2019 TESLA MODEL 3 Fuelpropulsion System Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Fuelpropulsion System Issues in the 2019 TESLA MODEL 3
8 fuelpropulsion system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 TESLA MODEL 3. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 3 resulted in injury.
8
Complaints
1
Crashes
2
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Fuelpropulsion System Complaints
My vehicle has developed a rapidly worsening battery performance issue. It loses range far faster than expected, shows inconsistent energy usage, and experiences sudden drops in projected mileage even during normal driving. Charging behavior is irregular, and the vehicle’s energy regeneration is inconsistent. There was no crash, fire, or damage. Based on the symptoms, this appears to be a potential battery or propulsion system defect. The issue continues to worsen and affects the safe and reliable operation of the vehicle.
When Driving an Alert activates DIR_a126 Power Reduced. Exiting and re-entering vehicle may restore operation. My vehicle speed limit goes to 50 mph and keeps lowering after driving for a few miles to a creep. This alert pop up constantly.
IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO DOWNGRADE MY TESLA MODEL 3 CONFIGURATION FROM STANDARD PLUS (240 MAX CHARGE LIMIT) TO STANDARD CONFIGURATION (220 MAX CHARGE LIMIT), I COULD CHARGE TO 239 CHARGE LIMIT. AT THE DOWNGRADE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE, AFTER THE SYNCHRONIZATION/CALIBRATION PERIOD TOOK PLACE, MY NEW CONFIGURATION OF STANDARD HAD A CHARGE LIMIT OF ONLY 207/208 AT 100% CHARGE, WHICH IS AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF CHARGING LIMIT OF 31+. THIS IS A 50% GREATER DROP IN CHARGE LIMIT THAN WAS AGREED. THE CHARGE LIMITATION WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ONLY A 20 MILES DROP, BUT IT ENDED UP BEING 31+ DROP IN CHARGING LIMIT. MY BATTERY IS AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN GOOD HEALTH. THE METHOD OF REDUCTION IN CHARGE LIMITATION WAS ORIGINALLY COMMUNICATED TO BE A SIMPLE SOFTWARE LIMIT. HOWEVER, I WAS LATER TOLD THAT THE LIMIT IN CHARGE LEVEL WAS ACHIEVED BY ACTUALLY TURNING OFF CELLS WITHIN THE...
I WISH TO FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT A TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE INTEREST OF HUMAN SAFETY. THIS IS CONCERNING THE ISSUE OF BATTERY FIRES. I BELIEVE THAT THIS INCIDENT HAS SO FAR GONE UNREPORTED. HERE IS A MODEL 3 IN THE SALVAGE AUCTION YARD THAT HAS BEEN ALMOST TOTALLY DESTROYED BY FIRE. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=34394730&ROWNUMBER=2&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE THE CAR IS SO BADLY BURNED THAT THE VIN IS NOT ABLE TO BE DETERMINED BUT THE AUCTION SITE WOULD HAVE THAT RECORD. I HAVE SUBSTITUTED THE VIN OF ANOTHER WRECKED MODEL 3 IN ORDER TO MAKE THIS REPORT. THERE HAS BEEN A RECENT POST ON TESLA MOTORS CLUB FORUM WHICH PROVIDES PHOTOS OF THE FIRE SCENE ON THE HIGHWAY AT VACAVILLE AND THE IMAGES MATCH THE JUNKYARD CAR. IT SEEMS THAT TESLA IS USING THE "RAN OVER A TRAILER HITCH ON THE ROADWAY" AKA "CAT ATE MY HOMEWORK" EXCUSE AGAIN BUT LOOKING AT THE PHOTOS...
THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY THE NEW CAR WAS PURCHASED WITH HAD DAMAGE TO THE 4 JACK POINTS THAT REQUIRED THE BATTERY PACK TO BE REPLACED. THE ORIGINAL BATTERY WOULD CHARGE TO THE FULL RANGE PURCHASED, HOWEVER, THE NEW BATTERY THAT WAS INSTALLED WILL NOT CHARGE TO THE FULL AMOUNT OF RANGE PURCHASED. I BROUGHT THIS UP TO SERVICE BEFORE I PICKED UP THE CAR FROM SERVICE. THEY TRIED TO GET IT TO FULLY CHARGE MULTIPLE TIMES BUT IT WOULD NOT. I ASKED TO SEE THE BATTERY HEALTH REPORT AND THEY DECLINED. IF YOU PURCHASE A NEW CAR WITH X AMOUNT OF RANGE, WHEN THE BATTERY IS CHARGED TO 100%, IT SHOULD DISPLAY THE RANGE YOU PAID FOR. THEY TOLD ME IF I WAS UNHAPPY WITH THE RANGE, I WAS FREE TO FILE AN ARBITRATION CLAIM. ON THE WAY HOME I ALMOST RAN OUT OF BATTERY AND COULD HAVE REALLY USED...
