NHTSA Complaint #11594534 — 2023 TESLA MODEL X
UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11594534 |
| Vehicle | 2023 TESLA MODEL X |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MD |
Consumer Description
Due to the location of the horn on the 2023Tesla Model X it poses a serious problem in an emergency. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The location of the horn on the steering column is a serious danger in an emergency due to its design and location making to hard to access in a emergency situation How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? there have been several close calls with other drivers merging over and there is not enough time to apply the horn due to its location. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? i know at least one other tesla model x owner who has reported this same issue to Tesla Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? The problem is due to the poor design which puts the horn in a bad location with the potential of causing an bad incident.
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