Model year record

2025 Tesla Model 3

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 419 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V690000

Electrical system: propulsion system: fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Vehicles affected
12,963
Reported to NHTSA
2025-10-10
Owners notified
2025-12-09

Defect description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles. The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tesla Service will replace the battery pack contactors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-16-005.

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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other70
Steering489,840 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control38
Electrical system2912,300 mi
Lane departure: assist26
Vehicle speed control26
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking24
Service brakes24
Lane departure: warning14
Exterior lighting10
Structure: body10
Suspension108,434 mi
Back over prevention: warnings8
Lane departure: blind spot detection8
Engine7
Forward collision avoidance: warnings6
Fuel/propulsion system6
Wheels6
Air bags4
Back over prevention: rearview system braking4
Power train4
Seat belts4
Visibility/wiper4
Electrical system: adas: autonomous/self driving310,100 mi
Electrical system: adas2
Electrical system: adas: autonomous/self driving: software219,000 mi
Electrical system: software2
Electrical system: wiring: switches/knobs/buttons2
Exterior lighting: turn signal2
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2
Seats2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar28,434 mi
Structure2
Tires28,434 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal29,840 mi
Visibility: windshield24,050 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2

The 2024 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2026 model has 6 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

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.