NHTSA Complaint #11603295 — 2024 TESLA MODEL 3 STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11603295
Vehicle	2024 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	July 18, 2024
Date Filed	July 18, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

Tesla removed the physical stalks for turn signals and replaced with buttons on the steering wheel that get stuck when pressed preventing you from indicating at all. Further, putting turn signals on a steering wheel means that the orientation can change when trying to indicate in any situation other than driving on a straight away. This is incredibly dangerous for the driver and other surrounding vehicles. There are numerous blog posts out there with similar driver experiences. Most people who report this issue also report that after Tesla replaces their wheel, the same problem happens again.

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