2018 Tesla Model 3 problems by component
993 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Tesla Model 3, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 200 | 20% | 27,600 mi |
| Suspension → | 173 | 17% | 20,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 167 | 17% | 31,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 135 | 14% | 20,000 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 101 | 10% | 60,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 89 | 9% | 10,500 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 86 | 9% | 5,000 mi |
| Steering → | 78 | 8% | 11,687 mi |
| Seats → | 71 | 7% | — |
| Structure → | 56 | 6% | 16,000 mi |
| Lane Departure → | 51 | 5% | — |
| Visibility/wiper → | 46 | 5% | — |
| Power Train → | 26 | 3% | — |
| Wheels → | 25 | 3% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 24 | 2% | — |
| Back Over Prevention → | 23 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 16 | 2% | — |
| Visibility → | 14 | 1% | — |
| Engine → | 10 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 0% | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.