2017 Tesla Model 3 problems
The Tesla Model 3 is a battery electric mid-size sedan with a fastback body style built by Tesla, Inc., introduced in 2017. The vehicle is marketed as being more affordable to more people than previous models made by Tesla. The Model 3 was the world's top selling plug-in electric car for three years, from 2018 to 2020, before the Tesla Model Y, a crossover SUV based on the Model 3 chassis, took the top spot. In June 2021, the Model 3 became the first electric car to pass global sales of 1 million.
An upgraded Model 3 with revamped interior and exterior styling was introduced in late 2023 for countries supplied by the Shanghai factory, and in early 2024 in North America and other countries supplied by the Fremont factory.
History
In an interview for Wired Science recorded during 2006, Elon Musk presented the Model 3 as likely being affordable by most people able to purchase new cars, aiming for a $30,000 price point. In 2008 the car was stated to be a family car. In 2017 Tesla added that the Standard Range version of the all-electric car would have an estimated EPA-rated range of 215 miles (346 km), a five-passenger seating capacity, front and rear trunks, and promised sports-car levels of acceleration performance. Tesla said it would have a 5-Star safety rating and have a drag coefficient of Cd=0.225. This is lower than the Tesla Model S drag coefficient of Cd=0.24, which, in 2014, was the lowest among the production cars of the time.
Within a week of unveiling the Model 3 in 2016, Tesla revealed they had taken 325,000 reservations for the car. These reservations represented potential sales of over US$14 billion. By August 2017, there were 455,000 net reservations.
Industry experts were dubious when, in May 2016, Tesla announced its decision to advance its 500,000-total-unit build plan (combined for Model S, Model X, and Model 3) to 2018, two years earlier than previously planned, in order to accelerate its target for Model 3 output. As predicted, there were "production bottlenecks" and "production hell". In May 2016, Tesla issued US$2 billion in new shares to the stock market to finance the plan.
The company plans for the Model 3 are part of Tesla's three-step strategy to start with a high-price vehicle and move progressively towards lower-cost vehicles, while the battery and electric drivetrain were improved and paid for through the sales of the Roadster, Model S, and Model X vehicles.
On April 18, 2018, Tesla updated its production target to 6,000 vehicles per week by the end of June 2018, an increase from its previous target of 5,000 vehicles per week which was previously promised at earlier dates. On July 1, 2018, Elon Musk announced that Tesla had met its production goal of 5,000 cars in a week.
On February 28, 2019, Tesla announced the availability of the highly anticipated Standard Range trim priced at $35,000 (equivalent to $41,710 in 2023). However, on April 12, 2019, Tesla announced that the Standard Range model would no longer be available for ordering online, but only over the phone or in stores. Autopilot, previously a $3,000 option, was included in all versions of the Model 3 except for the Standard Range, while each version's price only increased by $2,000. In February 2019, the Model 3 passed the Chevrolet Volt to become the all-time bestselling plug-in electric car in the U.S. Model 3 sales surpassed the Nissan Leaf in early 2020 to become the world's all-time top selling plug-in electric car.
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Common 2017 Tesla Model 3 problems
The Tesla Model 3, launched in 2017, has been a popular choice among electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts. However, like any other car, it has faced its share of issues, some of which are more common than others. Here are some of the most frequently reported problems with the 2017 Tesla Model 3, based on complaints from owners:
- Glass Roof Cracks: Owners of Model 3s equipped with a glass roof have reported instances of expensive cracks developing in the roof. These cracks can be caused by various factors, including manufacturing defects, temperature fluctuations, or even debris striking the roof.
- Reduced Range in Extreme Temperatures: Like many EVs, the Tesla Model 3 can experience a reduction in driving range in extreme temperatures. This is because the battery's performance can be affected by cold or hot weather, leading to a decrease in the car's overall range.
