NHTSA Complaint #11282440 — 2018 TESLA MODEL S EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11282440
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL S
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	December 31, 2018
Date Filed	November 26, 2019
Mileage	10 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

BACKUP LIGHTS ARE INADEQUATELY BRIGHT AT NIGHT, IN DARK SITUATIONS ALLOWING NO ABILITY TO MAKE OUT GROUND FEATURES WHEN BACKING UP. TESLA HAS UPDATED FIRMWARE AND REPLACED CAMERA WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. SAFETY DEFECT OF BEING UNABLE TO SEE BEHIND CAR WHEN BACKING UP AT NIGHT NOT FIXED, SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN PROBLEM WITH THE CAR.

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