NHTSA Complaint #11502070 — 2021 TESLA MODEL Y

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11502070
Vehicle 2021 TESLA MODEL Y
Component SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

Autobraking works sometimes and it doesn't many a times consistently. Also, there is a bad smell that keeps coming regularly. Not sure where that is coming from.

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