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Tesla Model 3

Safety Grade: F
7,179
Total Complaints
780
Crashes
393
Injuries
22
Deaths

Top Issues

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: A
1155
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: A
912
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
637
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
599
SERVICE BRAKES
544
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
461
STEERING
357
SUSPENSION
311
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: W
293
AIR BAGS
272

Recent Complaints

2024 TESLA MODEL 3 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The vehicle's horn becomes completely inaudible during heavy rain, particularly during downpours. This is a serious safety concern as the horn is a critical safety device for alerting other drivers and pedestrians. The issue has occurred repeatedly since the vehicle had approximately 7,060 miles on ...
2017 TESLA MODEL 3 — VISIBILITY/WIPER
I am writing to file a formal safety complaint against Tesla, Inc. regarding a software update failure that has disabled legally required vehicle functions on my Tesla for over two years. For more than 26 months, my vehicle has been unable to complete a software update through Tesla's over-the-air ...
2017 TESLA MODEL 3 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I am writing to file a formal safety complaint against Tesla, Inc. regarding a software update failure that has disabled legally required vehicle functions on my Tesla for over two years. For more than 26 months, my vehicle has been unable to complete a software update through Tesla's over-the-air ...
2017 TESLA MODEL 3 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I am writing to file a formal safety complaint against Tesla, Inc. regarding a software update failure that has disabled legally required vehicle functions on my Tesla for over two years. For more than 26 months, my vehicle has been unable to complete a software update through Tesla's over-the-air ...
2018 TESLA MODEL 3 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
I was driving with Full Self Driving active on Sunday morning and my car came to a complete stop at a red light. Once the traffic cleared the car drove right through the red light and I was given a traffic citation by a police officer. The car did wait until there were no other cars present so I don...
2023 TESLA MODEL 3 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
The Full Self Driving (Supervised) system (FSD(S)) failed by running a red light. Video is available for inspection upon request. My safety was not at risk - this time - because the system waited until there was no cross traffic to resume motion, even though the light was still red. I have not tried...
2023 TESLA MODEL 3 — STRUCTURE:BODY
Reporting a stress fracture in the front windhsield of my model 3 tesla. Looking online and speaking to attorney its a very common problem. Mine resulted simply from a heat wave it crack down the middle in a c shape emanating from the top edge of the windshield. No contact evidence and no contact or...
2023 TESLA MODEL 3 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Door cannot be opened during power loss / emergency. I am a Tesla Model 3 owner in California. I discovered that the rear doors do not have a mechanical emergency release. Tesla service confirmed that my vehicle does not include any manual rear emergency door release system. This raises a serious s...
2025 TESLA MODEL 3 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vibration that they said they diagnosed was not fixed per company policy they said they cannot fix it which would mean my vehicle is still unsafe at highway speeds the issue occurs after 70 mph on march 4th 2026 when rescheduling for the same issue I received this message. From a Tesla rep that they...
2025 TESLA MODEL 3 — STRUCTURE:BODY
I purchased a new 2025 Tesla Model 3. During normal driving conditions, the rear bumper detached without any collision or impact. The bumper became loose while the vehicle was moving, creating a potential safety hazard. Tesla Service inspected the vehicle but declined warranty coverage and refused ...

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