2019 Tesla Model 3
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Forward collision avoidance is the leading concern among 614 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 9 Model 3 model years with reports.
Of the 2019 reports, 60 involved a crash and 5 involved a fire. 30 people were injured and 4 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Exterior lighting, headlightsAug 5, 2026
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-003.
Campaign 26V507000 on NHTSA.gov
Tires, pressure monitoring and regulating systemsDec 17, 2024
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.
Campaign 24V935000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, front, warning light/devicesMay 28, 2024
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
Campaign 24V376000 on NHTSA.gov
Forward collision avoidance, warnings, external/pedestrian alertFeb 27, 2024
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, release 2023.44.30.14, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-006.
Campaign 24V153000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, instrument cluster/panelJan 30, 2024
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
Campaign 24V051000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, adas, autonomous/self driving, softwareDec 12, 2023
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.
Campaign 23V838000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, frontMar 31, 2023
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-31-001. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-835.
Campaign 23V235000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, automated/adaptive steeringFeb 15, 2023
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.
Campaign 23V085000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, rear/other, anchorageOct 21, 2022
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor may have been incorrectly reassembled during vehicle service.
An incorrectly reassembled seat belt anchor can impair the performance of the seat belt during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Tesla Service will inspect and reassemble the seat belt anchors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-004.
Campaign 22V798000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, power window devices and controlsSep 19, 2022
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2032. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-013.
Campaign 22V702000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, instrument cluster/panelApr 18, 2022
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles. The unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedometer while in Track Mode. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
The driver may not know how fast the vehicle is traveling without the mph or km/h unit display, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-008.
Campaign 22V263000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, softwareApr 12, 2022
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, including Summon and Smart Summon, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall supersedes recall 22V-063. Vehicles configured with Summon or Smart Summon and already remedied under 22V-063 will need to have the new remedy software installed.
Campaign 22V235000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention, display functionMar 18, 2022
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and operating certain firmware releases. The rearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
A delayed rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-004.
Campaign 22V169000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, softwareFeb 4, 2022
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 22V-235. Tesla's number for the new recall is SB-22-00-003.
Campaign 22V063000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, softwareFeb 1, 2022
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-002.
Campaign 22V045000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, adas, autonomous/self driving, softwareJan 27, 2022
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.
Campaign 22V037000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiring, rear compartment/trunkDec 21, 2021
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles. The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the trunk lid, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
A rearview camera that does not function reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla Service will inspect and install a guide protector and new cable harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-17-008.
Campaign 21V00D000 on NHTSA.gov
Forward collision avoidance, sensing system, cameraOct 29, 2021
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system.
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla Service has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-00-004.
Campaign 21V846000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, critical fastenersOct 25, 2021
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-31-003.
Campaign 21V835000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat beltsMay 25, 2021
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.
An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-001.
Campaign 21V389000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, disc, caliperMay 25, 2021
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.
Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla Service will inspect and tighten, or replace the caliper bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-33-002.
Campaign 21V387000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsOct 10, 2019
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019 Tesla Model 3 vehicles. The driver-side sun visor may not have the required air bag warning information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Failure to provide the air bag warning information increases the risk of injury.
Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will inspect the visor and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-19-15-003.
Campaign 19V719000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: suspension
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Suspension, Sep 30, 2022
Squeaking while turning left, right, and under load while braking in a straight line. Problem is upper and lower control arms. Also at time is sound like metal grinding in a circular fashion like a break pad on a rotor, or like an inner bearing going out.
Steering, Suspension, Forward collision avoidance, Sep 18, 2022
Broken control arms
Suspension, Jun 28, 2022
Squeaking suspension not allowing for a safe drive.
Steering, Suspension, Apr 24, 2022, crash
You have many reports of Tesla Model 3 ball joint failures. The ball joints are failing due to lack of lubrication. If an owner complains enough Tesla will squirt some lube in and reseal with silicon goop. Owners are even DIYing with WD40. Here is a Tesla in the junkyard with upperball-joint popped apart and all other ball-joints busted. https://www.iaai.com/VehicleDetail/33393366~US Just wondering when you might get around to demanding a recall. Thanks Your friend Keef. Say Hello to Elon for me.
Suspension, Dec 15, 2021
The left front lower control arm came loose while I was getting out of my garage. The vehicle immediately became undrivable.
