NHTSA Complaint #11452795 — 2020 TESLA MODEL 3

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11452795
Vehicle	2020 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Date of Incident	February 10, 2022
Date Filed	February 18, 2022
Mileage	12,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2020 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and turning left, the vehicle experienced “Phantom Braking). There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000

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