There have been 20 safety recalls for the Tesla Model 3. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Tesla Model 3.
a loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2023 Tesla Model 3, 2023 Tesla Model Y |
| Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2023 model 3 and model y vehicles operating software prior to 2023.38.4. 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 and ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 Tesla Model 3, 2025 Tesla Model 3, 2024 Tesla Model S, 2025 Tesla Model S, 2023 Tesla Model X, 2024 Tesla Model X, 2025 Tesla Model X, 2023 Tesla Model Y, 2024 Tesla Model Y, 2025 Tesla Model Y |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 model 3, model s, 2023-2025 model x, and 2023-2025 model y vehicles. the computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, 2017 Tesla Model 3, 2018 Tesla Model 3, 2019 Tesla Model 3, 2020 Tesla Model 3, 2021 Tesla Model 3, 2022 Tesla Model 3, 2023 Tesla Model 3, 2024 Tesla Model 3, 2025 Tesla Model 3, 2020 Tesla Model Y, 2021 Tesla Model Y, 2022 Tesla Model Y, 2023 Tesla Model Y, 2024 Tesla Model Y, 2025 Tesla Model Y |
| Component: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Tesla Model 3, 2018 Tesla Model 3, 2019 Tesla Model 3, 2020 Tesla Model 3, 2021 Tesla Model 3, 2022 Tesla Model 3, 2023 Tesla Model 3, 2012 Tesla Model S, 2013 Tesla Model S, 2014 Tesla Model S, 2015 Tesla Model S, 2016 Tesla Model S, 2017 Tesla Model S, 2018 Tesla Model S, 2019 Tesla Model S, 2020 Tesla Model S, 2021 Tesla Model S, 2022 Tesla Model S, 2023 Tesla Model S, 2024 Tesla Model S, 2015 Tesla Model X, 2016 Tesla Model X, 2017 Tesla Model X, 2018 Tesla Model X, 2019 Tesla Model X, 2020 Tesla Model X, 2021 Tesla Model X, 2022 Tesla Model X, 2023 Tesla Model X, 2024 Tesla Model X, 2020 Tesla Model Y, 2021 Tesla Model Y, 2022 Tesla Model Y, 2023 Tesla Model Y |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES |
| Recall Summary: tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 model s, 2015-2024 model x, 2017-2023 model 3, and 2020-2023 model y vehicles. in the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
without a deflector, the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 Tesla Model 3 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAX |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, 2017 Tesla Model 3, 2018 Tesla Model 3, 2019 Tesla Model 3, 2020 Tesla Model 3, 2021 Tesla Model 3, 2022 Tesla Model 3, 2023 Tesla Model 3, 2012 Tesla Model S, 2013 Tesla Model S, 2014 Tesla Model S, 2015 Tesla Model S, 2016 Tesla Model S, 2017 Tesla Model S, 2018 Tesla Model S, 2019 Tesla Model S, 2020 Tesla Model S, 2021 Tesla Model S, 2022 Tesla Model S, 2023 Tesla Model S, 2016 Tesla Model X, 2017 Tesla Model X, 2018 Tesla Model X, 2019 Tesla Model X, 2020 Tesla Model X, 2021 Tesla Model X, 2022 Tesla Model X, 2023 Tesla Model X, 2024 Tesla Model X, 2019 Tesla Model Y, 2020 Tesla Model Y, 2021 Tesla Model Y, 2022 Tesla Model Y, 2023 Tesla Model Y, 2024 Tesla Model Y |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
| Recall Summary: tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 model s, 2016-2024 model x, 2017-2023 model 3, 2019-2024 model y, and 2024 cybertruck vehicles. an incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the brake, park, and antilock brake system (abs) warning lights.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
in certain circumstances when autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Tesla Model 3, 2018 Tesla Model 3, 2019 Tesla Model 3, 2020 Tesla Model 3, 2021 Tesla Model 3, 2022 Tesla Model 3, 2023 Tesla Model 3, 2012 Tesla Model S, 2013 Tesla Model S, 2014 Tesla Model S, 2015 Tesla Model S, 2016 Tesla Model S, 2017 Tesla Model S, 2018 Tesla Model S, 2019 Tesla Model S, 2020 Tesla Model S, 2021 Tesla Model S, 2022 Tesla Model S, 2023 Tesla Model S, 2016 Tesla Model X, 2017 Tesla Model X, 2018 Tesla Model X, 2019 Tesla Model X, 2020 Tesla Model X, 2021 Tesla Model X, 2022 Tesla Model X, 2023 Tesla Model X, 2020 Tesla Model Y, 2021 Tesla Model Y, 2022 Tesla Model Y, 2023 Tesla Model Y |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE |
