NHTSA Complaint #11509184 — 2016 TESLA MODEL S

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11509184
Vehicle	2016 TESLA MODEL S
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	February 1, 2023
Date Filed	February 26, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

Tesla designed a combined headlight with no serviceable parts. This includes headlights, high beams, and namely daytime running lights. All of these components are on an LED strip that apparently has a tendency to overheat and fail prematurely. For example, the replacement cost for a portion of the daytime running light (on one side) is over $1,000. This is apparently a known weak point and should be addressed.

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