2026 Tesla Model 3 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2026 Tesla Model 3 recalls

Most common 2026 Tesla Model 3 problems

Problem areas named in the 30 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Forward Collision Avoidance	10
Unknown Or Other	10
Steering	7
Back Over Prevention	5
Lane Departure	5
Structure	2
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Electrical System	2
Suspension	2
Seat Belts	1

What owners report

2026-10-27, Forward Collision Avoidance
• forward collision warning and automatic emergency breaking failed to work and are still currently an ongoing problem and not functioning. They are and have always Been enabled and can be inspected upon request. • my safety and those in my car and around me put at risk, by the system and software not functioning as intended and providing extra alertness and reaction to avoid collision. •the earliest service date I could get from Tesla is Nov 11. I have requested they preserve all data from dates Oct 20-27 2026 •no, my car has not been inspected yet. I have taken, Videos and have saved in car camera footage to show the ongoing defect. •no warnings lights or alerts prior to the

2026-10-15, Unknown Or Other
On [XXX], the owner of a 2026 Tesla Model 3, left the garage of her house in the Tesla, and engaged the self-driving as the driver has done dozens of time in the past. The car proceeded down the driveway, as it has always done in the past. However, in an instant, before the driver had time to react, the car went straight where the driveway curved, and the car hit a tree. The video from the Tesla cameras was saved and confirms that the car was in self driving mode, there was no driver intervention causing the accident, and the driver did not have time to react and prevent the accident. This accident was due to a failure of the Tesla self-driving. The encrypted dashcam video was copied from

2026-10-06, Steering
The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel independently turned to the left and the right. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking and uncontrollable. The contact depressed the brake pedal down, unbuckled, the seat belt and opened the door and the vehicle came to a stop. The Police was contacted and arrived on the scene. The Police removed the vehicle from the roadway onto the shoulder of the road. The contact was advised to tow the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the diagnostic test report was not provided to the

2026-10-05, Steering
Car was in self-driving and struck a piece of concrete. The car was in hands free and was being monitored by me, the driver. This obstruction was in the left side of the lane, about 2" tall, a foot wide and 6" across. I thought the car would see it and miss it but I was wrong, it clipped the concrete, punctured the tires side wall and damaged the tire rim. Tesls'a position was that I shouldn't have trusted the car abilities to avoid the obstruction. This is a basic for collision avoidance, and this system should not be allowed to run in self-drive without hands on the wheel unless the car is capable of avoidance of obstructions large enough to disable the car. This car is dangerous if

2026-09-30, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH with the Autonomous Self-Driving feature enabled, the vehicle was driving in the left-turn lane and jerked over into the oncoming traffic. The failure mileage was approximately 9,999.

2026 Tesla Model 3 questions

Does the 2026 Tesla Model 3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Tesla Model 3: Seat Fasteners May Be Loose, Risking Occupant Restraint in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Tesla Model 3?

Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (10), Unknown Or Other (10), Steering (7).

How do I check if a recall on my 2026 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.