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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5YJ3E1EA5PF693259 · Checked Aug 3, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 30

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5YJ3E1EA5PF•••••• 2023 Tesla MODEL 3

This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2023 Tesla MODEL 3 build (30 vs 12).

30on this build
407on the model
34builds in total
5involved a crash
2injuries
Most reported Forward Collision Avoidance 13 Vehicle Speed Control 7 Steering 6 Lane Departure 5

What owners of this build wrote

Steering crash Oct 2024
Incident Summary: On [XXX], I was in an accident and dropped my Tesla Model 3 at Tesla’s North Phoenix Collision Center in Nov 2024. I received the car back in Dec/Jan. Immediately, I noticed dangerous swaying, bouncing, and veering when hitting dips—especially on the freeway.…
Electrical System crash Mar 2024
Unintended acceleration after I tried to park take off before I can parked it violently crash into the wall
Vehicle Speed Control crash Mar 2024
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. The contact lost control of the vehicle, coming to a complete stop after crashing into two poles and veering into a brick wall,…
Lane Departure May 2026
I was traveling east on I-215 in [XXX] , exiting on [XXX] . I was in the RH lane, signaling to turn Rt. A small commercial van was in the two lanes Left of me with no turn signal on. Suddenly the van began coming into my lane. I turned my steering wheel slightly to the Rt to…
Structure Mar 2026
Reporting a stress fracture in the front windhsield of my model 3 tesla. Looking online and speaking to attorney its a very common problem. Mine resulted simply from a heat wave it crack down the middle in a c shape emanating from the top edge of the windshield. No contact…
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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 5YJ3E1EA5PF693259 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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