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5YJSA1CN8CFP02236 — 2012 Tesla Model S Signature — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2012 Tesla Model S Signature

Lot #44048285 · VIN 5YJSA1CN8CFP02236

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What does the damage type «Electrical» mean

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Auction IAAI · Lot #44048285

Final bid1 400 USD13% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 10 760 USDRepair estimate: 10 760 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine340 544 ₴≈ 7 644 USD

1 · Auction price1 400 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT1 663 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker920 USD

5 · Certification + registration191 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 5YJSA1CN8CFP02236 history

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Feb 26, 2026

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1 400 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Tesla Model S 2012

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 59. Of these — crashes: 4, fires: 1.

Most-reported systems

Electrical System
36
Suspension
9
Exterior Lighting
5
Visibility/Wiper
5
Power Train
4
Equipment
3

Official recalls

Parking Brake
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release.
Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-33-002.
NHTSA campaign: 17V260000
Air Bags
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2012 Model S vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2017. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
NHTSA campaign: 17V023000
Steering
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with Bosch steering racks. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.
Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-18-32-002.

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.

2012 Tesla Model S Signature

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