NHTSA Complaint #11585498 — 2023 TESLA MODEL Y

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11585498
Vehicle	2023 TESLA MODEL Y
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	February 14, 2024
Date Filed	April 26, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Sudden unintended acceleration on my new Tesla Y- occurred while backing slowly out of the garage. Suddenly, there was a lurch forward that hit the side of the garage. Repair to Tesla @ $8,000 and repair to garage @ $300. Tesla told me that their ivestigation did not disclose any mechanical issues but the manager refused to send me that evaluation. Fortunately, no injuries

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