Component Record

Tesla Model 3 2018 Suspension Problems

192 distinct owners reported a suspension problem on the 2018 Tesla Model 3 - 19% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage192 complaints

192 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

23V235000Reported March 31, 2023 - 422 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on March 31, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 422 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems379 Unknown Or Other175 Electrical System169 Air Bags146 Seat Belts105 Vehicle Speed Control91

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.