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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5YJ3E1EB0LF••••••2020 Tesla MODEL 3
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2020 Tesla MODEL 3 build (26 vs 13).
26on this build
451on the model
36builds in total
3involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedForward Collision Avoidance 9Fuel/propulsion System 3Structure 3Power Train 3
What owners of this build wrote
Forward Collision AvoidancecrashMar 2022
The Tesla lane assist and adaptive cruise control failed while I was driving on the highway (I-295 in DC). I have not paid for the full self driving, so I was using the autopilot every Model 3 uses by default. The car skidded into the barrier on the side of the highway and tore…
Power TraincrashDec 2020
We had Model 3 with instance of unintended acceleration at the gate of a parking lot. This car was bought in May 2020. On December 6, 2020, she was on the way out of the parking gate and suddenly the car accelerated, hitting the side wall of the gate. The car flew over a two-way…
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashMay 2020
I made a right hand turn from a full stop out of the parking lot into the farthest left lane intending to turn left. There were a line of cars ahead of me. As I was turning into the lane and let my foot of the accelerator pedal the car accelerated rapidly into the back of the…
SuspensionJun 2026
I own a Tesla Model 3 and have been experiencing concerning front suspension and steering issues that appear to be worsening over time. While driving and especially during low speed turns, parking and maneuvering, the front suspension produces loud screeching, squeaking, and…
Electrical SystemDec 2025
The screen (which controls all functions of the vehicle) starts to go haywire. It's almost like there is a phantom touching the screen and pressing buttons. The screen will start zooming in and out - changing your navigation destination. The air controls will turn on full blast…
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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 5YJ3E1EB0LF794860 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.