NHTSA Complaint #11452553 — 2016 TESLA MODEL X

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11452553
Vehicle	2016 TESLA MODEL X
Component	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Date of Incident	January 14, 2022
Date Filed	February 17, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

phantom braking on freeway. quick deceleration from approx 65mph to 40 mph for no reason causing vehicles behind me to reduce speed suddenly and swerve to prevent collision with my vehicle. Not reported to Tesla. I do not drive on freeway frequently but it does cause me concern when i do drive on freeway and engage cruise control/autopilot. Occurs with no warning.

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