NHTSA Complaint #11460183 — 2021 TESLA MODEL 3

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11460183
Vehicle	2021 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING
Date of Incident	April 7, 2022
Date Filed	April 8, 2022
Mileage	8,900 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while her son was driving 70 MPH on autopilot, the vehicle independently decelerated to 45 MPH. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver was able to continue driving to his destination. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,900.

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