- Suspension Wear: Some Model 3 owners have reported premature wear in the car's suspension components. This can lead to noises, vibrations, or even a decrease in the car's handling capabilities. In some cases, the suspension components may need to be replaced entirely.
- Phantom Braking: A small number of Model 3 owners have reported experiencing "phantom braking," where the car's automatic emergency braking system activates without sufficient input. This can be a dangerous issue, as it can cause sudden deceleration and potentially lead to a collision.
It's worth noting that not all 2017 Tesla Model 3 owners have experienced these issues. Some owners have reported having few or no problems with their cars, even after many miles of driving. However, these are some of the most common issues that have been reported by owners of the 2017 Model 3.
Does Tesla Model 3 have quality issues?
Wind Noise and Panel Gaps
Some drivers of the Model 3 have complained about wind noise at greater speeds and of panel gaps that aren't uniformly spaced. Even though Tesla's manufacturing standards and reliability have increased over the years, there may still be inconsistencies on occasion.
Which year is the best Tesla Model 3?
There are many quality years available for the Tesla Model 3. We recommend the 2020, 2021, or 2022 selections for minimal repairs. We hope this information is valuable! It might feel tricky to land on the right year with several available, so our knowledge should simplify the decision-making process.
What is the Tesla Model 3 controversy?
Accounting. In 2017, a lawsuit alleged Tesla made materially false and misleading statements regarding its preparedness to produce Model 3 cars. The U.S. Department of Justice also began an investigation in 2018 into whether Tesla misled investors and misstated production figures about the Model 3.
Is Tesla Model 3 easy to maintain?
Do Teslas need a lot of maintenance? No, Teslas don't need much maintenance compared to standard vehicles. Tesla vehicles have fewer moving parts, and you don't have to do regular fluid changes or deal with a combustion engine.
2017 Tesla Model 3 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Tesla Model 3 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Forward collision avoidance problems
- Lane departure problems
- Seats problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2017 Tesla Model 3 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2017 Tesla Model 3 complaints
The NHTSA has received 18 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2017 Tesla Model 3.
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-13
- VIN: 5YJ3E1EA1HF
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
- Summary: My car has been having this issue since it was purchased in 2018. An alert appears on the screen which says, "Front Passenger Safety Restraint System Fault/Service is Required." I had the car serviced four times by Tesla under warranty. It has now appeared a fifth time and Tesla says the airbags need to be replaced for over $1,600. The prior repairs included replacing wiring harnesses and occupancy sensor.
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-09
- VIN: 5YJ3E1EA4HF
- Components: STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE
- Summary: I had just finished Supercharging my vehicle from 50% to 80% and when I entered the car to drive home two warnings showed up 1. Steering assist was reduced and it might be more difficult to drive; and 2. Lane departure avoidance warning was not working. I did a hard reset twice - (foot on the brake while pressing the two steering wheel 'wheels') and began driving the 10-15 minute home. After an incredibly scary and difficult drive down a circular driveway, and great difficulty turning the wheel to make a right turn in one try, I picked the straightest route to my home - stopping one more time to hard reset. Again nothing! Luckily there was no traffic but I had to make 9 ninety degree turns to get there. I got home - taking 4 tries to maneuver the car into my driveway and garage. I left the car in the garage. Tesla service was closed for the weekend so I arranged for a tow on Monday. The next (Sunday) morning I did another reset and this time the steering assist worked, and I have to assume the lane departure avoidance was working as well because I only drove around the block and put it back in the garage. I understand other models of Tesla have been recalled for this very issue and I'm wondering why the Model 3 was not recalled as well since the software is the same is it not? I don't know if there was something wrong with the Supercharger that created the problem.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-21
- VIN: 5YJ3E1EA9HF
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE
- Summary: Within a week of posting a complaint here about phantom braking while in autopilot, my autopilot was disabled. Does the NHTSA share VIN numbers with the manufacturer? Because that sure felt like retaliation by Tesla
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-19
- VIN: 5YJ3E1EA6HF
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: Back windshield spontaneously cracked from the heat.
