2021 Tesla Model S — surface rust underneath a winter daily
2021 Tesla Model S Long Range, about 47,500 miles. There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-…
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2021 Tesla Model S — advertised price jumps thousands at the desk
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range, about 45,500 miles. The advertised used-car price was…
RustBeltWrench696Community StarterAug 7, 20262021 Tesla Model S Long RangePhiladelphia0 replies0 helpful
2021 Tesla Model S — windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter?
2021 Tesla Model S Long Range, about 50,500 miles. A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If t…
2021 Tesla Model S — single clunk over small sharp bumps
2021 Tesla Model S Long Range, about 32,000 miles. There is one front-end clunk over pothole edges and driveway lips, but larger smooth bumps do not reproduce…
ColdStartHauler469Community StarterAug 14, 20262021 Tesla Model S Long RangePhiladelphia1 reply0 helpful
2021 Tesla Model S — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection — trying to narrow this down
Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interferen…
2021 Tesla Model S — huge doc fee: argue about fee or total price?
One dealer documentation fee is much higher than others nearby. Is it better to stop arguing about the label and just negotiate the overall out-the-door number…
2021 Tesla Model S — blower works on some speeds but not others
2021 Tesla Model S Long Range, about 35,000 miles. Cabin fan works normally on certain settings and then cuts out or changes speed unpredictably on others. Bef…
DetailBuilder590Community StarterJul 28, 20262021 Tesla Model S Long RangeCharlotte4 replies0 helpful
2021 Tesla Model S — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection — Austin / buyer question
Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interferen…
2021 Tesla Model S — fast charging tapers earlier than it used to — trying to narrow this down
On comparable road trips the charge rate now starts tapering sooner. I am trying to separate charger sharing, battery temperature, software changes and actual…
2021 Tesla Model S — first used-oil analysis: what matters?
2021 Tesla Model S Long Range, about 81,000 miles. I am thinking about sending an oil sample to establish a baseline. For a normal street engine, which trends…
2021 Tesla Model S — new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds
2021 Tesla Model S Long Range, about 80,000 miles. Pads and rotors were replaced recently and stopping performance is good, but there is low-speed squeal. Hard…
2021 Tesla Model S — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range, about 48,500 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir…
2021 Tesla Model S — brake fluid is old but still looks clean — trying to narrow this down
Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance?
2021 Tesla Model S — long crank only after filling the fuel tank
2021 Tesla Model S Long Range, about 66,500 miles. The car starts normally most of the time, but after filling the tank it occasionally cranks longer and runs…
2021 Tesla Model S — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update — anyone dealt with this recently?
After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset procedure owners should try…
GarageWrench215Community StarterJun 4, 20262021 Tesla Model S Long RangeCalifornia21 replies0 helpful
2021 Tesla Model S — temperature climbs in traffic but drops once moving
Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is moving. Coolant level looks correct. Fans run, but I do not know whether th…
TireWrench724Community StarterMay 27, 20262021 Tesla Model S Long RangeCentral Jersey23 replies0 helpful
2021 Tesla Model S — car pulls right even though alignment is green
Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road. Tire pressures match. Would you cross-rotate tires to check radial pu…
2021 Tesla Model S — rear tires are disappearing faster than expected — anyone dealt with this recently?
The car is aligned and pressures are correct, but rear tire life is much shorter than my previous gas cars. Has rotation strategy, tire choice or driving style…
2021 Tesla Model S — dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning
I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have video and timestamps. What is the best…
2021 Tesla Model S — eV has plenty of main battery but shows a 12V warning
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range, about 100,000 miles. Traction battery is charged, but…