NHTSA Complaint #11444932 — 2021 TESLA MODEL Y ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11444932
Vehicle	2021 TESLA MODEL Y
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 24, 2021
Date Filed	December 25, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

Tesla recently overhauled the firmware to their vehicles, however the newest update removes much of the ease and functionality. They have removed defogger buttons into the background, and other settings as well, causing the user to have to use multiple touches to work something that previously was quick. I believe this to be a safety issue. Drivers are now unaware where certain settings are and causes drivers to become distracted from the road to a degree that is unsafe while driving.

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