NHTSA Complaint #11662611 — 2023 TESLA MODEL 3

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11662611
Vehicle	2023 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	May 1, 2025
Date Filed	May 22, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

My pant leg got caught on the plastic seat trim under the seat. Kept my leg trapped so I fell out of the car on the ground in the parking lot. Happened again the same day, but I caught myself before I fell. The incident caused a hole and rip in my clothing, but the rest of my body went to the ground leaving my knee and other leg caught until the end. Had a different outfit on today and it caught again! I did not fall this time either. The time I did fall I hyperextended my wrist and landed on my hip and leg, creating bruising and a sore pelvis, knee and back. Went to massage therapist soon after. Currently, following up with doctor

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