# 2023 TESLA MODEL 3 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
> NHTSA complaint `1872676` · 2023-02-11 · Tesla, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** TESLA
- **Model:** MODEL 3
- **Year:** 2023
- **Manufacturer:** Tesla, Inc.
- **Component:** FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
## Narrative
My Tesla Model 3 was delivered on 14 December 2022.  I first drove it on 16 December 2022 and that day I had an accident.  I was about to park my car and I was already on the designated parking slot when the car made a sudden Un- commanded acceleration.  I first hit the handicap sign, but the car did not stop and apparently the collision avoidance safety feature did not work. The continue to accelerate and I hit a restaurant establishment.  The police came and I reported the incident to my insurance (Geico).  The police (Mr. McClure) gave me the case number 2238293.  Geico is taking care of the repair which would cost over $10K and the property damage, which added up to 10K.  I went to the Tesla service center in Carlsbad and Mr. Hyuma said that I can request for the log.  I guess it is the EDR.  They gave me a link to request for the EDR but the start date is 23 January 2023 way after the accident date of 16 December 2022.  I have not received any log or EDR from Tesla to date.  I am uploading the pictures of the car before the repair.  Please help me find out what exactly happened and why the car suddenly accelerated without pressing the gas pedal.  I am a retired US Navy (20 years) and I bought a Tesla to save money because i have solar in my house.  I have a fixed income and cannot afford to spend money on the EDR.  I believe that here is a defect on the Tesla Model 3 that I bought and I will appreciate all the help you can provide.
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