The Lemon IndexTesla Model 3 recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2017–2025 Tesla Model 3, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 35
3 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Lights · recall issued Aug 2026 · model years 2017–2023 New: most likely still open
The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output.
20,349 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V507000
- Body structure · recall issued Jul 2026 · model year 2024 New: most likely still open
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 procedure…
15 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V445000
- Back over prevention · recall issued May 2026 · model years 2017, 2021–2023 New: most likely still open
The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
218,868 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V283000
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2025 · model year 2025
The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power.
12,963 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V690000
- Steering · recall issued Feb 2025 · model year 2023
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 then accelerates again.
376,241 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V092000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Jan 2025 · model years 2024–2025
The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image.
239,382 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V002000
- Tires · recall issued Dec 2024 · model years 2017–2025
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure.
696,281 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V935000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Jul 2024 · model years 2021–2024
The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
1,849,638 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V554000
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- Seat belts · recall issued May 2024 · model years 2017–2023
In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended.
125,233 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V376000
- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2024 · model year 2024
Without a deflector, the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
1 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V284000
- Automatic emergency braking · recall issued Feb 2024 · model years 2018–2022
A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds.
6,557 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V153000
- Electrical · recall issued Jan 2024 · model years 2017–2023
An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights.
2,193,869 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V051000
- Electrical · recall issued Dec 2023 · model years 2017–2023
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
2,031,220 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V838000
- Electrical · recall issued Jun 2023 · model year 2023
The pyrotechnic battery disconnect may be defective.
26 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V434000
- Suspension · recall issued Mar 2023 · model years 2018–2019
The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
422 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V235000
- Steering · recall issued Feb 2023 · model years 2017–2023
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 without coming to a…
362,758 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V085000
- Lights · recall issued Nov 2022 · model year 2023
One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.
321,628 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V844000
- Seat belts · recall issued Oct 2022 · model years 2017–2022
The second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor may have been incorrectly reassembled during vehicle service.
24,064 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V798000
- Visibility · recall issued Sep 2022 · model years 2017–2022
The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction.
1,096,762 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V702000
- Automatic emergency braking · recall issued May 2022 · model year 2021
The fisheye and narrow camera cable terminals were incorrectly installed in the cable harness connector, resulting in swapped camera views.
7 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V317000
- Back over prevention · recall issued May 2022 · model year 2022
The infotainment central processing unit (CPU) may overheat during the preparation or process of fast-charging, causing the CPU to lag or restart.
129,960 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V296000
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2022 · model years 2018–2022
The unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedometer while in Track Mode.
48,184 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V263000
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2022 · model years 2017–2022
The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds.
594,894 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V235000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Mar 2022 · model years 2017–2020
The rearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle begins to reverse.
947 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V169000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2022 · model years 2017–2022
The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds.
578,607 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V063000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2022 · model years 2021–2022
A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance.
26,681 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V050000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2022 · model years 2017–2022
The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt.
817,143 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V045000
- Electrical · recall issued Jan 2022 · model years 2017–2022
The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.
53,822 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V037000
- Electrical · recall issued Dec 2021 · model years 2017–2020
The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the trunk lid, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
- Automatic emergency braking · recall issued Oct 2021 · model years 2017–2021
A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system.
11,728 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V846000
- Suspension · recall issued Oct 2021 · model years 2019–2021
The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
2,791 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V835000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2021 · model years 2020–2021, 2023
The left and/or right side curtain air bag may have been improperly secured to the roof rail, which could result in a twisted air bag.
3 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V834000
- Seat belts · recall issued May 2021 · model years 2018–2020
One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.
5,530 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V389000
- Brakes · recall issued May 2021 · model years 2019–2021
The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.
5,974 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V387000
- Equipment · recall issued Oct 2019 · model year 2019
The driver-side sun visor may not have the required air bag warning information.
89 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V719000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Model 3?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Tesla Model 3 have?
35 recall campaigns across model years 2017–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 138.
Which Tesla Model 3 year has the most recalls?
The 2021, with 22 campaigns. 2019: 22, 2020: 21, 2018: 19.
What are most Tesla Model 3 recalls about?
Electrical: 11 of the 35 campaigns. Then back over prevention (4) and automatic emergency braking (3).
What is the newest Tesla Model 3 recall?
Lights, filed Aug 2026 (NHTSA 26V507000): The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output.
What is the biggest Tesla Model 3 recall?
NHTSA 24V051000 (electrical, Jan 2024) covers 2,193,869 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights.
How do I check if my Tesla Model 3 has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Tesla dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Tesla Model 3: problems and best years · All Tesla recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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