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2025 Tesla Model 3 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 10, 202525V690000 | Electrical system: propulsion system fuses, relays, contacts, and shuntsA loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V690000
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| Jan 7, 202525V002000 | Back over prevention: softwareA 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
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| Dec 17, 202424V935000 | Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systemsDriving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 24V935000
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Owner complaints by component121
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 37 | 31 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 30 | 25 |
| Steering | 26 | 21 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 18 |
| Lane departure | 18 | 15 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 12 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 10 |
| Structure | 6 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 5 |
| Suspension | 5 | 4 |
| Back over prevention | 5 | 4 |
| Engine | 4 | 3 |
| Wheels | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
6 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
- Electrical system
“Rodents are attracted to the wiring and eat it. The new soy product controls turn signals.... Tesla employees see this everyday. in 2 weeks my car has gone into the shop twice.”
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2025 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving with Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode engaged and approaching a closing gate, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop.”
- Unknown or other
“I am reporting concerns involving the high-voltage battery and battery management system (BMS) of my 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD.”
Other Tesla Model 3 model years
- 20261 recall29 complaints
- 20253 recalls121 complaints
- 20245 recalls220 complaints
- 202312 recalls428 complaints
- 202218 recalls767 complaints
- 202122 recalls669 complaints
All years: 2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017
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2025 Tesla Model 3 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Tesla Model 3 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Tesla Model 3. The most recent, 25V690000 (reported October 10, 2025), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Tesla Model 3?
Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 37 complaints out of 121 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 26 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 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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