2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Visibility Problems

13 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibility Issues in the 2018 TESLA MODEL 3

13 visibility complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 TESLA MODEL 3. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Visibility Complaints

#11511188 |
The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V702000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's and passenger's side door panels made clicking sounds while the windows were rolling up and down. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
#11507879 |
The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number 21V00D000 (Electrical System, Visibility, Back Over Prevention), 22V702000 (Visibility), and 22V798000 (Seat Belts) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The local Service Center was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
#11502200 |
The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V00D000 (Electrical System, Visibility, Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that recently the rearview camera intermittently flickered while in use. The failure mileage was 49,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
#11498146 |
The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V702000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the front driver's side and passenger's side windows failed to operate as needed intermittently. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Tesla Service Center where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Additionally, the contact stated that he had been receiving notifications on the center display indicating that the visual ability of the camera on the front driver's side of the vehicle was faulty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
#11497456 |
The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V702000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated while attempting to roll up the windows, the windows failed to respond as needed. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
#11495356 |
The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V00D000 (Electrical System, Visibility, Back Over Prevention) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
#11494431 |
The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V702000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
#11487871 |
The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the Back Over Prevention camera intermittently failed to operate as needed. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V00D000 (Electrical System, Visibility, Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was taken to the service center where the back-up camera cable was reinforced as stated in the recall. Upon return of the vehicle, the contact stated that the back-up camera failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the dealer had not tested the cable and that the recall repair did not fix the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that since the failure was intermittent prior to the failure, they were not responsible for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000. The contact stated that the manufacturer had made a mistake...
#11480054 |
The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while reversing, the Back Over Prevention camera became inoperable nearly causing the vehicle to crash into the garage. The dealer and the manufacturer were contacted and stated that the contact had to pay for the diagnostic test even if the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V00D000 (Electrical System, Visibility, Back Over Prevention. The failure mileage was 90,000.
#11476593 |
The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V00D000 (Electrical System, Visibility, Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
#11461695 |
The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V00D000 (Electrical System, Visibility, Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
#11459989 |
The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V00D000 (Electrical System, Visibility, Back Over Prevention). The contact then attempted to ship the vehicle to Hawaii and was informed that all recalls must be serviced before shipment. The dealer was notified about the recall and informed her that parts were not available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
#11453846 |
The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the backup camera malfunctioned and the screen displayed completely black or completely white causing a visibility hazard to the driver while reversing the vehicle. The vehicle was previously serviced under the NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V00D000 (Electrical System, Visibility, Back Over Prevention) however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the replacement parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 35,000.

Other 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Problem Areas

Unknown Or Other 166 complaints Suspension 159 complaints Electrical System 152 complaints Air Bags 124 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 124 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 111 complaints Seat Belts 97 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 89 complaints Service Brakes 85 complaints Steering 71 complaints Seats 67 complaints Structurebody 47 complaints Visibilitywiper 46 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings 37 complaints Power Train 26 complaints Wheels 25 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 23 complaints Lane Departure Assist 23 complaints Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection 22 complaints Exterior Lighting 15 complaints Lane Departure Warning 14 complaints Back Over Prevention 11 complaints Engine 9 complaints Back Over Prevention Warnings 5 complaints Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking 4 complaints Electrical Systemadasautonomousself Driving 4 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 4 complaints Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification 3 complaints Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Air Bags Air Bagrestraint Control Modulesoftware 2 complaints Electrical Systemadasautonomousself Drivingsoftware 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationfront Passenger 1 complaint Air Bagssrs Malfunction Warning Lamplight 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemadas 1 complaint Electrical Systemadashudcamerasensor 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalinfotainment 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint Lane Departure Lane Keep Automatic Steering 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch Plate 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatchemergency Mechanical Release 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulic 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhandleexterior 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint
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