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2021 Tesla Model 3 Latches & Locks Problems

Latches & Locks complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2021 Tesla Model 3 has 4 NHTSA latches & locks complaints and 1 latches & locks-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2021 Tesla Model 3

Other
289Speed Control
107Brakes
70Electrical
62Steering
24Visibility
16Powertrain
15Structure
13Seat Belts
8Airbags
8Suspension
8Lights
6Latches & Locks
4Seats
3Wheels
3

4

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated June 8, 2026

Latches & Locks Recalls

24V554000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to det...

All Latches & Locks Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 17, 2025LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESI am the owner of a 2021 Tesla Model 3 and am filing this complaint due to a significant safety conc...
Jun 26, 2025LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESThe frunk keeps opening while driving or parked without me pressing the control to open the frunk
Apr 5, 2025LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESWhile traveling over 230 miles from home on a road trip, my 2021 Tesla Model 3 suffered a complete a...
Dec 30, 2024LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESThe Tesla model 3 has a manual release lever for each door in the front. The passenger side lever do...

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