Tesla Model 3 recalls

7 recalls across 3 model years. The 2024 Model 3 has the most, with 5 recalls and 222 complaints.

Tesla Model 3 recalls by model year

Model yearRecallsComplaintsOverall safety rating
2026 Model 3147★★★★★
2025 Model 33123Not rated
2024 Model 35222Not rated

Recalls per year

20245
20253
20261

Most common Tesla Model 3 problems

Based on 392 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for all model years.

Unknown or Other125
Forward Collision Avoidance93
Steering77
Electrical System72
Lane Departure40
Vehicle Speed Control38
Exterior Lighting34
Service Brakes15

Latest Tesla Model 3 recalls

Structure recall

26V-445
July 7, 2026 · Tesla, Inc. · 2026 Tesla Model Y, 2024 Tesla Model 3

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 vehicles. The vehicles were originally built for a foreign market and do not have knee air bags, may not be equipped with certain interior safety countermeasures, and may not have been tested for bumper impact resistance procedures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers, 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact," and Part 581, "Bumper Standards."

Seats recall

25V-410
June 18, 2025 · Tesla, Inc. · 2026 Tesla Model Y, 2026 Tesla Model 3

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.

Tires recall

Over-the-air fix24V-935
December 17, 2024 · Tesla, Inc. · 2025 Tesla Model Y, 2025 Tesla Model 3, 2024 Tesla Model 3, 2024 Tesla Cybertruck +1 more

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."