2022 TESLA MODEL 3 Fuelpropulsion System Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Fuelpropulsion System Issues in the 2022 TESLA MODEL 3

8 fuelpropulsion system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 TESLA MODEL 3. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

8
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Fuelpropulsion System Complaints

#11679584 | Crash
I pulled up to a red light in a protected left turn lane. My car is set to use regenerative braking and hold/not roll once stopped. I felt my car roll forward a bit, which shouldn't happen when these settings are on. I quickly checked my rearview mirror, assuming someone had hit me from behind to cause me to roll forward. No one was behind me. I hit my brake and the car suddenly accelerated at full throttle speed, I would guess, into the intersection, despite the light being red for me. I quickly glanced down at my foot to confirm that it was on the brake pedal and it definitely was. I continued to repeatedly push the brake pedal down to no avail. I was steering and tried to navigate my way through 4 lanes of moving traffic because they had a green light. I hit the front end...
#11609247 |
My 2022 Tesla model 3 has a major issue that should be widely addressed and because the computer screen has completely turned off although there was never any damage done to the vehicle. The cost to fix this issue is $3,052.30. I went on a three day vacation and came back to the screen not turning on but the vehicle can still drive, the major issue is that the screen controls all major functions of the vehicle and is a major danger driving the car if you cant see how fast your going, how much battery is left or will basic safety equipment will deploy? How can a vehicle be driven under these basic safety standards and conditions when it’s a faulty manufacturing issue. In addition come to find out that the computer tried to update it’s software with out my consent and causing the computer to fail there fore...
#11604984 |
Tesla has confirmed that the firmware of the high-voltage controller of the Model 3 is known to occasionally go "missing in action", causing regenerative braking to entirely cease to function and the driving performance of the car to drop considerably. This was expected to be resolved in a firmware update, but the problem continues. The service representative advised that they (Tesla employees) are not allowed to refer to the problem as a defect and instead must use the euphemism "firmware characteristic". The impact of the issue occurring while driving is that braking and acceleration are significantly reduced, thus reducing the ability of the driver to respond to unexpected situations and operate the vehicle safely. The impact of the issue occurring while parked is that the vehicle cannot start until such time as the controller resumes responding. The driver has no control over when/if this will happen, and the car may...
#11593979 |
Vehicle suddenly and violently lost power to its front drive units while driving steady on neighborhood street at low speed, <25 mph. Vehicle shuddered to a stop, then put itself in park, rendering it immovable in the middle of the street. Vehicle indicated a critical failure on its screen. Vehicle towed to Tesla service center. Vehicle had front drive unit inverter and pyro fuse replaced. No prior indication or errors before the failure.
#11576904 | Crash
My wife driving our Tesla Model 3. From her report, the car was accelerating on its own and would not stop despite her pressing on the brake pedal. She was unable to stop at the traffic light and crashed into another car at an intersection.
#11552051 |
While driving on 4 lane Pkwy at 45 mph then slowing down to move into left turning lane, my model 3 gave warning of "parking brake failure" and stopped working at the same time. This means it slowed down to a stop on its own. I was "manually driving" the vehicle when this occurred. Luckily for me I was able to be in a "slower" left turn lane and I knew where the emergency blinker button was located and turned them on. The vehicle didn't even go into coast mode to allow me to move over to side of road. It just decided to stop where it was at. After reading about Tesla's stopping on their own in traffic and people crashing into them I knew this is a serious problem. Weather was clear, my car and its cameras were clean.
#11548110 |
I was manually driving my Tesla Model 3 on the interstate when without warning the car stopped in the middle of the interstate. The entire car locked up and I was unable to turn the wheel or even get it back into gear. I even tried to put on the hazards but the car just completely died. When the vehicle stopped it was at 60% charge on the battery. I sat in panic thinking I was going to get rear ended by the highway traffic. I called for police to come out and cut off traffic. They also had a tow truck company come and tow the vehicle to a local Tesla service center. This was a very dangerous incident because the normally on the interstate vehicles travel at high speeds. I was fortunate that it was rush hour traffic so cars were moving slower than usual and the car...
#11469703 |
Got in vehicle in driveway and upon turning on there was a large thump in rear of vehicle, proceeded by a message to pull over safety indicating rear drive unit failure. Tesla replaced the rear inverter unit. Vehicle only had 3k miles. Similar experience have been documented globally see attached article https://www.autoevolution.com/news/tesla-recall-for-127785-model-3s-in-china-due-to-rear-motor-inverter-defect-185844.html

Other 2022 TESLA MODEL 3 Problem Areas

Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 381 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 303 complaints Service Brakes 166 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 160 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings 91 complaints Unknown Or Other 83 complaints Electrical System 42 complaints Steering 29 complaints Lane Departure Assist 26 complaints Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection 13 complaints Power Train 13 complaints Seat Belts 12 complaints Visibilitywiper 12 complaints Wheels 11 complaints Air Bags 10 complaints Lane Departure Warning 9 complaints Seats 8 complaints Structurebody 7 complaints Engine 6 complaints Exterior Lighting 6 complaints Electrical Systemadasautonomousself Driving 5 complaints Suspension 5 complaints Back Over Prevention Warnings 4 complaints Electrical Systemadasautonomousself Drivingsoftware 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 4 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Back Over Prevention 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Air Bagssrs Malfunction Warning Lamplight 1 complaint Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking 1 complaint Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera 1 complaint Engine And Engine Cooling 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalinfotainmentvideo Touchscreenmonitorunit 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Controlsoftware 1 complaint Lane Departure 1 complaint Lane Departure Lane Keep Automatic Steering 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlatch 1 complaint Service Brakes Air 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Tires 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint
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