2024 Tesla Model 3 electrical system problems

42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2024 Tesla Model 3 — 20% of all complaints for this model year.

Electrical System complaints

20%

share of all complaints

—

median reported incident mileage

5 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“I am writing to report an accident involving my son who was driving Tesla 2024 Model-3 on July 18th 2026 approximately 10:15 AM EST. He was returning home from his volunteering with Emergency medical Service(EMS) when the vehicle's steering wheel suddenly froze. while attempting to maneuver the…”
filed Jul 21, 2026
“Rear passenger door electronic release did not work. Technician indicated rear door harness corroded making the door inoperable.”
filed Jun 4, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles were manufactured with High Voltage (HV) batteries containing cell modules that do not meet Tesla’s internal quality standards, potentially resulting in a reduction of range.
SB-25-16-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 20, 2025
On some 2024+ Model 3 vehicles built at Fremont, a rattling noise may be noticed from the driver and/or front passenger instrument panel air vent while the face-level air vents are directed to straight ahead air flow.
SB-24-14-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 11, 2024