Tesla Model 3: Reporting Safety Defects
Contacting Tesla
For detailed information about your Model 3, go to www.tesla.com, and log on to your Tesla Account, or sign up to get an account.
If you have any questions or concerns about your Model 3, call 1-877-79TESLA (1-877‑798-3752).
Note: You can also use voice commands to provide feedback to Tesla. Say "Note", "Report", "Bug note", or "Bug report" (in the English language) followed by brief comments in your language of choice. Model 3 takes a snapshot of its systems, including your current location, vehicle diagnostic data, and screen captures of the touchscreen. Tesla periodically reviews these notes and uses them to continue improving Model 3.
Reporting Safety Defects - US
If you believe that Model 3 has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Tesla.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation. If it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Tesla.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);
Reporting Safety Defects - Canada
If you believe that your Model 3 has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Transport Canada, in addition to notifying Tesla. To contact Transport Canada, call their toll-free number: 1-800-333-0510.
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Declarations of Conformity
FCC and IC Certification
The devices listed above comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry
Canada's licenseexempt
RSS Standard(s) and EU Directive 2014/53/EU.
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Lane Assist
The Autopilot cameras and ultrasonic sensors
monitor the markers on the lane you are
driving in as well as the areas surrounding
Model 3 for the presence of vehicles or other
objects.
When an object is detected in your blind spot
or close to the side of Model 3 (such as a
vehicle, guard rai
Three Types of Keys
Model 3 supports three types of keys:
Authenticated phone - You can set up
your personal smartphone to
communicate with Model 3 using
Bluetooth. Supports automatic locking
and unlocking as well as several other
functions using the Tesla mobile app.
Key card - Tesla provides a key car
