NHTSA Complaint #11513310 — 2023 TESLA MODEL 3

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11513310
Vehicle 2023 TESLA MODEL 3
Component UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State UT

Consumer Description

I bought a new Tesla Model 3 in December of 2022. In mid March 2023 we had our first road trip in this vehicle. I had at least 4 major phantom braking incidences while traveling an average of 75 mph on I-80 with the cruise control on. Two were experienced while traveling eastbound in Nebraska and two were while traveling westbound a week later in Wyoming. Each experiece was separated in time by at least two hours. The last one scared me and my wife so much that she won't ride in the Tesla on the freeway until it is fixed. We also had several minor phantom braking experiences which did not alarm us. What happened is that the car slammed on the brakes while going 75 and reduced the speed to about 55 in seconds. It was over before I could react. The tires did not skid and fortunately no one was following us. I fear that if someone was tailgating me that they would have rear ended our car. I had experienced a couple of phantom braking events in Utah in previous months but they weren't severe enough for me to report it.

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