NHTSA Complaint #11486791 — 2018 TESLA MODEL S

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11486791
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL S
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	August 30, 2022
Date Filed	September 27, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while pulling into a parking space, the vehicle accelerated at high speeds without any warning, causing the vehicle to run through a construction site and collide with a building. The air bags were deployed, and the passenger in the vehicle was injured and sought medical attention. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

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