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2018 Tesla Model 3 tires & wheels problems

The 2018 Tesla Model 3 has 27 tires & wheels complaints filed with NHTSA — 2% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

27

Tires & Wheels complaints

2%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Tires & Wheels complaints by year

Model 3 tires & wheels complaints by model year27 complaints2018: 27 complaints2019: 8 complaints2020: 8 complaints2021: 8 complaints2022: 13 complaints2023: 9 complaints2024: 5 complaints2025: 4 complaints
Model 3 tires & wheels complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

24V935000Tires & WheelsDecember 17, 2024 · 696,281 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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.

Common questions

How many tires & wheels complaints does the 2018 Tesla Model 3 have?

NHTSA has 27 complaints about the 2018 Tesla Model 3 tires & wheels — 2% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2018 Tesla Model 3 tires & wheels?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the tires & wheels: 24V935000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.