general problems of the 2021 Tesla Model 3

Seven problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2021 Tesla Model 3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2021 Tesla Model 3 based on all problems reported for the 2021 Model 3.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/19/2025

Rcm2_a636 front passenger safety restraint system fault service is required passenger airbag turns off when a passenger is sitting in it. Error is intermittent and while occasionally turn off and on. Seems like a lawsuit waiting to happen should someone get in a car accident.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2024

I am writing to report a serious safety concern regarding the non-deployment of airbags during a recent traffic accident. The incident involved a collision where I was struck on the driver’s side front. Despite the severity of the impact, the airbags did not deploy, which raises significant concerns about the effectiveness and reliability of the airbag system in such scenarios. Incident overview •accident type: collision with impact on the driver’s side front •airbag response: no airbag deployment safety concerns the non-deployment of the airbags during this incident is alarming, as airbags are a critical safety feature designed to protect occupants during a collision. In this case, the failure of the airbags to activate could have resulted in serious injury or even death, depending on the circumstances. The lack of deployment suggests a potential defect in the airbag system that may compromise the safety of other vehicles of the same make or model.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2024

Front passenger safety restraint system fault in sensor, sensors won’t stop going off and giving me warnings while driving.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2024

Front passenger safety restraint system fault alert popping up every few minutes while driving. It is the most irritating thing and there is no way for me to fix it without spending over $500 dollars. This is seemingly a common problem for this make and model through reddit posts and car forums. I was also told by a employee at the Tesla service center that they see this very often. It is shocking that Tesla hasn’t taken responsibility in fixing this, when there is nothing any of us could’ve done to have this happen. I’ve seen people get quoted anywhere from $500-2,000 for this exact problem. It is so beyond distracting while driving.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2024

Passenger srs system fault. Initial error is due to a fault with the occupancy sensor. Presumably disabling or degrading seatbelt pre accident tensioning and proper airbag deployment. Also causes repeated & distracting beeps throughout drive.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/22/2021

Car accident , car failed to deploy airbags .

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/24/2021

I am slowly coming into the driveway. All of a sudden the car accelrated while I was applying brake. The air bags didn't come on either. It hit the car in front which then got pushed into the garage.




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