How many recalls does the 2024 Tesla Model 3 have?

The 2024 Tesla Model 3 has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2024 Tesla Model 3 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2024 Tesla Model 3?

Of 306 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is unknown or other.

2024 Tesla Model 3 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2024 Tesla Model 3 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,785,302 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 306 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

BACK OVER PREVENTION 25V002000 2025-01-06 239,382 affected

Defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number…

Consequence

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners…

TIRES 24V935000 2024-12-17 696,281 affected

Defect

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…

Consequence

Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24V554000 2024-07-24 1,849,638 affected

Defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.

Consequence

An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.

AIR BAGS 24V284000 2024-04-19 1 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

Without a deflector, the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Tesla service replaced the side air bag, free of charge. The affected vehicle was repaired April 12, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-001.

Complaints by component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

STEERING

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST

AIR BAGS

Total complaints306

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While turning right, I slowed down and put on my turn lights. The vehicle accelerated all of a sudden and did a sharp right. There was a vehicle in front of me in the opposite direction and my car turned very sharply to avoid it. The accelerator pedal was fully pressed down and for that fraction…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2026-06-26

“I am reporting a recurring safety defect regarding the exterior door handle assembly on my 2024 tesla model 3. On 6/15/26, the exterior door handle of caused a finger entrapment incident, resulting in an avulsion of a gel nail and significant trauma to the nail bed. The artificial nail remains…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2026-06-15

“On june 7, 2026 an accident occurred on overlook parkway, riverside southbound (near chabot ct intersection) involving my 2024 model 3 that was in fsd mode (full self driving). The car be veered from the street and hit a light pole as the road was curving to the left. Airbags were deployed, and…”

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS · reported 2026-06-07

“On june 7, 2026 an accident occurred on overlook parkway, riverside southbound (near chabot ct intersection) involving my 2024 model 3 that was in fsd mode (full self driving). The car be veered from the street and hit a light pole as the road was curving to the left. Airbags were deployed, and…”

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING · reported 2026-06-07

“On june 7, 2026 an accident occurred on overlook parkway, riverside southbound (near chabot ct intersection) involving my 2024 model 3 that was in fsd mode (full self driving). The car be veered from the street and hit a light pole as the road was curving to the left. Airbags were deployed, and…”

LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST · reported 2026-06-07

“Rear passenger door electronic release did not work. Technician indicated rear door harness corroded making the door inoperable.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-06-04

“Speed profiles do not allow safe operation of the vehicle. Changes in speed profiles result in unsafe behavior. Standard speed profile regularly results in speed up to 73+ in a 55mph zone being selected by the vehicle. Chill mode results in speeds of 58 when traffic is traveling at 65mph.…”

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL · reported 2026-06-04

“Speed profiles do not allow safe operation of the vehicle. Changes in speed profiles result in unsafe behavior. Standard speed profile regularly results in speed up to 73+ in a 55mph zone being selected by the vehicle. Chill mode results in speeds of 58 when traffic is traveling at 65mph.…”

LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST · reported 2026-06-04

Defect investigations

Investigation AQ25002 Opened 2025-08-20 · open

Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements

The Office of Defects Investigation (â€œODIâ€�) has identified numerous incident reports submitted by Tesla, Inc. (â€œTeslaâ€�) in response to Standing General Order 2021-01 (the â€œSGOâ€�), in which the reported crashes occurred several months or more before the dates of the reports. The majority of these reports…

Investigation EA26002 Opened 2026-03-18 · open

FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is opening this Engineering Analysis to evaluate Teslaâ€™s Full Self Driving Beta and Full Self Driving (Supervised) (collectively, FSD) degradation detection system. The focus of this investigation will be to assess the systemâ€™s ability, when encountering reduced roadway…