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2024 Tesla Model 3
Common Problems

Ranked from 104 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
3
High severity
4
Medium
5 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

12 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Turn Signal Button Malfunction

    43complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Turn signal buttons on the steering wheel intermittently fail to activate, posing a safety risk.

  2. 2

    Steering Wheel Button Sticking

    30complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    Buttons on the steering wheel for signaling and other functions intermittently stick, reducing safety.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure

    10complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The forward collision avoidance system fails to respond appropriately to potential collisions, leading to near-misses and accidents.

  4. 4

    Steering Wheel Buttons Fail to Register Inputs

    9complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Buttons on the steering wheel for various functions such as turn signals and wipers intermittently fail to register inputs, leading to safety concerns.

  5. 5

    Air Bag Deployment Issues

    7complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    There are multiple reports of air bag failures and malfunctions, indicating potential safety risks during collisions.

  6. 6

    Phantom Braking During Cruise Control

    5complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Cruise control randomly drops to a lower speed without warning, posing a risk to following vehicles.

  7. 7

    Electrical System Failure Causing Unexpected Acceleration

    4complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The vehicle unexpectedly accelerates at a full stop, potentially leading to accidents due to loss of control.

  8. 8

    Lane Departure Warning System Failure

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Lane departure warning system malfunctions, leading to potential loss of lane control.

  9. 9

    Seating and Restraint System Issues

    3complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Issues with the seat belt and restraint systems, including false warnings and unreliability, affect occupant safety.

  10. 11

    Power Train Malfunction Causing Complete Shutdown

    2complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The power train suddenly shuts down, causing the vehicle to stop unexpectedly and posing a safety risk.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  11. 12

    Suspension Issues Leading to Loss of Control

    2complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    The suspension system causes the vehicle to lose control, particularly in wet conditions, increasing the risk of accidents.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.