Structure Related Problems of the 2018 Tesla Model 3

Table 1 shows seven common structure related problems of the 2018 Tesla Model 3. The number one most common problem is related to the body (46 problems). The second most common problem is related to the roof and pillar (one problem).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Tesla Model 3


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2018 Tesla Model 3

The Body problem

The rear doors are not equipped with manual door releases. In the event of a crash or fire the rear seat passengers would be trapped and would only be able to exit over the front seats and front seat passengers.   Read details...

The Roof And Pillar problem

The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that two of the four roof rack clips fractured. Upon further inspection of the vehicle, the contact noticed that the failure could have caused the roof rack to fracture, which could have impacted other drivers on the roadway.   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the frame underneath the vehicle was   Read details...


Structure related problems in other Tesla Model 3 model year vehicles:



Model 3 Service Bulletins
Model 3 Defect Investigations