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2018 Tesla Model 3 Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Tesla Model 3 has 13 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Tesla Model 3

Other
226
Electrical
144
Suspension
130
Airbags
113
Steering
76
Speed Control
60
Brakes
52
Seat Belts
47
Structure
40
Visibility
28
Powertrain
24
Lights
13
Seats
12
Wheels
7

13

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated June 24, 2026

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 17, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPERMany states like Florida have a law that headlights need to be on when it is raining, My Tesla has a...
Aug 30, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe passenger-side daytime-running headlight (aka, "signature light" or "accent headlight") failed a...
May 14, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,BACK OVER PREVENTIONVehicle center screen freezing multiple times per drive. Speedometer, turn signals, autopilot, batte...
Apr 15, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDaylight running lights are not operating, a warning in the instrument cluster of not operating ligh...
Mar 1, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGAutomatic Headlights fail to illuminate when wipers are active. This has been reported to Tesla in 3...
Dec 21, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,STRUCTUREThe steering system failed. I'm not sure about the availability for inspection. My safety was put a...
Sep 24, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTINGIn a heavy Florida rain this afternoon about 3:30pm EDT I noticed my automatic headlight with windsh...
Apr 21, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHERE IS A BUILDUP OF WATER AND CONDENSATION IN THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS OF MY VEHICLE. THE ISSUE IS KNO...
Jan 1, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGFRONT FOG LIGHTS AND REAR TAIL LIGHTS FOGGING AND FILLING WITH CONDENSATION THAT COULD LEAD TO ELECT...
Oct 5, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGPROBLEM: REAR TAIL LIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATED, EVEN THOUGH THE STANDARDIZED HEADLIGHT SYMBOL/INDICA...
Mar 11, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHESE VEHICLES ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SIDE AMBER REFLEX REFLECTORS AS REQUIRED UNDR FMVSS 205 R...
Feb 11, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHELLO, I OFTEN FOLLOW TESLA MODEL 3 CARS IN DENSE TRAFFIC, AND STOP BEHIND THEM AT RED LIGHTS. I HA...
Jul 27, 2018EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI WAS AT THE SUPERCHARGING STATION IN DUBLIN ( CALIFORNIA) . WHEN I WANTED TO TAKE REVERSE AND PARK ...

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