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44 complaints
TESLA MODEL 3 2023 LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
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I was traveling east on I-215 in [XXX] , exiting on [XXX] . I was in the RH lane, signaling to turn Rt. A small commercial van was in the two lanes Left of me with no turn signal on. Suddenly the van
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL 3 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING
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Full Self Driving software runs a red light in complete disregard of traffic laws.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL 3 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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During Autopilot, the vehicle failed to recognize the curve (or did not input enough turning to steering) and accelerated at the curve thinking it is a straight to almost have me crash into a guard ra
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL 3 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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I am reporting a serious safety incident involving a 2023 Tesla Model 3. On March 29 at approximately 5:00 PM, while driving on the freeway at about 65 mph, the right-side passenger door suddenly open
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL 3 2023 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
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The Full Self Driving (Supervised) system (FSD(S)) failed by running a red light. Video is available for inspection upon request. My safety was not at risk - this time - because the system waited unti
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL 3 2023 STRUCTURE:BODY
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Reporting a stress fracture in the front windhsield of my model 3 tesla. Looking online and speaking to attorney its a very common problem. Mine resulted simply from a heat wave it crack down the midd
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL 3 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Door cannot be opened during power loss / emergency. I am a Tesla Model 3 owner in California. I discovered that the rear doors do not have a mechanical emergency release. Tesla service confirmed that
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL 3 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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The rear doors intermittently will not unlock. Even after hitting the unlock button from menu or short or long press of the driver unlock button or from the app unlock button. The driver only unlock f
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL 3 2023 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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An incident that occurred while Full Self-Driving (FSD) was engaged. During the drive, the vehicle unexpectedly steered toward the curb while making a right turn. I was actively monitoring the vehicl
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL 3 2023 STRUCTURE:BODY
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The rear driver side door became impossible to open due to a trim piece failure - this is a safety hazard for rear seat passengers.
NHTSAUSFeb 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL 3 2023 SUSPENSION
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A bolt securing the rear subframe assembly is loose and missing its nut. This condition has caused damage to the rear subframe assembly, which now requires replacement. The vehicle was inspected by a
NHTSAUSFeb 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL 3 2023 STRUCTURE:BODY
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Tesla has completely removed the rear door manual release latch in my late 2023 Model 3 Performance. This elevates the concern of the ongoing NHTSA Defect Petition DP25002 (opened December 2025), whi
NHTSAUSFeb 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL 3 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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There is no manual door release for rear doors in the Tesla model 3 RWD. This can pose a safety issue if the car has no power and passengers need to evacuate the vehicle.
NHTSAUSFeb 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL 3 2023 STRUCTURE:BODY
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The roof glass is unusually susceptible to failing and cracking under minimal impact. A very small item such as a pebble impacted the roof. The glass cracked. I understand the roof glass is a structur
NHTSAUSFeb 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL 3 2023 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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In autopilot mode on 1/28/26 the vehicle without any warnings went through a red light causing an accident. A week prior it failed to adjust speed in a 35 mile per hour zone maintaining 71.
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL 3 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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am reporting an issue involving unexplained cracking of my Tesla windshield with no known impact or debris strike. Last night at approximately 6:20 PM, while in Chapel Hill, NC, I entered my vehicle a
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL 3 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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There is NO mechanism to unlock the rear passenger doors in case of electrical failure. No Emergency mechanical door opening in case of emergency. Passengers will NOT be able to get out of the LOCKED
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL 3 2023 LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
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While driving at highway speed under normal operating conditions with the accelerator engaged and no braking input, the vehicle suddenly experienced a sustained 6-minute-12-second ADAS/EDR degradation
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL 3 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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The blinkers do not respond to the change in blinkers when I initiate the blinker (right or left) by using the stalk. There has been numerous times that I fully pull down or push up the blinker stal
NHTSAUSDec 2025Source →
TESLA MODEL 3 2023 STEERING
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There's a problem with the airbags, and the steering wheel is hard to turn.
NHTSAUSDec 2025Source →