2021 Tesla Model 3 electrical system problems
78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2021 Tesla Model 3 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After a Tesla-delivered over-the-air software update, my 2021 Tesla Model 3 equipped with Hardware 3 experienced loss of the rear-view camera along with other camera and Autopilot-related functions. The exact date the condition first appeared is unknown, but it occurred after the software update…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“As we were normally driving, the car lost power immediately with no warning sign. After the power is lost, brake does not function, electrical door button doesn't function, hazard light doesn't function. Car was able to scroll to a complete stop to the side of the road. The steering wheel is…”
filed Sep 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has…Campaign 24V554000 · Jul 24, 2024
- An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and…Campaign 24V051000 · Jan 30, 2024
- In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the…Campaign 23V838000 · Dec 12, 2023
- Unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedometer while in Track ModeCampaign 22V263000 · Apr 18, 2022
- A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the…Campaign 22V050000 · Feb 2, 2022
Electrical System problems in other Model 3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model 3 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 Model 3 | 20 | 17% |
| 2024 Model 3 | 44 | 20% |
| 2023 Model 3 | 51 | 12% |
| 2022 Model 3 | 59 | 8% |
| 2020 Model 3 | 42 | 9% |
| 2019 Model 3 | 91 | 15% |
| 2018 Model 3 | 168 | 16% |
| 2017 Model 3 | 2 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 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.