*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Electrical systemCrash
Statement Regarding My 2025 Tesla Model 3 Accident I was driving my 2025 Tesla Model 3 when the accelerator pedal appeared to become stuck, causing the vehicle to continue accelerating. The vehicle reached approximately 70 mph, and I was unable to regain control. I attempted to stop the vehicle by applying the brakes, but the brakes felt hard or would not respond, and the vehicle would not stop as expected. I was driving the vehicle myself and was not using Autopilot or Full Self-Driving. Because I could not bring the vehicle to a stop, I collided with three other cars. I believe the suspected accelerator and braking malfunction contributed to the accident. The police responded to the…
Oct 25, 2026Exterior lighting
This vehicle doesn't come with a turn signal stalk. To engage the turn signal, I have to use push-buttons on the steering wheel. Nearly every time I use them, I get the wrong direction, even after a year of ownership. It's functionally impossible to use them legally to exit a roundabout, and I really want you to reflect, it is impossible to use them to legally exit a roundabout -- I can not obey the law using them. It's functionally impossible. Additionally, they're too close to the edge of the steering wheel, causing light brushes to trigger a false turn signal, confusing nearby drivers. About 8 to 9 out of 10 turn signals I make are false or in the incorrect direction. This feature is…
Oct 22, 2026Electrical system
Rodents are attracted to the wiring and eat it. The new soy product controls turn signals.... Tesla employees see this everyday. in 2 weeks my car has gone into the shop twice. I have never had this issue until now and owned many teslas
Oct 9, 2026Electrical system › Adas › Autonomous/self driving
The contact owns a 2025 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving with Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode engaged and approaching a closing gate, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop. The failure required manual driver intervention to prevent a crash. The manufacturer was contacted but was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000.
Oct 14, 2026 · 15,000 milesUnknown or other
I am reporting concerns involving the high-voltage battery and battery management system (BMS) of my 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD. The vehicle's displayed range at 100% charge has progressively declined from approximately 320 miles to 304, then 298, and most recently approximately 295 miles. A previous Tesla Battery Health Test reported approximately 89% battery health. However, the vehicle currently will not allow me to perform another Battery Health Test, leaving its present battery condition unknown. I am concerned that additional degradation or an underlying battery or BMS issue may be going undetected. Tesla instructed me to perform a BMS calibration by discharging the battery…
Apr 15, 2026SteeringCrash1 injury
On XXX, at approximately 8:10 PM PDT in [XXX], I was driving my 2025 Tesla Model 3 (VIN [XXX]) with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged. While FSD was actively steering a right turn at an intersection, the vehicle turned too wide, crossed into the oncoming lane, and collided head-on with another vehicle. Both vehicles were totaled and the airbags deployed. Tesla's own Vehicle Data Report for this crash confirms the FSD system (state: ACTIVE_FSD) was engaged and steering the vehicle in the seconds before impact at approximately 20-26 mph, and that FSD disengaged less than one second before the collision. I was lightly pressing the accelerator (Tesla's documented method to confirm…
Jul 31, 2025Forward collision avoidance › Adaptive cruise control
while waiting on left signal i changed my destination address when signal turned green car take straight on red signal .car is on fsd mode . happend on sep-19 at south ridding junction
Sep 19, 2026Seats
While driving on the interstate my passenger was attempting to connect their phone to the bluetooth when they accidentally selected the driver profile. I was in the drivers seat and the seat immediately started moving back and I couldn't reach the gas or brake. I pulled over immediately and was able to reset it. The driver profile should be locked and not accessible while driving to prevent this.
Sep 19, 2026
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