2020 Tesla Model 3 problems by component
451 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Tesla Model 3, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 156 | 35% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 69 | 15% | 2,300 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 46 | 10% | — |
| Steering → | 46 | 10% | 2,500 mi |
| Suspension → | 46 | 10% | 3,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 42 | 9% | 32,150 mi |
| Lane Departure → | 35 | 8% | — |
| Air Bags → | 30 | 7% | — |
| Seats → | 23 | 5% | — |
| Visibility/wiper → | 22 | 5% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 19 | 4% | — |
| Structure → | 19 | 4% | — |
| Back Over Prevention → | 14 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 14 | 3% | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 2% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.