Tesla Model 3 exterior lighting problems by year
83 NHTSA owner complaints name the exterior lighting across 8 Model 3 model years. The most reported year is 2024 with 26 reports.
| Year | Exterior Lighting reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Model 3 | 6 | 5% | — | |
| 2024 Model 3 | 26 | 13% | — | |
| 2023 Model 3 | 1 | 0% | — | |
| 2022 Model 3 | 6 | 1% | — | |
| 2021 Model 3 | 8 | 1% | — | |
| 2020 Model 3 | 14 | 3% | — | |
| 2019 Model 3 | 6 | 1% | — | |
| 2018 Model 3 | 16 | 2% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the exterior lighting. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.