2019 Model Year

Tesla Model 3

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
571
Recalls
2
Crashes
55
Severe
79

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

23V235000 Mar 2023

Other

No consequence data available

19V719000 Oct 2019

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

BACK OVER PREVENTION
Nov 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rearview camera became inoperable while opening the t...

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
May 2026

System error code RCM_a021 "Front left safety restraint system issue" The wiring under the front seat may be damaged due to the "easy entry" functio...

Suspension
Apr 2026

At approximately 30,000 miles, the front left suspension lateral link/control arm separated while driving due to a missing mounting fastener (bolt), r...

SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 2026

I am reporting a safety defect involving a welded rear subframe component. The welded section snapped under normal driving conditions, and this is a s...

Suspension
Feb 2026

While driving, the front driver-side suspension collapsed due to a complete detachment of the front lower lateral link. The fastener (bolt) backed out...

STEERING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Feb 2026

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The steering system failed due to corrosion and wa...

AIR BAGS,SEATS
Jan 2026

Warranty Alignment: This failure occurred at 47.7k miles, well under the 60,000-mile threshold of the Supplemental Restraint System Limited Warranty....

STEERING,SUSPENSION
Dec 2025

After 3 prior repairs 2 of which were recalls of the front suspension, control arms. I was driving when me and my 3 children’s life’s were almost take...

Brakes Crash
Dec 2025

Brakes failed to stop the car. The car sat at Tesla service center for one month with no action from Tesla.My wife rear ended another car. The air bag...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
Dec 2025

My vehicle displays a persistent warning: “Front Left Safety Restraint System Fault.” A technician told me this fault relates to the driver seat senso...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2019 Tesla Model 3 has 571 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. 55 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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