Check a vehicle VIN check Latest recalls Latest complaints Common problems Rankings Compare vehicles Recall roundups All makes Guides Share your experience
Theme

Engine & cooling

Tesla Model S 60D Engine problems by year

8 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Tesla Model S 60D's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

YearEngine complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20191110
20181000
20172230
20164000

Latest Model S 60D engine complaints

2018 Tesla Model S 60DTransmission & drivetrainEngine & coolingFuel system

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...

Read the full complaint

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.

Filed Incident Power train · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11549787
2016 Tesla Model S 60DTransmission & drivetrainEngine & coolingFuel system

On April 9th, 2022, the vehicle in traffic went from the drive gear to the park. vehicles were coming behind me at 55mph and I could not maneuver to safety. It took up to 4mins before I got moving. The incident occurred again on April 25th, while my kids and I were on the way to basketball practice. Finally, I got an appointment with Tesla service, and after two weeks of troubleshooting I was informed that the issue is an anomaly.

Filed Incident Power train · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11463945
2016 Tesla Model S 60DElectrical systemEngine & cooling

Mcu computer is blacking out and requires constant resets. Connection to the app is spoty. Computer showing signs if not working properly. Reported to tesla. Was told they cleared my memory and they are 'diverting my concerns'

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11340760
2019 Tesla Model S 60DAcceleration & cruise controlDriver assistanceEngine & coolingCrash1 injury

I was driving my 2019 model s tesla on autopilot down the freeway at freeway speed when suddenly it started braking and the alarms went off as if reacting to an impending collision. Only, there was nothing in front of me to react to. The guy behind me rear ended me and spun across traffic lanes. Thankfully, everyone walked away from this with what we think is just whiplash at this time - it could have been so much worse!

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · Electronic stability control (ESC) · EngineNHTSA 11339261
2016 Tesla Model S 60DElectrical systemEngine & cooling

Tesla pushed over-the-air software updates to my vehicle, which reduced the range the car could travel on a single charge, owners. The software updates, which started in may 2019, were made to fix for batteries that could ignite in non-crash scenarios.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11266422
2017 Tesla Model S 60DElectrical systemAcceleration & cruise controlEngine & coolingCrash1 injury

2017 Tesla model s started to accelerate on its own over 100 mph, when traveling on highway around 70 mph, without autopilot engaged. As soon as it started to accelerate, the car took control over the steering wheel and drove into the guardrail on the left of the lane, then quickly steered to the right lanes and steered to the left again. Slammed on the brake but did not work at all, and steering wheel did not respond. The car completely took control over traveling over 100 mph going zig-zag on three lane highway, finally came to a stop after hitting number of trees in the woods on the right side of the highway. The car is completely totaled.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed control · EngineNHTSA 11174732
2016 Tesla Model S 60DEngine & cooling

While driving at 60 mph on a highway front motor shorted loosing power and car slowed to a halt at a unsafe highway location.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10896399

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

Owners helping owners

Know before you drive.

Every experience you share - good or bad - shows on that vehicle's page and helps the next owner and buyer. Two minutes, anonymous.

Share your experience