2024 Tesla Model 3 problems and recalls

Owners have filed 216 complaints on the 2024 Tesla Model 3, and NHTSA has issued 5 recalls. The most cited component is the Unknown Or Other (70 complaints).

216
Complaints
5
Recalls
25
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
19
Injuries
100.9
Severity index

Severity index 100.9 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 100.9p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 7 of 74 by severity index among 2024 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 91% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2024 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 70 complaints (32.4%)70 32%Forward Collision Avoid…Forward Collision Avoidance: 48 complaints (22.2%)48 22%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 44 complaints (20.4%)44 20%SteeringSteering: 36 complaints (16.7%)36 17%Exterior LightingExterior Lighting: 27 complaints (12.5%)27 12%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 20 complaints (9.3%)20 9%Lane DepartureLane Departure: 15 complaints (6.9%)15 7%Air BagsAir Bags: 8 complaints (3.7%)8 4%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
UNKNOWN OR OTHER7032.4%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE4822.2%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4420.4%
STEERING3616.7%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2712.5%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL209.3%
LANE DEPARTURE156.9%
AIR BAGS83.7%

Complaints filed per year

048962024: 962025: 832026: 37 (partial year)24962526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
202496
202583
2026 (year to date)37

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
24V28400019/04/2024AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAXTesla, 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.
24V55400024/07/2024LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHTesla, 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.
24V93500017/12/2024TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMSTesla, 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
25V00200007/01/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARETesla, 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
26V44500007/07/2026STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERSTesla, 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

Other Tesla Model 3 model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 8 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-05. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.