2026 Tesla Model 3 recalls

1 safety recall, 47 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
47Complaints
14Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2026 Tesla Model 3 recall list

Seats recall

25V-410
June 18, 2025 · Tesla, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-13-003.

2026 Tesla Model 3 owner complaints

47 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 14 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Unknown or Other16
Forward Collision Avoidance14
Steering11
Back Over Prevention8
Lane Departure5
Electrical System3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Service Brakes2
Visibility/Wiper2
Suspension2

Recent complaints

October 27, 2026Back Over PreventionForward Collision AvoidanceCrash

• forward collision warning and automatic emergency breaking failed to work and are still currently an ongoing problem and not functioning. They are and have always Been enabled and can be inspected upon request. • my safety and those in my car and around me put at risk, by the system and software not functioning as intended and providing extra alertness and reaction to avoid collision. •the earliest service date I could get from Tesla is Nov 11. I have requested they preserve all data from dates Oct 20-27 2026 •no, my car has not been inspected yet. I have taken, Videos and have saved in car camera footage to show the ongoing defect. •no warnings lights or alerts prior to the incident. The

October 15, 2026Unknown or Other

On [XXX], the owner of a 2026 Tesla Model 3, left the garage of her house in the Tesla, and engaged the self-driving as the driver has done dozens of time in the past. The car proceeded down the driveway, as it has always done in the past. However, in an instant, before the driver had time to react, the car went straight where the driveway curved, and the car hit a tree. The video from the Tesla cameras was saved and confirms that the car was in self driving mode, there was no driver intervention causing the accident, and the driver did not have time to react and prevent the accident. This accident was due to a failure of the Tesla self-driving. The encrypted dashcam video was copied from th

October 6, 2026SteeringService Brakes

The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel independently turned to the left and the right. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking and uncontrollable. The contact depressed the brake pedal down, unbuckled, the seat belt and opened the door and the vehicle came to a stop. The Police was contacted and arrived on the scene. The Police removed the vehicle from the roadway onto the shoulder of the road. The contact was advised to tow the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the diagnostic test report was not provided to the

October 5, 2026Steering

Car was in self-driving and struck a piece of concrete. The car was in hands free and was being monitored by me, the driver. This obstruction was in the left side of the lane, about 2" tall, a foot wide and 6" across. I thought the car would see it and miss it but I was wrong, it clipped the concrete, punctured the tires side wall and damaged the tire rim. Tesls'a position was that I shouldn't have trusted the car abilities to avoid the obstruction. This is a basic for collision avoidance, and this system should not be allowed to run in self-drive without hands on the wheel unless the car is capable of avoidance of obstructions large enough to disable the car. This car is dangerous if it can

September 30, 2026Electrical System

The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH with the Autonomous Self-Driving feature enabled, the vehicle was driving in the left-turn lane and jerked over into the oncoming traffic. The failure mileage was approximately 9,999.

2026 Tesla Model 3 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 TESLA MODEL 3 4 DR BEV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 TESLA MODEL 3 4 DR BEV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 TESLA MODEL 3 EARLY RELEASE 4 DR BEV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 TESLA MODEL 3 EARLY RELEASE 4 DR BEV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2026 Tesla Model 3: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 6.8%.

2026 Tesla Model 3 recall FAQ

Does the 2026 Tesla Model 3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Tesla Model 3. The most recent, filed June 18, 2025, concerns the seats.

What are the most common 2026 Tesla Model 3 problems?

Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is unknown or other (16 reports), followed by forward collision avoidance.

Is the 2026 Tesla Model 3 safe?

The 2026 Tesla Model 3 earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2026 Tesla Model 3?

Contact any authorized Tesla dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: Model 3 Early Release, Model 3.