NHTSA Complaint #11619371 — 2024 TESLA MODEL Y

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle had accelerated independently. No warning lights were illuminated. On another occasion, while exiting a parking lot the vehicle unintendedly accelerated causing it to crash into a parked vehicle. The vehicle came to a stop partially sideways after it drove over the parked vehicle. The fire department arrived on the scene and safely removed the contact from the vehicle. It was unknown if a police or fire department report was filed. The contact sustained minor bruises on the right arm and sought medical attention a day later. The vehicle was towed to an insurance lot where it remained for further inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.