NHTSA Complaint #11477720 — 2021 TESLA MODEL Y ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11477720
Vehicle	2021 TESLA MODEL Y
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 3, 2022
Date Filed	August 5, 2022
Mileage	36,314 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that the vehicle had received a software update through the Wi-Fi from Tesla. The contact stated that the camera for the autonomous self-drive feature had become excessively sensitive sounding the alarm for the Occupant Detection and Lane Assist at the slightest movement. The contact stated that the issue caused multiple distractions while driving. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The contact had informed the manufacturer of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 36,314.

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