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-31
- VIN: 5YJ3E1EA3HF
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: Safety Restraint System Fault in front passenger seat alert. Appears to be a common occurrence in Tesla Model 3 cars. Not covered under warranty to due to only 50k mile coverage for safety system, but the failure seems quite common. Required a replacement seat and replacement airbag. Many users reporting the same issue in the car.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-26
- VIN: 5YJ3E1EA1HF
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Feb 25 around 4pm PT we were driving north on US Hwy 101 using the basic cruise control feature of our Model 3. Based on our settings I believe this would be considered adaptive cruise control, but I'm not sure. Enhanced Auto-Pilot was not in use. On a largely open highway, in particular with no one in front of us, and thankfully, no one close behind us, the car suddenly started to lose speed, not brake, just lose speed. I pressed the right-hand button on the steering wheel and called out "report bug" so there should be an incident record with Tesla I believe. After letting it slow a bit, I pressed the accelerator to resume and it resumed speed ok. I have used the "report bug" several times on this issue so there should be records of other incidents. Feb. 26, around noon. Traveling on Central Expwy at 55, the car suddenly slowed to about 25 in the space of a few seconds before re-accelerating. No visible object to cause this. Thankfully, no one behind me which is why I let it drop speed to see what it would do. Again, this was using CC, not EAP. This first happened on Jan 14, '22 using cc on s-bd US 101. I have video of this, but it's 19MB, so can't upload. I took to Tesla service and they concluded it was moisture obstructing camera view. Made no sense then as you would it expect to occur constantly, not intermittently. Presumably if this was a vacuum issue, they would have checked that. I think the 3 works CC by wire.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-17
- VIN: 5YJ3E1EA9HF
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: The vehicle frequently applies emergency braking when approaching overpasses at night while driving on highways at night at normal speeds. This happens about once per 100 miles or so.
SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-06
- VIN: 5YJ3E1EA6HF
- Components: SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: My tesla model 3 , parking break do not release. so i can not go front or back!!! i thing they had recall about that long time ago. it happend every month once. you get stuck for 2 hrs or so and then it get atomatically release!!!
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-26
- VIN: 5YJ3E1EA5HF
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 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 made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-01
- VIN: 5yj3e1ea5hf
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My rear glass cracked. However, there was no damage to suggest an impact of any sort. I looked carefully and saw there was no damage to suggest this was caused by an impact. I took the car to the Tesla dealership and they also examined the glass and agreed that there was no impact of any sort that would have caused the glass to crack. They then told me that they have seen this on multiple Tesla vehicles and believe it's a manufacturing defect possibly related to the defroster. They refused to cover it under any warranty as I was out of the warranty period.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-11
- VIN: 5YJ3E1EA5HF
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Experiencing unexpected braking on freeway while on cruise control. Car brakes for apparently no reason. There is no warning, vehicles in sight, on clear sunny day. Has braked up to 3 times/hr on two different days on road trip. No indicators say that anything is wrong with the car or its cameras. It is jarring and scary for both driver and passenger. Collecting info for Tesla service appt in August. Read info of phantom braking for newer Teslas. We drove this same route in this car in summer of 2019 and didn’t experience phantom braking.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-20
- VIN: 5YJ3E1EA8HF
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Many phantom braking incidents both on autopilot and in adaptive cruise control mode result in surprising (and frightening) sudden braking for no reason. In high traffic conditions, this could lead to a possible rear-end collision. The adaptive cruise control has become so unstable in the last few months we will not use it. As this is a mature feature that used to work nearly flawlessly this is very frustrating to go backwards with an update.
