Strange noise on my Model S

[Dreier]

Hello, I've been hearing this sound lately even when it is parked. Not sure what this is. Anyone have an idea? Thank you!

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[NewbyMaybe]

It would help if you were closer to bumper or opened the hood to get as close as you can to the noise.

 

[EVRider-FL]

Which Model S do you have and which build are you on? There were reports of noises in new Model S’s that were resolved in a recent build.

 

[Dreier]

Which Model S do you have and which build are you on? There were reports of noises in new Model S’s that were resolved in a recent build.

I have a 2016 (facelift) Model S 90D

 

[Rob J]

I have the same model and I've had quite a few issues but never that noise. Strange that it's all the time though. Could be a bunch of things but personally I'd be getting it booked into Tesla ASAP, sorry.

 

[vcor]

Sort of sounds like a bad bearing on one of the radiator fans. Just a guess, as I've not heard that sound before. If so, it's not urgent. If a fan or other motor fails completely, and the car cannot cool or heat the battery enough, you will get an error message and it will not let it damage the battery. I'd schedule an appointment but would continue to drive the car normally.

 

[jms90d]

2022.36.2 corrects the noise (somewhat high pitched sound many have complained about)

 

[WilliamG]

2022.36.2 corrects the noise (somewhat high pitched sound many have complained about)

Suggest you re-read the thread.

 

[EVRider-FL]

2022.36.2 corrects the noise (somewhat high pitched sound many have complained about)

Only applicable to the new refresh S/X, not the OP’s 2016.

 

[jms90d]

Yes, that is my understanding.

 

[Dreier]

The sound is coming from behind the driver side headlight.

 

[NewbyMaybe]

Does it have active suspension?

 

[Dreier]

Does it have active suspension?

No just the regular suspension. Not air.

 

[NewbyMaybe]

You could check the videos on YouTube for your dual motor frunk, it's not difficult to pull out of the way to pinpoint the source.

 

[Dreier]

Scheduled service with Tesla and sent the recordings. They think it's the fan assembly that needs replaced. We'll see how it goes.

 

[vcor]

Perhaps my guess was right! Let us know the final results.