VIN Decoder Results

5YJ3E1EA0MF069378

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

TESLA

Vehicle Model

Model 3

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

5YJ3E1EA*MF

Manufacturer Name

TESLA, INC.

Model Year

2021

Plant City

FREMONT

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant State

CALIFORNIA

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Wheel Base (inches) From

113.2

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Number Of Wheels

Steering Location

Left-Hand Drive (LHD)

Number Of Seats

Number Of Seat Rows

Transmission Style

Automatic

Transmission Speeds

Axles

Fuel Type - Primary

Electric

Electrification Level

BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle)

Other Engine Info

Single Motor – Standard / Performance

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

Type 2 manual seatbelts (FR, SR*3) with front airbags, PODS, side inflatable restraints, knee airbags (FR)

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Knee Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Standard

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

Auto-Reverse System For Windows And Sunroofs

Standard

Automatic Pedestrian Alerting Sound (for Hybrid And EV Only)

Standard

Event Data Recorder (EDR)

Standard

Keyless Ignition

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Standard

Crash Imminent Braking (CIB)

Standard

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Standard

Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)

Standard

Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB)

Standard

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Standard

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Standard

Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)

Standard

Lane Centering Assistance

Standard

Backup Camera

Standard

Parking Assist

Optional

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Standard

Daytime Running Light (DRL)

Standard

Headlamp Light Source

LED

Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching

Standard

VIN Breakdown

5YJ World Manufacturer Identifier

3E1EA Vehicle Descriptor Section

0 Check Digit

MF069378 Vehicle Identifier Section

Safety Recalls (21 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2021 TESLA Model 3

Source

NHTSA Database

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first c...

Consequence: Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tes

Campaign: 22V037000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021, 2023 Model 3 vehicles. The left and/or right side curtain air bag may have been improperly secured to the roof rail, which could result in a twisted air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Sa...

Consequence: A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash.

Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and realign the left and right side curtain air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla custom

Campaign: 21V834000

SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.

Consequence: A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at

Campaign: 21V835000

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Owner Complaints (640)

Total Complaints

640

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

"BMS_a079 error. Battery is no longer able to charge. High voltage battery will need to be replaced. Basically rendering the vehicle useless unless the battery is replaced."

ODI #11741063

SEAT BELTS

"The driver-side seat belt buckle/receptacle failed during normal use. There was no collision, impact, or misuse involved. While using the seat belt as intended, the buckle assembly separated/broke unexpectedly, causing the seat belt to no longer func..."

ODI #11738583

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