39 problems related to seats have been reported for the 2019 Tesla Model 3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2019 Tesla Model 3 based on all problems reported for the 2019 Model 3.
In July 2023 we started receiving airbag fault messages on the main screen, “front passenger safety restraint system fault". Based on our research this meant that in the event of an accident the airbag would most likely not deploy. We tried to schedule service and due to a "bug with the recent update" we could not get the invoice through their app or schedule the actual service for over a week. After contacting Tesla multiple times we got scheduled and had to drive to a service center instead of mobile service coming to us. This turned out to be a known fault due to the lack of an occupant classification system (OCS) filter module on the 2017-2019 Model 3. We were charged $165. 89 to install what should have been provided for free on a recall to all affected model years. Upon arrival to the center they told me it could end up costing thousands of dollars if they had to replace the airbags, wiring harnesses and other components. That car was about 4 years and 1 month old, and just under 70k miles at the time, so the airbag system should not be failing. Those costs could be prohibitive for some owners, causing them to drive with an unsafe car. Luckily the service center tried the cheapest option first, which was installing the filter that is now standard equipment on all 2020 model years and later. The fact that Tesla now installs that filter as standard shows that it is necessary, and should have been provided to all previous model years as a free recall. Details can be found in the service bulletin that Tesla has already submitted to NHTSA at https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/tsbs/2019/mc-10169819-9999. Pdf . If that link doesn't work it is sb-19-20-003 from December 30, 2019. This is a known issue for the affected year models that is fixed with an OCS filter module on newer models, that can be installed in a short time on older models. The lack of that module puts users at risk of the airbags not deploying as designed.
The issue pertains to a persistent warning message that displays "front passenger safety restraint system fault" with associated error code "rcm_a056". This warning suggests a potential malfunction in the safety restraint system, which could pose a significant risk to the passenger in the event of an accident. Tesla service quoted $1180 for the repair including replacing the front passenger airbag and retrofitting sbr in the OCS passenger seat. This issue appears commonly reported among social groups.
The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the front passenger restraint system fault message was displayed. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the front passenger’s side seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.
Took my car five times for brake/suspension clicking, driver seat noise (bulletin already available), and steering column rattle ( advised by Tesla to move the steering a little because it touching the instrument panel ( bad design and shouldn't the customer change his comfort to comfort the bad design by Tesla. ), also has issue with camera moist that prevent blind spot and autopilot lane change works in moistur weather, seat belt rattle. All these issue with some has bulletin they said normal and charge me for checking it while my car under warranty. All issues are while driving except battery breather supercharging.