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Tesla Model 3 Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 36 recall campaigns covering at least one Tesla Model 3 model year (2017–2026). Each campaign below shows the model years it covers, the official NHTSA text and the share of vehicles repaired so far.

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

Which model years each campaign covers

Tesla Model 3 recall campaigns (rows) by model year covered (columns), 2017–2026
Campaign2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
26V507000 Lighting coveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot covered
26V445000 Air bag not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot covered
26V283000 Rear camera coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot covered
25V690000 Electrical not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot covered
25V410000 Seat not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcovered
25V092000 Steering not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot covered
25V002000 Electrical not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoverednot covered
24V935000 Tire coveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot covered
24V554000 Electrical not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot covered
24V376000 Seat belt coveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot covered
24V284000 Air bag not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot covered
24V153000 Electrical not coveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
24V051000 Electrical coveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot covered
23V838000 Electrical coveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot covered
23V434000 Electrical not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot covered
23V235000 Suspension not coveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
23V085000 Steering coveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot covered
22V844000 Lighting not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot covered
22V798000 Seat belt coveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
22V702000 Visibility coveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
22V317000 Steering not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
22V296000 Electrical not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
22V263000 Electrical not coveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
22V235000 Electrical coveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
22V169000 Rear camera coveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
22V063000 Electrical coveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
22V050000 Electrical not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
22V045000 Seat belt coveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
22V037000 Steering coveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
21V00D000 Electrical coveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
21V846000 Rear camera coveredcoveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
21V835000 Suspension not coverednot coveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
21V834000 Air bag not coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot covered
21V389000 Seat belt not coveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
21V387000 Brake not coverednot coveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
19V719000 Equipment not coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered

● = the campaign lists this model year. Source: NHTSA recalls file, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

All 36 campaigns, newest first

Listed for 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V507000 Filed Aug 4, 2026

Low Beam Headlights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · headlights
Repair progress not yet reported20,349 vehicles potentially affected
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 26V507000
Listed for 2024 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V445000 Filed Jul 7, 2026

Noncompliant Vehicles Incorrectly Imported/FMVSS 208, 201

Air bags · knee bolster
Repair progress not yet reported15 vehicles potentially affected
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 26V445000
Listed for 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V283000 Filed May 4, 2026

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · software
Repair progress not yet reported218,868 vehicles potentially affected
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 26V283000
Listed for 2025 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V690000 Filed Oct 10, 2025

Battery Connection Failure May Cause Loss of Drive Power

Electrical system · propulsion system · fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts
60.3% repairedof 12,963 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 25V690000
Listed for 2026 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V410000 Filed Jun 18, 2025

Seat Assembly Fasteners Improperly Tightened

Seats · critical fasteners
54.2% repairedof 48 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 25V410000
Listed for 2023 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V092000 Filed Feb 14, 2025

Loss of Power Steering Assist

Steering · electric power assist system
99.9% repairedof 376,241 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 25V092000
Listed for 2024, 2025 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V002000 Filed Jan 6, 2025

Rearview Camera Image May Fail/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · software
99.7% repairedof 239,382 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 25V002000
Listed for 2017–2025 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V935000 Filed Dec 17, 2024

TPMS Light May Not Remain Illuminated/FMVSS 138

Tires · pressure monitoring and regulating systems
99.9% repairedof 696,281 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 24V935000
Listed for 2021–2024 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V554000 Filed Jul 24, 2024

Software May Fail to Detect Unlatched Hood

Electrical system · software
99.3% repairedof 1,849,638 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 24V554000
Listed for 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V376000 Filed May 28, 2024

Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208

Seat belts · front · warning light/devices
89.9% repairedof 125,233 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 24V376000
Listed for 2024 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V284000 Filed Apr 19, 2024

Driver's Side Air Bag May Deploy Improperly

Air bags · side/window · thorax
100% repairedof 1 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 24V284000
Listed for 2018–2022 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V153000 Filed Feb 27, 2024

Muted Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141

Electrical system · software
99.3% repairedof 6,557 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 24V153000
Listed for 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V051000 Filed Jan 30, 2024

Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105

Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Repair progress not yet reported2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected
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 24V051000
Listed for 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V838000 Filed Dec 12, 2023

Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse

Electrical system · adas · driver monitoring · software
98.8% repairedof 2,031,220 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 23V838000
Listed for 2023 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V434000 Filed Jun 19, 2023

Defective Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect

Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
80.8% repairedof 26 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 23V434000
Listed for 2018, 2019 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V235000 Filed Mar 31, 2023

Front Suspension Lateral Link May Separate

Suspension · critical fasteners
79.9% repairedof 422 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 23V235000
Listed for 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V085000 Filed Feb 15, 2023

Full Self-Driving Software May Cause Crash

Steering · automated/adaptive steering
96.5% repairedof 362,758 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 23V085000
Listed for 2023 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V844000 Filed Nov 15, 2022

Taillight May Fail to Illuminate

Exterior lighting · tail lights
100% repairedof 321,628 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 22V844000
Listed for 2017–2022 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V798000 Filed Oct 21, 2022

Seat Belt Buckle, Anchor Incorrectly Reassembled

Seat belts · rear/other · anchorage
85.6% repairedof 24,064 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 22V798000
Listed for 2017–2022 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V702000 Filed Sep 19, 2022

Power Windows May Pinch/FMVSS 118

Visibility · power window devices and controls
99.4% repairedof 1,096,762 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 22V702000
Listed for 2021 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V317000 Filed May 9, 2022

Fisheye and Narrow Camera Views Swapped

Electrical system · adas · driver monitoring · camera/sensor
100% repairedof 7 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 22V317000
Listed for 2022 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V296000 Filed May 3, 2022

Overheating May Cause Center Display Malfunction

Back over prevention · display function
100% repairedof 129,960 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 22V296000
Listed for 2018–2022 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V263000 Filed Apr 18, 2022

Unit of Speed May Fail to Display/FMVSS 101

Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
100% repairedof 48,184 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 22V263000
Listed for 2017–2022 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V235000 Filed Apr 12, 2022

Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141

Electrical system · software
99.7% repairedof 594,894 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 22V235000
Listed for 2017–2020 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V169000 Filed Mar 18, 2022

Initial Delay In Rearview Image Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · display function
100% repairedof 947 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 22V169000
Listed for 2017–2022 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V063000 Filed Feb 4, 2022

Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141

Electrical system · software
Repair progress not yet reported578,607 vehicles potentially affected
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 22V063000
Listed for 2021, 2022 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V050000 Filed Feb 2, 2022

Windshield May Not Defrost Properly/FMVSS 103

Electrical system · software
99.9% repairedof 26,681 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 22V050000
Listed for 2017–2022 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V045000 Filed Feb 1, 2022

Seat Belt Chime May Not Activate/FMVSS 208

Electrical system · software
97.7% repairedof 817,143 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 22V045000
Listed for 2017–2022 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V037000 Filed Jan 27, 2022

Vehicle May Fail to Stop at Stop Sign

Steering · automated/adaptive steering
100% repairedof 53,822 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 22V037000
Listed for 2017–2020 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 2017–2021 Tesla Model 3. 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 2019, 2020, 2021 Tesla Model 3. 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 2020, 2021, 2023 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 2018, 2019, 2020 Tesla Model 3. 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 2019, 2020, 2021 Tesla Model 3. 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 2019 Tesla Model 3. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V719000 Filed Oct 10, 2019

Sunvisor Missing Air Bag Warning Information

Equipment · other · labels
98.9% repairedof 89 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 19V719000

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Data sources

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.