How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2023 Tesla Model 3 have?

NHTSA lists 26 complaints in this area for the 2023 Model 3, about 6% of the 425 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2023 Tesla Model 3 related to suspension or tires?

Yes. Recall 24V935000, reported December 17, 2024, covers a TPMS warning light that may not stay illuminated between drive cycles on 2017-2025 Model 3, 2020-2025 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. Tesla's remedy is a free over-the-air software update.

Did the suspension or tire problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data lists 2 crashes and 3 injuries linked to this problem area for the 2023 Model 3, with no reported fires.

At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area on the 2023 Model 3 is 80 miles.

How does the 2023 Model 3 compare to other years for this issue?

The 2023 Model 3's 26 complaints and 6% share are lower than the 2018 model year, which had 200 complaints and a 20% share, the highest among the years listed.

2023 Tesla Model 3 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

Owners filed 26 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2023 Tesla Model 3, about 6% of its 425 total complaints. There is a related recall (24V935000) covering a TPMS warning light software issue on 2017-2025 Model 3 vehicles. Median mileage at failure among reported cases was 80 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 26; 6% of 425
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 80 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Rear tire blowouts with severe rim damage occurring at highway speeds shortly after taking delivery of the vehicle.
Persistent vibrations felt from around 40 mph up to 80-85 mph on newly purchased vehicles, reported even after dealer wheel balancing.
Wheels reported cracked at low mileage with no evidence of pothole or road damage.
Suspension components failing while rims and wheels remained undamaged, sometimes causing the car to pull or feel misaligned without a collision.
Factory alignment problems discovered at low mileage, requiring correction at outside tire shops.
Rattling noises from the suspension on vehicles less than a year old, suggesting loose or worn bushings.

When 2023 Tesla Model 3 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 11, 2023, latest Sep 16, 2026.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2023 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2023 Tesla Model 3

NHTSA 24V935000Dec 17, 2024Suspension, Wheels & Tires696,281 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Model 3 model year

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

20171 (4%)
2018200 (20%)
201989 (14%)
202049 (11%)
202121 (3%)
202223 (3%)
202326 (6%)
202410 (5%)
20257 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2023 Tesla Model 3 have?: NHTSA lists 26 complaints in this area for the 2023 Model 3, about 6% of the 425 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Tesla Model 3 related to suspension or tires?: Yes. Recall 24V935000, reported December 17, 2024, covers a TPMS warning light that may not stay illuminated between drive cycles on 2017-2025 Model 3, 2020-2025 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. Tesla's remedy is a free over-the-air software update.
Did the suspension or tire problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data lists 2 crashes and 3 injuries linked to this problem area for the 2023 Model 3, with no reported fires.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area on the 2023 Model 3 is 80 miles.
How does the 2023 Model 3 compare to other years for this issue?: The 2023 Model 3's 26 complaints and 6% share are lower than the 2018 model year, which had 200 complaints and a 20% share, the highest among the years listed.