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2026 Tesla Model 3 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Seats | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 18, 202525V410000 | Seats: critical fastenersThe seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V410000
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Owner complaints by component29
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 10 | 34 |
| Steering | 7 | 24 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 24 |
| Back over prevention | 4 | 14 |
| Lane departure | 4 | 14 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 7 |
| Suspension | 2 | 7 |
| Structure | 2 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3 |
| Wheels | 1 | 3 |
| Air bags | 1 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 3 |
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
- Unknown or other
“On [XXX], the owner of a 2026 Tesla Model 3, left the garage of her house in the Tesla, and engaged the self-driving as the driver has done dozens of time in the past.”
- Steering
“The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel independently turned to the left and the right.”
- Steering
“Car was in self-driving and struck a piece of concrete. The car was in hands free and was being monitored by me, the driver. This obstruction was in the left side of the lane, about 2" tall, a foot wide and 6" across.”
Other Tesla Model 3 model years
- 20261 recall29 complaints
- 20253 recalls121 complaints
- 20245 recalls220 complaints
- 202312 recalls428 complaints
- 202218 recalls767 complaints
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2026 Tesla Model 3 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Tesla Model 3 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2026 Tesla Model 3. The most recent, 25V410000 (reported June 18, 2025), concerns seats. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2026 Tesla Model 3?
Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 29 filed with NHTSA (34%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 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.
Check a specific Tesla by VIN
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