I just got a “Coolant Low Warning -OK to Drive” error on a brand new Model Y with less than 200 miles. This was followed up with reduced power warnings. After discussing it with support - they suggested that I bring it in. As it was within 7 days of purchase I didn’t need an appointment. I planned to do it the next day - but the car started making all kinds of noises while it was parked in my driveway. Loud grinding noises, cooling noises - and they would not stop. They kept going despite resetting the car, shutting down the car etc. I couldn’t imagine having that go on all night - so I took it in pronto.
While I don’t yet know the outcome, the service guy thought it was likely the heat pump making most of the noise. I have owned a Model 3 and a Model X and never have heard noises like these so the heat pump as the culprit makes sense. This explanation made me feel a bit better, because those noises on a 3 or an X would mean something really bad is happening.
The low power warning had all kinds of effects which surprised me. Backup camera, navigation, voice control, turn signal audio all did not work. The car also wouldn’t go above 65 and struggled to maintain 65 on up hill stretches of road. I expected sluggish performance, but not all of the other side effects.
Apart from this - I love the car and hope I didn’t get a lemon. The Y will be a top seller as it is the perfect blend of performance, size and capability.
While I don’t yet know the outcome, the service guy thought it was likely the heat pump making most of the noise. I have owned a Model 3 and a Model X and never have heard noises like these so the heat pump as the culprit makes sense. This explanation made me feel a bit better, because those noises on a 3 or an X would mean something really bad is happening.
The low power warning had all kinds of effects which surprised me. Backup camera, navigation, voice control, turn signal audio all did not work. The car also wouldn’t go above 65 and struggled to maintain 65 on up hill stretches of road. I expected sluggish performance, but not all of the other side effects.
Apart from this - I love the car and hope I didn’t get a lemon. The Y will be a top seller as it is the perfect blend of performance, size and capability.