Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2013 Tesla Model S.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 prior 2022 I shared with Tesla several times about my tires constant notification on the dashboard for low air. Tires were constantly being checked due to the dashboard display. I was told by Tesla it was covered, but no repair was done. When Tesla mobile or service only air was placed into the tires. Then I was told by Tesla mobile & calling 1800 when service, then when recall was performed it should fix the problem. Vehicle was not driven often due to black screen and tire issues/dashboard display. 2022 emmc is finally replaced but now the warning on the dashboard reads 'tire pressure monitoring system fault. Pressure sensor fault 'may' clear next drive. This is negligent for Tesla to say it may clear next drive (see pic). Tesla service had the vehicle in shop several times and refused to repair/correct this safety issue. I have complained and Tesla has blocked me from messaging Tesla. What if there is a blow out, low pressure, faulty system and an accident occurs causing hurt, harm, or death?.
To whom it may concern, Tesla Model S, and potentially other vehicles, have notorious issues with their front suspension fore links perhaps causing unsafe driving conditions. The topic has been brought up on Tesla forums numerous times and countless drivers are experiencing the same issue due to faulty parts provided during the manufacture of Tesla vehicles. The issue causes turning tightness, tire rubbing, and complete car driving capability failure, usually at low speeds. With the frequency of the complaint and the potential danger it could cause should the front suspension fully fail at higher speeds, this serious matter needs to be investigated on an urgent basis. As older Tesla vehicles are now aging the occurrence and increased risk is only rising to everyday, unsuspecting drivers. Just recently, my fore link and front suspension failed only minorly, and without and complete understanding of what the issue was the car was experiencing I continued to drive the vehicle. The only noticeable issue that came up for me was tire rubbing during reversing and slight misalignment when the vehicle was parked. After taking it in to Tesla I now know that this could have been a fatal error on my part of the front suspension would have failed completely during highway speeds. When these front fore links fail, most will only experience minor issues like me and avoid taking it into repair, as the average car buyer does not understand that this could be a catastrophic failure. If this issue is not resolved and a recall seriously considered, I’m concerned in the not so distant future that this may lead to serious bodily harm if full failure of the front suspension occurs during highway or roadway speeds. Again, this is not an isolated issue. Countless and thousands of Tesla owners have shared their experiences online with the same issue. I’ve attached my Tesla service quote for your review, this repair costs upwards of $3,500.
Tire pressure monitoring system fault light and low tire pressure light on. Tesla says the baolong system installed is faulty and failing, and a continental retrofit module is needed. Many people have reported this issue. Tesla charges over $700 for this fix. If so many people are having issues with this, why not recall it?! Tesla says theres no way to reset the sensor. Only option is to replace it.
Summary: vehicle tpms has been disabled due to a software revision. Tesla released v10 software for Model S vehicles. 2012-2014 cars have a legacy tpms system which the previous software allowed the user to reset the tpms, if an error occurred or a different wheel/tire combination was swapped for the season. Once the reset button was pressed the system would learn the new sensors and the error would reset. The functionality of the reset button has been removed to accomodate newer cars with a newer, smarter tpms system from continental. This new system simply requires you to start driving, and it auto learns the new sensors. Version 10 fails to address the needs of the older cars with the older tpms system. As it stands now, there is no way for the user to reset the tpms, thus owners are driving around with a disabled, federally mandated safety system. Tesla has encouraged owners to upgrade older cars to the newer system at significant expense, when all we need is the original functionality of the reset button that was part of the vehicles original configuration.
During all electrical fault failures the vehicle was stationary. I've had 6 service visits related to electrical faults causing mechanical failures. The steering rack failure was the most recent problem. Tesla replaced the entire steering rack. The Tesla owner's forum and Teslamotorsclub. Com owners say they've replaced only the steering motor and that 1 part fixes the power steering fault. The electrical charging port failed because of electrical faults. The 12-volt battery has failed twice during the last year. 5 door regulators have been replaced in the front 2 seats due to electrical faults. 3 window regulators have been replaced due to electrical faults. The power steering failed due to an electrical fault. I've paid $6,500 for electrical faults during the last year. The tires I buy are rated to 55,000 miles, but they keep wearing out unevenly, and often blowing out, at less than 30,000 miles. The service center cannot tell me why the tires are continually blowing out and wearing out unevenly after minimal use. I went to a Tesla service center for help resetting my touchscreen and installing a firmware update when I was thousands of miles from home. The service center forced me to get nearly $2,000 of new regulators. Parts were incorrectly replaced that were not malfunctioning. Parts that malfunctioned once or twice were replaced. Parts that were replaced the previous month, and were covered under the Tesla parts warranty, were replaced again. The battery pack that powers the vehicle instantly lost 50-miles of range, 16% of total available range after visiting a service center. During 5. 6-years of ownership, I lost less than 7% of total available range. I paid a $10,000 upgrade for range. I'm concerned it's a fault or that my vehicle was damaged or the battery was replaced with a defective battery without my knowledge.