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Tesla Model 3 electrical failures reports by year

25 NHTSA complaints describe shorts, wiring-harness and electrical faults on Tesla Model 3 vehicles. The most reported year is 2018 with 14 reports.

YearReportsShare of narratives
2019 Model 3112%
2018 Model 3141%

Counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives — one complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate. Raw counts favor years that sold in larger numbers.