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2019 TESLA MODEL 3 Safety Overview

The 2019 TESLA MODEL 3 has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 17 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
  • Seat belts:front:warning light/devices
  • Forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for TESLA MODEL 3 owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2019 TESLA MODEL 3 24V935000

Tesla, Inc.

Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

A safety recall has been issued concerning tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems. Tesla, Inc. If ignored, driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.. To fix this, tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

Reported: 12/17/2024
2019 TESLA MODEL 3 24V376000

Tesla, Inc.

A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA Recall 24V376000: A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/28/2024
2019 TESLA MODEL 3 24V153000

Tesla, Inc.

Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 24V153000: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/27/2024
2019 TESLA MODEL 3 24V051000

Tesla, Inc.

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.

A safety recall has been issued concerning electrical system: instrument cluster/panel. Tesla, Inc. If ignored, 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.. To fix this, tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

Reported: 1/30/2024
2019 TESLA MODEL 3 23V838000

Tesla, Inc.

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.

NHTSA Recall 23V838000: In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/12/2023
2019 TESLA MODEL 3 23V235000

Tesla, Inc.

A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 23V235000: A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/31/2023
2019 TESLA MODEL 3 23V085000

Tesla, Inc.

FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 23V085000: FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/15/2023
2019 TESLA MODEL 3 22V798000

Tesla, Inc.

An incorrectly reassembled seat belt anchor can impair the performance of the seat belt during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 22V798000: An incorrectly reassembled seat belt anchor can impair the performance of... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/21/2022
2019 TESLA MODEL 3 22V702000

Tesla, Inc.

A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 22V702000: A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/19/2022
2019 TESLA MODEL 3 22V263000

Tesla, Inc.

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.

NHTSA Recall 22V263000: The driver may not know how fast the vehicle is traveling without the mph... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/18/2022
2019 TESLA MODEL 3 22V235000

Tesla, Inc.

Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 22V235000: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/12/2022
2019 TESLA MODEL 3 22V169000

Tesla, Inc.

A delayed rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 22V169000: A delayed rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/18/2022
2019 TESLA MODEL 3 22V063000

Tesla, Inc.

Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 22V063000: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/4/2022
2019 TESLA MODEL 3 22V045000

Tesla, Inc.

The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA Recall 22V045000: The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/1/2022
2019 TESLA MODEL 3 22V037000

Tesla, Inc.

Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 22V037000: Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/27/2022
2019 TESLA MODEL 3 21V387000

Tesla, Inc.

Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 21V387000: Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/25/2021
2019 TESLA MODEL 3 21V389000

Tesla, Inc.

An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 21V389000: An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/25/2021

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.