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TESLA Model 3 Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

17
Total Recalls
0.6
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.6)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
0
2001
0
2002
0
2003
0
2004
0
2005
0
2006
0
2007
0
2008
0
2009
0
2010
0
2011
0
2012
0
2013
0
2014
0
2015
0
2016
0
2017
3
2018
3
2019
3
2020
1
2021
1
2022
0
2023
3
2024
1
2025
1
2026
1
2027
0

Most Common Components

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
SUSPENSION
2
SEAT BELTS
2
AIR BAGS
2
TIRES
1
STEERING
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
SEATS
1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1

Most Severe Recalls

High Priority

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAX — Tesla is recalling one 2024 Model 3 because the driver seat side air bag module was made without a part that helps the air bag work correctly.

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM — Your vehicle's electronic power steering assist system's printed circuit board may be at risk of experiencing an overstress condition, causing a loss of power steering assist when …

High Priority

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN — Your vehicle may have a problem with the side curtain air bag, which is a safety feature that protects you from injury in a side crash. The air bag might not be securely attached t…

High Priority

SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS — Your 2020-2021 Model Y or 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicle has a potential issue with the fasteners that hold the front suspension in place. These fasteners might come loose and cause a s…

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER — Your vehicle's brake caliper bolts may be loose, which could cause the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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