What's Normal Front Motor Sound for Model Y?

[rorrim]

Question for current Model Y owners. I got my Model Y PUP in April and since I took delivery I'm hearing a whining noise (high pitch) when cruising (light pressure on accelerator), especially when going 35-45mph...I also hear an intermittent pulsing / oscillating sound from the front motor (I believe some refer to this as "Beeping"). Really annoying. Sounds like someone is blowing through a whistle. I cannot believe this is normal but wanted to check if anyone else hears the same or should the motor be mostly quiet under low load while cruising at constant speed?

I took it to an SC and they claim it's normal, but I suspect it's either an issue with the front Motor or it's an issue with missing insulation which is causing sound to resonate into the cabin...What is everyone else's experience with Motor noise while cruising (not accelerating)?

 

[rorrim]

Just wanted to reach out again. Model Y owners, please chime in so that I can understand if the noise I'm hearing is abnormal! Thanks!

 

[JATinNH]

I have a Dual Motor Model 3 (built 10/2018) and also have the high pitched whine, most pronounced at the 40mph-45mph range (until road noise starts to drown it out). There were several discussion threads on here that I read at the time of many others experiencing something similar, but I don’t recall it was anything SCs would address other than “that’s normal”. I’m not familiar with the “beeping” sound you refer to, though.

 

[rorrim]

I have a Dual Motor Model 3 (built 10/2018) and also have the high pitched whine, most pronounced at the 40mph-45mph range (until road noise starts to drown it out). There were several discussion threads on here that I read at the time of many others experiencing something similar, but I don’t recall it was anything SCs would address other than “that’s normal”. I’m not familiar with the “beeping” sound you refer to, though.

Thanks for sharing! Do you think this is indeed normal or just a motor quality issue that some folks experience?

 

[kevin1]

Is it possible to record the sound?

 

[rorrim]

Is it possible to record the sound?

Here's a clip (link, below). Did my best to capture...please turn up volume all the way. You can hear the constant motor whine and pulsing/beeping occasionally as well. I look forward to your thoughts.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/bkU1SEJwPGdPh4Np8

 

[captanzuelo]

sounds like a high pitched whistle. Doesnt happen in my model Y

 

[Ssmtsx]

My performance sounds exactly the same

 

[rorrim]

sounds like a high pitched whistle. Doesnt happen in my model Y

Thanks! When did you take delivery? Curious if this is an early build issue or lack of insulation in the A Pillar like we saw in Sandy Munro's video?

 

[rorrim]

My performance sounds exactly the same

Did you ever complain to Tesla? If so, what did they say?

 

[db93]

MY AWD
Barely audible sound in mine when at a stop, no way it's noticeable when driving
vin 18xx

 

[Lozzy]

My car definitely does not whine like that at maintaining 40 mph

 

[kevin1]

Curious if this is an early build issue or lack of insulation in the A Pillar like we saw in Sandy Munro's video?

+1 to this, it could also be poor sealing. Check that all the rubber pieces are seated properly etc.

 

[rorrim]

My car definitely does not whine like that at maintaining 40 mph

Thanks. Can you share your VIN?

 

[captanzuelo]

Thanks! When did you take delivery? Curious if this is an early build issue or lack of insulation in the A Pillar like we saw in Sandy Munro's video?

Took delivery last week. Vin 9XXX

I should add, mine is LR AWD, not PUP

 

[rorrim]

Took delivery last week. Vin 9XXX

I should add, mine is LR AWD, not PUP

Thanks...must be an early build issue then...

 

[Lozzy]

Thanks. Can you share your VIN?

I’m a early build 17**

 

[rorrim]

I’m a early build 17**

Tesla is telling me this is normal and it's clearly not. What options do I have to escalate this?

 

[XLR82XS]

Tesla is telling me this is normal and it's clearly not. What options do I have to escalate this?

Not a whole lot unless there is a failure. Good news is that you complaint is documented. Front motor whine is normal. I experience it ~30-45mph.

 

[kevin1]

Are we sure it's the motor? In model 3, front motor rarely receives power apart from heavy acceleration or slippery conditions.