NHTSA Complaint #11648596 — 2020 TESLA MODEL 3

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11648596
Vehicle	2020 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	February 5, 2025
Date Filed	March 16, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Had to drive through water about 8” deep and while going through the water the rear bumper, and the skid plate underneath the car was yanked off breaking 2 brackets that hold the skid plate on and it broke the manufacturer welds on the other two brackets. This is a known defect with 2017-2019 but obviously it is also a defect with the 2020s.

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