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2024 Tesla Model 3 — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

4
Open Recalls
195
Owner Complaints
17
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
55
Fair
Reliability Score (0–100)
Accelerating +1193%
Complaint Trend
181 last 24mo vs 14 prior

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2024 Tesla Model 3 Safety Recalls (4)

24V28400019/04/2024
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAX

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.

24V55400024/07/2024
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

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 recall is SB-24-00-012.

24V93500017/12/2024
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

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."

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.

25V00200007/01/2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

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 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.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2024 Tesla Model 3

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
45
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
16
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15
STEERING
13
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6

Based on 195 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

18
Crash-Involved Complaints
17
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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