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Body and structurePart report

2024 Tesla Model 3 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
2%of 222 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2024 Tesla Model 3, 2% of the 222 complaints for this model year. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“On two separate occasions, June 4 at approximately 5:35pm and July 2 at approximately 3:40pm, the vehicle backed into a carport pole at my home while a Tesla driver assistance feature was engaged. I reported both incidents to Tesla and filed complaints with NHTSA.”

NHTSA complaint #11748800, filed 2026-07

“I am writing to report an accident involving my son who was driving Tesla 2024 Model-3 on July 18th 2026 approximately 10:15 AM EST. He was returning home from his volunteering with Emergency medical Service(EMS) when the vehicle's steering wheel suddenly froze. while attempting to maneuver the vehicle to safe location , it collided with a roadside barrier. fortunately , my son was not injured , but the vehicle sustained significant damage, including deployment of airbag and damage to front passenger side. this incident occurred at a speed of approximately 26 MPH”

NHTSA complaint #11751698, filed 2026-07

“Today is June 25,2024 I took delivery of my 2024 Tesla model 3 long range on May 26,2024. At time of delivery I visually observed crease in metal of rear right door and damage to paint after Tesla over polished the vehicle with electric equipment. Tesla representatives created a due bill for this repair but decided to do smaller repair by buffing & polishing door panel (and not address the physical crease damage observed on right rear door). Over past 28 days the left and right turn signal buttons located on steering wheel have frequently been inoperable while I drive vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11596590, filed 2024-06

“Client left the road and the vehicle hit a tree by the roadside. The vehicle caught fire and client was incapacitated and unable to operate the door handle from the inside or unlock the doors. Bystanders attempted to open all four doors from the outside, but they were all locked. Bystanders noted that the handles themselves were functional and believe it was an electrical issue keeping the doors locked. …”

NHTSA complaint #11761374, filed 2026-09

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202627%
202565%
202452%
2023225%
2022101%
2021173%
2020194%
2019234%
2018606%

Other parts of the 2024 Tesla Model 3

Other or unknown
72 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
49 complaints
Electrical system
46 complaints
Steering
39 complaints
Exterior lighting
27 complaints
Vehicle speed control
21 complaints
Lane departure
17 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2024 Tesla Model 3

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology