NHTSA Complaint #11714093 — 2026 TESLA MODEL Y

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11714093
Vehicle	2026 TESLA MODEL Y
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	January 1, 2026
Date Filed	January 28, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Front suspension makes knocking and rattling noise - Tesla's solution was to remove structural braces from the car that transmit the noise - the car has not been recertified with the braces removed, I am concerned about adverse safety, especially in small frontal overlap collision.

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