Tesla Model 3 owners have reported 7 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door Latch problems | |
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Doors Latch Emergency Mechanical Release problems | |
| Trunk Lid Latch problems | |
| Hood Latch problems |
The contact owns a 2020 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving 25-35 mph, all four windows slightly went down independently, wiggled and made clicking sounds. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the sound had become unbearable. Read details...
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. Read details...
In several accidents and fires in Model 3s it became apparent that when the electric door openers on the rear door fail the backup mechanical system is completely inadequate particularly for incidental passengers. Read details...
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to open the trunk and the trunk inadvertently closed on the contact's finger. The contact was taken to a medical specialist and sustained an injury to a finger that required stitching, Read details...
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and shifting to drive(d), the front trunk opened inadvertently, blocking the visibility of the roadway. The contact stated that the failure had recurred several times upon shifting to drive(d), which required Read details...