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2018 Tesla Model 3 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Tesla Model 3 has 24 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Tesla Model 3

Other
226
Electrical
144
Suspension
131
Airbags
113
Steering
76
Speed Control
60
Brakes
52
Seat Belts
47
Structure
40
Visibility
28
Powertrain
24
Lights
13
Seats
12
Wheels
7

24

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated June 26, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

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

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