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Tesla Model 3

2019 only

994 classified complaints 22 recalls

2019 Tesla Model 3 have 994 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 22 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically surfacing around 23,050 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2019 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Tesla Model 3 report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2019 only

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 413 complaints

Median onset: 23,050 miles. 1.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 201 complaints

Median onset: 7,822 miles. 3.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 92 complaints

Median onset: 10,000 miles. 2.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 65 complaints

Median onset: 6,000 miles. 3.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 27 complaints

Median onset: 7,018 miles. 14.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 25 complaints

Median onset: 7,800 miles.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 23 complaints

Median onset: 30,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Hybrid or EV traction battery and inverter · Electrical 23 complaints

Median onset: 4,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $2,740–$5,240 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2019 model year. See the full Tesla Model 3 report for every year and full specs/safety data.