2021 Tesla Model 3 Powertrain Issue (DIR_a149)

[anpatel0523@gm]

I currently own a 2021 Tesla Model 3 with 28k miles. Over the past 4 months, I have had this powertrain issue (DIR_a149) come up on three separate occasions. The message on the car states "Powertrain requires service" and "Speed limited to 70 mph" but the speed restriction goes down all the way to 55 mph. I have been on the highway when this happens and the car is unreliable and poses a safety issue. In the first two service appointments, they said they replaced the oil pump but the issue is still there. Each time I speak to the service center, they barely know what they are talking about and just repeat the same script. This car is not drivable and is a safety issue not only for myself but also for other drivers. Any suggestions on what to do next? Call Tesla Corporate? Inform the insurance company? Speak to NHTSA? Try to Lemon the car? (might not be an option in the state of NJ).

 

[jjrandorin]

Perhaps information in this thread (found by searching TMC for the error message you mention) give give you something to talk to the service center about?

Taken 2021 Model Y in to service center 4 times in last month for "Powertrain needs servicing,", still unresolved - Anyone on the other side of this?

Started with DIR_a149 error, and limited speed to anywhere from 71-50 mph. The first time we took it in, the service center said they found the problem and it was a sensor. Fair enough. Same message popped up a day later. The next two times they replaced the oil pump in the rear motor. The...

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[EVRider-FL]

Try a different service center.