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2021 Tesla Model 3 repairs by problem area
Chart based on 26 repairs.
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2021 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan
450-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD
| Tesla Model 3 in Indiana, United States Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 2021 8000 mi |
Tail light replaced by mobile service tech | ||
| Tesla Model 3 in Michigan, United States Sep 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2022 11000 mi |
Water intrusion into taillight with LED failure. Replaced taillight assembly Creaking Driver seat. Unable to consistently reproduce. No repair attempted. | ||
| Tesla Model 3 in New South Wales, Australia May 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 2021 5580 mi |
one of the cameras wasn't working. quick fix, no charge. | ||
2021 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan
346-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD
| Tesla Model 3 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2022 6200 mi |
Rear windshield replaced due to defective defroster | ||
| Tesla Model 3 in Kansas, United States May 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2022 17000 mi |
I believe that a software update bricked the LTE connectivity card. I could not access the car from the phone app, and navigation was somewhat limited because it didn’t have traffic data. It was very drivable, though. | ||
| Tesla Model 3 in California, United States Jul 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2021 1000 mi |
Realign some panels, headlights (post-delivery issues) | ||
| Tesla Model 3 in Oregon, United States Apr 2025 - Apr 2025 | |||
| Apr 2025 35000 mi |
Entire engine replacement due to noise that exposed defect. | ||
| Tesla Model 3 in Oregon, United States Feb 2022 - Mar 2024 | |||
| Jan 2023 18000 mi |
rear tail light fogged up to the point where there was standing water inside. replaced under warranty. | ||
| Tesla Model 3 in Washington, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2021 500 mi |
Heat pump part malfunction [subject of a recall] | ||
| Tesla Model 3 in South Carolina, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 2021 12000 mi |
Failed trunk latch. Replaced and re calibrated | ||
| Jun 2022 23000 mi US $140 |
Steering wheel was bubbling, the door trim was loose due to broken clips, and the cabin air filter smelled horrible a full year before it was originally due. Loose b pillar trim, clips were missing from the factory Cabin air filter smelled horrible 8 months after delivery, they say to do it once every 2 years so this failed before expected lifespan. Still had to pay. | ||
| Tesla Model 3 in Virginia, United States May 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 2021 3000 mi |
Defective headlight replaced. | ||
| Tesla Model 3 in Texas, United States Aug 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2021 2000 mi |
Passenger side grossy black mirror trim was sticking out and away from body. Mirror trim was replaced under warranty by Tesla Mobile Service in my driveway. | ||
| Dec 2021 4096 mi |
Driver side roof speaker is making intermittent static noises when driving and made worse when driving over bumps. I can hear static across FM, Streaming, and Bluetooth. Tesla service found that Speaker wiring was grounding against the body of the vehicle. Trim removed, proper insulation/foam placed, and trim replaced. Service covered by warranty. | ||
| Tesla Model 3 in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Oct 2021 500 mi |
Periodic notice that the frunk needed attention. Turned out to be a grounding wire that needed to be reset. Never were there any problems that prevented the frunk's use, its opening or closing, or errors while driving or (remotely, via the app) when the car was unattended. | ||
2021 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan
283-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD
| Tesla Model 3 in Florida, United States Jun 2021 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Sep 2021 2000 mi |
Trunk lower carpet replaced due to bad smell. | ||
| Dec 2021 6000 mi |
Driver door squeaked when opening closing. Replaced the door check strap on warranty. | ||
| Jan 2022 6000 mi |
Passenger door squeaked when opening and closing. Replaced door check strap. | ||
| Tesla Model 3 in Victoria, Australia Jul 2021 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Nov 2021 3720 mi |
Concern: Customer states: Rattle or Squeak - Right hand full lock turns have a rattle coming from front right. Suspect front right steering components. Inspected and confirmed noise from front when turning right. Removed both front wheels and cleaned surfaces between inner wheels and rotor. Fitted wheels and road tested. Noise no longer present. mobileAppActivityDetails symptomKey: rattleOrSqueak activityType: COMMON Correction: Perform Validation Test Drive Correction: Wheels - Axle Set (Remove & Install) Correction: Exterior Component/Panel/Glass Adjustment - 0.6 | ||
| Tesla Model 3 in Texas, United States Aug 2021 - Feb 2024 | |||
| Dec 2021 1500 mi |
They replaced the ECU as it failed and the car wouldn’t charge on 120/240 | ||
| Feb 2024 13000 mi |
Battery failing | ||
| Tesla Model 3 in Quebec, Canada Jul 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 2022 11780 mi |
Extreme cold weather and programming / software issue caused the heatpump to break and needed replacement. | ||
| Tesla Model 3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 2021 19 mi |
Address misaligned body panels and doors | ||
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