2019 TESLA MODEL 3 Power Train Problems
10 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Train Issues in the 2019 TESLA MODEL 3
10 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 TESLA MODEL 3. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Train 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.
Steering wheel lost power (in city driving) it took the driver and the passenger turning the wheel to wrestle the car to the side of the road. Turned off the car’s power after coming to a stop. The car would not start. Took 6 resets to power up the car and return it to “normal.” This is the second time the car had the steering lock up and the car not start. The first time was after shopping. The car was parked at the time. Took 4 resets to return the car to “normal.”
Tesla Model 3 battery pack coolant connector design flaw. It is made by plastic and covered with very thin cheap plastic cover which can very easily create impact and break the battery pack connector when any small objects hit front wheels(both side) while driving that leads the following safety and hazard issues to driver and passengers. 1. When there is hit in the coolant connector while driving the coolant start leaking which put safety of car,driver,passengers and others in very high risk 2. When it happens the dashboard shows the car is running reduced power and not giving enough info to take immediate action 3. This issue can be easily reproducible just driving the car in freeway where the road has debris or due to work zone 4. This issue reported to Geico Insurance 5. There is no warning before it first appears 6. It leads to change the entire...
I have had multiple compressor issues since the car was made in 2019 and already replaced once. Now it is failing again and as the compressor is used to cool the powertrain it can degrade performance and who knows when my car could fail while on the road due to lack of cooling capacity.
The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the message “Vehicle Hold Disabled” and vehicle shutting down and pull over safely. The contact was able to pull on the side of road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The failure mileage was 34,148.
Around 12:30 PM PST on 7/1/2021, I got back into my car which was parked at a local shopping center to return home. I quickly noticed when I shifted my car into reverse, it instead drove forward. I performed a hard reset of the vehicle, which did not fix the issue. I also tried putting the car into drive, then back into reverse and it still proceeded to drive forward. What eventually fixed the issue was putting the car into drive, then tapping the accelerator, then putting it back in reverse.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TESLA MODEL 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SPOUSE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED THROUGH A WOODEN FENCE, KNOCKED IT DOWN, AND CRASHED INTO A NEIGHBOR'S WALL. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS NO WARNING. THERE WAS NO INJURY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED A TESLA ROAD SIDE SERVICE WHOM ADVISED THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO DAN'S PAINT & BODY (3810 E 22ND ST, TUCSON, AZ 85713) A TESLA APPROVED BODY SHOP, WHERE THE INSURANCE COMPANY APPROVED THE BODY DAMAGE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,677. *BF*JB
MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING WIRE ISSUES RESULTING IN ERROR MESSAGES SUCH AS "POWER REDUCED, FRONT MOTOR DISABLED, ETC" THAT DISABLE SAFETY FEATURES SUCH AS THE TURNING SIGNALS AND ISSUES WITH BRAKING AND STEERING. THE VEHICLE WILL POWER OFF/SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND RESTART. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY IN SERVICE FOR THE PAST 2 WEEKS AND OTHER THAN NOTIFYING ME THAT THERE ARE "WIRE ISSUES," TESLA HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM OR FIX IT.
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.
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
Visibility
10 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
8 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