This was a case of phantom braking. While on the freeway with the cruise control set to 80 mph the car suddenly and unexpectedly slammed on the brakes. I had to step on the throttle to make the car stop braking. We were nearly rear ended by the car behind us. You can definitely come and inspect the car. I have not taken the vehicle to tesla for inspection. No accident resulted from this incident, however it was definitely a very close call. There wasn’t a vehicle in sight ahead of us for at least a half mile. The car had no reason to slow down the way it did. I use autopilot on my tesla all the time. This is the first time i’ve experienced this behavior.
| VIN Pattern | 5YJ3E1EA*NF****** |
| Manufacturer | TESLA, INC. |
| Make | TESLA |
| Model | Model 3 |
| Model Year | 2022 |
| Body Class | Sedan/Saloon |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Other Engine Info | Single Motor – Standard / Performance |
| Primary Fuel Type | Electric |
| Electrification Level | BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) |
| Transmission Style | Automatic |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Traction Control | Standard |
| Blind Spot Monitoring System | Standard |
| Rear Visibility System | Standard |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Standard |
| Daytime Running Light | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Direct |
| Keyless Ignition | Standard |
| Auto Reverse System | Standard |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Knee Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Other Restraint System Info | Type 2 manual seatbelts (FR, SR*3), PODS |
| Lower Beam Headlamp Light Source | LED |
| Plant City | FREMONT |
| Plant State | CALIFORNIA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |