Wheel Problems of Tesla Model 3

Tesla Model 3 owners have reported 69 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (68 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Tesla Model 3

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
68
Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs problems
1

Recently reported Wheel problems of Tesla Model 3

The Wheel problem

Both front wheel and rear rims cracked under normal driving conditions. This is the third occurrence of rim failure on this vehicle. The most recent incident occurred in ewing, NJ near parkside Ave and hillcrest Ave. There was no significant impact or major pothole at the time of failure.   Read details...

The Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs problem

We had our winter tires swapped for summer tires at the discount tire on 361 s grady way, renton, wa. After driving on them for over a week—including high-speed highway driving—our car suddenly started feeling like it had a flat tire. However, the tire pressure was completely normal.   Read details...




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