2024 Tesla Model 3 exterior lighting problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2024 Tesla Model 3 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tesla’s replacement of physical steering column turn signal stalks with capacitive touch buttons on the steering wheel face creates an active safety hazard. First, the capacitive sensors frequently become entirely unresponsive. If a driver rests a finger near the buttons, the system triggers a…”
filed Aug 17, 2026
“The push type turn signals for the model 3 almost caused when accident when I had to enter and exit a roundabout. The orientation wasn’t clear and I was trying to signal to not exit instead - another car misunderstood my intent. this miscommunication lead to a close call. I’ve been driving for over…”
filed Oct 12, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Model 3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Model 3 | 6 | 5% |
| 2023 Model 3 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 Model 3 | 7 | 1% |
| 2021 Model 3 | 8 | 1% |
| 2020 Model 3 | 14 | 3% |
| 2019 Model 3 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 Model 3 | 16 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2024 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.