2023 Tesla Model 3 safety timeline
- 11
- Recalls
- 12
- Investigations opened
- 7
- Investigations closed
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE22002
Unexpected Brake Activation
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation EA24001
Loss of steering control
- Recall
A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA26002
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE25012
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation AQ25002
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
- Recall
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE24033
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
- Recall
Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE24031
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
- Recall
An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation RQ24009
Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE23014
Loss of steering control
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA24001
Loss of steering control
- Recall
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE23014
Loss of steering control
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation DP23002
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
- Recall
A defective battery disconnect may not isolate the vehicle's high voltage battery after a crash or fault detection, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation DP23001
Defect Petition Interlock Request
- Recall
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA22002
Autopilot System Driver Controls
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE22002
Unexpected Brake Activation
- Recall
A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash.