NHTSA Complaint #11697079 — 2024 TESLA MODEL Y

On [XXX] at ([XXX]]) my Tesla Model Y (VIN: [XXX] ) was **parked in Park/Hold mode** in the [XXX] The **GPS navigation was set to an address in the center of the park**. the address on the address log of the car navigation system. The **TESLA GPS navigation destination was set to a point marked in the middle of the park** (not a parking spot or road). **Without any driver input** (no accelerator pedal pressed, no hands on wheel), the vehicle **suddenly shifted into Drive, jumped the curb, and accelerated approximately more than 30 feet] into the park grass**. This caused **damage to wheels, and all the passenger side of the vehicle to impact with a large rock placed in the park **Zero pedal input** — confirmed by driver and will be verified in Tesla server logs. No injuries. No other vehicles involved. **Root cause**: **Full Self-Driving (FSD) software / navigation system** incorrectly engaged **Lane Keeping Assistance** while parked, triggering **unintended acceleration** via **Speed Control** logic. The car was on software update and suddenly disappeared. The car **autonomously drove itself** toward the GPS point **from a complete stop**. Police report filed to LAPD (Case #[XXX]). Tesla Vehicle Data Report requested. **Request NHTSA investigation** into **FSD navigation-induced unintended acceleration from Park**. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)