NHTSA Complaint #11434278 — 2018 TESLA MODEL 3

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11434278
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	September 24, 2021
Date Filed	September 24, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

In a heavy Florida rain this afternoon about 3:30pm EDT I noticed my automatic headlight with windshield wiper function was inop. The lights normally go on with windshield wipers in the past. Upon investigation Tesla has removed this function at least on Model 3 and Y cars for some regulatory reason. It is unsafe to have to go to the touch screen to turn on headlights in this situation. Owners are complaining on forums but i think more drastic action is required.

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