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Tesla Model 3 recalls and problems

35 recalls and 4,409 owner complaints for 10 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
35
Complaints
4,409
Crashes reported
462
Fires reported
22

Choose a model year

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Tesla Model 3 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 Model 313110030
2025 Model 33127290100
2024 Model 35224281190
2023 Model 312430731501
2022 Model 318774574471
2021 Model 322677465198
2020 Model 320455542332
2019 Model 321624615324
2018 Model 3181,0401034441
2017 Model 315271010

Most reported Tesla Model 3 problems

Problem areaReports
Forward Collision Avoidance2,497
Unknown or Other709
Vehicle Speed Control638
Electrical System579
Service Brakes559
Steering418
Lane Departure385
Suspension377
Air Bags317
Seat Belts197

All Tesla Model 3 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-507Aug 4, 20262017–2023Exterior LightingTesla, Inc.
26V-445Jul 7, 20262024Air Bags, StructureTesla, Inc.
26V-283May 4, 20262017, 2021–2023Back Over PreventionTesla, Inc.
25V-690Oct 10, 20252025Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
25V-410Jun 18, 20252026SeatsTesla, Inc.
25V-092Feb 14, 20252023SteeringTesla, Inc.
25V-002Jan 6, 20252024–2025Back Over Prevention, Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
24V-935Dec 17, 20242017–2025TiresTesla, Inc.
24V-554Jul 24, 20242021–2024Latches/Locks/Linkages, Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
24V-376May 28, 20242017–2023Seat BeltsTesla, Inc.
24V-284Apr 19, 20242024Air BagsTesla, Inc.
24V-153Feb 27, 20242018–2022Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
24V-051Jan 30, 20242017–2023Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
23V-838Dec 12, 20232017–2023Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
23V-434Jun 19, 20232023Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
23V-235Mar 31, 20232018–2019SuspensionTesla, Inc.
23V-085Feb 15, 20232017–2023SteeringTesla, Inc.
22V-844Nov 15, 20222023Exterior LightingTesla, Inc.
22V-798Oct 21, 20222017–2022Seat BeltsTesla, Inc.
22V-702Sep 19, 20222017–2022VisibilityTesla, Inc.
22V-317May 9, 20222021Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System, Lane DepartureTesla, Inc.
22V-296May 3, 20222022Equipment, Back Over PreventionTesla, Inc.
22V-263Apr 18, 20222018–2022Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
22V-235Apr 12, 20222017–2022Electrical System, Forward Collision AvoidanceTesla, Inc.
22V-169Mar 18, 20222017–2020Back Over PreventionTesla, Inc.
22V-063Feb 4, 20222017–2022Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
22V-050Feb 2, 20222021–2022Electrical System, VisibilityTesla, Inc.
22V-045Feb 1, 20222017–2022Seat Belts, Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
22V-037Jan 27, 20222017–2022SteeringTesla, Inc.
21V-846Oct 29, 20212017–2021Forward Collision AvoidanceTesla, Inc.
21V-834Oct 25, 20212020–2021, 2023Air BagsTesla, Inc.
21V-835Oct 25, 20212019–2021SuspensionTesla, Inc.
21V-387May 25, 20212019–2021Service Brakes, HydraulicTesla, Inc.
21V-389May 25, 20212018–2020Seat BeltsTesla, Inc.
19V-719Oct 10, 20192019EquipmentTesla Motors, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Tesla Model 3?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2018 Tesla Model 3 has the most reports (1,040). Check the 2018 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Tesla Model 3 have?

NHTSA lists 35 safety recalls covering Tesla Model 3 model years 2017–2026.

What are the most common Tesla Model 3 problems?

Owners report forward collision avoidance, unknown or other, vehicle speed control problems most often.