NHTSA ODI #11706190

2021 Tesla Model S Complaint

Power Train / Unknown Or Other

Filed December 19, 2025 · Incident date July 30, 2025

Vehicle
2021 Tesla Model S
Component(s)
Power Train / Unknown Or Other
Complaint filed
December 19, 2025
Date of incident
July 30, 2025
Reported VIN
5YJSA1E68MF

Owner's description

7/30/2025 The vehicle experienced a confirmed TOTAL loss of function to include steering, restraint, and braking functionality at approximately 60 to 65 miles per hour. This catastrophic failure placed myself and and others at severe risk. Although Tesla’s service notes confirm the event occurred, no corrective repair was performed. The vehicle was completely inoperative with a matter of seconds with no prior warning. At this point in time the car has continued to not operate the same steering and noises has been in the shop 5 times still no answer or repairs in regard to it shutting down or any other issues that continue to return. The last visit I was asked to purchase new tires because maybe that’s why, I did. I continue to be told nothing is wrong with the vehicle making me feel extremely defeated when I know the vehicle is not the same as it was.

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