2023 Tesla Model 3 structure problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2023 Tesla Model 3 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle: Tesla Model 3 Issue: Power trunk failed to detect obstruction Date of incident: July 5, 2026 Location: Surprise, AZ During normal use of the vehicle, my child pressed the “close trunk” button while I was leaning into the trunk area. The powered trunk began closing and did not stop when it…”
filed Jul 7, 2026
“A fatal crash occurred involving a 2023 Tesla Model 3. The vehicle departed the roadway, impacted a guardrail, struck a utility pole on the driver’s side, rolled down an embankment, and came to rest upright. The crash resulted in catastrophic intrusion into the driver’s compartment and a fatal…”
filed Jun 23, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Model 3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Model 3 | 6 | 5% |
| 2024 Model 3 | 4 | 2% |
| 2022 Model 3 | 9 | 1% |
| 2021 Model 3 | 16 | 2% |
| 2020 Model 3 | 18 | 4% |
| 2019 Model 3 | 22 | 4% |
| 2018 Model 3 | 56 | 6% |
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.