2021 TESLA MODEL 3 Engine Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine Issues in the 2021 TESLA MODEL 3

5 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 TESLA MODEL 3. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

5
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine Complaints

#11549464 |
I was driving to work that all of sudden heard warning sound and the monitor displayed the "Shutdown" sign as well. The car lost its power and came to complete stop in the middle of the street. Luckily there was no car near me. I was not able to drive the car and had to tow it to the dealership. According to mechanic “the rear drive unit has failed internally”. This was extremely scary and dangerous and may have caused a fatal accident. The problem has been fixed.
#11429014 |
When I was driving on highway the suddenly I lost power and if I press gas pedal it would not go. I applied brake to slow down and pull over but as soon as I applied the brake it corrected on its own and continued to go since I did had similar issue like this previously I called Tesla and asked them to tow it to the shop. This is the 3nd time that I'm having an issues with drivetrain that my car was towed to shop.
#11425657 |
There was engine power loss while I was driving on the highway. So due to power loss I parked the car on the side and then put it back in to drive and it would go for approximately 10min then I lost power again, it started to do like these few times. Since it was unsafe I stopped the car and had the factory tow it to the shop.
#11423241 | Crash
After parking and leaving the car, I realize later the dashboard did not shut down. The dashboard was still illuminated, and I was also able to hear the sound from a tuned FM radio. I re-open and closed both the driver and the passenger doors in an attempt to shutoff the dashboard. Since I did not get the expected result, I decided to get back into the car. I sat down in the driver chair to investigate the problem when the car was instantly activated and switched to a sudden and uncontrolled acceleration. It crashed into a facing wall after a run of about 30 feet.
#11423248 | Crash
see description on file report Nb:11423241

Other 2021 TESLA MODEL 3 Problem Areas

Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 275 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 225 complaints Service Brakes 123 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 119 complaints Unknown Or Other 89 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings 73 complaints Electrical System 58 complaints Visibilitywiper 28 complaints Steering 24 complaints Lane Departure Assist 18 complaints Power Train 16 complaints Structurebody 13 complaints Lane Departure Warning 12 complaints Seat Belts 11 complaints Suspension 11 complaints Exterior Lighting 8 complaints Air Bags 7 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 7 complaints Electrical Systemadasautonomousself Driving 6 complaints Seats 6 complaints Wheels 6 complaints Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking 3 complaints Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera 3 complaints Back Over Prevention Warnings 3 complaints Electrical Systemadas 3 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance 3 complaints Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatchemergency Mechanical Release 3 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Electrical Systembody Control Modulesoftware 1 complaint Electrical Systempropulsion Systeminverter 1 complaint Engine And Engine Cooling 1 complaint Firerelated 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Controlsoftware 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Controlsoftwaresignagesignal Recognition 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Dynamic Brake Supportbrake Assist 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Steeringautomatedadaptive Steering 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhandleexterior 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint
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