CarRecallWatchThe 2024 Tesla Model 3 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 222 complaints with NHTSA, including 28 crashes, 1 fire, 19 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (72 reports).
2024 Tesla Model 3 recalls
Vehicles May Lack Required Knee Airbags and Crash Protections
These vehicles were originally built for a foreign market and may not have knee airbags, certain interior safety features, or bumper impact testing required for US sale.
Rearview camera image can cut out, raising crash risk
Certain Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles may have a computer circuit board that can short, causing the rearview camera to lose its image.
Tire Pressure Warning May Not Stay On, Hiding Low Tire Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not stay lit between drive cycles.
Hood May Open While Driving, Blocking View
Certain Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles may have a hood latch assembly that fails to detect when the hood has not been fully latched after being opened.
Driver Side Airbag May Deploy Improperly, Raising Injury Risk
This recall covers a driver seat side air bag module that was assembled without a deflector, the part that directs gas flow when the air bag deploys.
Most common 2024 Tesla Model 3 problems
Problem areas named in the 222 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 72 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 64 |
| Electrical System | 47 |
| Steering | 39 |
| Exterior Lighting | 28 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 |
| Lane Departure | 19 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Wheels | 7 |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 |
What owners report
Subject: Vehicle Safety Complaint â 2024 Tesla Model 3 RWD â Sudden Loss of Steering Control and Total-Loss Crash I am submitting this complaint concerning a serious safety incident involving my 2024 Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive. While driving manually on a wet highway in [XXX], my vehicle suddenly moved sideways and began to lose control. I was not using Autopilot or Full Self-Driving. Despite my attempt to maintain control using the steering wheel, I was unable to steer the vehicle back under control. The vehicle left the roadway and entered a pond, resulting in a total loss. I have video footage documenting the incident and surrounding road conditions. I am concerned that this i
On October 16, 2026, my 2024 Tesla Model 3 initiated a standard, factory-prompted over-the-air (OTA) firmware update. During this automated install process, the car's firmware crashed. Following the crash, the vehicle was left unresponsive. Tesla Service conducted a diagnostic review and isolated the problem to a physical failure of the internal hardware: Assembly - Power Conversion System - 48Amp - 1Phase. The vehicle was performing flawlessly and charging efficiently prior to the software update execution. The PCS module did not break due to driver abuse, mechanical wear, environmental damage, or physical aging. It failed strictly because Teslaâs proprietary software update process over
On XXX at approx. 10:30 AM EST, my 2024 Tesla Model 3 was operating on Full Self-Driving (Supervised) on [XXX]. Without warning, the vehicle steered off the paved roadway. The driver attempted to take control by [turning the steering wheel / pressing the brake], but the vehicle did not respond to her input and FSD did not disengage. The car left the road and struck [the curb / roadside edge] before coming to a stop on the grass. Damage: rims cracked and bent, tires deflated and unseated from the rims, grass and soil packed into the wheels, wheel covers torn off, and scrape damage to the fender/wheel arch. The car could not be driven and was towed. Photos attached. Injuries: [none / describe
Tesla FSD rear ended vehicle stopped at red light.
My Tesla displays a mandatory FSD (Supervised) disengagement feedback survey on the center touchscreen while the vehicle is in motion. Whenever I disengage FSD and resume manual control, the vehicle automatically asks me to select a reason for the disengagement. On one occasion, after disabling the software due to fsd getting too close the construction, while being flustered,I attempted to disable the prompt and select a random option to get rid of it but kept pressing the wrong area of the screen due to trying to keep paying attention to the road and simultaneously trying to get rid of the prompt, in my frustration to do so,I side swiped one of the big construction cones, it was not a colli
2024 Tesla Model 3 questions
Does the 2024 Tesla Model 3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2024 Tesla Model 3: Vehicles May Lack Required Knee Airbags and Crash Protections; Rearview camera image can cut out, raising crash risk; Tire Pressure Warning May Not Stay On, Hiding Low Tire Pressure; Hood May Open While Driving, Blocking View; Driver Side Airbag May Deploy Improperly, Raising Injury Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Tesla Model 3?
Based on 222 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (72), Forward Collision Avoidance (64), Electrical System (47).
How do I check if a recall on my 2024 Tesla Model 3 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.