2026 Tesla Model 3 recalls
Reported Jun 18, 2025 · 48 vehicles affected · 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.
Risk: The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | |
| Steering | 7 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | |
| Lane Departure | 5 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 5
- Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 5
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 4
- Structure › Body — 2
- Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 2
- Lane Departure › Assist — 2
- Electrical System › Adas › Autonomous/Self Driving — 2
- Lane Departure › Warning — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 9,999 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2026 Tesla Model 3 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 57,525 miles · reported Nov 4, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH in Full Self-Driving mode, an animal entered the roadway, causing the vehicle to hesitate before the autonomous braking system independently engaged with severe abnormal jerking. The contact stated that the bumper detached; however, the vehicle remained drivable. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that paperwork authorization was required prior to diagnostic testing. The contact stated that while driving at night, the auto-dimming rearview and side…
Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Oct 27, 2026
⢠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. â¢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 â¢no, my car has not been inspected yet. I have taken, Videos and have saved…
Unknown or Other · reported Oct 15, 2026
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…
Steering · at 450 miles · reported Oct 6, 2026
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…
Steering · reported Oct 5, 2026
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…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2026 Tesla Model 3 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2026 Tesla Model 3: 25V-410 (seats). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Tesla Model 3?
Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (10 reports), followed by unknown or other (10). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 9,999 miles.
Are Tesla recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Tesla dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.