NHTSA Complaint #11536572 — 2021 TESLA MODEL Y UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11536572
Vehicle	2021 TESLA MODEL Y
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	July 9, 2023
Date Filed	August 4, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

While driving on highway, my Tesla all of a sudden accelerated unintentionally and violently swiveled, not letting me take control of the steering wheel. My car spun 180 degrees and I had to drive to the grass on the side to stop the car. Autopilot was not on, cruise control was not on, I was driving normally. My entire family was in the car and they witnessed the situation. This was extremely scary and could have caused injuries or even death. This is the second time it happened to my Tesla (similar situation, my wife was driving that time).

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