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-16
- VIN: 5YJ3E1EA5HF
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Essentially all of the safety and convenience features repeatedly shut off. Lane departure, autopilot, regenerative braking, VSC, emergency braking, airbags, traction control, automatic vehicle hold, stability control, and a few others stopped working on multiple occasions. This definitely put my life and my family's life at risk. The problems were reproduced and confirmed by the dealer and the vehicle was inspected by the manufacturer. All of the warning lamps and messages only popped up when the failure occurred. Tesla initially "fixed" all of these issues by doing a wheel alignment. Obviously this did not work and eventually a much more extensive repair was done. Also, they provided a loaner with tires so bald they the tread was below the wear bar.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-24
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 5YJ3E1EA2HF
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: Tesla vehicles have driver profiles to adjust seats automatically when a driver taps the brake pedal after entering the vehicle. A recent software update 2021.44.25.2 took away any on-screen indication of what profile the car is trying to set the seats to. There is no longer an on-screen STOP button, nor does a menu pop up giving a driver a chance to select a different profile. The result is that a driver has no expectation that seats might continue to move past the expected point, and since there's no longer an on-screen STOP button, nor way of getting to it without drilling through menus, a driver's legs could get crushed before the driver realizes that there's a problem. Since a driver expects to see the information on the screen, as was described in the owner's manual when the driver purchased the car, the driver will be focused on that area and could be crushed before realizing how to stop the seats.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-26
- VIN: 5YJ3E1EA2HF
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: On August 9th, 2021 I was traveling on Interstate 40, in NC, at MM 103 at approximately 70 mph. when with no warning the Main Control Unit (MCU) went blank. Adaptive Cruise control, speedometer were not operable or could not be seen. The MCU reset after a brief (5 second) pause. I immediately placed a service request for August 25th with Tesla. Tesla updated the firmware and performed standard maintenance on August 25th. See attached screenshots. On October 26th, at approximately 505 in the afternoon, I was traveling on I-40, in NC, at 70 mph when again the MCU went out but did not reset itself and remaind blank for the remainder of my trip, approximately 20 minutes. During this time adaptive cruise control, speedometer, turn signals, wipers and lane assit features were inoperable. I was able to complete my travel that afternoon in the car. On October 28th, I placed a service request for November 9th, with Tesla and shared the video I had of the incident. Tesla investigation into the incident indicated "We have concluded the investigation and found the crash (MCU) to be related to a current firmware bug that is known by our engineering team. We do not yet have a timeline when it will be fixed." This indiactes that Tesla knew of the issue with the firmware and has not resolved it. On Nov 2nd, 2021, Tesla cancled my November 9th, request for service due to software issue. I immediately reopened the claim, requesting the MCU be replaced and the newest version of software and driver safety features be installed I have not heard from Tesla about a resolution.
LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-26
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5YJ3E1EA2HF
- Components: LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: The Autopilot system on my vehicle malfunctioned, leading to the vehicle colliding into a stationary road barrier at highway speeds. The vehicle sustained severe damage as a result of the collision and was no longer operable.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-20
- VIN: 5YJ3E1EA4HF
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE
