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2023 Tesla Model 3 safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for this vehicle, newest first. Full report.
11
Recalls
12
Investigations opened
7
Investigations closed
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE22002

    Unexpected Brake Activation

  2. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation EA24001

    Loss of steering control

  3. Recall

    Recall 26V283000

    A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  4. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE24033

    Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.

  5. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation DP23001

    Defect Petition Interlock Request

  6. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA26002

    FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  7. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE24031

    FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  8. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE25012

    Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged

  9. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ25002

    Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements

  10. Recall

    Recall 25V092000

    A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

  11. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE24033

    Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.

  12. Recall

    Recall 24V935000

    Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

  13. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE24031

    FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  14. Recall

    Recall 24V554000

    An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

  15. Recall

    Recall 24V376000

    A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  16. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation EA22002

    Autopilot System Driver Controls

  17. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ24009

    Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness

  18. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23014

    Loss of steering control

  19. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA24001

    Loss of steering control

  20. Recall

    Recall 24V051000

    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.

  21. Recall

    Recall 23V838000

    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.

  22. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE23014

    Loss of steering control

  23. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP23002

    Sudden Unintended Acceleration

  24. Recall

    Recall 23V434000

    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.

  25. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP23001

    Defect Petition Interlock Request

  26. Recall

    Recall 23V085000

    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.

  27. Recall

    Recall 22V844000

    A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  28. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA22002

    Autopilot System Driver Controls

  29. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE22002

    Unexpected Brake Activation

  30. Recall

    Recall 21V834000

    A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.