NHTSA Complaint #11526778 — 2023 TESLA MODEL Y

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while parked and loading personal items into the rear cargo space, the automatic liftgate independently closed, and the contact was hit on the top of the head. The contact stated that the liftgate feature had not engaged, which normally raised the liftgate to the open position once contact was made with an object other than the gate latch. The contact stated that the liftgate closed automatically after she had backed away after being hit on the head. The contact stated that it was painful, but she did not seek medical attention. The contact stated that a warning chime had not sounded. The contact stated that the liftgate failure had occurred before. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,251.