Tesla Model 3 owners have reported 85 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (77 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tail light switch (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Tail Light Switch problems | |
| Turn Signal Switch problems | |
| Fog Light Switch problems | |
| Turn Signal problems |
Tesla’s replacement of physical steering column turn signal stalks with capacitive touch buttons on the steering wheel face creates an active safety hazard. First, the capacitive sensors frequently become entirely unresponsive. Read details...
There is a buildup of water and condensation in the rear tail lights of my vehicle. The issue is known by Tesla as they replaced the same problem before, however, now they are not covering it under warranty even though it is a common problem among Model 3 owners. Read details...
The contact owns a 2025 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the turn signal button on the steering wheel was activated but was unresponsive. The contact stated that the button was stuck but then loosened up. Read details...
So regarding the car brakes they are very hard to fully depress and I believe its because of the regenerative braking. For example when going eat highway speed and you need to press the break pedal hard it literally feels like the car is refusing to let you use the full capacity of the breaks. Read details...
The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while using the right turn signal, the signal seized and failed to turn off and remained engaged. The vehicle was taken to the Tesla service center; however, the service tech was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Read details...