Steering, Suspension, Jun 16, 2021
squeaky sounds and shaking steering control due to the front 2 wheels upper control arm ball joints lost the lubrication. extremely laud squeaky sounds, the squeaky sounds is similar to car that about to fall apart in movies. resulting the model 3 driver has to be on high alert all time, scared if the wheels will fall apart or the steering will be out of control or difficult to control.
Steering, Suspension, Mar 2, 2021
YET ANOTHER TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD HTTPS://EREPAIRABLES.COM/SALVAGE-CARS-AUCTION/TESLA/MODEL+3/VID-43698899 NOT IN A CRASH. FRONT SUSPENSION SIMPLY FALLEN TO BITS. THE USUAL BUSTED STEERING KNUCKLE AND POPPED BALL JOINTS. I'VE SEEN SHOPPING TROLLEYS WITH STURDIER SUSPENSIONS. PLEASE GET THESE DEATH TRAPS OFF THE ROADS. YOURS EXTREMELY PERSISTENTLY KEEF
Steering, Suspension, Mar 1, 2021
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HAVE A LOOK AT THE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THIS TESLA WITH A SNAPPED SUSPENSION. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/39201645?TENANT=US&ROWNUMBER=8 I HAVE FILED OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS SAME FAILURE ON OTHER MODEL TESLAS THAT SHARE THE SAME SUSPENSION PARTS. THIS IS NOT CRASH DAMAGE. THIS IS BAD MANUFACTURING. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU KEEF
Steering, Suspension, Feb 28, 2021
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/39201645?TENANT=US&ROWNUMBER=8 IT HAS NOT BEEN IN A CRASH. THERE IS NO IMPACT DAMAGE AND NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS SIMPLY FALLEN TO BITS. THE STEM OF THE BALL-JOINT HAS SNAPPED. THE STEERING KNUCKLE HAS BROKEN IN HALF. THE TESLA FACTORY IS A DISORGANIZED SHAMBLES. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=HF_ORMIY9TK THERE ARE MANY REPORTS OF DRUG USE BY EMPLOYEES AND MANAGEMENT. QUALITY CONTROL IS NONEXISTENT. PLEASE STOP THIS MADNESS. THANK YOU KEEF
Steering, Suspension, Feb 26, 2021
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT BALL-JOINT FAILURE IN TESLA MODEL 3 CARS. PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE USED THE VIN OF ANOTHER TESLA TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT SINCE THE VIN OF THE CAR IN QUESTION IS UNAVAILABLE. MANY OWNERS ARE COMPLAINING ON THE FORUMS THAT THEIR STEERING IS CREAKING AND THEY ARE RESORTING TO DIY REMEDIES SUCH AS PEELING BACK THE RUBBER BOOT ON THE TOP BALL JOINT AND SQUIRTING IN LUBRICANT. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CASES WHERE THE BALL HAS EVENTUALLY WORN DOWN AND POPPED OUT OF THE SOCKET. HERE IS A THREAD DISCUSSING THIS AND THE OWNER HAS INCLUDED A PHOTOGRAPH SHOWING THE SEPARATED BALL JOINT. THIS PHOTO IS ATTACHED TO THIS COMPLAINT THREAD: HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/WHOMPY-WHEEL-SYNDROME.221394/#POST-5355853 SNIP ***I WAS DRIVING THIS MORNING AND THE CAR STARTED TO PULL TO THE LEFT, AS IF MY TIRE HAD GONE FLAT. I PULLED OVER AND FOUND THAT SIDE OF