NHTSA Complaint #11421938 — 2017 TESLA MODEL X

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11421938
Vehicle	2017 TESLA MODEL X
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	May 15, 2021
Date Filed	June 23, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

Front passenger door mechanism doesn’t function properly . Door only opens when pulling on interior door handle. Service department stated it’s a common problem with the door actuators failing and it needs to be replaced.

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