Complaint 2219222
2021 TESLA MODEL 3 • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING • incident Apr 24, 2026
Complaint Summary
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING
Owner Narrative
The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was set to Self-Driving Mode, the vehicle suddenly stopped abruptly without the brake pedal depressed. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal immediately to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times. The dealer reset the mirrors and sensors; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The dealer suggested that the contact purchase another vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.
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