NHTSA Complaint #11709521 — 2026 TESLA MODEL Y

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11709521
Vehicle	2026 TESLA MODEL Y
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 24, 2025
Date Filed	January 7, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	HI

Consumer Description

Tesla removed the lighted emergency frunk (front trunk) release button and its wiring from this vehicle and other similar newer builds. The elimination of this key safety feature is a clear violation of the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 401 for Interior Trunk Release; requiring all new passenger cars with trunk compartments (rear and front) to have a way for someone trapped inside to escape. There is currently no method to open a latched front trunk cover from inside this new vehicle.

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