# 2021 TESLA MODEL S — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `1842883` · 2022-09-23 · Tesla, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** TESLA
- **Model:** MODEL S
- **Year:** 2021
- **Manufacturer:** Tesla, Inc.
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Speed:** 18 mph
## Narrative
left rear motor malfunctioned yes available for inspection The computer said that the motor had malfunctioned but is safe to drive but dont exceed 65 mph. I drove some 2 miles and the car stopped and the motor caught fire. The vehicle has not been inspected.
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