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2024 Tesla Model 3 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Tesla Model 3, spanning 6 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns5not VIN-specific
Component groups6distinct top-level categories
Latest recordJuly 7, 2026report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2024 Tesla Model 3 recall campaigns

The 2024 Tesla Model 3 report contains 5 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 26V445000 dated July 7, 2026.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 26V445000

Component
AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE
Report received
July 7, 2026
Potential units
15campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers, 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact," and Part 581, "Bumper Standards.".

Why it matters: A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

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 at 1-877-798-3752 or [email protected]. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.

Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V002000

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
January 6, 2025
Potential units
239,382campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.

Owner notification: March 7, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.

Component
TIRES
Report received
December 17, 2024
Potential units
696,281campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems.".

Why it matters: Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

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 recall is SB-24-00-018.

Owner notification: February 15, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Report received
July 24, 2024
Potential units
1,849,638campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

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 recall is SB-24-00-012.

Owner notification: September 22, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 24V284000

Component
AIR BAGS
Report received
April 19, 2024
Potential units
1campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: Without a deflector, the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

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.

Owner notification: April 12, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2024 Tesla Model 3?

The most frequent component groups in 2024 Tesla Model 3 campaign records are Air Bags (2), Electrical System (2), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1), Tires (1), Back Over Prevention (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Air Bags2
Electrical System2
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Tires1
Back Over Prevention1