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2025 Tesla Model 3 Wheels Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
3%of 122 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 4 complaints about the wheels of the 2025 Tesla Model 3, 3% of the 122 complaints for this model year.

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 May 16th, I felt the car vibration very much on the free way. I scheduled service on May 21st. Tesla technician found it was the interior foam detached problem. He said this happened on many cars. I asked for free replacement for two defect tires since the car was only drove one and half year about 17k miles. But he refused it because Tesla only replace it for free if the wear of tire is higher than 4 thread. He said mine is 3 thread and suggested me to buy new tires and replace them. He said Tesla normally would not remove the detached foam for customer any more. I did not agree. …”

NHTSA complaint #11743815, filed 2026-06

“Lately I keep getting the following concerning message on the dashboard of almost brand new 2025 Tesla 3 car, even after reset the screen : Steering Assist Reduced Steering may require Increased Effort See the attached picture of this message, I took this photo On Dec 25, 2025 at 12:56 pm with parked car. I am pretty concerned with potential safety issue with the important steering-function while driving on highway and other roads. The car has only 804 miles as of Dec 26, 2025. The new car was picked up on May 31, 2025 with 15 miles. I have the FSD on monthly subscription. …”

NHTSA complaint #11707174, filed 2025-12

“We had our winter tires swapped for summer tires at the Discount Tire on 361 S Grady Way, Renton, WA. After driving on them for over a week—including high-speed highway driving—our car suddenly started feeling like it had a flat tire. However, the tire pressure was completely normal. Upon closer inspection, I noticed the rear passenger-side tire was sitting at an angle. When I removed the hubcap, I discovered that one lug nut had completely fallen off, and the remaining ones were all loose. It appears that the Discount Tire technician only hand-tightened the lug nuts during installation.”

NHTSA complaint #11654205, filed 2025-04

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Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202613%
202543%
202473%
202392%
2022132%
202161%
202072%
201941%
2018252%

Other parts of the 2025 Tesla Model 3

Other or unknown
37 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
30 complaints
Steering
26 complaints
Electrical system
22 complaints
Lane departure
18 complaints
Vehicle speed control
14 complaints
Brakes
12 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2025 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