2020 Tesla Model 3 seats problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2020 Tesla Model 3 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus, VIN [XXX] restraint control module fault codes RCM_a056 and RCM_a058. Passenger front seat occupancy sensor failure triggering "Service Required" airbag system alert. September 2024: fault code RCM a056: Tesla repaired this issue under the Supplemental…”
filed Apr 22, 2026
“The car has message saying "Safety Restraint System issue" . There has been no event to cause this. No recent MVA or any stress or damaging incident to the seat belt or seat in general. Reviewing this on the internet, this is a common defect on Tesla's. The company won't fix it unless you pay them…”
filed Dec 29, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Model 3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Model 3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Model 3 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 Model 3 | 9 | 2% |
| 2022 Model 3 | 9 | 1% |
| 2021 Model 3 | 6 | 1% |
| 2019 Model 3 | 44 | 7% |
| 2018 Model 3 | 71 | 7% |
| 2017 Model 3 | 6 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 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.