NHTSA Complaint #11452919 — 2018 TESLA MODEL 3

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11452919
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Date of Incident	February 18, 2022
Date Filed	February 18, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

Tesla FSD beta/ autopilot has frequent phantom braking. Sometimes for oncoming traffic in opposing lane or because of parked cars or even a shadow or nothing at all. It’s dangerous especially when it slams on the brakes so hard items in car will fly to the front. Could cause rear end collision or startle driver and cause them to react poorly. I have been doing bug reports and sending emails to Tesla FSD beta team since 11/2021 after each new update and it has never been resolved even remotely to an acceptable safe feeling product for use.

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