2024 Tesla Model 3 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2024 Tesla Model 3, and owners have filed 219 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2024 Tesla Model 3
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Bumpers (structure) and knee bolster (air bags)
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 vehicles. The vehicles were originally built for a foreign market and do not have knee air bags, may not be equipped with certain interior safety countermeasures, and may not have been tested for bumper impact resistance procedures. As such, these vehicles fail to…
Remedy: Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 5, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service…
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Software (back over prevention) and electrical system
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 111, "Rear Visibility."
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…
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Pressure monitoring and regulating systems (tires)
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 requirements of Federal…
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…
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Software (electrical system) and latch (latches/locks/linkages)
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.
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…
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Thorax (air bags)
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.
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.
219 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2024 Tesla Model 3 have filed 219 complaints with NHTSA; 27 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 19 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 12,614 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 96 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tesla FSD rear ended vehicle stopped at red light.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2026 · Electrical system
“My Tesla displays a mandatory FSD (Supervised) disengagement feedback survey on the center touchscreen while the vehicle is in motion. Whenever I disengage FSD and resume manual control, the vehicle a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 29, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2024 Tesla Model 3 (Model 3 Long Range AWD, Model 3 Long Range AWD-E, Model 3 Long Range RWD, Model 3 Performance AWD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 112–137 MPGe |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 117–145 / 107–128 |
| Fuel | Electricity |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
Compare Tesla Model 3 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Tesla Model 3 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Tesla Model 3 | 16 | 26 |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 | 19 | 1,031 |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 | 22 | 617 |
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 | 21 | 451 |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 22 | 666 |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 | 18 | 766 |
| 2023 Tesla Model 3 | 12 | 428 |
| 2024 Tesla Model 3 | 5 | 219 |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 | 3 | 117 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 | 1 | 27 |
Checking a specific 2024 Tesla Model 3
How do I know if my 2024 Tesla Model 3 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 2024 Tesla Model 3; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Tesla dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 24V284000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Tesla models
- Model Y4,222 complaints
- Model S3,402 complaints
- Model X1,549 complaints
- Cybertruck207 complaints
- Semi3 complaints
- Roadster2 complaints
- ROADSTER21 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.