Model year record

2024 Tesla Model 3

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 538 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V445000

Structure: body: bumpers

Component
Structure: body: bumpers
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
15
Reported to NHTSA
2026-07-07

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 5, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or [email protected]. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V002000

Back over prevention: software

Component
Back over prevention: software
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
239,382
Reported to NHTSA
2025-01-06
Owners notified
2025-03-07

Defect description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V935000

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Component
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
696,281
Reported to NHTSA
2024-12-17
Owners notified
2025-02-15

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V554000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,849,638
Reported to NHTSA
2024-07-24
Owners notified
2024-09-22

Defect description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.

Safety risk

An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V284000

Air bags: side/window: thorax

Component
Air bags: side/window: thorax
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1
Reported to NHTSA
2024-04-19
Owners notified
2024-04-12

Defect description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling one 2024 Model 3 vehicle. The driver seat side air bag module was assembled without a deflector that directs gas flow during deployment.

Safety risk

Without a deflector, the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tesla service replaced the side air bag, free of charge. The affected vehicle was repaired April 12, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-001.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other106
Electrical system629,611 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control51
Steering5013,816 mi
Exterior lighting32
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking31
Vehicle speed control28
Forward collision avoidance: warnings26
Lane departure: assist17
Air bags169,611 mi
Suspension14
Wheels14
Structure: body9
Back over prevention: warnings8
Electrical system: adas8
Visibility/wiper8
Engine7
Fuel/propulsion system7
Lane departure: warning6
Power train6
Seat belts6
Service brakes513,816 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal31,800 mi
Back over prevention: automatic system braking2
Back over prevention: rearview system braking2
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera2
Electrical system: adas: autonomous/self driving2
Electrical system: horn28,500 mi
Lane departure2
Lane departure: blind spot detection2
Parking brake2
Seats215,000 mi

The 2023 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2025 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA26002FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

Electrical system: adas

PE25012Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged

Electrical system: adas

AQ25002Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements

Electrical system: adas

RQ24009Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness

Electrical system: adas: driver monitoring: software

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.