NHTSA Complaint #11502899 — 2023 TESLA MODEL 3

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11502899
Vehicle	2023 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 16, 2023
Date Filed	January 20, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

After backing out of a parking place I could not switch into "drive". The car froze and had to be put into "tow mode" to be pushed aside and later taken to a dealer. Before being collected the car was partially blocking a car park, but there was no other safety risk. Warnings appeared when the event occurred, but not prior to. The rear drive unit was replaced under warranty.

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