NHTSA Complaint #11450308 — 2021 TESLA MODEL 3

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11450308
Vehicle	2021 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	February 3, 2022
Date Filed	February 3, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Phantom braking for no apparent reason. Worst occurrence was this morning driving home from work on cruise control, max speed cruise 73mph, suddenly my car braked on its own down to 59mph in 2 seconds. Very scary. My wrist hurts from that incident & my forehead almost hit the steering. Nothing in front & thank God no tailgating car behind me. This is not safe. It happens to me all the time but this was the scariest of all.

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