Tesla Model S Front Drive Unit Bearing Failure
Tesla
Model S
2012
AWD (D models)
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Severity Level
High
Safe to Drive?
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Safety Impact
Can become a safety issue if left unresolved
Urgency Level
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Early AWD Model S front drive units developed bearing noise — a whining or howling at speed. Tesla improved the design in 2019 but early units can still fail. Drive unit replacement at a Tesla service centre costs £2,500-5,000. The rear motor is more reliable than the early front units.
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