Tesla Model 3 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
35 recalls found for the Tesla Model 3 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 4,318 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 | 1 | 23 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 | 3 | 117 |
| 2024 Tesla Model 3 | 5 | 216 |
| 2023 Tesla Model 3 | 12 | 424 |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 | 18 | 765 |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 22 | 662 |
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 | 20 | 451 |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 | 21 | 612 |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 | 18 | 1,022 |
| 2017 Tesla Model 3 | 15 | 26 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Tesla dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.
Newest Tesla Model 3 recalls
- Aug 4, 202626V507000Exterior lighting20,349 vehiclesTesla Model 3 and Model Y
The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output.
- Jul 7, 202626V445000Air bags, structure15 vehiclesTesla Model 3 and Model Y
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…
- May 4, 202626V283000Back over prevention218,868 vehiclesTesla Model 3, Model Y and 2 more models
The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
- Oct 10, 202525V690000Electrical system12,963 vehiclesTesla Model 3 and Model Y
The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power.
- Jun 18, 202525V410000Seats48 vehiclesTesla Model 3 and Model Y
The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.
- Feb 14, 202525V092000Steering376,241 vehiclesTesla Model 3 and Model Y
The printed circuit board for the electronic power steering assist may experience an overstress condition, causing a loss of power steering assist when the vehicle reaches a stop…
- Jan 6, 202525V002000Back over prevention, electrical system239,382 vehiclesTesla Model X, Model Y and 2 more models
The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image.
- Dec 17, 202424V935000Tires696,281 vehiclesTesla Model 3, Model Y and 1 more model
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure.