2013 Tesla Model S Engine Problems

“I experienced a sudden loss of range with 2019.16 software update that Tesla release. I no longer have the range or charging speed before the update. This was a purposeful action from Tesla due to the potential for the batteries catching fire. Tesla took action to downgrade horsepower and range along with all other aspects of performance through a total voltage cap. This in effect has devalued the resell value of my car by removing functions, range and charging speed. This change happened while the car was parked in my garage and stationary.”

“It was a 2hr45min drive into work on an icy blizzardy morning, driving my 2013 Model S rwd p85 with 90,000mi. Have owned this car for 4 yrs. Made it to work safely and the last 6 feet in the parking garage, going about 3 MPH pulling at a right angle into a parking stall. Had brake pedal depressed, shifted my foot to tap on the accelerator to inch forward and next thing you know, car is accelerating full throttle into a cement wall. Crashed head on and airbag didn't even deploy. Sat for a moment to catch my breath and try to process what happened. …”

“I was driving my Tesla Model S early in the morning in a quiet neighborhood when was slowly approaching to four-way stop sign intersection by gradually step on the brake. At the very beginning, I can feel the car decelerated, suddenly there was unintended acceleration that I felt. There was a jerking forward of the car, so I was not able to make a full stop at the stop sign. Then the speed drops down significantly, almost to zero. I pressed the flashing light because there was a line of cars behind me and I was in the middle of the road. …”

“Slowly pulling into a parking spot at a strip mall, I released my foot off of the gas, lightly tapped brake and the car unintentionally accelerated into a palm tree in front of a brick pillar at a strip mall. I backed out to assess the damage. Husband was witness in driver's seat. This is the 2nd time this happened to me, (last year at a grocery store parking lot) altho the first time no damage was done and no reports were filed. Poor decision in hindsight! Since no person was injured, the police dept would not take a report. Insurance was called as well as Tesla. …”

“Needed to replace drive motor, 85kw battery in the last 6 months and currently have faulty onboard charger and not able to charge. These frequent charging problems have really annoyed me. Tesla service has been really nice and responsive, however, I decided to report these because the issues are beyond what's expected from a new car, let alone a Tesla. This is less than reliable for a 1+ yr old car. If it wasn't for the extension of Tesla drive train and battery warranty (unlimited miles) these would have been really expensive repairs.”