NHTSA Complaint #11404905 — 2020 TESLA MODEL Y

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11404905
Vehicle	2020 TESLA MODEL Y
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	March 15, 2021
Date Filed	March 25, 2021
Mileage	5,900 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

BREAK LIGHT BUILDS UP CONDENSATION AND OBSCURES THE LIGHTS FROM BEING SEEN. I REACHED OUT TO TESLA TO HAVE THE PART REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THEY CLAIM THAT CONDENSATION TO THAT LEVEL IS NORMAL. I THINK IT'S A SAFETY RISK.

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