Tesla Model 3 recall history

Across 9 published model years, NHTSA records 35 distinct safety recall campaigns for the Tesla Model 3. Counts summarize model-level records and cannot determine whether a specific VIN is included.

Model years92017–2025

Distinct campaigns35across published years

Component groups15top-level NHTSA labels

01 / YEAR-BY-YEAR

Recall history by model year for the Tesla Model 3

RecallRoad covers 9 Tesla Model 3 model years from 2017 through 2025; the year rows keep 35 distinct NHTSA campaigns in their original cohorts.

20253 campaigns3 component groups 20245 campaigns6 component groups 202312 campaigns8 component groups 202218 campaigns10 component groups 202122 campaigns13 component groups 202021 campaigns11 component groups 201922 campaigns11 component groups 201819 campaigns9 component groups 201716 campaigns8 component groups

02 / COMPONENTS

Components appearing in Tesla Model 3 recalls

The leading component groups across published Tesla Model 3 records are Electrical System (14), Back Over Prevention (5), Forward Collision Avoidance (5), Seat Belts (4), Air Bags (3); campaign counts identify filing breadth and are not measured defect or failure rates.

Electrical System14 campaigns Back Over Prevention5 campaigns Forward Collision Avoidance5 campaigns Seat Belts4 campaigns Air Bags3 campaigns Steering3 campaigns Visibility3 campaigns Equipment2 campaigns Exterior Lighting2 campaigns Suspension2 campaigns