Tesla Y Shaking/Shutdown When Driving

[RisDrives]

On Friday 08/20/21, when leaving Costco just before 8:00 pm closing, driving under 30 mph, my 2021 Tesla Y (took delivery in March, 2021) began shaking violently and immediately shutdown. Although the screen was operating, the auto would not go into drive or reverse. Called Tesla roadside service and after an hour of attempting to reset the auto, we gave up and the car was towed to Tesla. We are still awaiting (08/22) notification of the results of Tesla’s diagnostic examination. Just wondering whether anyone else has had a similar experience and, if so, the ultimate outcome. Thanks!

 

[glide]

On Friday 08/20/21, when leaving Costco just before 8:00 pm closing, driving under 30 mph, my 2021 Tesla Y (took delivery in March, 2021) began shaking violently and immediately shutdown. Although the screen was operating, the auto would not go into drive or reverse. Called Tesla roadside service and after an hour of attempting to reset the auto, we gave up and the car was towed to Tesla. We are still awaiting (08/22) notification of the results of Tesla’s diagnostic examination. Just wondering whether anyone else has had a similar experience and, if so, the ultimate outcome. Thanks!

Probably a faulty drive unit.

 

[Dennisis]

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[RisDrives]

Probably a faulty drive unit.

Thanks - have not received diagnostic test results from Tesla. Not encouraged by the outcome of a similar situation experienced by AnaS.

 

[RisDrives]

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Had similar experience with 5-month old Model Y this past Friday. Not very encouraging - awaiting diagnosis from Tesla.

 

[Fishious]

Whoa. Keep us posted. Really curious to see what your situation is.

 

[Schulz1983]

Thanks - have not received diagnostic test results from Tesla. Not encouraged by the outcome of a similar situation experienced by AnaS.

On the bright side you have the chesterfield service center. They are fantastic to deal with. I usually deal with Logan down there.

 

[RisDrives]

On the bright side you have the chesterfield service center. They are fantastic to deal with. I usually deal with Logan down there.

We are in Illinois; what State are you referencing?

 

[Schulz1983]

We are in Illinois; what State are you referencing?

You show Glencoe for your location so I mistakenly assumed glencoe MO. It didn’t help that when I clicked on it google maps brought up Glencoe MO lol

 

[RisDrives]

Learn something new every day - did not know there was a Glencoe, MO. Remain waiting for the Tesla Service Center’s diagnosis. Its silence is deafening and not very encouraging.

 

[RisDrives]

Thanks - have not received diagnostic test results from Tesla. Not encouraged by the outcome of a similar situation experienced by AnaS.

Thanks - have not received diagnostic test results from Tesla. Not encouraged by the outcome of a similar situation experienced by AnaS.

Glide, you are correct. The Tesla Service Center informed me this morning that my vehicle will need a new rear drive unit. Hope it solves the problem. Thanks, Glide.

 

[Pianewman]

HAHA! There are 20 Glencoes in the US...google...

 

[RisDrives]

HAHA! There are 20 Glencoes in the US...google...

That is funny.

 

[sunfarm]

This is part of luxury!! Isn't it?

 

[Pianewman]

(the MY is NOT a luxury car. It's a $40k car with upgrades: dual motor, paint, interior...)

 

[sunfarm]

(the MY is NOT a luxury car. It's a $40k car with upgrades: dual motor, paint, interior...)

That's how you build!!! Model Y Performance + FSD +tax= $CAD98K, even without FSD= $CAD 88K- this is a luxury segment!! Even Model Y LR - CAD$78K- this is info from Tesla website. Price is luxury!!! Quality don't.

 

[jpy1980]

Hmmm this is seemingly happening to the newer cars. At what point would this be a recall on the rear units?

 

[avs007]

(the MY is NOT a luxury car. It's a $40k car with upgrades: dual motor, paint, interior...)

That's like saying the BMW M2 CS is not a luxury car either. It's a $36k car with a bunch of upgrades bringing up the cost to $83k

 

[Pianewman]

HAHA! Price gives the ILLUSION of "luxury." A $36k Passat is STILL an entry level car, around $19k, with options.

Semantics. I say it's a mid-range, $40k car, with options (they aren't really "luxury" options...) that bump it up into the "luxury" price range.

 

[Schulz1983]

That's how you build!!! Model Y Performance + FSD +tax= $CAD98K, even without FSD= $CAD 88K- this is a luxury segment!! Even Model Y LR - CAD$78K- this is info from Tesla website. Price is luxury!!! Quality don't.

I disagree. $50k is pretty much normal for an suv now. I can list and list suvs that are $50k that I would not consider luxury. Look at the price of a Mercedes AMG suv.