Equipment Related Problems of the 2020 Tesla Model 3

Table 1 shows three common equipment related problems of the 2020 Tesla Model 3. The number one most common problem is related to the equipment (73 problems). The second most common problem is related to the navigational (global positioning system) gps (two problems).

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Tesla Model 3


Recently reported Equipment problems of the 2020 Tesla Model 3

The Equipment problem

Essentially, I find the lack of emergency, unpowered door release for the back doors a little concerning. There is no way to open the door in the event that all power to the door latch fails. Even in newer models (at least of 3/y/cybertruck, that I know of) the emergency release is buried under the   Read details...

The Navigational (global Positioning System) Gps problem

While driving south bound on sepulveda blvd in torrance and intending to go 405 north, the gps suggests to take a left turn for the ramp. The left turn is illegal. The ramp is on the right side of the road. With fsd, I have to intervene and take control.   Read details...

The Adaptive Equipment problem

See attached for details. We have experienced at least two unexpected hard braking incidents in our 2020 Tesla Model 3 equipped with autopilot. In one incident, just as autopilot was engaged, the Tesla braked suddenly from 65 mph to 50 mph. Other drivers were forced to brake hard to avoid collision.   Read details...


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



Model 3 Service Bulletins
Model 3 Defect Investigations