NHTSA Complaint #11467739 — 2021 TESLA MODEL 3

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

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11467739
Vehicle	2021 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING
Date of Incident	February 18, 2022
Date Filed	June 6, 2022
Mileage	7,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NV

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle applied the brakes independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he experience the failure three times while using the cruise control feature that same day. 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 7,000.

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