2018 Tesla Model 3 Structure & Body Problems
The 2018 Tesla Model 3 has 136 Structure & Body complaints, 13% of that year's 1,024 total complaints. These involve 16 crashes and 1 fire, with a median failure mileage of 21,000 miles, and there are no related recalls filed under this component.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 136
- 13% of 1,024
- Crashes reported
- 16
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 10
- Median mileage
- 21,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Autopilot or autopark fails to detect obstacles or other vehicles, leading to low-speed collisions with walls, pillars, or parked cars.
- Sudden unintended acceleration or forward lunge while parking, resulting in impacts with structures or other vehicles.
- Autopilot fails to slow or stop behind slow-moving or stopped vehicles at low speeds, causing rear-end crashes.
- Vehicle unexpectedly shifts out of park or neutral on its own, rolling into nearby objects.
- A parked vehicle caught fire without being plugged in or recently driven, damaging windows and surrounding area.
When 2018 Tesla Model 3 body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 18, 2018, latest Sep 16, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2018 Tesla Model 3
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body complaints by Model 3 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2018 Tesla Model 3 have?
- NHTSA lists 136 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Tesla Model 3, which is 13% of the 1,024 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2018 Tesla Model 3?
- No. NHTSA records show no related recalls tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Tesla Model 3.
- At what mileage do these Structure & Body problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure among reported Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Tesla Model 3 is 21,000 miles.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?
- Yes. Owners reported 16 crashes, 1 fire, and 10 injuries connected to Structure & Body complaints on the 2018 Tesla Model 3.
- How does the 2018 Model 3 compare to other years for this problem area?
- The 2018 Model 3's Structure & Body share is 13% of its complaints, higher than the 2020 (10%), 2021 (4%), 2022 (3%), and 2024 (3%) model years, though lower than 2017's 23% share.