Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 has 28 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
28
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Screen is black and no app access. No power to accelerate. |
| Nov 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding a potentially dangerous... |
| Oct 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Tesla suddenly lost power without any warning or a chance to move to safer area. Had to call 911. In... |
| Sep 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My Model 3 was T-boned in an intersection, hitting both the front and rear doors, as a result of a v... |
| Aug 16, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | The contact owned a 2024 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH on the freeway,... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the... |
| Apr 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that whenever it rained, the horn was fill... |
| Feb 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The vehicle's horn becomes completely inaudible during heavy rain, particularly during downpours. Th... |
| Feb 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This vehicle has push button turn signals that have replaced traditional steering wheel stalks. The... |
| Jan 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When vehicle is in rain or sub-freezing conditions, the horn completely stops functioning. Took vehi... |
| Jan 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Touch activated car signal buttons often cease to work or allow input preventing safe and legally re... |
| Dec 17, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Issue is with Tesla's new turn signal buttons. They removed regular turn signal stocks with a left/r... |
| Nov 25, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | On multiple occasions (at least five times) in the past week, the turn signal buttons on my Tesla di... |
| Oct 31, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Entire screen froze. FSD stopped working completely. The system GPS stopped working, auto wipers sto... |
| Oct 24, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Screen cracked without any direct cause. Manufacturer defect. Manufacturer will not cover under warr... |
| Oct 17, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Rear Display (1875931-00-D) glass breaking without any impact. Tesla Service Center refused to honor... |
| Oct 11, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The car looses power while Driving on roads and freeways. This has happened to me 3 times in less t... |
| Sep 5, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The rear motor failed on my car. It has less than 4,000 miles on it. It is already being worked on. ... |
| Sep 4, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | On several occasions, the turn signal indicator buttons on the steering wheel failed to activate the... |
| Sep 2, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Turn signals on steering wheel don’t work sometimes. They also get stuck causing no signal to turn o... |