Complaint records

2021 Tesla Model 3 Complaints

640 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2021 Tesla Model 3, grouped by component category.

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640 Total complaints
43 Crash reports
5 Fire reports
16 Injury reports
Quick answer: The 2021 Tesla Model 3 has 640 consumer-submitted complaints in our database. The most common complaint categories are forward collision avoidance, service brakes,forward collision avoidance, vehicle speed control,forward collision avoidance. Enriched records show 43 crash reports, 5 fire reports, and 16 injury reports.
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.

Buyer interpretation

How to use these complaints before buying

Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.

Complaint volume

640 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.

Pattern to inspect

The most common categories are forward collision avoidance, service brakes,forward collision avoidance, vehicle speed control,forward collision avoidance. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.

Severity flags

Enriched records include 43 crash reports, 5 fire reports, 16 injury reports, and 3 fatality reports. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.

Mileage clue

Mileage is available on 42 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 18,076 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Have you had any problems related to forward collision avoidance, service brakes,forward collision avoidance, vehicle speed control,forward collision avoidance?
  • Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
  • Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
  • Can we also check the recall record for this 2021 Tesla Model 3?
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How severe are the 2021 Tesla Model 3 complaints?

Enriched complaint indicators from official bulk records.

43 Crash
5 Fire
16 Injury
3 Fatality
37 Towed
18 Medical attention

Mileage at failure is available on 42 complaints ; average reported mileage is 18,076 miles.

Most common incident states: CA (5), ID (1), IN (1), NC (1), NY (1), PA (1), VA (1).

What are the most common 2021 Tesla Model 3 complaint categories?

640 total complaints on record

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