NHTSA Complaint #11387082 — 2016 TESLA MODEL X

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11387082
Vehicle	2016 TESLA MODEL X
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	January 7, 2021
Date Filed	January 7, 2021
Mileage	50,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

REAR VIEW CAMERA IS TOO DARK IN LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS (PARTICULARLY NIGHT TIME). ONLY OCCURS ON CARS WITH UPDATED INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS (REFERRED TO AS "MCU2"). IMAGE IS VERY HARD TO MAKE OUT, EXHIBITING HIGH LEVELS OF BLACK CRUSH, MAKING IT VERY UNSAFE WHEN PARKING OR DRIVING.

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