Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2023 Tesla Model 3 has 11 recalls, 407 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
11
Recalls
407
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 6, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The vehicle was purchased pre-owned directly from Tesla. On the day of pickup and five days later, w... |
| Jun 5, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I am reporting a safety concern involving a Tesla operating with Full Self-Driving Supervised active... |
| Jun 3, 2026 | STEERING | While making a right turn from a near-stopped position, the steering wheel became stuck or extremely... |
| May 19, 2026 | LANE DEPARTURE | I was traveling east on I-215 in [XXX] , exiting on [XXX] . I was in the RH lane, signaling to turn ... |
| May 18, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | -I was driving down into an indoor basement level garage very slowly as there is a steep incline. I... |
| May 15, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Full Self Driving software runs a red light in complete disregard of traffic laws. |
| 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 ... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | A fatal crash occurred involving a 2023 Tesla Model 3. The vehicle departed the roadway, impacted a ... |
| 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... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The roof glass is unusually susceptible to failing and cracking under minimal impact. A very small i... |
| 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... |