NHTSA Complaint #11407155 — 2021 TESLA MODEL Y
STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA
Crash Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11407155 |
| Vehicle | 2021 TESLA MODEL Y |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 524 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
PARKING MY CAR WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKE AND READY TO ENGAGE PARK , CAR ACCELERATED IN HIGH SPEED AND DROVE TO ISLAND AND TRYING TO CONTROL THE WHEEL WHILE MY FOOT STILL ON BREAK TO AVOID HITTING OTHER CARS ON THE PARKING LOT , HIT SOME CURBS WHICH CAUSE THE TIRE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE CAME OFF COMPLETELY WITH AXLE ATTACHED . THIS CAUSE THE CAR TO STOP AND DEPLOYED AIR BAG AND CAUGHT ON FIRE , THAT'S WHEN I IMMEDIATELY GOT OUT THE CAR. THE CAR MILEAGE IS 524 WHEN IT HAPPENED. MINOR BURN ON MY LEFT ARM FROM THE FIRE AND SORE SHOULDER LESS THAN 24 HOURS.
Related Complaints for the 2021 TESLA MODEL Y
Other STRUCTURE:BODY Complaints
#11715486
On [XXX], after placing my young child in my Tesla and closing the door, the 12V battery failed suddenly and the vehi...
#11703701
Frunk (Hood) has been randomly opening at times when the car is parked. Today it opened after being parked at my off...
#11646740
My steering is making loud noises and so is the suspension. It’s so loud it’s embarrassing to drive. The steering wh...
#11630674
•Unknown parts or system malfunctions; yes, an inspection can be issued •The car is parked very close to the house a...
#11629368
The arm felt on the driver side while I’m driving. Also, there is issue with the camera and the screen electrical pro...
Recent Complaints for the 2021 TESLA MODEL Y
#11718843
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
The car suddenly reduced lane assistance and steering assistance functionality. After calling Tesla they said it is n...
#11718843
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
The car suddenly reduced lane assistance and steering assistance functionality. After calling Tesla they said it is n...