NHTSA Complaint #11471349 — 2018 TESLA MODEL X

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11471349
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL X
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	June 21, 2022
Date Filed	June 28, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

The seats behind the driver are a 2:1 split design with each side being able to be adjusted backwards and forwards. The latching mechanism on the larger of the two pieces failed in a way that left the seat free to slide backwards and forwards. This is extremely dangerous as it could result in crush injuries to the occupant of the seat. If a child seat was installed, it could result in fatal whiplash. I have a video of the seat moving freely as pictures don't really help describe the problem.

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