2021 Tesla Model 3 steering problems
28 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2021 Tesla Model 3, which is 2% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 2% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 2
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 10 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries, 2 deaths.
What owners wrote
The contact's son owned a 2021 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that his son was involved in a fatal collision while driving at an undisclosed speed with the autopilot activated. The contact was informed by his son's friend, who was a passenger in the vehicle, that the autopilot malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to inadvertently drive off the road, hit a tree, and then catch fire. An unknown bright orange light was seen on the windshield right before the failure occurred.
The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while reversing the vehicle from her residence at 3 mph and attempting to turn to the left, but failed to turn. The contact stated the vehicle continued to go straight and ran into a chain link fence. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated no one was injured nor sought medical attention but she was frightened. The contact attempted to straighten the vehicle by turning left again and drove into a railing.
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
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints
- Body & structure 17 complaints