| Recall Summary: tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 model s, 2016-2023 model x, 2017-2023 model 3, and 2020-2023 model y vehicles equipped with all versions of autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a defective battery disconnect may not isolate the vehicle's high voltage battery after a crash or fault detection, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2023 Tesla Model 3, 2023 Tesla Model Y |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY |
| Recall Summary: tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2023 model 3 and model y vehicles. the pyrotechnic battery disconnect may be defective. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Tesla Model 3, 2019 Tesla Model 3 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Recall Summary: tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 model 3 vehicles. the front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
fsd beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Tesla Model 3, 2018 Tesla Model 3, 2019 Tesla Model 3, 2020 Tesla Model 3, 2021 Tesla Model 3, 2022 Tesla Model 3, 2023 Tesla Model 3, 2016 Tesla Model S, 2017 Tesla Model S, 2018 Tesla Model S, 2019 Tesla Model S, 2020 Tesla Model S, 2021 Tesla Model S, 2022 Tesla Model S, 2023 Tesla Model S, 2016 Tesla Model X, 2017 Tesla Model X, 2018 Tesla Model X, 2019 Tesla Model X, 2020 Tesla Model X, 2021 Tesla Model X, 2022 Tesla Model X, 2023 Tesla Model X, 2020 Tesla Model Y, 2021 Tesla Model Y, 2022 Tesla Model Y, 2023 Tesla Model Y |
| Component: STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING |
| Recall Summary: tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 model s, model x, 2017-2023 model 3, and 2020-2023 model y vehicles equipped with full self-driving beta (fsd beta) software or pending installation. the fsd beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 14, 2025 | Steering:electric Power Assist System | 376,241 |
| Jan. 6, 2025 | Electrical System | 239,382 |
| Dec. 17, 2024 | Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 694,304 |
| May. 28, 2024 | Seat Belts:front:warning Light/devices | 125,227 |
| Apr. 19, 2024 | Air Bags:side/window:thorax | 1 |
| Jan. 30, 2024 | Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel | 2,193,869 |
| Dec. 12, 2023 | Electrical System:adas:autonomous/self Driving:software | 2,031,220 |
| Jun. 19, 2023 | Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery | 26 |
| Mar. 31, 2023 | Suspension:front | 422 |
| Feb. 15, 2023 | Steering:automated/adaptive Steering | 362,758 |
| Sep. 19, 2022 | Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls | 1,096,762 |
| Apr. 12, 2022 | Electrical System:software | 594,717 |
| Mar. 18, 2022 | Back Over Prevention:display Function | 947 |
| Feb. 4, 2022 | Electrical System:software | 578,607 |
| Feb. 2, 2022 | Electrical System:software | 26,681 |
| Feb. 1, 2022 | Seat Belts:front | 817,143 |
| Jan. 27, 2022 | Electrical System:adas:autonomous/self Driving:software | 53,822 |
| Oct. 29, 2021 | Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 11,704 |
| Oct. 25, 2021 | Suspension:front | 2,791 |
| Oct. 25, 2021 | Air Bags:side/window:curtain | 2 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 | 2 |
| 2024 Tesla Model 3 | 3 |
| 2023 Tesla Model 3 | 7 |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 | 11 |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 14 |
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 | 14 |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 | 14 |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 | 13 |
| 2017 Tesla Model 3 | 12 |