Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2023 Tesla Model 3.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
Rims cracked with normal usage. Current mileage under 17,000. This should not occur, and poses a safety risk with loss of tire pressure.
Incident summary: on [xxx], I was in an accident and dropped my Tesla Model 3 at Tesla’s north phoenix collision center in Nov 2024. I received the car back in Dec/Jan. Immediately, I noticed dangerous swaying, bouncing, and veering when hitting dips—especially on the freeway. The car was unstable and unsafe to drive at high speeds. In Feb/Mar, tanner (assistant manager at the collision center) drove the vehicle with me in the passenger seat. After hitting a dip on the freeway, he panicked, exited, and agreed something was wrong. I was later told they did a wheel alignment, but the issue remained. This was the second time they returned the vehicle in an unsafe condition. I nearly crashed due to how unstable it felt. In may 2025, I brought the car back again. Tanner suspected the steering column but said no diagnosis was done. He gave me a loaner vehicle, which had a flat tire. I had to drive my own unsafe car for nearly a month while waiting for another loaner and parts—no resolution during that time. On 6/13/2025, I contacted the Tesla glendale service center. The advisor expressed frustration, saying this collision center often offloads unresolved issues. I also contacted Tesla support (877-798-3752), who advised me to file this NHTSA complaint. As of June 2025, the issue is still unresolved. My car continues to sway and veer dangerously on the freeway, and Tesla north phoenix collision has failed to properly diagnose or fix it despite multiple returns. This vehicle is unsafe to drive, and I’ve been given excuses for over 7 months. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
This complaint is about a Tesla rental car from avis which has just shown up in the salvage yard. Because the VIN of the wreck can not be identified I have used the VIN of another wrecked Tesla. Here is the wreck in question. . Read more...
This is a duplicate of the letter I sent to Tesla on June 25, 2024. “for the past two weeks I have traveled to new jersey and back to north carolina. I’m writing to you because of my experience with Teslas fsd. On one occasion I was traveling on [xxx] (NJ) heading to [xxx] -with my navigation and fsd engaged, I approached north and south exit ramps, my Tesla could not make a decision - I had to bring my car to a full stop before the apex of the exit. Cars wizzing by me on both sides. On [xxx] heading home on [xxx] somewhere in virginia- with no one around me doing about 65 mph, my car almost came to an abrupt stop on the highway - once again, fsd fully engaged - my foot off the brake and my hands lightly on the steering wheel. Why? I have no clue - fortunately it reversed itself back into normal. Of course, both of the above incidents frightened me. I’m writing to you because I want a record of these events. I know my software is up to date and I’m not quite sure what to do about this. Please advise: thank you [xxx] the above was sent to Tesla inc 7101 glenwood Ave raleigh, nc 27612 0n June 25 and July 9, 2024 no response- information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
I leased a Tesla 3 performance package on oct 24, 2023. It was delivered to connecticut, with the cold weather package, and unbeknownst to me, summer tires. Due to the summer tires and driving with them in temperates unacceptable for their compound, I damaged the passenger rear sidewall. But again, I did not know this was the reason. I brought it to the milford, CT service center on Jan 11, 2024 where they replaced the tire. Yet, replacing the tire was unsafe because it was, of course, also a summer tire. Nobody told me what was going on at any point in the process. A week after, I damaged 2 additional tires (photos attached) and at that point, I investigated and was frustrated to find that they were summer tires. I purchased 4 continental all season tires and had them installed on my vehicle. While the tires were replaced, the technician showed me that the 3 rims involved with the 3 tire malfunctions were slightly bent as the tires afforded inadequate protection. Nowhere on the purchase order or in the purchase agreement did it state summer tires were equipped, I had no idea to even check, and I'm guessing there are a lot of people driving unsafely on inappropriate tires because of the lack of disclosure. This seems like a big hazard and that's why I'm reporting this. I believe Tesla should be made to proactively convey this information and should be responsible for repairs and damages that occurred as a result.
Car at low mileage started having suspension issues and felt out of alignment. Took car to goodyear where they found car was out of alignment as of car was not set up correctly at factory when made. Goodyear spend a few hours fixing alignment and tire setup. Car is having issues again.
Found wheel with 8000 miles with no damage form potholes or anything of the shorts to have a crack.
On 3/11/23, around noon time, I drove on I-280 n bound, just past edgewood road. It was nice weather, no wind, nothing extra loaded in the car, smooth clean road surface. All of a sudden I saw black pieces flying at my left side of the car through the window, I heard some noise and the car started unbalanced. I pulled the car slowly to the shoulder . . . It was a left rear tire blowout! this car was only for 4 months, and drove ~2700 miles. No warning sign beforehand and no damage on the tire, the rim and the tire cover after carefully examining the Tesla test center at 680 el. Camino real, santa clara, CA. Attached are four photos taken on 3/11/23. New tire was replaced on 3/14/23 at SC site, CA. It was charged $441. 67 (receipt is not included here).