# 2024 TESLA MODEL 3 — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `2227599` · 2026-07-21 · 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:** 2024
- **Manufacturer:** Tesla, Inc.
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Speed:** 26 mph
## Narrative
I am writing to report an accident involving my son who was  driving Tesla 2024 Model-3 on July 18th 2026 approximately 10:15 AM EST. He was  returning home from his volunteering with Emergency medical Service(EMS) when the  vehicle's steering wheel suddenly froze. while attempting to maneuver the  vehicle to safe location , it collided with a roadside barrier. fortunately , my son was not injured , but the vehicle sustained significant damage, including deployment of airbag and  damage to front passenger side. this  incident occurred at a speed of approximately 26 MPH
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*