WHILE DRIVING THROUGH MY WORK PLACE PARKING LOT, MY TESLA SUDDENLY STOPPED AND DISPLAYED A FAULT CODE AND REQUESTING IMMEDIATE RETURN OF THE CAR TO A TESLA SERVICE CENTER. MY CAR WOULD NOT UNLOCK THE DOORS WHEN I TRIED TO EXIT, EITHER VIA THE TOUCH SCREEN UNLOCK ICON, ELECTRIC DOOR UNLOCK BUTTON, OR USING MY PHONE APP. I ENDED UP USING THE EMERGENCY DOOR OPEN LATCH TO GET OUT OF THE CAR TO CALL FOR ASSISTANCE. I CLOSED THE DOOR BEHIND ME BUT WAS UNABLE TO REENTER THE CAR. TRIED MY KEY CARD AND MY PHONE APP TO UNLOCK IT BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE CAR ENDED UP HAVING TO BE TOW AWAY.
I WAS MOVING FORWARD AT ~15 MPH OVER A SET OF RAILROAD TRACKS ON A CITY STREET WHEN BOTH ELECTRIC MOTORS STOPPED WORKING BRINGING US TO A HALT ON THE TRACKS. THE CAR WOULD NOT SWITCH INTO NEUTRAL TO ALLOW IT TO BE PUSHED OFF OF THE TRACKS NOR WOULD IT RELEASE THE BRAKES UNTIL PUT INTO TOW MODE WHICH REQUIRED 4-5 PEOPLE TO PUSH AT THAT POINT. THERE WERE NO STEPS DISPLAYED TO GET THE CAR INTO A MODE THAT WOULD ALLOW IT TO MOVE.
I AM MAKING THIS COMPLAINT IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC SAFETY. THERE HAS BEEN A TESLA MODEL 3 CRASH IN RUSSIA. HTTPS://WWW.THESUN.CO.UK/NEWS/9700731/TESLA-CAR-EXPLODES-AUTOPILOT-FAILURE-DRIVER-TRUCK-RUSSIA/ IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER AUTOPILOT OR DRIVER DISTRACTION WAS THE CAUSE OF THE CRASH THE BATTERIES LITERALLY EXPLODED. THIS IS AN ORDER OF MAGNITUDE WORSE THAN THE MODEL S AND X FIRES. ** I HAVE USED THE VIN OF ANOTHER MODEL 3 WHICH IS IN A WRECKING YARD** THIS IS NOT DONE IN ANY FRAUDULENT WAY. IT IS DONE IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH YOUR WEBSITE DESIGN. IT IS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE RUSSIAN OWNER TO NEGOTIATE YOUR SITE AND FILE A COMPLAINT SO I HAVE TAKEN THE LIBERTY OF FILING ON HIS BEHALF.
Other 2019 TESLA MODEL 3 Problem Areas
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
122 complaints
Electrical System
82 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
75 complaints
Suspension
73 complaints
Unknown Or Other
73 complaints
Air Bags
70 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
69 complaints
Lane Departure Assist
58 complaints
Service Brakes
58 complaints
Steering
51 complaints
Seat Belts
45 complaints
Seats
38 complaints
Visibilitywiper
24 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
22 complaints
Structurebody
19 complaints
Lane Departure Warning
17 complaints
Back Over Prevention
11 complaints
Power Train
10 complaints
Visibility
10 complaints
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
8 complaints
Exterior Lighting
6 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
5 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
4 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Electrical Systemadasautonomousself Driving
2 complaints
Electrical Systemadasautonomousself Drivingsoftware
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Lane Departure
2 complaints
Air Bagssrs Malfunction Warning Lamplight
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Warnings
1 complaint
Carry Handle Shell Base
1 complaint
Chest Clip Buckle Harness
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobilityvehicle Controlsspeed Control
1 complaint
Firerelated
1 complaint
Lane Departure Lane Keep Steering Assist
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint