2018 Tesla Model 3 wheels problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2018 Tesla Model 3 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We noticed that one of our tires was leaning inwards and the alignment was completely shot. There was no event that caused this but just noticed it one day driving. After having to replace two new tires, we took it into the Tesla dealership and they found that the control arm and suspension as well…”
filed Oct 31, 2025
“The bolt/fastner holding the control arms almost backed all the way out. I was driving and heard metal sound it got worse on the drive home. I also noticed the alignment to get worse and when I got home I looked and the bolt/ fastner almost came out. There is a tesla recall for only a small percent…”
filed Jun 4, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Model 3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Model 3 | 4 | 4% |
| 2024 Model 3 | 6 | 3% |
| 2023 Model 3 | 8 | 2% |
| 2022 Model 3 | 12 | 2% |
| 2021 Model 3 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 Model 3 | 7 | 2% |
| 2019 Model 3 | 4 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Tesla Model 3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.