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2019 Tesla Model 3

What 2019 Tesla Model 3 owners report most

The most-reported concern among owners involves the forward collision avoidance system, where the automatic emergency braking activates unexpectedly without a clear obstacle. Electrical system failures — including complete loss of motor power and the inability to shift into neutral — make up the next most-common category, sometimes accompanied by fires or crashes. Air bag and suspension complaints round out the top problem areas, with owners describing screen blackouts and, in the most serious cases, complete wheel and suspension separation.

Most reported areas

Forward Collision Avoidance safety 28%
Owners report the automatic emergency braking activating on its own, without an apparent hazard, while the adaptive autopilot feature is engaged. · 10 crash · 2 injured
Electrical System safety 15%
Owners report both electric motors cutting out without warning, leaving the vehicle stalled and unable to be shifted into neutral or pushed clear of the road. · 2 fire · 4 crash
Air Bags safety 13%
Owners report the touchscreen freezing and then going completely dark while driving, an event associated with broader electrical or software failure in some incidents. · 9 crash · 5 injured
Suspension safety 13%
Owners report front wheels and suspension assemblies detaching entirely from the vehicle, in some cases observed after crashes documented at salvage auctions. · 1 fire · 6 crash · 3 injured
Vehicle Speed Control safety 12%
71 reports (12%) · 19 crash · 6 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 590 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.