Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2023 Tesla Model 3 has 12 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 15, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | STRUCTURE | Reporting a stress fracture in the front windhsield of my model 3 tesla. Looking online and speaking... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The rear driver side door became impossible to open due to a trim piece failure - this is a safety h... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | STRUCTURE | Tesla has completely removed the rear door manual release latch in my late 2023 Model 3 Performance.... |
| Dec 24, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The entire bumper assembly fell off my Tesla Model 3 during the heavy rains on December 24. I didn't... |
| Sep 3, 2025 | STRUCTURE | While exiting the front passenger cut her leg on the door. It appears she contacted the inside botto... |
| Jun 4, 2025 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On June 4th I was in a hurry to get to work, pushed open my car door and started to slide in at whic... |
| Feb 18, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Trunk struts snap/come off. Causing trunk to slam shut. Damaging body. Tesla states vehicle is safe ... |
| Jan 24, 2024 | STRUCTURE | While driving down the highway at less than 60 mph the rear drivers side window spontaneously explod... |
| Oct 1, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The Tesla model 3 rear bumper came off completely while driving in rain when I drove into a very lig... |
| Sep 22, 2023 | STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Tesla Model 3 Policy #: [XXX] Claim Number: [XXX] I hope this email finds you well. I am writing t... |
| Jul 10, 2023 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The rear door jammed shut. It would not open and we discovered there is no mechanical way for a pass... |
| Mar 9, 2023 | STRUCTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The undercarriage shield of my car disconnected and started dragging while I was driving in the rain... |