NHTSA Complaint #11708238 — 2026 TESLA MODEL Y

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11708238
Vehicle	2026 TESLA MODEL Y
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	October 29, 2025
Date Filed	January 1, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NV

Consumer Description

I took delivery of this vehicle on [XXX]. Unknown to me Tesla changed the frunk design of my model y premium juniper. It has no light or emergency open button as seen on all juniper models made up until the one I received. My understanding is if a three year old can fit in the trunk/frunk space it must have a light and a way to open it from the inside in an emergency situation. Please recall for a fix. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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