NHTSA Complaint #11443605 — 2017 TESLA MODEL X

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11443605
Vehicle	2017 TESLA MODEL X
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	November 20, 2021
Date Filed	December 13, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

My headlights always tuned on automatically whenever the windshield wipers would turn on as required by Florida law. After a software update a few months ago, this functionality is no longer occurring. I must now manually turn on the headlights if it is raining and my windshield wipers turn on. I reported this to my local Tesla Service Center, and they were aware of the issue and stated that a future software update would correct this issue and return the functionality. I am still waiting for this to be corrected. Not only does this lead to a safety issue, but it also violates state law if the wipers turn on in the rain and the lights do not. Please note that I received a software update (2021.44.5) last night and this issue is still not corrected or addressed.

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