NHTSA Complaint #11513151 — 2018 TESLA MODEL S FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11513151
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL S
Component	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Date of Incident	January 1, 2023
Date Filed	March 22, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Door handle not working and not popping out as expected and driver can’t go inside the car. A few complaints already from the internet and a lawsuit already filed by other owner and this seems to be recall already but nothing was mentioned yet Camera get blinded or get block easily with rain or sun. This is an issue if you’re using the autopilot.

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