Door Latch problems of the 2020 Tesla Model 3

One problem related to door latch has been reported for the 2020 Tesla Model 3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2020 Tesla Model 3 based on all problems reported for the 2020 Model 3.

1 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 12/09/2020

The contact owns a 2020 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving 25-35 mph, all four windows slightly went down independently, wiggled and made clicking sounds. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the sound had become unbearable. Additionally, the contact stated that the front driver's side and passenger's side doors and the rear driver's side door failed to close securely. The door chime reminder engaged. The contact also stated the vehicle would shift into park (p) and would jerk when attempting to drive due to the failure. The contact stated that the doors required to be slammed in order to close securely. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle shifted into park (p) and stopped abruptly while driving. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while driving downhill and while at a traffic light. The vehicle was taken to a Tesla service center several times, and the windows and doors were readjusted; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the Tesla service center, where the window trim panel and the door trim panel were readjusted; however, the failure increased. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.




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