Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Tesla Model 3

Tesla Model 3 owners have reported 2 problems related to latches/locks/linkage (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Tesla Model 3 based on all problems reported for the Model 3.

1 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2021 Tesla Model 3

Failure Date: 07/25/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Tesla model3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v554000 (latches/locks/linkages, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted but saw no recall information related to the VIN. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

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2 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2019 Tesla Model 3

Failure Date: 08/23/2023

The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle and closing the driver's side door, the doors locked and failed to open because the vehicle was experiencing an electrical failure. The contact stated that he engaged the driver's side door emergency door release lever, but the lever failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the vehicle became hot, and he exited the vehicle through the trunk. The vehicle was towed to a Tesla service center, where it was determined that the 12v battery needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 23,969.

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Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Tesla Model 3

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
2
Latches/locks/linkage problems
2


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