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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
5YJ3E1EB0JF••••••2018 Tesla MODEL 3
That is about average for the 2018 Tesla MODEL 3 — 40 complaints per build across 25 builds.
40on this build
1011on the model
25builds in total
4involved a crash
Most reportedForward Collision Avoidance 18Electrical System 7Lane Departure 5Service Brakes 5
What owners of this build wrote
StructurecrashMar 2023
Auto was in reverse and moved backwards while rear rt side door was open causing damage to another auto parked alongside. Shouldn't the auto not move in gear when a door is open and unlatched ? The auto can move forward or back with any door that remains open. I thought this…
Forward Collision AvoidancecrashFeb 2023
Driving in full self driving made a sharp unexpected last second turn directly into a pilón at 30 mph causing front end damage. I have the the incident recorded on video from the Tesla. Full self driving did not disengage prior to crash and hands were on the wheel, it just…
Service BrakescrashMar 2022
Sudden Unintended Acceleration: While pulling forward onto our driveway (with incline) at a very slow speed, the car suddenly accelerated and brake was not working. Automatic emergency braking also failed
Air BagsOct 2025
I have an active alert on the drive side safety restraint system. Alert code RCM_a021. I have noticed this appears to be a common problem. A recall should be issues as this a a safety issues and lives could be at stake
Power TrainMar 2025
I just traded in my vehicle for a Tesla from 3rd party dealership on [XXX] A light came on once I reached my home. I called right away before the dealership closed but no one answered. So I took it upon myself to make a service call to Tesla to get my vehicle checked come to…
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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 5YJ3E1EB0JF080918 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.