general problems of the 2025 Tesla Model 3

Two problems related to wheel have been reported for the 2025 Tesla Model 3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2025 Tesla Model 3 based on all problems reported for the 2025 Model 3.

1 Wheel problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2026

On may 16th, I felt the car vibration very much on the free way. I scheduled service on may 21st. Tesla technician found it was the interior foam detached problem. He said this happened on many cars. I asked for free replacement for two defect tires since the car was only drove one and half year about 17k miles. But he refused it because Tesla only replace it for free if the wear of tire is higher than 4 thread. He said mine is 3 thread and suggested me to buy new tires and replace them. He said Tesla normally would not remove the detached foam for customer any more. I did not agree. Finally, Tesla remove the detached foam and I paid for the service. Because this detached foam issue happens a lot, it is quality issue. Tesla or michelin should repair and replace it for free.

2 Wheel problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2025

Lately I keep getting the following concerning message on the dashboard of almost brand new 2025 Tesla 3 car, even after reset the screen : steering assist reduced steering may require increased effort see the attached picture of this message, I took this photo on Dec 25, 2025 at 12:56 pm with parked car. I am pretty concerned with potential safety issue with the important steering-function while driving on highway and other roads. The car has only 804 miles as of Dec 26, 2025. The new car was picked up on may 31, 2025 with 15 miles. I have the fsd on monthly subscription. I have sent a message to Tesla. It has provided me with a service appointment at its west bloomfield township center in michigan on Jan 26, 2026 at 10:30 am. At the time of setting the appointment an estimate of about $450 was provided. It is concerning since the new car is under warranty. I am submitting this concerning safety related issue to NHTSA - to please investigate.


Other Wheel related problems of the 2025 Tesla Model 3

Wheel problems
2
Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs problems
1


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