NHTSA Complaint #11609053 — 2016 TESLA MODEL X

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11609053
Vehicle	2016 TESLA MODEL X
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	August 16, 2024
Date Filed	August 16, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

While parking, the accelerator pedal increased in speed without being pressed and the car had a sudden unexpected acceleration and crashed into a column in a parking lot.

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