THE CAR TO BE RESTING ON THE TIRE. I THOUGHT THE AIR SUSPENSION HAD GONE OUT IN THAT AREA, BUT AFTER HAVING IT TOWED, WE FOUND THE BALL JOINT TO HAVE FAILED. AFTER LOOKING ONLINE, I AM THANKFUL IT WASN'T MUCH WORSE. IF YOU GOOGLE WHOMPY WHEEL SYNDROME, YOU'LL SEE PLENTY OF STORIES WHERE AN ACCIDENT ENSUED AND LOTS OF DAMAGE FOLLOWED. NOW I'M JUST INTERESTED TO SEE WHAT THIS WILL COST TO FIX. GUESSING I SHOULD HAVE THE PASSENGER SIDE REPLACED, AS A PRECAUTION, AS WELL. "WHOMPY WHEELS" IS A TERM COINED AND PERPETUATED BY A LUNATIC LIVING IN AUSTRALIA.THE PICTURES ASSOCIATED WITH THAT PHRASE WERE TAKEN FROM RANDOM PICTURES THE GUY FOUND WHILE TRAWLING THE INTERNET, THAT IS NOT TO SAY PEOPLE HAVEN'T HAD SUSPENSION ISSUES, BUT "WHOMPY WHEELS" IS FUD AND THEREFORE NOT A LEGITIMATE SOURCE OF INFORMATION.**** THERE ARE MANY TESLAS SHOWING UP IN THE JUNKYARDS WITH THIS EXACT SAME FAILURE. PLEASE ACT NOW. THANK YOU. KEEF
Suspension, Jan 8, 2021
HERE IS ANOTHER TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN TO BITS. ALL 3 BALL-JOINTS HAVE SIMPLY POPPED APART. EVEN IN CARS THAT HAVE BEEN IN MAJOR CRASHES IT IS UNUSUAL TO SEE A BALL JOINT THAT HAS SEPARATED. THERE ARE MANY REPORTS ON THE FORUMS THAT THE BALL JOINTS ON MODEL 3 CARS ARE SQUEAKING BADLY WHEN THE STEERING IS TURNED SIDE TO SIDE. EXAMPLE: HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/TIME-TO-REPLACE-UPPER-CONTROL-ARM-BALL-JOINTS.202921/PAGE-3 TIME TO REPLACE UPPER-CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS | PAGE 3 | TESLA ...TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM ' TESLA: VEHICLES ' MODEL 3 I AM EXCEPTIONALLY DISAPPOINTED THAT TESLA WILL NOT HONOR WHAT'S CLEARLY A FLEETWIDE PART FAILURE ISSUE FOR THE BALL JOINTS ** OWNERS ARE RESORTING TO DIY REPAIRS BY INJECTING GREASE OR WD40 THROUGH THE RUBBER BOOT. THE SQUEAKING SOUND MEANS THAT METAL IS RUBBING ON METAL. EVENTUALLY THE BALL WEARS DOWN SUFFICIENTLY FOR IT TO POP OUT OF ITS SOCKET. I HAVE MADE REPORTS TO YOU ALREADY ON THIS SUBJECT AND HAVE SUPPLIED MANY PHOTOGRAPHS OF TESLA POPPED BALL JOINTS. I STRONGLY URGE YOU TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION BY ISSUING A RECALL. THANK YOU. KEEF
Suspension, Jan 6, 2021
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/38603577?ROWNUMBER=11 IT HAS NOT BEEN IN A COLLISION. THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE BODYWORK AND NO AIRBAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED. THE FRONT SUSPENSION APPEARS TO HAVE COMMITTED SEPPUKU. ALL ITS GIBLETS HAVE FALLEN OUT. IT LOOKS AS THOUGH THE SUSPENSION HAS BEEN UNABLE TO WITHSTAND THE INSANE AND LUDICROUS POWER OF THE MOTOR AND HAS HAD ITS NUTS WRENCHED OFF. I THINK THE SAME THING SHOULD HAPPEN TO THE NHTSA OFFICIALS THAT ALLOW THESE LETHAL CONTRAPTIONS TO BE ON THE ROADS. HAVE A GREAT DAY. REGARDS KEEF
Suspension, Dec 12, 2020
STARTED TO HEAR NOISE FROM STEERING. FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM FAILURE. MANY OWNERS HAVE SAME ISSUE EVIDENCED BY FORUM.
