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Tesla Model 3 · 2023

12 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V092000·2025-02-14

    Tesla Model 3 and Model Y may lose power steering assist

    Tesla is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles because an overstress condition in the power steering circuit board can cause a loss of power steering assist.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL 3, MODEL Y
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V283000·2026-05-04

    Tesla rearview camera image may be delayed when reverse is selected

    Tesla is recalling certain vehicles running software version 2026.8.6 because the rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse, breaching FMVSS 111.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL 3, MODEL X, MODEL Y, MODEL S
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V935000·2024-12-17

    Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Cybertruck tire pressure monitoring system malfunction recall

    Tesla is recalling certain 2017–2025 Model 3, 2020–2025 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles because the tire pressure monitoring system warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn drivers of low tire pressure.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL 3, MODEL Y, CYBERTRUCK
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V554000·2024-07-24

    Tesla hood latches may not detect an unlatched hood after opening

    Tesla is recalling certain 2020-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles because the hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood. 1,849,638 units affected.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL S, MODEL 3, MODEL Y, MODEL X
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V376000·2024-05-28

    Tesla seat belt warning light and chime may not activate

    Tesla is recalling certain 2012-2024 vehicles because the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate for an unbelted driver, failing FMVSS 208. A free over-the-air update fixes it.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL S, MODEL X, MODEL 3, MODEL Y
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V838000·2023-12-12

    Tesla Model Y Autosteer Recall: Software Update for Control Prominence

    Tesla is recalling 2.03 million 2012-2023 Model S/X/3/Y vehicles with Autosteer due to insufficient control prominence that may allow driver misuse and crash risk. A free OTA software update will be provided.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL S, MODEL X, MODEL 3, MODEL Y
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V434000·2023-06-19

    2023 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Battery Disconnect Defect Recall

    Tesla is recalling 26 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles from 2023 because the pyrotechnic battery disconnect may fail to isolate the high-voltage battery after a crash, creating a risk of electrical shock.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL Y, MODEL 3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V085000·2023-02-15

    Tesla Model S Full Self-Driving Beta Software Recall for Unsafe Driving

    Tesla's Full Self-Driving Beta software in 2020 Model S and other models may cause vehicles to drive unsafely through intersections or ignore speed limits. Tesla will provide a free over-the-air software fix.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL X, MODEL S, MODEL 3, MODEL Y
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V844000·2022-11-15

    Tesla Model Y and Model 3 vehicles recalled for taillight failures

    Tesla is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles because taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate. A failed taillight reduces vehicle visibility and increases crash risk; Tesla is providing a free over-the-air software update.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL Y, MODEL 3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V834000·2021-10-25

    2020-2023 Tesla Model 3 Curtain Airbag Deployment Safety Defect

    Tesla is recalling certain 2020-2023 Model 3 vehicles because the side curtain airbag may be improperly secured to the roof rail and could twist, deploying incorrectly during a crash and increasing risk of injury or ejection.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL 3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V051000·2024-01-30

    Tesla brake warning light font size fails federal display standard

    Tesla is recalling certain 2012-2024 vehicles because the Brake, Park and ABS warning lights display at an incorrect font size, failing FMVSS 105 and 135. A free over-the-air update fixes it.

    Product
    TESLA — TESLA MODEL S, MODEL X, MODEL 3, MODEL Y
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

  • 20235/5

    2 trims tested for 2023; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 6 open

  • PE26006 Preliminary Evaluation · open · suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
  • EA26002 Engineering Analysis · open · electrical system:adas
  • DP25002 Defect Petition · structure:body:door:handle:interior
  • PE25012 Preliminary Evaluation · open · electrical system:adas
  • AQ25002 Audit Query · open · electrical system:adas
  • PE24033 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system:adas:autonomous/self driving

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2022 · cruise-control 156 complaints
  • 2018 · airbags 117 complaints, median 20,000 mi
  • 2021 · cruise-control 108 complaints
    Includes 2 alleging a death. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2022 · brakes 91 complaints
  • 2019 · airbags 64 complaints

Technical service bulletins

323 manufacturer service bulletins across 10 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.9/5
  • 2025: 4.7/5
  • 2024: 3.2/5 · 216 complaints · most complained-of: steering
  • 2023: 2.4/5 · 417 complaints · most complained-of: steering
  • 2022: 1.6/5 · 763 complaints · most complained-of: cruise-control

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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