# 2021 TESLA MODEL S — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
> NHTSA complaint `1893318` · 2023-05-08 · 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 S
- **Year:** 2021
- **Manufacturer:** Tesla, Inc.
- **Component:** FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
- **Speed:** 34 mph
## Narrative
Oncoming vehicle suddenly turned in front of 2021 Tesla Model S resulting in collision at 34mph.  Automatic braking did not engage, collision warning system failed to sound alert.  Air bags deployed however seat belt completely spooled out causing the driver to strike the windshield and break the glass by contact with the top of the head.  The vehicle was a total loss and the dealer never inspected the car.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*