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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Specifications
Identification Labels
Vehicle Identification Number
You can find the VIN at the following
locations:
Touch the Tesla "T" at the top center of
the touchscreen. The popup window
displays the VIN.
Stamped on a plate located at the top of
the dashboard. Can be seen by looking
Cabin Air Filter
Model 3 has an air filter that prevents pollen,
industrial fallout, road dust and other particles
from entering through the vents. Tesla
recommends replacing the cabin air filter
every 2 years.
Cabin Overheat Protection
The climate control system can reduce the
temperature of the cabin in ext
