2019 Tesla Model 3 power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2019 Tesla Model 3 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My vehicle has developed a rapidly worsening battery performance issue. It loses range far faster than expected, shows inconsistent energy usage, and experiences sudden drops in projected mileage even during normal driving. Charging behavior is irregular, and the vehicle’s energy regeneration is…”
filed Dec 2, 2025
“Steering wheel lost power (in city driving) it took the driver and the passenger turning the wheel to wrestle the car to the side of the road. Turned off the car’s power after coming to a stop. The car would not start. Took 6 resets to power up the car and return it to “normal.” This is the second…”
filed May 10, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Model 3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Model 3 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 Model 3 | 3 | 1% |
| 2023 Model 3 | 9 | 2% |
| 2022 Model 3 | 13 | 2% |
| 2021 Model 3 | 17 | 3% |
| 2020 Model 3 | 8 | 2% |
| 2018 Model 3 | 26 | 3% |
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.