2019 Tesla Model 3 air bags problems
83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2019 Tesla Model 3 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The Restraint Control Module (RCM) fault code RCM_a056 intermittently appears and disappears on the vehicle's display. This code indicates a fault in the front passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) — the sensor responsible for detecting passenger presence and weight to determine whether…”
filed Sep 10, 2026
“Front passenger safety restraint system issue requiring replacement of Occupant Classification System and updating front passenger airbag to maintain compatibility with front passenger seat. Costing almost $2000. Many others have reported of multiple repairs”
filed Aug 25, 2026
“Safety restraint system tsb technical service bulletin, a known problem with my 2019 Tesla model three”
filed Sep 5, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Model 3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model 3 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 Model 3 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 Model 3 | 8 | 4% |
| 2023 Model 3 | 18 | 4% |
| 2022 Model 3 | 12 | 2% |
| 2021 Model 3 | 8 | 1% |
| 2020 Model 3 | 30 | 7% |
| 2018 Model 3 | 141 | 14% |
| 2017 Model 3 | 7 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.