NHTSA Complaint #11718882 — 2026 TESLA MODEL Y

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11718882
Vehicle	2026 TESLA MODEL Y
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 31, 2025
Date Filed	February 18, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

Tesla decided to remove the safety unlock illuminated button from its front trunk (frunk) sometime in mid 2025. This can be a safety issue which was present in earlier models and against the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 401, mandating an interior release mechanism for enclosed trunks to prevent entrapment. I contacted Tesla and they told me that my vehicle was made after Tesla decided to remove this safety feature.

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