2024 Tesla Model 3: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 201 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
201
Complaints
0
Recalls
21
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
18
Injuries
113.4
Severity index
Severity index 113.4 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 67 2024 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2024 Tesla Model 3 ranks 13 of 67 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 81% of its model-year peers. See the full 2024 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 64 | 31.8% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 42 | 20.9% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 42 | 20.9% |
| STEERING | 35 | 17.4% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 26 | 12.9% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 20 | 10.0% |
| LANE DEPARTURE | 14 | 7.0% |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 4.0% |
The single most-reported system is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, cited in 64 of 201 complaints (31.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 96 |
| 2025 | 83 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 22 |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.