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Tesla Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 90 recall campaigns that cover Tesla vehicles in our catalog, filed between 2013 and 2026. The Tesla Model 3 has the most complaints filed of any Tesla model, with 36 campaigns.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Tesla recall campaigns, newest first

11 campaigns filed in 2021, newest first.

Listed for Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V00D000 Filed Dec 21, 2021

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
85.9% repairedof 356,309 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V00D000
Listed for Tesla Model S. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V00B000 Filed Dec 21, 2021

Front Trunk Hood May Open Unexpectedly/FMVSS 113

Latches/locks/linkages · hood · latch
93.3% repairedof 130,441 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V00B000
Listed for Tesla Model Y. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V912000 Filed Nov 21, 2021

Suspension Knuckles May Fracture

Suspension
84.6% repairedof 826 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V912000
Listed for Tesla Model S, Model X. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V868000 Filed Nov 9, 2021

Driver's Air Bag Cushion May Tear

Air bags
93.6% repairedof 7,600 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V868000
Listed for Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V846000 Filed Oct 29, 2021

Unexpected Activation of Automatic Emergency Brake

Forward collision avoidance · automatic emergency braking
100% repairedof 11,728 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V846000
Listed for Tesla Model 3, Model Y. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V835000 Filed Oct 25, 2021

Front Suspension Lateral Link May Separate

Suspension · critical fasteners
87.9% repairedof 2,791 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V835000
Listed for Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V834000 Filed Oct 25, 2021

Side Curtain Air Bag May Be Twisted/FMVSS 214, 226

Air bags · side/window · curtain
100% repairedof 3 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V834000
Listed for Tesla Model 3, Model Y. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V389000 Filed May 25, 2021

Front Seat Belts Not Securely Attached To B-Pillar

Seat belts
91.2% repairedof 5,530 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V389000
Listed for Tesla Model Y. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V388000 Filed May 25, 2021

Seat Belt Retractor Not Securely Attached

Seat belts · critical fasteners
93.9% repairedof 2,166 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V388000
Listed for Tesla Model 3, Model Y. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V387000 Filed May 25, 2021

Loose Brake Caliper Bolts

Service brakes, hydraulic · critical fasteners
94.8% repairedof 5,974 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V387000
Listed for Tesla Model S, Model X. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V035000 Filed Jan 29, 2021

Center Display Can Lose Rearview Camera Image

Back over prevention · software
87.2% repairedof 134,951 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V035000

Tesla recalls by model

Tesla Model Y recalls (43)Tesla Model S recalls (38)Tesla Model 3 recalls (36)

Where to next

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How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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Campaigns filed per year

20266 202511 202416 202312 202219 202111 20204 20192 20182 20173 20161 20151

Source: NHTSA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.