NHTSA Complaint #11485510 — 2020 TESLA MODEL 3
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11485510 |
| Vehicle | 2020 TESLA MODEL 3 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 20,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
The contact owns a 2020 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while reversing or driving forward, while depressing the accelerator pedal and adjusting the seat, the vehicle independently shifted to park abruptly. There were no warning lights illuminated. A software update was previously completed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and suggested a reboot and service on the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
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