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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5YJ3E1EA0NF124140 · Checked Nov 7, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 13

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5YJ3E1EA0NF•••••• 2022 Tesla MODEL 3

This build is quieter than most: 13 complaints against 23 for the average 2022 Tesla MODEL 3 build.

13on this build
768on the model
33builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Forward Collision Avoidance 5 Electrical System 4 Service Brakes 3 Lane Departure 2

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Unknown Or Other crash May 2022
While I was driving the car Unintended acceleration and jumped . Cause an accident
Forward Collision Avoidance Oct 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH with Autopilot engaged, another vehicle cut in front of the contact's vehicle and applied the brakes, but the contact's vehicle failed to decelerate and required manual driver intervention.…
Electrical System Aug 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds during peak sunlight, FSD failed to operate as intended, causing the contact to drive manually in daily traffic. The message "Full Self-Driving Not Available" was display with an…
Steering Apr 2026
2022 Tesla Model 3 with approximately 19,373 miles. Third-party tire shop inspection on April 25, 2026 identified visible tearing of front lower control arm bushings on BOTH sides (bilateral failure). Rubber bushing material has separated from inner metal sleeve on both left and…
Seats Apr 2024
Driver's seat weight sensor not working properly. Causes car to slam on the brakes when seatbelt is not on (for example in a driveway or automated carwash, potentially causing a crash) and can potentially leave car running indefinitely (draining the battery). Since sometimes it…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5YJ3E1EA0NF124140 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.