NHTSA Complaint #11452638 — 2017 TESLA MODEL X

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11452638
Vehicle	2017 TESLA MODEL X
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	February 13, 2022
Date Filed	February 17, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

While on autopilot at highway speeds, car randomly and suddenly brakes rapidly for no reason. Happens during day, at night, on different roads, in different conditions. No warning lights or alarms.

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