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2018 Tesla Model 3 transmission problems

The 2018 Tesla Model 3 has 26 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 2% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

26

Transmission complaints

2%

Share of year

5

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

Model 3 transmission complaints by model year26 complaints2018: 26 complaints2019: 10 complaints2020: 8 complaints2021: 17 complaints2022: 13 complaints2023: 9 complaints2024: 3 complaints2025: 2 complaints
Model 3 transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2018 Tesla Model 3 have?

NHTSA has 26 complaints about the 2018 Tesla Model 3 transmission — 2% of all complaints filed for that model year.

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.