NHTSA Complaint #11420547 — 2018 TESLA MODEL 3

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11420547
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING
Date of Incident	October 1, 2020
Date Filed	June 11, 2021
Mileage	21,389 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while using driving and with the Full self-driving feature activated, the vehicle nearly crashed into other parked vehicles. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 21,389.

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