Suspension, Nov 27, 2020
TONIGHT MY TESLA 3 WITH 9500 MILES WAS NOTED BY THE DRIVER IN THE CAR NEXT TO MINE TO BE RIDING ON A TIRE THAT WAS SPARKING. STOPPING THE CAR I FOUND THE RADIAL MICHELIN TIRE WAS RIDING ON THE INNER MEDIAL RADIAL AS THE RUBBER WAS TOTALLY GONE. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND BOTH REAR TIRES TO BE SIMILARLY MARKED BY HAVING NO TREAD. THIS IS A 4 SHELL DRIVE CAR IN WHICH THERE IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION OR MOTORS FOR THE REAR WHEELS. I HAVE NEVER HAD A CAR WITH THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM. I SUSPECT THEY CUT CORNERS T SOME MAJOR STEP OR THIS IS A MOTHER TYPE OF DESIGN FLAW. THE FRONT TIRES APPEAR TO HAVE MINIMAL WEAR. WHICH IS WHAT ONE WOULD EXPECT FOR A CAR THAT IS ONE YEAR OLD. LUCKY WE DID NOT HAVE A BLOW OUT
Suspension, Nov 20, 2020
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD IN HAWAII. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/38117165?ROWNUMBER=0 I DON'T THINK ELON CAN USE THE CHINESE ROADS AND CHINESE DRIVERS EXCUSE FOR THIS ONE. THE FRONT WHEEL AND SUSPENSION HAS SIMPLY FALLEN TO BITS. THIS IS NOT THE RESULT OF A CRASH, NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED AND NO DAMAGE TO THE CAR EXCEPT FOR THE WHEEL FALLING OFF. THE STEMS OF THE BALL JOINTS ARE SNAPPED. THESE SAME FAILURES OF SNAPPED BALL JOINT STEMS HAPPEN REPEATEDLY ON TESLAS. THERE IS SOMETHING BADLY WRONG WITH THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND INSPECTION. THIS CAR HAS ONLY COVERED 6000 MILES. WHY IN THE WORLD ARE YOU ALLOWING TESLA TO GET AWAY WITH THIS? YOURS IN DISGUST. KEEF
Steering, Suspension, Oct 28, 2020, crash
HERE IS A 2019 TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/53850990/PHOTOS/2019-TESLA-MODEL-3-PA-PITTSBURGH-NORTH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE IS COMPLETELY SMASHED IN. JUDGING BY THE FACT THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR-BAGS HAVE NOT DEPLOYED AND THAT THERE IS NO BLOOD SPLATTER ON THE DASHBOARD IT LOOKS AS THOUGH THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS UNOCCUPIED. THIS IS VERY FORTUNATE. TURNING NOW TO THE PROBABLE CAUSE OF THE CRASH, THE FRONT SUSPENSION IS IN PIECES. THE STEM OF THE LOWER BALL-JOINT HAS SNAPPED AND SO HAVE MOST OF THE OTHER GIBLETS. THE TIRE HAS HAD ALL THE TREAD WORN OFF. THE TREAD ON THE OTHER TIRES IS IN GOOD CONDITION. GIVEN THE KNOWN WEAKNESSES OF TESLA BALL-JOINTS AND CASTINGS THAT ARE THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL IN CHINA IT IS A NEAR CERTAINTY THAT THE SUSPENSION FELL TO BITS CAUSING THE TIRE TO BE SHREDDED AND THEN THINGS WENT FROM BAD TO WORSE. WHY DON'T YOU FOLLOW THE LEAD OF CHINA AND GET THESE JUNK-HEAPS OFF THE ROADS? YOURS IN DISGUST. KEEF
Suspension, Oct 16, 2020
YET ANOTHER TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD WITH A SUSPENSION THAT HAS FALLEN TO BITS. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/39479050/PHOTOS/SALVAGE-2019-TESLA-MODEL-3-FL-ORLANDO-NORTH THIS CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN A CRASH. NO AIR-BAGS HAVE DEPLOYED. THERE IS NO SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE BODYWORK. ALL OF THE BALL-JOINTS HAVE SNAPPED OFF. I AM CONTINUING TO FILE THESE COMPLAINTS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND IN AN ATTEMPT TO PREVENT FURTHER LOSS OF LIFE. THANK YOU KEEF
Suspension, Oct 16, 2020, crash
PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE USED THE VIN OF ANOTHER 2019 MODEL 3 TO SUBMIT THIS COMPLAINT SINCE THE VIN OF THE BADLY MANGLED CAR WHICH IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS COMPLAINT IS INDECIPHERABLE. HERE IS MANGLED MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/52448180/PHOTOS/2019-TESLA-MODEL-3-IN-INDIANAPOLIS FROM THE CONDITION OF THE WRECK AND THE BIO-HAZARD MARKINGS IT IS A CERTAINTY THAT OCCUPANTS HAVE BEEN SEVERELY INJURED OR KILLED. THE ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINT HAS POPPED APART. THIS CAN ONLY HAPPEN IF THERE IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT OR IF THE BALL HAS WORN DOWN DUE TO POOR LUBRICATION. MANY OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT SQUEAKING BALL JOINTS AND SOME HAVE RESORTED TO PUNCTURING THE RUBBER BOOT AND INJECTING SPRAY LUBRICANT. EVEN IN SUCH A SEVERE CRASH THE BALL JOINT SHOULD NOT HAVE POPPED APART LIKE THIS. IT IS HIGHLY LIKELY THAT THIS BALL JOINT FAILURE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE CRASH. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH BALLJOINTFATAL2 YOU CAN SEE THAT THERE IS A FLAT SECTION WORN AWAY ON THE TIRE TREAD. TESLAS HAVE ANTI-LOCK-BRAKING SYSTEM. THE ONLY WAY FOR A WHEEL TO TOTALLY JAM UP AND SKID IS BY MEANS OF A MECHANICAL FAILURE PRIOR TO THE CRASH. IT IS DISGRACEFUL THAT YOUR ORGANISATION DOES NOT DEMAND THAT TESLA RECALL THESE DEADLY CARS. PLEASE TAKE ACTION. THANK YOU KEEF. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALTHOUGH I HAVE USED A SUBSTITUTE VIN THIS SUBMISSION IS ENTIRELY HONEST AND FACTUAL AND I HAVE SUPPLIED MY GENUINE CONTACT DETAILS. NUMBER OF DEATHS AND INJURIES IS AN ESTIMATE BASED ON THE SEVERITY OF CRASH DAMAGE. DATE OF CRASH AND SPEED OF VEHICLE ARE ESTIMATES. MILEAGE OF VEHICLE IS AN ESTIMATE. I DENY THE CLAIM BY ELON MUSK THAT MY COMPLAINTS ARE FRAUDULENT AND INTENDED TO DAMAGE THE TSLA SHARE VALUE.
Suspension, Sep 22, 2020
MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37485495?ROWNUMBER=9 THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN TO BITS. THE LOWER BALL JOINT STEM HAS SNAPPED. A BALL-JOINT STEM IS NORMALLY MADE FROM HIGH GRADE STEEL AND WOULD BE EXPECTED TO TEAR THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE CAST ALLOY STEERING KNUCKLE BEFORE IT WOULD ITSELF SNAP. TESLA MUST BE OBTAINING THESE SUSPENSION PARTS FROM A A TEAM OF MONKEYS WORKING IN SOMEONE'S BACK SHED. MUSK IS FOND OF USING THE WORDS INSANE AND LUDICROUS. IN THE CASE OF THE SNAPPING SUSPENSIONS THESE WORDS MAKE PERFECT SENSE. IT WOULD BE NICE IF YOU WOULD TAKE ACTION BUT I WON'T BE HOLDING MY BREATH. YOURS WHOMPILY. KEEF
Suspension, Sep 5, 2020
HERE IS A TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/36045205?ROWNUMBER=2 NOT IN A CRASH, NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED.ONLY DAMAGE IS TO THE RH FRONT AREA. THE TIRE IS BADLY WORN AWAY. IT LOOKS AS THOUGH A SUSPENSION FAILURE CAUSED THE WHEEL TO RUB HARD AGAINST THE BODY BUT BECAUSE THE DRIVER IS A TESLA OWNER AND BY DEFINITION NOT THE SHARPEST TOOL IN THE SHED HE JUST CARRIED ON DRIVING FOR A FEW MORE MILES UNTIL EVERYTHING TURNED TO FECULENCE. PLEASE BE SO KIND AS TO INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU KEEF
Suspension, Aug 29, 2020
HERE IS A 2019 MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37267527?ROWNUMBER=6 NOT IN A CRASH, NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED, NO BODYWORK DAMAGE. THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS COMPETELY FALLEN TO BITS! WHAT THE FUDGE?? ARE YOU AFRAID OF ELON OR WHAT? HAVE A GREAT DAY. KEEF
Suspension, Aug 15, 2020
