# 2020 TESLA MODEL 3 — STRUCTURE:BODY
> NHTSA complaint `1955900` · 2024-01-06 · Tesla, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** TESLA
- **Model:** MODEL 3
- **Year:** 2020
- **Manufacturer:** Tesla, Inc.
- **Component:** STRUCTURE:BODY
- **Speed:** 5 mph
## Narrative
My Tesla Model 3 was involved in a 'fender bender' almost 9 months ago. It took 3 months just to get an appointment at a "Tesla Certified Collision Center" in my town (and I live in a fairly major city - Portland, Oregon). After the vehicle went to the shop it has now been there for OVER 5 MONTHS! This is a result of parts being incorrectly sent from Tesla, parts being unavailable from Tesla, parts being mislabeled and/or 'hidden' in their Ordering system and so many other unbelievable problems that Tesla has had. I have now been without the vehicle for over 5 months and still waiting on some other part that was now ordered over 2 weeks ago. The whole process is completely unacceptable and Tesla has really dropped the ball. I will be selling the vehicle and never owning another Tesla again, the moment it is finally done being repaired.  Do I have any recourse? Can I sue Tesla to cover the 5 months of insurance I just spent my money on?  Thanks!
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