2018 Tesla Model 3: recalls and problems

Structure,Back Over Prevention2026-09-25

Possible ineffective recall remedy – nhtsa recall 21v-00d / tesla sb-21-17-008. my model 3 received the trunk harness recall remedy in 2023. tesla inspected the original harness, determined it was within specification, left it installed, and added the guide protector. tesla’s recall documentation states the guide is intended to prevent further wear caused by trunk movement; if wear is beyond specification, the harne

Air Bags,Seat Belts2026-09-22

- when i start my car, i see the following error message appear: front left safety restraint system fault. also, the air bag disabled alert is displayed. since the air bag is disabled, it puts me at grave risk if i were to get into an accident. - many other tesla owners have reported the same exact issue (rcm_a021 front left safety restraint system fault). - today, i took the car into the tesla service center, they

Suspension2026-09-20

Amendment / supplement to voq #11763975 regarding pe26006. following my initial report of a catastrophic lower lateral link detachment, tesla service center santa rosa has provided a highly sanitized and misleading repair report. the official invoice completely omits the physical structural detachment and missing subframe nut, recharacterizing a severe mechanical failure as a simple 'steering alignment adjustment.

Suspension2026-09-19

On august 6, 2026, my spouse was driving our 2018 model 3 at low speed while making a u-turn out of the village at pacific highlands ranch when she heard a clunk from the front of the car and the car felt as though it had dropped down. steering was not affected. the car began to slow, and she drove it at low speed into a nearby parking lot, where it stopped and would not move forward even with the accelerator pressed