Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 has 18 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.
18
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The push type turn signals for the model 3 almost caused when accident when I had to enter and exit ... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The indicator controls on the steering wheel are unreliable. Soon after purchasing the car, I return... |
| Jun 30, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | To whom it may concern, I am reporting an incident regarding my Tesla Model 3 (2024) that occurred... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while using the right turn signal, th... |
| Nov 20, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Turn signals are now touch sensitive buttons on the steering wheel. On many occasions the turn signa... |
| Nov 15, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1) Turn signal indicator (right side) does not always activate signal. It doesn't have the feeling t... |
| Oct 17, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The buttons on the steering wheel stick and do not work. These include the turn signals and also bri... |
| Oct 10, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | While merging into heavy highway traffic, turn signal failed to turn on when button was pressed. Thi... |
| Oct 10, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I’m reporting an ongoing issue with the turn signal button on my 2024 Model 3, purchased a few weeks... |
| Aug 31, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Left and turn signal buttons randomly do not work especially after disengaging FSD. Sometimes I have... |
| Aug 8, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Turn signal button on the steering wheel gets stuck occasionally (it is like a mouse button, and whe... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Turn signal button frequently gets stuck and will not activate. This prevents driver from being ab... |
| Jul 15, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Ever since receiving this vehicle, the turn signals will intermittently not work. This is the new '... |
| Jul 15, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Turn signal buttons on steering wheel fail to activate turn signals at times. Intermittent problem. ... |
| Jul 7, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The blinker buttons get stuck and stop working temporarily. This happens repeatedly and a lot of peo... |
| Apr 23, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Two issues regarding vehicle turn signals not working as intended: Issue #1: Sometimes, vehicle tur... |
| Apr 5, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Right turn signal gets stuck and doesn't allow me to press it. It is very dangerous when it happens ... |
| Mar 25, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The rear tail light on the driver side of the vehicle is filling with water. Additionally, the brake... |