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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5YJ3E1EB1KF361286 · Checked Sep 7, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 30

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5YJ3E1EB1KF•••••• 2019 Tesla MODEL 3

That is about average for the 2019 Tesla MODEL 3 — 24 complaints per build across 25 builds.

30on this build
601on the model
25builds in total
6involved a crash
2injuries
Most reported Suspension 6 Forward Collision Avoidance 6 Vehicle Speed Control 5 Electrical System 5

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Vehicle Speed Control crash Aug 2023
I was at a toll booth paying for tow. All of a sudden the car accelerated forward by itself, ramming into the toll bar. At that time, my arm was still sticking out the window while interacting with the toll terminal. This incident is something that needs to be looked at. It…
Unknown Or Other crash Sep 2020
We were driving our Model 3 on autopilot on the LIE from Southampton to New York. We have the “Full Self Driving” software from Tesla. We drove past a parked SUV about halfway through the ride, but the Tesla did not notice. It drove straight through the side of the SUV, ripping…
Suspension crash Jan 2020
Please note that the full VIN of the car I am complaining about is unknown and therefore I have used the VIN of another wrecked 2019 model 3 to submit this report. Here is a damaged tesla in a salvage auction in germany. Https://www.copart.de/lot/50047705/photos no airbags have…
Service Brakes Jul 2026
My brake lines have corroded to the point where half a liter of brake fluid has leaked out rendering the vehicle unsafe. Tesla admits that this is a design flaw but says that it does not affect this particular VIN number but the damage is exactly as described: [XXX] INFORMATION…
Electrical System Jul 2025
I am reaching out to report a high voltage isolation issue with my 2019 Tesla Model 3. Tesla determined the issue was caused by external factors such as grime and road salt corroding the battery seals, leading to an internal isolation fault with the high voltage battery. They…
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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 5YJ3E1EB1KF361286 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.