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TESLA Model 3 Recall Statistics

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

131
Total Recalls
4.7
Avg per Year Above brand average (3.2)
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
15 A-
2018
18 A
2019
21 A+
2020
20 A+
2021
21 A+
2022
17 A
2023
11 A+
2024
4 C
2025
3 D-
2026
1 F
2027
0

Most Common Components

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
51
SEAT BELTS
16
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
11
BACK OVER PREVENTION
11
TIRES
9
STEERING
8
VISIBILITY
6
SUSPENSION
5
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
4
AIR BAGS
4

Most Severe Recalls

High Priority

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS — 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 remai…

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.

High Priority

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS — 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 remai…

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 — Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021, 2023 Model 3 vehicles. The left and/or right side curtain air bag may have been improperly secured to the roof rail, which coul…

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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