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2024 Tesla Model 3 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 220
Latest campaign: Jul 7, 2026

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Structure	1	Jul 7, 2026	26V445000
Back over prevention	1	Jan 7, 2025	25V002000
Tires	1	Dec 17, 2024	24V935000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	Jul 24, 2024	24V554000
Air bags	1	Apr 19, 2024	24V284000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

2Fixable over the air

Jul 7, 2026Latest campaign


Jul 7, 202626V445000	Structure: body bumpers A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V445000 What's wrong Tesla, 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 resistance procedures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers, 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact," and Part 581, "Bumper Standards." Risk A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Remedy Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 5, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or resolutions@tesla.com. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004. Campaign NHTSA 26V445000 · Jul 7, 2026
Jan 7, 202525V002000	Back over prevention: software A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V002000 What's wrong Tesla, 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 Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001. Campaign NHTSA 25V002000 · Jan 7, 2025
Dec 17, 202424V935000	Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 24V935000 What's wrong 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 remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems." Risk Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018. Campaign NHTSA 24V935000 · Dec 17, 2024
Jul 24, 202424V554000	Latches/locks/linkages: hood latch An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 24V554000 What's wrong Tesla, 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. Risk An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012. Campaign NHTSA 24V554000 · Jul 24, 2024
Apr 19, 202424V284000	Air bags: side/window thorax Without a deflector, the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V284000 What's wrong Tesla, 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. Risk Without a deflector, the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Remedy Tesla service replaced the side air bag, free of charge. The affected vehicle was repaired April 12, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-001. Campaign NHTSA 24V284000 · Apr 19, 2024

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Tesla recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component220

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

220Complaints filed

27Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

19Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Unknown or other	71	32	10	1	5
Forward collision avoidance	49	22	10	0	7
Electrical system	45	20	7	1	7
Steering	37	17	4	0	4
Exterior lighting	27	12	1	0	0
Vehicle speed control	20	9	1	0	3
Lane departure	17	8	5	0	1
Air bags	8	4	4	0	3
Suspension	7	3	0	0	0
Wheels	7	3	1	0	0
Visibility/wiper	6	3	0	0	0
Structure	5	2	4	1	1
Back over prevention	5	2	3	0	0
Service brakes	4	2	1	0	3
Fuel/propulsion system	4	2	0	0	0

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Steering
“On XXX at approx. 10:30 AM EST, my 2024 Tesla Model 3 was operating on Full Self-Driving (Supervised) on [XXX]. Without warning, the vehicle steered off the paved roadway.”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770113
Electrical system
“Tesla FSD rear ended vehicle stopped at red light.”
Filed 10/06/2026 · ODI 11769220
Unknown or other
“My Tesla displays a mandatory FSD (Supervised) disengagement feedback survey on the center touchscreen while the vehicle is in motion.”
Filed 09/29/2026 · ODI 11767930

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2024 Tesla Model 3 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Tesla Model 3 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Tesla Model 3. The most recent, 26V445000 (reported July 7, 2026), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Tesla Model 3?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 71 complaints out of 220 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 27 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 Tesla Model 3?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Tesla recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Tesla dealer.

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Recall summary by component5

Safety recalls5

Structure: body bumpers

Back over prevention: software

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Latches/locks/linkages: hood latch

Air bags: side/window thorax