Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2023 Tesla Model 3 has 11 recalls, 399 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
11
Recalls
399
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 18, 2026
22V844000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.
21V834000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021, 2023 Model 3 vehicles. The left and/or right side curtain air bag may have been improperly secure...
23V085000
STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving...
23V434000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The pyrotechnic battery disconnect may be defective.
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...
24V376000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an ...
24V554000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
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 det...
24V935000
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPM...
25V092000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating software prior to 2023.38.4. The printed circuit board for the e...
26V283000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software versio...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2023 Tesla Model 3 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | During Autopilot, the vehicle failed to recognize the curve (or did not input enough turning to stee... |
| Mar 28, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | I am reporting a serious safety incident involving a 2023 Tesla Model 3. On March 29 at approximatel... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The Full Self Driving (Supervised) system (FSD(S)) failed by running a red light. Video is available... |
| Mar 18, 2026 | STRUCTURE | Reporting a stress fracture in the front windhsield of my model 3 tesla. Looking online and speaking... |
| Mar 18, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Door cannot be opened during power loss / emergency. I am a Tesla Model 3 owner in California. I dis... |
| Mar 7, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The rear doors intermittently will not unlock. Even after hitting the unlock button from menu or sho... |
| Mar 3, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | An incident that occurred while Full Self-Driving (FSD) was engaged. During the drive, the vehicle ... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The rear driver side door became impossible to open due to a trim piece failure - this is a safety h... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | SUSPENSION | A bolt securing the rear subframe assembly is loose and missing its nut. This condition has caused d... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | STRUCTURE | Tesla has completely removed the rear door manual release latch in my late 2023 Model 3 Performance.... |
| Feb 6, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There is no manual door release for rear doors in the Tesla model 3 RWD. This can pose a safety issu... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | In autopilot mode on 1/28/26 the vehicle without any warnings went through a red light causing an ac... |
| Jan 26, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | am reporting an issue involving unexplained cracking of my Tesla windshield with no known impact or ... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There is NO mechanism to unlock the rear passenger doors in case of electrical failure. No Emergency... |
| Jan 6, 2026 | LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | While driving at highway speed under normal operating conditions with the accelerator engaged and no... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | There's a problem with the airbags, and the steering wheel is hard to turn. |
| Dec 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The blinkers do not respond to the change in blinkers when I initiate the blinker (right or left) by... |
| Dec 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving with the Autonomous Sel... |
| Dec 24, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The entire bumper assembly fell off my Tesla Model 3 during the heavy rains on December 24. I didn't... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Regen braking sporadically not working when going down mountain or steep roads. Sometimes they work ... |