2021 Tesla Model 3 drivetrain & axles problems
17 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2021 Tesla Model 3, which is 1% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 1% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
The vehicle, a 2021 Tesla Model 3, had an episode of sudden unintended acceleration. I was almost stationary waiting to make a left when the car accelerated by itself, left the road, crossed a grass field at high speed and crashed into bushes. The vehicle was not on auto pilot, it resulted in damage of almost $ 20.000 as estimated by insurance. The vehicle is available for inspection, it will be checked by Tesla service after the damage is fixed.
The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while his wife was driving at approximately 29 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated and the front of the vehicle crashed into a tree, where it came to a stop. No warning lights were illuminated. The front driver's side air bag was deployed. A police report was filed. Medical attention was sought as a precaution; however, there were no injuries sustained. The vehicle remained at the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2021 Tesla Model 3
- Forward collision avoidance 598 complaints
- Brakes 127 complaints
- Cruise control 123 complaints
- Electrical system 81 complaints
- Lane departure 42 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 33 complaints
- Steering 28 complaints
- Body & structure 17 complaints
Drivetrain & axles problems in other years
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