NHTSA Complaint #11704120 — 2018 TESLA MODEL X

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11704120
Vehicle 2018 TESLA MODEL X
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State TX

Consumer Description

I own a 2018 Tesla Model X 100D. The high-voltage battery has failed twice in seven years. Tesla replaced both with re-manufactured batteries. My battery warranty ends in December 2026, and if it fails again the replacement cost is about $17,000. The car’s full-charge range has also dropped from over 300 miles when new to about 220–240 miles. The value of the car has dropped to around $24,000, largely because of battery issues and the risk of future failure. A high-voltage battery should not be failing this often. If it fails again after the warranty expires, the car is not usable or safe. I believe this may affect more owners than Tesla acknowledges. I am requesting that NHTSA review the safety and long-term reliability of Tesla’s high-voltage batteries and the re-manufactured replacements.

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