Model Year 2026 (1st Recall)
2026 Tesla Model 3
18
Seats
Tesla recalled certain 2026 Model 3 vehicles due to improperly tightened fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom.
The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla Service Centers inspected and tightened or replaced the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge.
Model Year 2025 (1st Recall)
2017-2025 Tesla Model 3
696,281
Tires
Tesla recalled certain 2017-2025 Model 3 vehicles because the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure.
Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Model Year 2025 (2nd Recall)
2024-2025 Tesla Model 3
239,382
Rearview Camera Image
Tesla recalled certain 2024-2025 Model 3 vehicles because the computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image.
If the rearview camera does not display an image, it reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Model Year 2025 (3rd Recall)
2025 Tesla Model 3
12,963
Electrical System
Tesla recalled certain 2025 Model 3 vehicles due to battery pack contactor failure, causing a loss of drive power.
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla Service replaced the battery pack contactors, free of charge.
Model Year 2024 (1st Recall)
2024 Tesla Model 3
1
Airbags
Tesla recalled certain 2024 Model 3 vehicles because the driver seat side airbag module was assembled without a deflector that directs gas flow during deployment.
Without a deflector, the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla Service replaced the side air bag, free of charge.
Model Year 2024 (2nd Recall)
2021-2024 Tesla Model 3
1,849,638
Electrical System
Tesla recalled certain 2021-2024 Model 3 vehicles because the hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Model Year 2023 (1st Recall)
2020-2021, 2023 Tesla Model 3
3
Airbags
Tesla recalled certain 2020-2021 and 2023 Model 3 vehicles due to the improperly secured left or right side curtain airbag to the roof rail, which could result in a twisted airbag.
A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla Service inspected and realigned the left and right side curtain airbag as necessary, free of charge.
Model Year 2023 (2nd Recall)
2023 Tesla Model 3
321,628
Exterior Lighting
Tesla recalled certain 2023 Model 3 vehicles because one or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.
If a taillight fails to illuminate, it may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Model Year 2023 (3rd Recall)
2017-2023 Tesla Model 3
362,758
Electrical System
Tesla recalled certain 2017-2023 Model 3 vehicles because the FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections.
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Model Year 2023 (4th Recall)
2023 Tesla Model 3
362,758
Electrical System
Tesla recalled certain 2023 Model 3 vehicles because the pyrotechnic battery disconnect may be defective.
A defective battery disconnect may not isolate the vehicle's high voltage battery after a crash, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla Service replaced the pyrotechnic battery disconnect, free of charge.
Model Year 2023 (5th Recall)
2017-2023 Tesla Model 3
2,031,220
Electrical System
Tesla recalled certain 2017-2023 Model 3 vehicles because when Autosteer is engaged, the scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
When the driver 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.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Model Year 2023 (6th Recall)
2017-2023 Tesla Model 3
2,193,869
Electrical System
Tesla recalled certain 2017-2023 Model 3 vehicles because an incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights.
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.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Model Year 2023 (7th Recall)
2017-2023 Tesla Model 3
125,233
Seat Belts
Tesla recalled certain 2017-2023 Model 3 vehicles because the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended.
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update.
Model Year 2023 (8th Recall)
2023 Tesla Model 3
376,241
Steering
Tesla recalled certain 2023 Model 3 vehicles because the printed circuit board for the electronic power steering assist may experience an overstress condition, causing a loss of power steering assist.
A loss of power steering assist, especially at low speeds, increases the risk of a crash.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Model Year 2022 (1st Recall)
2017-2022 Tesla Model 3
53,822
Electrical System
Tesla recalled certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles because the "rolling stop" functionality may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla performed an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge.
Model Year 2022 (2nd Recall)
2017-2022 Tesla Model 3
817,143
Electrical System
Tesla recalled certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles because the audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt.
If the driver is unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, it increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla performed an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Model Year 2022 (3rd Recall)
2021-2022 Tesla Model 3
26,681
Electrical System
Tesla recalled certain 2021-2022 Model 3 vehicles due to a software error, which may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance.
Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla performed an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Model Year 2022 (4th Recall)
2017-2022 Tesla Model 3
578,607
Electrical System
Tesla recalled certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles because 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.
If pedestrians are unaware of an approaching vehicle, it increases the risk of a crash.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla performed an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge.
Model Year 2022 (5th Recall)
2017-2022 Tesla Model 3
594,894
Electrical System
Tesla recalled certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles because 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.
If pedestrians are unaware of an approaching vehicle, it increases the risk of a crash.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla performed an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, including Summon and Smart Summon, free of charge.
Model Year 2022 (6th Recall)
2018-2022 Tesla Model 3
48,184
Electrical System
Tesla recalled certain 2018-2022 Model 3 vehicles because the unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedometer while in Track Mode.
If the driver does not know how fast the vehicle is traveling without the mph or km/h unit display, it increases the risk of a crash.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla performed an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Model Year 2022 (7th Recall)
2022 Tesla Model 3
129,960
Back Over Prevention
Tesla recalled certain 2022 Model 3 vehicles because the infotainment central processing unit (CPU) may overheat during the preparation or process of fast-charging, causing the CPU to lag or restart.
A lagging or restarting CPU may prevent the center screen from displaying the rearview camera image, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla performed an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will improve CPU temperature management, free of charge.
Model Year 2022 (8th Recall)
2017-2022 Tesla Model 3
1,096,762
Visibility
Tesla recalled certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles because the window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction.
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver, increasing the risk of injury.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla performed an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge.
Model Year 2022 (9th Recall)
2017-2022 Tesla Model 3
24,064
Seat Belts
Tesla recalled certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles due to incorrectly reassembled second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor during vehicle service.
An incorrectly reassembled seat belt anchor can impair the performance of the seat belt during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla Service inspected and reassembled the seat belt anchors as necessary, free of charge.
Model Year 2022 (10th Recall)
2018-2022 Tesla Model 3
6,557
Electrical System
Tesla recalled certain 2018-2022 Model 3 vehicles because a factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds.
If pedestrians are unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, release 2023.44.30.14, free of charge.
Model Year 2021 (1st Recall)
2019-2021 Tesla Model 3
5,974
Service Brakes
Tesla recalled certain 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles because the brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.
Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla Service inspected and tightened, or replaced the caliper bolts as necessary, free of charge.
Model Year 2021 (2nd Recall)
2019-2021 Tesla Model 3
2,791
Suspension
Tesla recalled certain 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles because the front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla Service tightened or replaced the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge.
Model Year 2021 (3rd Recall)
2017-2021 Tesla Model 3
11,728
Forward Collision Avoidance
Tesla recalled certain 2017-2021 Model 3 vehicles due to a communication error, which may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system.
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the vehicle to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Model Year 2021 (4th Recall)
2020-2021 Tesla Model 3
7
Electrical System
Tesla recalled certain 2020-2021 Model 3 vehicles due to incorrectly installed fisheye and narrow camera cable terminals in the cable harness connector, resulting in swapped camera views.
Swapped camera views can prevent the vehicle's cameras from detecting crossing objects, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla corrected the swapped terminals and recalibrated the cameras, free of charge.
Model Year 2020 (1st Recall)
2018-2020 Tesla Model 3
5,530
Seat Belts
Tesla recalled certain 2018-2020 Model 3 vehicles because one or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.
An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing, increasing the risk of injury.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla Service inspected and repaired both fasteners if necessary, free of charge.
Model Year 2020 (2nd Recall)
2017-2020 Tesla Model 3
356,309
Electrical System
Tesla recalled certain 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles because the rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the trunk lid, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
If the rearview camera does not function, it reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla Service inspected and installed a guide protector and new cable harness as necessary, free of charge.
Model Year 2020 (3rd Recall)
2017-2020 Tesla Model 3
947
Back Over Prevention
Tesla recalled certain 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles because the rearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle begins to reverse.
A delayed rearview camera image reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Tesla performed an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Sources: NHTSA
