2023 Tesla Model 3 electrical system problems
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2023 Tesla Model 3 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle was purchased pre-owned directly from Tesla. On the day of pickup and five days later, while operating on Full Self-Driving (FSD), the vehicle phantom-braked abruptly and then dangerously accelerated through a solid red light into cross-traffic intersections. The driver had to…”
filed Jun 20, 2026
“During Autopilot, the vehicle failed to recognize the curve (or did not input enough turning to steering) and accelerated at the curve thinking it is a straight to almost have me crash into a guard rail. No symptoms. No side damage or collisions with others.”
filed Apr 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has…Campaign 24V554000 · Jul 24, 2024
- An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and…Campaign 24V051000 · Jan 30, 2024
- In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the…Campaign 23V838000 · Dec 12, 2023
- Pyrotechnic battery disconnect may be defectiveCampaign 23V434000 · Jun 19, 2023
Electrical System problems in other Model 3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Model 3 | 19 | 17% |
| 2024 Model 3 | 42 | 20% |
| 2022 Model 3 | 56 | 7% |
| 2021 Model 3 | 76 | 12% |
| 2020 Model 3 | 40 | 9% |
| 2019 Model 3 | 91 | 15% |
| 2018 Model 3 | 167 | 17% |
| 2017 Model 3 | 2 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 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.