Front Motor Failed Three Miles from Dealership on new Model Y

[Scrotum]

Looking for enlightenment on what is involved in swapping out a front drive inverter in a 2023 MYP. I just purchased one last night and I didn't make it to the freeway before the front motor failed. I was able to get it back to the dealership -- the diagnosis is either a failed front drive motor or the inverter. I'm rather leery about a brand new car with 40 miles on it being torn-down to the point where presumably the axles, r&p, and various other major front end components have to be removed and put back together.

 

[VT_EE]

Looking for enlightenment on what is involved in swapping out a front drive inverter in a 2023 MYP. I just purchased one last night and I didn't make it to the freeway before the front motor failed. I was able to get it back to the dealership -- the diagnosis is either a failed front drive motor or the inverter. I'm rather leery about a brand new car with 40 miles on it being torn-down to the point where presumably the axles, r&p, and various other major front end components have to be removed and put back together.

Assuming it's like the rear drive unit, I believe it takes them about 4 hours to do a swap. Replacing the electric motors are done from the bottom and are not nearly as complicated as trying to replace an ICE engine. Motor replacement is not a big deal.

 

[E90alex]

Your learyness is irrelevant at this point I’m afraid. You will not get a replacement vehicle if that’s what you’re hoping. The vehicle is yours and your only option is to let them fix it, whatever that entails.

 

[searover06]

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[GtiMart]

Parts should fail early if they have a defect, or very late. You had a defective part and it failed early. That's what a warranty is for. They will replace with a non-defective part and you'll be on your way with a new car. There's nothing to worry about. This happens in other brands too...