- Summary: SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR IT RECEIVED A SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD CALLED EMERGENCY LANE DEPARTURE AVOIDANCE WHICH IS TESLA'S FANCY NAME FOR A LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR INTO THEIR SERVICE CENTERS 3 TIMES TO HAVE IT REPAIRED BECAUSE IT ONLY WORKS <50% OF THE TIME - NEVER WORKS DURING RAIN, SHADOWS ON THE ROAD, AND VARIOUS OTHER NORMAL ROAD & WEATHER CONDITIONS. EACH TIME I GET THE CAR BACK FROM THE SERVICE CENTERS I'M INFORMED THAT THAT SYSTEM IS WORKING NORMALLY. IN LATE JUNE OF 2020 I PURCHASED THEIR BASIC AUTO-PILOT SOFTWARE SYSTEM FOR $2,170 WHICH IS A COMBINATION OF BOTH LANE KEEPING ASSISTANCE (TESLA'S SELF STEERING) AND ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (TESLA'S TRAFFIC & ROAD AWARE CRUISE CONTROL). THIS SOFTWARE HAS HAD "GLITCHES" AND MALFUNCTIONS EVER SINCE THE PURCHASE. I CONTACTED MARIE MOORE (ASSISTANT MANAGER AT TESLA'S BELLEVUE, WA) ABOUT THE ISSUES AND I WAS TOLD THAT THIS SOFTWARE WAS A "SELF LEANING" TYPE AND WOULD IMPROVE WITH USE. THE FIRST ISSUE WAS THE WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WITH AUTO-PILOT ENGAGED THE CAR WOULD VEER RIGHT A FEW TO SEVERAL FEET TOWARD MOST ON & OFF RAMPS UN-NERVING MYSELF & PASSENGERS AS WELL AS GETTING CLOSE TRAFFIC UPSET ENOUGH THAT I WOULD GET HONKED AT OR WORSE. IT GRADUALLY GOT BETTER SO THAT IT WOULD ONLY VEER RIGHT SIGNIFICANTLY LESS. HOWEVER ON 4/19 MY CAR RECEIVED A NEW SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD THAT STATED IT WOULD IMPROVE THE AUTO-PILOT & COLD WEATHER PERFORMANCE. I DROVE THE CAR ON A 140 MILE FREEWAY TRIP ONLY TO DISCOVER THAT THE CAR WOULD RADICALLY VEER RIGHT ON ~90% OF ALL ON RAMPS! TWICE IT NEARLY JERKED THE STEERING WHEEL FROM MY GRIP AND ATTEMPTED TO STEER COMPLETELY OFF THE FREEWAY & ONTO THE ON RAMP. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT AT THE LYNNWOOD, WA SERVICE CENTER ON 4/26 AND WAS TOLD ONCE AGAIN THAT THE CAR WAS PERFORMING NORMALLY & THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO; & SAME WITH CRUISE CONTROL ISSUES
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-01
- VIN: 5YJ3E1EA8HF
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT A MODEL 3 WITH A WHOMPY WHEEL. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/39345671?TENANT=US&ROWNUMBER=0 MORE IMPORTANTLY IT IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE CULTURE AT TESLA WHICH ALLOWS SUBSTANDARD COMPONENTS TO BE FITTED TO ALL MODELS OF TESLAS AND THE COMPANY'S REFUSAL TO COMPLY WITH NORMAL STANDARDS OF QUALITY CONTROL. THIS IS YET ANOTHER EXAMPLE. THE BACK WHEEL HAS GONE WHOMPY BECAUSE A SUSPENSION COMPONENT SNAPPED. THE CAR CONTINUED TO DRIVE UNTIL THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY WORN THROUGH. RATHER THAN INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM TESLA PAYS OFF THE OWNER AND MAKES THEM SIGN AN NDA. EVERY PURCHASER OF A TESLA SIGNS AN AGREEMENT COMFITING THEM TO ARBITRATION RATHER THAN ALLOWING A COURT ACTION WHICH WOULD REVEAL THE TRUTH OF WHAT HAPPENED. NHTSA RELIES UPON SELF REGULATION BY RESPECTABLE AUTOMAKERS. TESLA IS NOT A RESPECTABLE COMPANY. QUITE THE OPPOSITE. THANK YOU KEEF
2017 Tesla Model 3 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 13 recalls for different components of the 2017 Tesla Model 3.
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence: A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- Consequence: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
- Consequence: In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.
- Consequence: FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor may have been incorrectly reassembled during vehicle service.
- Consequence: An incorrectly reassembled seat belt anchor can impair the performance of the seat belt during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and reassemble the seat belt anchors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-004.
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
- Consequence: A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2032. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-013.
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
- Consequence: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, including Summon and Smart Summon, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall supersedes recall 22V-063. Vehicles configured with Summon or Smart Summon and already remedied under 22V-063 will need to have the new remedy software installed.
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and operating certain firmware releases. The rearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence: A delayed rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-004.
