NHTSA Complaint #11440638 — 2021 TESLA MODEL 3

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11440638
Vehicle	2021 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	November 15, 2021
Date Filed	November 16, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OK

Consumer Description

"Traffic Aware Cruise Control" (aka Autopilot) applied full braking and sounded collision warning when no collision was imminent. Had traffic been following closely, a rear-end collision could have occurred. Several other similar "ghost braking" incidents have occurred but this was the worst and most dangerous. Vehicle has not yet been taken to a repair facility. Vehicle has not needed inspection by law enforcement nor insurance company.

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