Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Tesla Model 3 has 13 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
13
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 6, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | STRUCTURE | There is no manual door release for the rear doors. Thus rear passengers are at risk should the elec... |
| Sep 16, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The passenger door handle is inoperable . The door handle is stucked open. |
| May 30, 2025 | STRUCTURE | We were not able to open the door after the 12 V battery died; fortunately we were not inside the ca... |
| Apr 4, 2024 | STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | I was driving in the street at 10 miles, I turned to the right and I push the break but the car didn... |
| Dec 24, 2023 | STRUCTURE | Automatic Trunk (Lift Gate) Guillotine Problem: The convenience of the trunk (lift gate) is a helpf... |
| Aug 18, 2023 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Wide gap on left back side of trunk whenever it’s closed shut. Opens and close fine but it’s not pro... |
| Nov 18, 2022 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Tesla had been sending me messages since last year about the safety recall notice but they have not ... |
| Oct 5, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while driving 10-15 MPH through standing w... |
| Feb 13, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The front latch on the front trunk was replaced due to a fault about a month ago. It has since opene... |
| Oct 24, 2021 | STRUCTURE,WHEELS | I want to report an issue I have with Tesla concerning the damage that occurred to my vehicle as a r... |
| Jul 1, 2021 | STRUCTURE | I wrote several months ago about my 2021 tesla model 3 that the rear doors do not have any mechanica... |
| Jun 28, 2021 | STRUCTURE | This car is dangerous to rear passengers there's no mechanical door release cable so if there's a lo... |
| Mar 1, 2021 | STRUCTURE | Tesla doors are opened from the inside of the vehicle by pressing a button. In the event of a power ... |