Tesla Model 3 recalls
35 recall campaigns since 2013 include the Tesla Model 3. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
By model year
Most recalled parts
Electrical system (8), Back over prevention (4), Forward collision avoidance (4), Steering (3), Seat belts (3) among the latest campaigns.
Latest recalls
- 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3, Model Y recall: Exterior lighting: headlights
August 4, 2026 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 26V-507Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles.
- 2024–2026 Tesla Model 3, Model Y recall: Air bags: knee bolster
July 7, 2026 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 26V-445Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 vehicles.
- 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3, Model X, Model Y and more recall: Back over prevention: software
May 4, 2026 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 26V-283Tesla, Inc. 6.
- 2025–2026 Tesla Model 3, Model Y recall: Electrical system: propulsion system, fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts
October 10, 2025 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 25V-690Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles.
- 2026 Tesla Model 3, Model Y recall: Seats: critical fasteners
June 18, 2025 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 25V-410Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.
- 2023 Tesla Model 3, Model Y recall: Steering: electric power assist system
February 14, 2025 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 25V-092Tesla, Inc. 4.
- 2023–2025 Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model X and more recall: Back over prevention: software
January 6, 2025 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 25V-002Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles.
- 2017–2025 Tesla Model Y, Model 3, Cybertruck recall: Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
December 17, 2024 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 24V-935Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles.
- 2020–2024 Tesla Model S, Model 3, Model Y and more recall: Electrical system: software
July 24, 2024 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 24V-554Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles.
- 2012–2024 Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3 and more recall: Seat belts: front, warning light/devices
May 28, 2024 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 24V-376Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles.
- 2024 Tesla Model 3 recall: Air bags: side/window, thorax
April 19, 2024 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 24V-284Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling one 2024 Model 3 vehicle.
- 2013–2022 Tesla Model S, Model 3, Model Y and more recall: Forward collision avoidance: warnings, external/pedestrian alert
February 27, 2024 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 24V-153Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles.
- 2012–2024 Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3 and more recall: Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
January 30, 2024 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 24V-051Tesla, 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.
- 2012–2023 Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3 and more recall: Electrical system: adas, driver monitoring, software
December 12, 2023 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 23V-838Tesla, 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…
- 2023 Tesla Model Y, Model 3 recall: Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery
June 19, 2023 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 23V-434Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.
- 2018–2019 Tesla Model 3 recall: Suspension: critical fasteners
March 31, 2023 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 23V-235Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model 3 vehicles.
- 2016–2023 Tesla Model X, Model S, Model 3 and more recall: Steering: automated/adaptive steering
February 15, 2023 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 23V-085Tesla, Inc. Â The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection…
- 2020–2023 Tesla Model 3, Model Y recall: Exterior lighting: tail lights
November 15, 2022 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 22V-844Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles.
- 2017–2022 Tesla Model 3 recall: Seat belts: rear/other, anchorage
October 21, 2022 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 22V-798Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles.
- 2017–2022 Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S and more recall: Visibility: power window devices and controls
September 19, 2022 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 22V-702Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles.
- 2021 Tesla Model Y, Model 3 recall: Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
May 9, 2022 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 22V-317Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model 3 and 2021 Model Y vehicles.
- 2021–2022 Tesla Model S, Model X, Model Y and more recall: Back over prevention: display function
May 3, 2022 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 22V-296Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S, Model X, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating certain firmware releases.
- 2018–2022 Tesla Model 3 recall: Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
April 18, 2022 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 22V-263Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles.
- 2017–2022 Tesla Model X, Model 3, Model Y and more recall: Electrical system: software
April 12, 2022 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 22V-235Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles.
- 2017–2020 Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model X recall: Back over prevention: display function
March 18, 2022 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 22V-169Tesla, Inc. 5 and operating certain firmware releases.
- 2017–2022 Tesla Model 3, Model X, Model Y and more recall: Forward collision avoidance: warnings, external/pedestrian alert
February 4, 2022 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 22V-063Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles.
- 2020–2022 Tesla Model S, Model Y, Model 3 and more recall: Electrical system: software
February 2, 2022 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 22V-050Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles.
- 2017–2022 Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S and more recall: Seat belts: front
February 1, 2022 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 22V-045Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles.
- 2016–2022 Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3 and more recall: Steering: automated/adaptive steering
January 27, 2022 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 22V-037Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles.
- 2017–2021 Tesla Model Y, Model S, Model 3 and more recall: Forward collision avoidance: software
October 29, 2021 · Tesla, Inc. · Campaign 21V-846Tesla, Inc. 2.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the Tesla Model 3 had?
NHTSA lists 35 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the Tesla Model 3, across 10 model years (2017–2026).
Which Tesla Model 3 model year has the most recalls?
The 2021 Tesla Model 3 appears in the most campaigns (22). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my Tesla Model 3 for recalls?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.