2024 Tesla Model 3 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 221 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

47/100

High Reported Activity — 2024 Tesla Model 3

The 2024 Tesla Model 3 shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

5 recalls on record

221

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2024 Tesla Model 3 (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Tesla dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Air Bags: Side/Window: Thorax

Without a deflector, the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Tesla service replaced the side air bag, free of charge. The affected vehicle was repaired April 12, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this…

NHTSA #24V284000

🔧 Latches/Locks/Linkages: Hood: Latch

An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for…

NHTSA #24V554000

🔧 Tires: Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this…

NHTSA #24V935000

🔧 Back Over Prevention: Software

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit…

NHTSA #25V002000

🔧 Structure: Body: Bumpers

A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 5, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer…

NHTSA #26V445000

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Most Common Problems — 2024 Tesla Model 3

Based on 221 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other

Steering

Electrical System

Forward Collision Avoidance

Exterior Lighting

Vehicle Speed Control

Suspension

Lane Departure

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Tesla Model 3 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2024 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2024, 2025, 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2024 Tesla Model 3

Is the 2024 Tesla Model 3 reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 Tesla Model 3 has 5 recall campaigns and 221 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2024 Tesla Model 3 have?

The 2024 Tesla Model 3 has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Tesla Model 3?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2024 Tesla Model 3 are: Unknown Or Other, Steering, Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2024 Tesla Model 3 safe to buy?

The 2024 Tesla Model 3 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Tesla Model 3 should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Tesla Model 3 are: 2024, 2025, 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2018.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.