Safety Score
66
Average
Recalls
1
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (1)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-19 | 24V284000 |
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAX | 1 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | No | 0 | I continue to experience phantom "forward collision avoidance" warnings. Tesla has looked at this several times, even o… |
| 2026-01-19 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Screen is black and no app access. No power to accelerate. |
| 2026-01-04 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | on Jan 4th 2026 my car popped a waring RCM2_a700 Front Right Safety Restraint System Issue - I took it in Jan 5th 2026 … |
| 2025-12-11 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | When there’s heavy rain, the horn is muffled very badly you can barely hear it. |
| 2025-12-05 | STEERING | No | 0 | I am leasing a 2024 Tesla Model 3. The vehicle has a steering column defect that was previously acknowledged and tempor… |
| 2025-12-03 | STEERING | Yes | 1 | I purchased a 2024 Tesla Model 3 a little over a year ago. Recently, and after an update, myself, and other drivers in … |
| 2025-11-27 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | No | 0 | Component/system that failed: Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software version 14.x (2025.38.x and later). The iss… |
| 2025-11-21 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding a potentially dangerous defect in my 2024 … |
| 2025-11-17 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | No | 0 | The forward-facing camera on my vehicle repeatedly fogs up inside the sealed camera housing, creating a light to severe… |
| 2025-11-12 | STEERING | No | 0 | I purchased this used Tesla Model 3 (VIN: [XXX] ) from a licensed dealer on July 15th, 2025. The vehicle is still under… |
| 2025-11-11 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | No | 0 | While driving with FSD engaged and set to standard profile, FSD accelerated to 76mph in a 55 zone. This is on software … |
| 2025-11-04 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | No | 0 | I was in process of completing a right hand turn, likely doing around 30 - 35 mph, when the vehicle suddenly and signif… |
| 2025-11-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Turn signal indicator buttons stick and/or activate the opposite turn indicator of the button pressed. Issue is persist… |
| 2025-10-30 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | No | 0 | Yesterday I had another near miss collision and like all the others there was zero reaction from the car, an accident w… |
| 2025-10-28 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Yes | 0 | COMBINED FORMAL & SUPPLEMENTAL COMPLAINT – UPDATED WITH VIDEO EVIDENCE DISCLOSURE To: Florida Division of Motorist Serv… |
| 2025-10-24 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | SUPPLEMENT TO PREVIOUS COMPLAINT (VIN: ...XXX): CRITICAL NEW EVIDENCE OF MULTI-POINT SAFETY FAILURE. On Dec 10, 2025,… |
| 2025-10-24 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | NHTSA Complaint Narrative (Copy & Paste) CRITICAL SAFETY DEFECT: SALE OF VEHICLE WITH DISABLED AIRBAGS Incident: 10/24/… |
| 2025-10-24 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | SUPPLEMENT TO ODI # 11702355 and 11698467: Validated proof of physical defect: Tesla Service diagnosis (Dec 10, 2025) … |
| 2025-10-23 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Tesla suddenly lost power without any warning or a chance to move to safer area. Had to call 911. Incident around 5pm O… |
| 2025-10-22 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | Yes | 0 | Incident Description (in my own words): This incident occurred in the parking lot of the [XXX] in Bretton Woods, New H… |
| 2025-10-17 | STEERING | Yes | 0 | On October 17, 2025, while Full Self-Driving (Supervised) was engaged, the vehicle made an abrupt, uncommanded steering… |
| 2025-10-15 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I have reported to Tesla how dangerous it can be long term to have one pedal driving and to use the accelerator as a ca… |
| 2025-10-13 | POWER TRAIN | Yes | 1 | Possible unintended acceleration incident While approaching the driveway the car accidentally accelerated on its own, c… |
| 2025-10-12 | LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | No | 0 | Subject: FSD lane-selection issues at three specific Santa Clara locations Vehicle: [2024 Model 3], software [2025.32.… |
| 2025-10-11 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The push type turn signals for the model 3 almost caused when accident when I had to enter and exit a roundabout. The o… |
| 2025-10-07 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | Full self drive 14.1 removes the max speed setting that allows drivers to control the speed of the vehicle while under … |
| 2025-10-03 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Suspension shakes car at 65mph and causes cupping of tires of the inside which states suspension is clearly off |
| 2025-10-02 | WHEELS | No | 0 | Travelling south on [XXX]just south of [XXX] on [XXX] at [XXX]. Climate was medium-rain. Car began to hydroplane due t… |
| 2025-10-01 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | No | 0 | A recent update has caused the vehicle to no longer acknowledge an important speed sign. This was confirmed by another … |
| 2025-10-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The turning signal buttons (this car has buttons instead of a typical stalk) often becomes stuck. It’s like all of the … |
| 2025-10-01 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | No | 0 | Recently I had three back to back near miss head on collisions on highway early morning still dark. These three along w… |
| 2025-09-25 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Tesla Model 3 Software & Trunk Security Issue Vehicle: Tesla Model 3, 2024 Issue Date: September 25, 2025 I am report… |
| 2025-09-21 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 2 | My Model 3 was T-boned in an intersection, hitting both the front and rear doors, as a result of a vehicle running a re… |
| 2025-09-01 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Tesla has removed the turn signal stalks on some of their vehicles in favor of buttons on the steering wheel. While Tes… |
| 2025-09-01 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The indicator controls on the steering wheel are unreliable. Soon after purchasing the car, I returned it for warranty … |
| 2025-08-31 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Safety restraint warning in car, unsure of actual issue but warning keeps popping up. Presumed that the seatbelts or a… |
| 2025-08-16 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Yes | 1 | The contact owned a 2024 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH on the freeway, the central touchs… |
| 2025-08-15 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | No | 0 | Driving in the dark I almost had a front end collision and the car had zero reaction. The lights on the oncoming semi t… |
| 2025-08-13 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Yes | 0 | While using Tesla’s Auto Park feature, the vehicle struck an obstacle without detecting it before or after impact. The … |
| 2025-07-30 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Yes | 0 | Button turn signal on New Model 3 is vet dangerous. When steering is rotated, is is impossible to find the Signal Butt… |
| 2025-07-19 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The rear motor became completely disabled while driving. The rear motor suddenly made noise and locked up when I was dr… |
| 2025-07-14 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Newer Tesla Model 3s (2024+ Hihgland) removed the physical turn signal and drive shift stalks. This creates serious saf… |
| 2025-07-12 | SERVICE BRAKES | Yes | 3 | The contact owned a 2024 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 65 MPH, and was driving … |
| 2025-07-03 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 0 | The contact owned a 2024 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph and making a right t… |
| 2025-06-30 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Yes | 0 | To whom it may concern, I am reporting an incident regarding my Tesla Model 3 (2024) that occurred on June 30th aroun… |
| 2025-06-25 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | I am filing an urgent complaint regarding multiple incidents involving my 2024 Tesla Model 3 (VIN: [XXX] ) that caused … |
| 2025-06-20 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Yes | 3 | I was in a drive thru of a fast food restaurant and the car rapidly accelerated on its own and crashed into a wall. The… |
| 2025-06-12 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle shut off. … |
| 2025-06-02 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | When driving in the rain or in wet conditions, the car’s horn cannot be heard at all. It is extremely muffled and can p… |
| 2025-05-28 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The horn is extremely quiet especially after driving in puddles or in the rain. The horn being a speaker on the front o… |