused by an internal hardware condition in the Power Conversion System.” This is a manufacturing defect – NOT wear/tear. Safety risk: • Stranding hazard – vehicle stalls at 99%/95% on V3 Superchargers. • One documented trip (Indiana → Las Vegas) required 27 Supercharger stops and 14+ hours of charging instead of the normal 10–12 stops. • Vampire drain: 95% → 70% in 4 days parked (all features off) – July 2025. • Battery degradation: 16.4% loss at 72k miles (83.5% health, 268 mi range) – far above fleet average. Tesla knew since 49k miles: • Nov 20, 2024 – full HV circuit integrity check – goodwill $0 • Feb 19, 2025 – Service Manager [XXX] ran diagnostics and wrote “everything checks out great” • 15 service visits, 3 charge-port doors replaced – same root symptom Tesla now demands $2,503.17 out-of-pocket and refuses to release the vehicle until paid – despite admitting the defect in writing. Cybertruck loaner (provided by Tesla) exhibits identical 99% stall 5 times – proving systemic issue. Attachments (will upload): 1. Invoice #[XXX] – “internal hardware condition” 2. Nov 2024 goodwill invoice 3. [XXX] “great” email 4. Vampire drain screenshots 5. Cybertruck loaner 99% stall photos 6. CA AG complaint confirmation Request immediate investigation and recall of 2022 Model Y Power Conversion System. [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX]INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)