NHTSA Complaint #11630866 — 2023 TESLA MODEL S
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Crash
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11630866 |
| Vehicle | 2023 TESLA MODEL S |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MA |
Consumer Description
As I approached a red light with a car in front of me, I took my foot off the accelerator to use Tesla's regenerative braking, but instead the car rapidly accelerated and crashed into the car in front of me. It seemed like unintended acceleration.
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