HERE IS A 2019 TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37119993?ROWNUMBER=13 NOT IN A CRASH, NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED, NO IMPACT DAMAGE. THE FRONT RH SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN TO BITS. THE STEM OF THE LOWER BALL JOINT HAS SNAPPED. THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE IN TESLAS IT SEEMS THAT THE BALL JOINTS ARE OF VERY POOR QUALITY AND SNAP OFF VERY EASILY. IT IS APPARENT THAT THIS COMPONENT SNAPPED WHILE THE CAR WAS MOVING AND THAT THE BROKEN PARTS GOUGED THE INSIDE OF THE WHEEL UNTIL IT SPLIT IN TWO. SEE ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPHS. IT WAS ONLY BY GOOD FORTUNE THAT THIS DID NOT RESULT IN A FATAL CRASH. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU KEEF
Suspension, Aug 11, 2020, crash
HERE IS A 2019 MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37069661?ROWNUMBER=1 IT HAS BEEN IN A MAJOR CRASH. THE TREAD ON THE FRONT RH TIRE HAS BEEN RUBBED COMPLETELY AWAY. THE TOP BALL-JOINT HAS POPPED APART. IT IS UNUSUAL FOR GOOD QUALITY BALL-JOINTS TO POP APART EVEN AFTER AN IMPACT. BEARING IN MIND THAT THE TOP WISHBONE ON A MODEL 3 IS MADE FROM PLASTIC IT IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT A LARGE FORCE WAS TRANSMITTED TO THE BALL JOINT. IT IS ALMOST CERTAIN THAT WHAT HAPPENED WAS LIKE THIS. A SUSPENSION PART FAILED WHILST THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AND THIS CAUSED THE TIRE TO RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL UNTIL THE TIRE FINALLY BURST. THEN THE CAR CRASHED. THAT'S IT. WOULD YOU PLEASE ISSUE AN IMMEDIATE RECALL BEFORE MORE PEOPLE GET KILLED. THANK YOU. KEEF PLEASE NOTE THAT DATE OF INCIDENT AND DETAILS OF INJURIES ARE JUST ESTIMATES.
Suspension, Jul 20, 2020
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT FRAGILE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS IN TESLAS. PLEASE NOT THAT I HAVE USED THE VIN OF ANOTHER TESLA MODEL 3 TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT SINCE THE VIN OF THE AFFECTED CAR IS UNAVAILABLE. HERE IS A TESLA SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY LISTED FOR SALE ON EBAY. HTTPS://WWW.EBAY.COM/ITM/SEAT-TESLA-MODEL-3-RACK-AND-PINION-STRUT-PARTS-MIAMI-SUSPENSION/264625594705?HASH=ITEM3D9CEA2151:G:NGEAAOSW7PNEPGHT THE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (MADE FROM CAST MONKEY-METAL) HAS SIMPLY SNAPPED IN HALF. THIS ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN TAKEN FROM A WRECKED TESLA AND NATURALLY I DO NOT KNOW THE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT CAUSED IT TO BE SOLD FOR SPARE PARTS. THE REST OF THE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY IS UNDAMAGED. THERE IS NO SIGN OF IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE ASSEMBLY AT ALL. IT HAS SIMPLY SNAPPED LIKE A PRETZEL IF HAVE ATTACHED A BLOWN UP PICTURE OF THE SNAPPED PART. YOU SHOULD ALSO BE INTERESTED IN THIS ARTICLE HTTPS://INSIDEEVS.COM/PHOTO/4755029/THIS-TESLA-MODEL-3-MANUFACTURING-ISSUE-COULD-HAVE-ENDED-REALLY-BADLY/ WHICH PROVES THAT THE SUSPENSIONS DO INDEED FALL TO BITS AND THAT IS NOT OWNER ABUSE AS TESLA HAS BEEN CLAIMING. PLEASE DO THE RIGHT THING AND DEMAND A RECALL. THANK YOU. KEEF UNHINGED
Suspension, Feb 25, 2020
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/35467844/15 THE TOP SUSPENSION BALL JOINT HAS SIMPLY POPPED APART. THIS BALL JOINT IS ONLY CONNECTED TO A STEERING KNUCKLE MADE FROM MONKEY METAL AND TO A SUSPENSION ARM MADE FROM PLASTIC. HOW IN THE NAME OF BEELZEBUB DOES A SUSPENSION BALL JOINT SIMPLY POP APART LIKE THIS ? (AND THERE ARE PLENTY MORE TESLA EXAMPLES TO BE FOUND ) NNTSB HAS OPINED THAT YOU HAVE BEEN LETTING TESLA GET AWAY WITH MURDER (AUTOPILOT) JUST WAIT TILL THEY START INVESTIGATING THE WHOMPY WHEELS. TELL YOU WHAT. I'LL GIVE THEM A HEADS UP MYSELF. HAVE A GREAT DAY. KEEF