How many electrical complaints does the 2019 Tesla Model 3 have?

NHTSA lists 97 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Tesla Model 3, which is 16% of the 614 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2019 Tesla Model 3?

There are four Electrical System recalls tied to the Model 3 lineup that include or overlap the 2019 model year, covering headlight brightness, brake display font size, Autosteer, and speedometer display, but none are specific only to the 2019 model.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2019 Model 3 is 14,419 miles.

Have electrical issues caused crashes or fires in the 2019 Model 3?

NHTSA data links 4 crashes and 2 fires to Electrical System complaints on the 2019 Tesla Model 3, with 0 injuries reported.

2019 Tesla Model 3 Electrical System Problems

The 2019 Tesla Model 3 has 97 Electrical System complaints, 16% of its 614 total complaints. NHTSA lists 4 crashes and 2 fires tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 14,419 miles. Several related recalls exist, though none target this specific issue directly.

Electrical System complaints: 97; 16% of 614
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 14,419 mi
Related recalls: 4

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicle touchscreen displays lock up, go dark, or reboot mid-drive, taking the backup camera and speedometer readout offline with it.
Both electric motors have been reported to suddenly stop responding while driving at low speed, leaving the car unable to shift into neutral or release the brakes without a tow-mode override.
Backup camera feed shows intermittent purple and green vertical line distortion, described by owners as a short in the display circuit.
Owners report sudden unintended acceleration or lunging while parking or maneuvering at low speed, in some cases resulting in a crash.
Autopilot or Full Self-Driving mode has been linked to the vehicle drifting out of its lane or suddenly braking, contributing to collisions.
One owner reported the high-voltage battery pack required replacement due to jack-point damage, after which the replacement battery would not charge to the original range.

When 2019 Tesla Model 3 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 27, 2019, latest Jul 28, 2026.

97 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2024 Q1 (12).

Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Tesla Model 3

NHTSA 26V507000Aug 4, 2026Electrical System20,349 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-003.
NHTSA 24V051000Jan 30, 2024Electrical System2,193,869 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
NHTSA 23V838000Dec 12, 2023Electrical System2,031,220 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system:adas:driver monitoring:software
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
Risk: In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.
NHTSA 22V263000Apr 18, 2022Electrical System48,184 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles. The unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedometer while in Track Mode. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: The driver may not know how fast the vehicle is traveling without the mph or km/h unit display, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-008.

Electrical System complaints by Model 3 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20172 (8%)
2018182 (18%)
201997 (16%)
202055 (12%)
202184 (13%)
202265 (8%)
202352 (12%)
202465 (30%)
202526 (22%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2019 Tesla Model 3 have?: NHTSA lists 97 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Tesla Model 3, which is 16% of the 614 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2019 Tesla Model 3?: There are four Electrical System recalls tied to the Model 3 lineup that include or overlap the 2019 model year, covering headlight brightness, brake display font size, Autosteer, and speedometer display, but none are specific only to the 2019 model.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2019 Model 3 is 14,419 miles.
Have electrical issues caused crashes or fires in the 2019 Model 3?: NHTSA data links 4 crashes and 2 fires to Electrical System complaints on the 2019 Tesla Model 3, with 0 injuries reported.