Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Tesla Model 3 has 24 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
24
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated June 26, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | I just traded in my vehicle for a Tesla from 3rd party dealership on [XXX] A light came on once I re... |
| Mar 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | On March 21, 2025, my Tesla Model 3 Long Range entered "Power Reduction Mode" — a safety feature tha... |
| Nov 13, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ISSUE: PTC Heater failed at 63,617 miles after 6 years of use WARNING MESSAGE: "Vehicle may not res... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Power conversion system (PSC) failure. Only charges at 16 amps. I know other Tesla owners have had t... |
| Aug 15, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | If both brake and throttle pedals are depressed simultaneously for a fraction of a second the softwa... |
| Feb 26, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | PTC Heater failed. This is a critical component that helps to maintain the battery's temperature wi... |
| Feb 14, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I don’t feel comfortable driving this car because it is unsafe when I am on autopilot on the highway... |
| Aug 15, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I was exiting the highway onto a Blvd and I slowed down. The car all of a sudden accelerated by itse... |
| Jun 6, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The Rear Camera feed was delayed by almost 1 sec resulting in the crash and hitting the shelf while ... |
| Feb 18, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | This is a report of suddent unintended acceleration on a 2018 Model 3 performance with 47,800 miles ... |
| Sep 7, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Originally received notification of DTC "BMS_a035 - Vehicle may not restart." Vehicle was serviced a... |
| Sep 1, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The Power Conversion System is failing, this makes charging the car difficult. The charge rate is re... |
| Aug 20, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The car charging is not functioning at certain Amp rating ( 48Amps). Car displays " Power Grid or V... |
| Mar 3, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I needed to back up slightly to make room to get our of a parallel parking position. I pressed the ... |
| Feb 1, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The High Voltage Service Panel is part the battery which is part of the manufacturer warranty and dr... |
| Apr 1, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I WAS DRIVING MY MODEL 3(IN MOTION) IN THE LEFT LANE OF A 3 LANE LOCAL ROAD (3 LANES EACH DIRECTION)... |
| Jan 9, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | OUR CAR CAUGHT FIRE SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY OF MY HOUSE. THIS HAPPENED AROUND 4AM IN JAN9, SECURITY ... |
| Dec 11, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | WHILE I WAS PARKING, THE CAR IT UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND JUMP OVER THE SIDE WALK AND CRASH ITSEL... |
| Apr 25, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE HAS A "BRAKE HOLD" FEATURE. THIS FEATURE IS ENGAGED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN GEAR, STOPPED, AN... |
| Apr 13, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | ON 04/13/2019 THE CAR ABRUPT STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE I DROVE IT ALONG NORTHBOND SANT... |