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2024 Tesla Model 3 Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2024 Tesla Model 3, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

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Recall campaigns

5

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

224

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2024 Model 3 and 224 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is unknown or other, with 72 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER72
  2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM40
  3. STEERING40
  4. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL32
  5. EXTERIOR LIGHTING26
  6. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL21
  7. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING18
  8. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS14

2024 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.

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER · 26V445000

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."

Remedy: Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or resolutions@tesla.com. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · 25V002000

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.

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS · 24V935000

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH · 24V554000

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.

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAX · 24V284000

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.

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2024 Model 3 Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
SB-26-13-005Jun 4, 2026SEATSOn some vehicles, degraded or excessive glue under the front seat cushion(s) may cause creaking noises during cornering or when pressing on the seat cushion(s). Upon customer co…11034277
SB-26-13-006May 29, 2026SEATSOn some vehicles, insufficient lubricant at the front seat recliner tube ends may cause creaking noises during weight shifting when the seat is occupied. Upon customer complaint…11033171
SB-25-31-004Jun 24, 2025SUSPENSIONA firmware diagnosis feature is being introduced on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that monitors wheel alignment over time. This feature detects changes in wheel alignment that ma…11020192
SB-25-16-001Mar 20, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCertain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles were manufactured with High Voltage (HV) batteries containing cell modules that do not meet Tesla’s internal quality standards, potentiall…11016320
SB-24-33-006Nov 6, 2024SERVICE BRAKESOn some Model 3 vehicles, the RH front Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) might have been misrouted, which may cause damage to the WSS harness.11011363
SB-24-33-006Oct 31, 2024SERVICE BRAKESOn some Model 3 vehicles, the RH front Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) might have been misrouted, which may cause damage to the WSS harness.11009776
SB-24-40-008Oct 15, 2024POWER TRAINSome Performance Model 3 vehicles might experience minor oil loss through the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) breather during high lateral acceleration cornering maneuvers.11009781
SB-24-14-001Oct 11, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOn some 2024+ Model 3 vehicles built at Fremont, a rattling noise may be noticed from the driver and/or front passenger instrument panel air vent while the face-level air vents…11009773
fsd-12-5-4-1_s3xy.pdfSep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERTesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for…11008831
fsd-12-5-4_s3xy.pdfSep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERTesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for…11008830
fsd-12-5-3_s3xy.pdfSep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERTesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for…11008829
2024.38_s3xy.pdfSep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERTesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for…11008827
2024.26.9_s3xy.pdfSep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERTesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for…11008824
fsd-12-5-4-1_s3xy.pdfSep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERTesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for…11008807
fsd-12-5-4_s3xy.pdfSep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERTesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for…11008806
fsd-12-5-3_s3xy.pdfSep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERTesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for…11008805
2024.38_s3xy.pdfSep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERTesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for…11008803
2024.26.9_s3xy.pdfSep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERTesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for…11008800
fsd-12-5-4-1_s3xy.pdfSep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERTesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for…11008783
fsd-12-5-4_s3xy.pdfSep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERTesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for…11008782
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