2026 Tesla Model 3 Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2026 Tesla Model 3, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
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NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
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Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2026 Model 3 and 30 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is unknown or other, with 10 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.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER10
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING5
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS5
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL4
- STRUCTURE:BODY2
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
- LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION2
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.
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 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.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB-26-13-005 | Jun 4, 2026 | SEATS | On 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-26-13-006 | May 29, 2026 | SEATS | On 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 |
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