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2024 Tesla Model 3 Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

Elevated complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 1.7× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
199Complaints
4Recalls
20Crashes
0Fires
18Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (18.1% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Electrical System complaints here are 1.7× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System36 · 18.1%not available
Steering35 · 17.6%not available
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control27 · 13.6%not available
Exterior Lighting25 · 12.6%not available
Vehicle Speed Control20 · 10.1%not available
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking16 · 8%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

Unspecified / other64 · 32.2%
STEERING35 · 17.6%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL20 · 10.1%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING16 · 8%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS13 · 6.5%
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST10 · 5%
AIR BAGS7 · 3.5%

Percentages are the share of the 199 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 4 campaigns

Air Bags:side/window:thorax

NHTSA campaign 24V284000 · 2024 · reported 04/19/2024

Without a deflector, the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch

NHTSA campaign 24V554000 · 2024 · reported 07/24/2024

An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES

Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

NHTSA campaign 24V935000 · 2024 · reported 12/17/2024

Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES

Back Over Prevention:software

NHTSA campaign 25V002000 · 2025 · reported 01/07/2025

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“In instances of rain or snow. The horn along with the pedestrian warning system do not function properly and aren’t audible. It appears to me…”NHTSA complaint 11635280 — filed 01/10/2025 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“Car horn is muffled or no sound when driving in rain or exposed to water. It takes 30min-4h to dry out to be fully functional…”NHTSA complaint 11635234 — filed 01/10/2025 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“Car horn is muffled or no sound when driving in rain or exposed to water. It takes 30min-4h to dry out to be fully functional…”NHTSA complaint 11635232 — filed 01/10/2025 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

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

Unknown or other issues are the most-reported category, cited in 64 of 199 NHTSA complaints (32.2%), followed by electrical system (36), steering (35), forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control (27). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2024 Tesla Model 3 have?

199 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 20 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 18 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2024 Tesla Model 3 have any recalls?

Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 24V284000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2024 Tesla Model 3's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.