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5YJSA1CN1DFP17498
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
TESLA
Vehicle Model
Model S
Vehicle Trim
w/DC Fast Charge
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
5YJSA1CN*DF
Manufacturer Name
TESLA, INC.
Model Year
2013
Plant City
FREMONT
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company Name
Tesla - Fremont, CA (FRE)
Plant State
CALIFORNIA
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Doors
5
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Steering Location
Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
Drive Type
RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive
Battery Energy (kWh) From
81
Battery Energy (kWh) To
90
Charger Level
Level 3 DC Charger or fast charger (up to 400A, up to 600V DC, up to 240kW)
Charger Power (kW)
10
Engine Model
Base, Tier 7 Battery (81-90 kWh)
Fuel Type - Primary
Electric
Electrification Level
BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle)
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
All Rows
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
VIN Breakdown
5YJ
World Manufacturer Identifier
SA1CN
Vehicle Descriptor Section
1
Check Digit
DFP17498
Vehicle Identifier Section
Safety Recalls (11 Found)
Total Recalls
11
Vehicle
2013 TESLA Model S
Source
NHTSA Database
PARKING BRAKE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release.
Consequence:
If the gear breaks during parking brake release, the vehicle will not be able to be moved. If the gear breaks during parking brake application, the parking brake may not adequately hold the vehicle,
Remedy:
Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer
Campaign: 17V260000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2013 Model S vehicles equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these...
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:
Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2018. Owners may contact Tesla custom
Campaign: 18V031000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with Bosch steering racks. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.
Consequence:
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may co
Campaign: 18V204000
Owner Complaints (455)
Total Complaints
455
Crashes Reported
41
Injuries Reported
24
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
"Vehicle lights turned off while driving home with my family. Pulling over and turning off and on the car reset the problem. When lights turned off I received a warning light identifying a faulty right headlight and faulty left headlight. No accid..."
ODI #11727760
PARKING BRAKE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
"The contact owns a 2013 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that the parking brake seized while leaving a charging station, and the vehicle screeched into oncoming traffic and stalled. The parking brake warning light was illuminated. The local dealer w..."
ODI #11720889
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