NHTSA Complaint #11467640 — 2020 TESLA MODEL 3

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11467640
Vehicle	2020 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Date of Incident	February 2, 2022
Date Filed	June 5, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

The car suddenly brakes when the accommodative cruise control or full automatic driving is engaged. This happens at random times when driving on the highway. The braking is sudden and severe requiring driver intervention. Only happens with cruise control or full auto. Has happened several times since the car was purchased.

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