NHTSA Complaint #11452602 — 2021 TESLA MODEL Y ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11452602
Vehicle	2021 TESLA MODEL Y
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING
Date of Incident	November 17, 2021
Date Filed	February 17, 2022
Mileage	300 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH in autopilot mode, a truck in the middle passing lane going in the opposite direction, approached the vehicle, and the vehicle stopped abruptly. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact continued to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 300.

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