2010 Tesla Roadster2 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 2010-10-01 · campaign 10V458000 · 439 vehicles
Defect: TESLA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ROADSTER 2.0 AND 2.5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 12V AUXILIARY CABLE. THE 12V AUXILIARY CABLE FOR THE LOW VOLTAGE BACK UP POWER SYSTEM MAY BE IMPROPERLY ROUTED. IF THE WIRE IS IMPROPERLY ROUTED, AND TRAPPED AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL COVER, THE WIRE MAY ABRADE AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE CARBON FIBER ARMATURE AND, OVER TIME, EXPOSE THE WIRE. CONTACT BETWEEN THE BARE WIRE AND CARBON FIBER MAY CAUSE A SHORT-CIRCUIT LEADING TO POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL ARCHING.
Risk: SHORT CIRCUIT AND ELECTRICAL ARCING COULD LEAD TO A FIRE IN THE RIGHT FRONT HEADLAMP AREA.
Fix: TESLA MOTORS WILL CHECK THE ROUTING OF THE 12V AUXILIARY CABLE AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE OVER THE WIRE FREE OF CHARGE. THIS WILL PREVENT MISROUTING AND PINCHING BY THE WHEEL WELL COVER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TESLA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 877-888-3752.
Service bulletins (16)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2014-06-11 · TN-13-44-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tesla: the high voltage interlock loop (hvil) diagnostic guide. this is not an official bulletin. no model types or model years were provided. *js updated 10/21/14. *pe
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 2013-06-05 · TN-13-44-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tesla: due to isolation of model s high voltage, a monitor is installed in battery to ensure no electrical current, between vehicle and high voltage conductor, is being carried and is measured, periodically, for resistance between high voltage conductors and chassis. no model or model years listed
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2013-06-05 · TN-13-16-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tesla: when removing the battery pack these procedures need to be followed in order to ensure proper sealing of the hv rapid mate. no model or model years given. *js
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2012-01-27 · SB-12-46-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tesla motors: during the shipment of battery pack sheets, residual coolant may leak effecting shipping container integrity. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2011-11-22 · SVC-11-40-014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tesla: information provided in regards to assembling a new sealed bearing dual pem/motor fan that is retrofit dual design to replace two separate fans with a single assembly to improve reliability and function in adverse weather conditions. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2011-11-22 · SVC-11-40-015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tesla: information regarding the motor and pem fans where certain types of weather conditions, such as snow, may accumulate too close and cause adverse affect on the airflow and cooling efficiency. this may shortened the useful life of either fans or motor. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 16 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2011-09-15 · Power Train · 7,000 mi“while driving at approximately 30mph, my car experienced "drive loss", which means the power train was shut down so the car could only coast to a stop. this happened with no warning. as the power was shut down, the on board screen stated "power train shut down" or a similar message. i was not in a dangerous situation at the time, so i was able to …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.