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
- Consequence: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 22V-235. Tesla's number for the new recall is SB-22-00-003.
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence: The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-002.
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.
- Consequence: Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles. The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the trunk lid, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
- Consequence: A rearview camera that does not function reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and install a guide protector and new cable harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-17-008.
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system.
- Consequence: Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla Service has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-00-004.
Negative 2017 Tesla Model 3 car reviews
Positive 2017 Tesla Model 3 car reviews
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An awesome driving experience in all aspects
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This car is incredibly easy to use! Once you get the hang of it, you'll be amazed at all the benefits it offers. The music system is fantastic, and you can control everything with your smartphone or key card. You don't even need to start the car - just get in and go! The regenerative braking means you hardly ever need to use the brakes, and when you park, the emergency brake is set with just one touch. The car even shuts off and locks automatically when you get out, and you can set the security system to your liking. It's a huge step up from my wife's 2016 ICE car, which feels like it's from another era. With a range of 310 miles, the Tesla eliminates any worries about range anxiety that you might have with other EVs that get less than 200 miles per charge. And best of all, driving an EV like this one helps to reduce our carbon footprint and address global warming issues. Thank you, Elon Musk, for leading the way and inspiring other companies to take EVs seriously. And a big thank you to the people of Washington for voting in a Carbon Tax to help tackle this important issue.
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I really love this car. The technology is amazing. It's super fast and I don't have to stop for gas.
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I made a reservation on March 31st, 2006 at 11:20 AM. I arrived in line at 7 AM and you can find me on the 'Tesla 3' page on Wiki (I'm in after my 'Exercise/GIM'). I received an email from Tesla on March 22nd, 2018, stating that I could pick up my car on March 29th, just two days before my two-year anniversary. The Tesla 3 drives like no other car I've ever experienced. I have solar panels, so my PG&E and car costs are only $60 per month. The comfort is excellent and the acceleration is very fast. I've owned BMW and Audi cars before, but this one is much better! I love the minimal computer dash, which is easy to use. Other benefits include no gas station, no oil change, no coolant, no gear shifting, and no smog check or fees. My car is Pearl White and we named it Pearl the Magical Carpet because it's so quiet. We took a road trip to Marina Del Ray near L.A. and it only cost about $30. The Supercharger is three times cheaper than a gas charger on a Golf Sportswagen, for example. The seats are very comfortable and the 'regenerative' feature, which uses the brake, is one of the best features. The speakers are so great that I feel like I'm in a concert hall. There's also great storage in the trunk and frunk. I've recommended the Tesla 3 to all of my friends and they've all test-driven it and love it! Thank you to the designers and thank you, Elon!
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Reyes Bergnaum 2024-06-19
Hello! I'm so glad to hear that you're a big fan of EVs and have owned one of the first Volts. As an auto enthusiast, you've driven or tracked most every late model sedan on the road, which is really impressive! I completely agree that the Tesla Model S was a home run, especially for the driver. The only notable downside was the spartan interior, especially for back seat guests. As for the Model 3, it's definitely a nice $40k auto, but let's be realistic, it's a $56,000-70,000 car and at that price point, there's some stiff competition. Many other cars offer a fob, leather seating with heat and cooling, Apple and Android Auto, and a few other features like a simple driver side button to adjust the side view mirrors. I can understand how the door handles can be annoying, both the flush exterior handles designed for either 2 hand entry or only left handers and the interior tiny button release are needlessly troublesome. My corvette has the button, but it's much easier to reach and execute. The biggest deal breaker for me is the constant need to look away from the road and search the center screen. As someone who drives over 30,000 miles a year, I'm always keeping an eye out for distracted texting drivers, and now I have to be aware of Model 3 drivers trying to change their music or XM radio station as they reach across the dash. Sure, you can attempt to use the voice command, but good luck with that. I've tried and I'm just not that patient after 2-3 failed attempts. How hard would it be to have a few steering wheel tabs? Maybe on the Model 4?