# 2023 TESLA MODEL 3 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `1919068` · 2023-08-15 · 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:** FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- **Speed:** 10 mph
## Narrative
Car accelerated forward unexpectedly while making a turn and hit a telephone pole. Brakes did not engage nor did the forward collision warning sound or engage. Was manually driving.  Car is non-driveable and repairs from Tesla are backlogged so we waiting 8+ weeks to get our car back.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*