2019 Tesla Model 3 Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 70 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Tesla Model 3, 11% of all complaints that year, with 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 5,752 miles. No related recalls are on file for this component.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 70
- 11% of 614
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 5,752 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration in low-speed situations such as parking lots and driveways, leading to collisions with walls, fences, or other vehicles.
- Several complaints describe front collision warning and automatic braking failing to detect parked vehicles or react in time, resulting in impact.
- One owner reported a fire that started on the rear passenger floor and destroyed the vehicle after an alarm alert from the app.
- Some owners describe body panels and trim, including the frunk shield panel fastener and the mid aero shield, breaking or being damaged by rain water.
- One owner described the door handle mechanism catching skin and nail when opening the passenger door.
- Another owner described the undercarriage composite tray absorbing water, becoming heavy, tearing loose, and dragging on the street with sparks.
When 2019 Tesla Model 3 body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 22, 2019, latest Sep 10, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2019 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 2019 Tesla Model 3 have?
- NHTSA lists 70 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Tesla Model 3, which is 11% of all 614 complaints filed for that model year.
- Are there any recalls for the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Structure & Body issues?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2019 Tesla Model 3.
- At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 5,752 miles.
- Did the 2019 Tesla Model 3 have crashes or injuries linked to this component?
- NHTSA data tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Model 3 include 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries.
- Is the 2019 Model 3 worse than other years for this problem?
- The 11% share for 2019 is lower than the 2017 model year's 23% and the 2018 model year's 13%, but higher than most years from 2020 onward.