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2025 Tesla Model 3 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Tesla Model 3, spanning 3 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 campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordOctober 10, 2025report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2025 Tesla Model 3 recall campaigns

The 2025 Tesla Model 3 report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 25V690000 dated October 10, 2025.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V690000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
October 10, 2025
Potential units
12,963campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles. The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power.

Why it matters: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla Service will replace the battery pack contactors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-16-005.

Owner notification: December 9, 2025 · 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.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2025 Tesla Model 3?

The most frequent component groups in 2025 Tesla Model 3 campaign records are Electrical System (2), Tires (1), Back Over Prevention (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Electrical System2
Tires1
Back Over Prevention1