NHTSA Complaint #11572492 — 2020 TESLA MODEL 3

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11572492
Vehicle	2020 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	March 19, 2023
Date Filed	February 17, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

Car did not react to uncoming car and accident happened. Car was totaled. RECALL NO. 23V-838 involved as the car didn’t have the right safety controls and caused collision

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