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Tesla Model 3: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows51
model years2017–2025 (9)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
tesla.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2025model3-2025-fsd-unintended-steeringFSD/Autopilot unintended steering maneuversFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL182024-11 → 2026-081132026-08-20
2025model3-2025-turn-signal-button-failureSteering wheel turn signal button intermittent failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH202024-11 → 2026-081132026-08-20
2025model3-2025-horn-wet-weather-failureHorn inoperability in wet or snowy conditionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER92024-12 → 2026-071132026-08-20
2025model3-2025-phantom-braking-adasPhantom braking events under ADAS or cruise controlFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL102025-03 → 2026-071132026-08-20
2025model3-2025-steering-assist-failureSteering assist reduction or lossWHEELS, SUSPENSION, STEERING92025-08 → 2026-071132026-08-20
2024model3-2024-turn-signal-button-failureSteering wheel turn signal button unresponsivenessEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL892024-06 → 2026-08 (200 of 211 total complaints shown)2112026-08-19
2024model3-2024-fsd-autopilot-collisionFSD / Autopilot uncommanded maneuvers and collisionsFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS222024-08 → 2026-08 (200 of 211 total complaints shown)2112026-08-19
2024model3-2024-phantom-brakingPhantom braking during cruise control and TACCFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS182024-08 → 2026-03 (200 of 211 total complaints shown)2112026-08-19
2024model3-2024-horn-rain-failureHorn inaudibility in wet conditionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN142024-06 → 2026-03 (200 of 211 total complaints shown)2112026-08-19
2024model3-2024-fsd-speed-controlFSD speed profile exceeding posted limitsVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL102024-08 → 2026-07 (200 of 211 total complaints shown)2112026-08-19
2024model3-2024-airbag-restraint-faultsAirbag and restraint system faults and non-deploymentAIR BAGS82024-07 → 2026-01 (200 of 211 total complaints shown)2112026-08-19
2024model3-2024-forward-camera-foggingForward-facing camera internal foggingFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS32025-01 → 2025-11 (200 of 211 total complaints shown)2112026-08-19
2023model-3-2023-steering-assist-lossSteering assist loss and pull to one sideSTEERING162023-12 → 2026-074152026-08-15
2023model-3-2023-glass-crackingGlass cracking without a reported impactSTRUCTURE72024-01 → 2026-054152026-08-15
2023model-3-2023-phantom-brakingPhantom braking with adaptive cruise control engagedFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE262024-01 → 2026-084152026-08-15
2023model-3-2023-fsd-path-errorsAutopilot and FSD lane and traffic-signal errorsFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, LANE DEPARTURE212024-01 → 2026-084152026-08-15
2023model-3-2023-unintended-accelerationSudden unintended acceleration at low speedVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL152023-12 → 2026-064152026-08-15
2023model-3-2023-brake-pedal-ineffectiveBrake pedal application not slowing the vehicleSERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE82024-02 → 2025-124152026-08-15
2023model-3-2023-rear-door-releaseRear doors without manual emergency releaseELECTRICAL SYSTEM112024-07 → 2026-034152026-08-15
2023model-3-2023-airbag-non-deploymentAirbag non-deployment in a collisionAIR BAGS52023-12 → 2025-114152026-08-15
2022model-3-2022-phantom-brakingPhantom braking on Autopilot and cruise controlFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE1912021-12 → 2025-077522026-08-11
2022model-3-2022-steering-wobble-creakSteering wobble and creaking at low speedSTEERING532021-12 → 2026-067522026-08-11
2021model-3-2021-hv-battery-charging-failureHigh-voltage battery charging failureFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM82025-04 → 2026-05 (sample of 200 most-recent of 640 total)6402026-06-14
2021model-3-2021-phantom-brakingPhantom braking on cruise control and AutopilotFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE112024-10 → 2026-05 (sample of 200 most-recent of 640 total)6402026-06-14
2021model-3-2021-rear-door-no-manual-releaseNo manual release for rear doorsSTRUCTURE62024-11 → 2026-02 (sample of 200 most-recent of 640 total)6402026-06-14
2021model-3-2021-seat-belt-restraint-sensorSeat belt and occupant restraint sensor faultsSEAT BELTS72025-06 → 2026-05 (sample of 200 most-recent of 640 total)6402026-06-14
2021model-3-2021-mcu-computer-failure-otaComputer failure after software updateELECTRICAL SYSTEM62025-04 → 2026-05 (sample of 200 most-recent of 640 total)6402026-06-14
