Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Tesla Model 3 has 144 NHTSA electrical complaints and 8 electrical-related recalls.
144
Complaints
8
Recalls
4
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated June 16, 2026
22V037000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functio...
22V045000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not ...
21V00D000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles. The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the t...
22V063000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to b...
22V235000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to b...
22V263000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles. The unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedomet...
23V838000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of...
24V051000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | High voltage fast charge contactors experienced partial weld failure (BMS_a167_SW_FC_Partial_Weld) d... |
| May 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | It showed message that emergency brakes not available. It was related to wire hardness inside the tr... |
| Jan 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | After downloading Tesla’s update (no. 2025.44.25.4) software my heater (with the window defrost func... |
| Dec 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that there was a feature in the vehicle th... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Description of the Defect: While driving with Full Self-Driving (FSD) engaged, the vehicle's primary... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The center display (Vehicle Pad) on my 2018 Tesla Model 3 went completely blank while driving. This ... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the GPS... |
| Aug 28, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Main incident: Time: 2025-08-28 ~12:41 PM PST What happened: After searching for a parking space, t... |
| Aug 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH with the Self Dr... |
| Aug 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE | No warning messages at all, all cameras/sensors stopped working all at once while driving, full self... |
| Aug 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I believe my car should be included in the recall for trunk harness recall. My alert and issue is th... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | This is a large scale problem with Tesla due to their "easy entry" which automatically moves the fro... |
| Jun 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Tesla failed to properly diagnose a high-voltage battery isolation fault in my 2018 Model 3. Despite... |
| May 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | My brake lines began to leak. When I took the car to the Tesla Service center they repaired the brak... |
| Apr 7, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while opening the doors of the vehicl... |
| Mar 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | RCM_a021 alert: Front left safety restraint system fault. Seems like an issue caused by seat moveme... |
| Mar 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2018 Model 3 recently started experiencing issues during AC charging where I’m only able to use 1... |
| Jan 5, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS | Warning message appeared on center screen stating: "Front left safety restraint system fault". This... |
| Dec 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I’m not exactly sure what’s wrong, the screen keeps failing on my car. It’s been taken to Tesla to s... |
| Dec 14, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Passenger Safety Restraint system fault. Faulty wiring under the seat. Cost of repair is $1000. Pass... |