Recalls by year · NHTSA data
Tesla Model 3 recalls, 2017–2026
Safety recall campaigns and owner complaints NHTSA has on file for 10 Tesla Model 3 model years, 2017–2026; the 2021 has the most recall campaigns (22). Pick a year for campaign IDs, dates, remedies and complaints by component, or check one car by VIN.
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Tesla Model 3 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model 3 | 1 | 29 |
| 2025 Model 3 | 3 | 122 |
| 2024 Model 3 | 5 | 221 |
| 2023 Model 3 | 12 | 428 |
| 2022 Model 3 | 18 | 771 |
| 2021 Model 3 | 22 | 672 |
| 2020 Model 3 | 21 | 452 |
| 2019 Model 3 | 22 | 620 |
| 2018 Model 3 | 19 | 1,033 |
| 2017 Model 3 | 16 | 27 |
Model years with three or more NHTSA recall campaigns, a recall plus owner complaints, or enough complaints to say something. NHTSA files variants (engine badges, cab styles, hybrids) under one model; each year's page merges them. Counts from NHTSA's data files as of 2026-10-26.