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Buying a used 2019 Tesla Model 3? Check these 22 recalls first
The 2019 Tesla Model 3 has 22 recalls in this group. Seat belt hardware, brake caliper bolts, suspension fasteners, and rearview camera faults stand out alongside driver assistance software issues. Warning chimes, display details, and a missing airbag label also appear in the record. The 611 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports; leading areas are forward collision avoidance with 168, electrical systems with 91, airbags with 83, and suspension with 82. Repair documentation should cover both hardware campaigns and software changes.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify VIN recall completion for seat belts, caliper bolts, and suspension fasteners.
- Check rearview camera operation and cable repair records.
- Ask about unexpected braking and electrical or airbag warnings.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Tesla dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Tesla Model 3
What owners have reported to NHTSA
611 complaints filed for this model year, including 58 mentioning a crash, 5 a fire and 27 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 237 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 91 | Yes |
| AIR Bags | 83 | None found |
| Suspension | 82 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 71 | None found |
| Brakes | 63 | Yes |