2021 Tesla Model 3 problems by component
655 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 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 → | 405 | 62% | 10,223 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 124 | 19% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 123 | 19% | — |
| Electrical System → | 76 | 12% | 7,000 mi |
| Lane Departure → | 31 | 5% | — |
| Visibility/wiper → | 28 | 4% | — |
| Steering → | 26 | 4% | — |
| Power Train → | 17 | 3% | — |
| Structure → | 16 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 15 | 2% | — |
| Suspension → | 12 | 2% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 1% | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 1% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 8 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 6 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 5 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 0% | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 0% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 0% | — |
| Firerelated | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.