NHTSA Complaint #11424607 — 2021 TESLA MODEL Y SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11424607
Vehicle	2021 TESLA MODEL Y
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	July 13, 2021
Date Filed	July 13, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

This problem happens repeatedly. It has been reported by multiple Tesla owners but no action has been taken by Tesla. When driving with the cruise control engaged, the car will brake very aggressively. This happens most commonly when there is no other traffic on the road and no debris on the road. It seems the car believes there is something in front of the car for which it needs to stop, even though the road is clear. But if I press on the accelerator the car resumes normal cruise operation. If there is a car behind me I am worried that the car behind me will crash into me. The braking action is VERY aggressive.

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