NHTSA Complaint #11708183 — 2026 TESLA MODEL Y
STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11708183 |
| Vehicle | 2026 TESLA MODEL Y |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NM |
Consumer Description
New 2026 Model Ys made after October 2025 no longer have an emergency release/opener for the front trunk. Easily large enough for a child to lay in and be trapped.
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