NHTSA Complaint #11571323 — 2023 TESLA MODEL X

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11571323
Vehicle	2023 TESLA MODEL X
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 11, 2024
Date Filed	February 11, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The touch sensitive horn button on the right side of the steering wheel is dangerous. It cannot be located and used in time to avoid a collision, and may cause an accident by requiring the driver to take eyes off road in order to look down and locate the small half inch area to press in order to engage horn. This is a DANGEROUS design defect I cannot safely operate vehicle without a Center push horn on the wheel. I have asked Tesla for a replacement to a safer steering wheel and they refuse.

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