2018 Tesla Model 3 · symptom sheet
Wheel bearing, tires or wheels
- 26owner reports
- 18,234median miles
- $1,200median quote
- 2involved a crash
Newest report Nov 29, 2025 · checked Sep 9, 2026
26 of the 1,011 complaints on this car describe wheels.
Tick what matches of 26 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the wheel (15 reports) and the tires (9 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the wheels covers the 2018 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.
What owners paid
8 of the 26 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $500 to $2,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 5,300 and 32,000 miles, from the 11 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“The front suspension lateral link fasteners on the driver side wheel came loose and fell off the car in my driveway when I was backing up the car. There is an active recall for this issue - 23V235000, but my VIN wasn't included in that recall.”
Filed Dec 1, 2023
“Hit a rock and the wheel cracked open circumferentially between the rims. The tire did not pop nor did the edge of the wheel rim get damaged. The rock did not damage the front valance so the rock was less than 6â.”
Filed May 7, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 2 of 26 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Suspension noise, struts or alignment 180 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 149 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 139 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 129 reports
- Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 100 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 88 reports
- Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 82 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 32 reports