NHTSA Complaint #11685809 — 2021 TESLA MODEL 3

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11685809
Vehicle	2021 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	June 1, 2025
Date Filed	September 8, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

Resistive occupancy sensor consistently failing causing: -Bluetooth to not automatically connect anytime the vehicle is entered - vehicle puts itself in park to prevent rollback if seatbelt is not applied - car does not recognize when driver is in seat These are serious safety concerns as it could cause a domino effect in safety features if not applied when needed.

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