Tesla Model 3
Repeated repairs on your Tesla Model 3? Explore your model year, federal records and your Maryland Lemon Law options.
Model-year searches
2022–2026
Reference year
2026
2026 recall campaigns
1
NHTSA owner complaints as of 11/6/2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
30
YOUR MODEL 3 · YOUR OPTIONS
More Than a Recall Count
A model's reputation doesn't decide your case. The symptoms your vehicle has, the repairs attempted and the time you lost matter most.
Review My Model 3About These Records
NHTSA records below refer to 2026 Tesla Model 3 vehicles, not all model years or your specific VIN. Complaints are unverified reports. No records does not mean a vehicle is trouble-free.
2026 Model 3 Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
Recall Notices for This Model Year
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS · 25V410000
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.
Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-13-003.
2026 Model 3 Owner Reports
What owners reported to NHTSA, organized by vehicle component. Reports are not verified defects or proof that your vehicle has the same issue.
What Owners Reported
Complaint component counts; one complaint can mention multiple components. These are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER10
- STEERING7
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING5
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS5
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL4
- STRUCTURE:BODY2
Build Your Model 3 Repair File
- Dated repair orders with mileage and diagnosis
- Whether the same symptom returned after the repair
- Days unavailable, rental bills and dealer correspondence
- Purchase or lease contract and warranty documents
Does My Tesla Model 3 Qualify?
A model's recall history cannot answer that question. Your repair attempts, when the problem was first reported and the vehicle-coverage rules in Maryland or D.C. matter. A lawyer can review those facts rather than relying on a model-wide rating.
If Lemon Law does not cover your circumstances, federal warranty or other consumer claims may be worth discussing. No remedy is guaranteed.
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