NHTSA Complaint #11439769 — 2020 TESLA MODEL 3

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11439769
Vehicle 2020 TESLA MODEL 3
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 14,000 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State WA

Consumer Description

The contact owned a 2020 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 60 MPH on autopilot, she lost control of the vehicle due to an unknown reason. Once his wife lost control of the vehicle, she had run the vehicle into a fence. The airbags deployed upon impact. The contact's wife did not suffer any injuries and did not seek any medical attention. A police report was filed. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard where the vehicle was deemed a total loss. The contact filled out a form online to recover the data from the vehicle but was later informed that only California residence could have access to that information. The vehicle had been destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.

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