NHTSA Complaint #11374898 — 2017 TESLA MODEL X

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11374898
Vehicle	2017 TESLA MODEL X
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	November 12, 2020
Date Filed	November 16, 2020
Mileage	34,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

THE TOUCHSCREEN WENT BLACK WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO GO OUT. THE SCREEN HAS GONE OUT MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE PAST 6 WEEKS REQUIRING REBOOTING. EACH TIME THE SCREEN GOES OUT MORE FEATURES ARE AFFECTED.

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