RWD rumble/vibe in seat and wheel on hard acceleration from 50mph

[hifi239]

I didn't notice this during the first month, so it seems new. When I accelerate hard from around 50mph (blue 1/2 way or more around the circle) in Normal mode, I get a mild but noticeable rumble vibration in the seat and wheel. This most noticeable on flat or slight uphill on highway surface. Seems to be result of high torque in 2nd gear. Any thoughts on what to check before asking at the dealer? Or does everyone feel this? Thanks.

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[pjk0159]

I have this same issue. But additionally, it doesn't matter what speed I'm at but if I press down on the accelerator past around the mid-point, I can hear the rumble and feel a slight vibration in the rear. Anyone experience the same? Have you had this addressed with the dealer?

 

[hifi239]

I have this same issue. But additionally, it doesn't matter what speed I'm at but if I press down on the accelerator past around the mid-point, I can hear the rumble and feel a slight vibration in the rear. Anyone experience the same? Have you had this addressed with the dealer?

No I haven't had it checked yet. I am pretty sure it's normal, but I plan to ask the dealer to test drive it this spring. I'm on a few weeks' limited use here in Boston winter. The rumble is consistent. And you have it too.

 

[pjk0159]

I’m scheduled to take it into the dealer in a couple weeks. I’ll post an update

 

[hifi239]

I’m scheduled to take it into the dealer in a couple weeks. I’ll post an update

That would be appreciated!

 

[pjk0159]

Hey. Forgot to check in. I got my car back and they said it was "normal". I had the guy ride with me so I can show him the issue but it was almost imperceptible, annoyingly. To be honest though, it isn't that bad. You really need to look out for it to notice it.

 

[hifi239]

Thanks very much. I too found after all that it is not consistent. I noticed that sometimes I can get on it and the rumble doesn’t happen. I figured demonstrating it to service would be one of those times! Also I guess at two years and 14kmi if it were a defect, something would have broken by now. I have accelerated Teslas and EQS hard and they don’t do that. Cheers.

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