2021model-3-2021-sudden-unintended-accelerationSudden unintended accelerationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL42024-10 → 2025-05 (sample of 200 most-recent of 640 total)6402026-06-14
2021model-3-2021-fsd-autosteer-lane-departureFull Self-Driving and Autosteer lane departureLANE DEPARTURE62024-10 → 2026-01 (sample of 200 most-recent of 640 total)6402026-06-14
2021model-3-2021-regenerative-braking-lossRegenerative and service brake loss of controlSERVICE BRAKES42025-06 → 2026-01 (sample of 200 most-recent of 640 total)6402026-06-14
2020model-3-2020-phantom-braking-autopilotPhantom braking and Autopilot/FSD behaviorFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE382024-01 → 2026-05 (sample of 200 most-recent of 427 total)4272026-06-14
2020model-3-2020-front-suspension-control-armsFront control arm and lateral link failureSUSPENSION222024-01 → 2026-04 (sample of 200 most-recent of 427 total)4272026-06-14
2020model-3-2020-passenger-restraint-faultFront passenger safety restraint system faultAIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS, SEATS282024-03 → 2026-04 (sample of 200 most-recent of 427 total)4272026-06-14
2020model-3-2020-steering-rack-power-steeringSteering rack and power steering failureSTEERING92024-03 → 2026-02 (sample of 200 most-recent of 427 total)4272026-06-14
2020model-3-2020-unintended-accelerationUnintended acceleration during parkingUNKNOWN OR OTHER32025-03 → 2026-03 (sample of 200 most-recent of 427 total)4272026-06-14
2020model-3-2020-12v-power-door-egress12V power loss and door egressELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER32025-01 → 2026-01 (sample of 200 most-recent of 427 total)4272026-06-14
2019model-3-2019-phantom-brakingPhantom braking with cruise control engagedFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE522019-11 → 2025-056042026-08-11
2019model-3-2019-control-arm-ball-jointUpper control arm and ball joint wearSUSPENSION792019-11 → 2026-086042026-08-11
2019model-3-2019-seat-belt-restraint-faultSeat belt restraint system fault codeSEAT BELTS272021-04 → 2026-076042026-08-11
2018model-3-2018-front-restraint-ocs-faultFront seat safety restraint system fault (RCM_a021/a056)AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS, SEATS702024-06 → 2026-06 (sample of 200 most-recent of 975 total)9752026-06-30
2018model-3-2018-lateral-link-separationFront lateral link / control arm separation from subframeSTEERING, SUSPENSION452024-07 → 2026-05 (sample of 200 most-recent of 975 total)9752026-06-30
2018model-3-2018-phantom-brakingUnexpected braking with cruise control or AutopilotFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE172024-09 → 2026-04 (sample of 200 most-recent of 975 total)9752026-06-30
2018model-3-2018-fsd-steering-collisionFSD/Autopilot lane and intersection navigation errorsVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE182024-06 → 2026-05 (sample of 200 most-recent of 975 total)9752026-06-30
2018model-3-2018-pcs-charging-failurePower Conversion System failure limiting AC chargingELECTRICAL SYSTEM92024-09 → 2025-04 (sample of 200 most-recent of 975 total)9752026-06-30
2018model-3-2018-brake-line-corrosionCorroded brake lines near battery packSERVICE BRAKES72025-06 → 2026-03 (sample of 200 most-recent of 975 total)9752026-06-30
2018model-3-2018-door-handle-chromeDoor handle chrome trim peeling to sharp edgeSTRUCTURE52024-09 → 2026-05 (sample of 200 most-recent of 975 total)9752026-06-30
2018model-3-2018-center-screen-failureCenter display / MCU goes blank while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, VISIBILITY/WIPER62024-09 → 2025-10 (sample of 200 most-recent of 975 total)9752026-06-30
2017model3-2017-rear-glass-spontaneous-crackRear glass cracks without impactVISIBILITY/WIPER22022-08 → 2023-08262026-09-02
2017model3-2017-passenger-restraint-faultFront passenger safety restraint system faultAIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS, SEATS72023-06 → 2026-07262026-09-02
2017model3-2017-phantom-brakingPhantom braking on cruise control or autopilotFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE52022-02 → 2023-08262026-09-02
2017model3-2017-autopilot-lane-departure-malfunctionAutopilot and lane departure malfunctionLANE DEPARTURE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE32021-04 → 2023-12262026-09-02

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Tesla Model 3 [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/tesla/model-3
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_tesla_model_3_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Tesla Model 3},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/tesla/model-3}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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