Table 1 shows one common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2018 Tesla Model S.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems |
Driving the vehicle and all of a sudden all these warning lights came on. The dash flashed warning signs stating: "power reduced - exiting and entering the vehicle may restore operation" "high voltage battery requires service - acceleration and charging performance reduced" and a turtle sign appeared. The vehicle was almost inoperable moving at 1-2 mph. Pulled into a parking lot, parked the car, and exited the vehicle. After reentering the vehicle the error continued. Had the vehicle towed to the Tesla service center. It is currently being diagnosed. An online search showed many Tesla forums with similar issues and there were suggestions to report the incident because there no consistent resolution that has been provided by Tesla thus far - issues range from 2020 - 2023.