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2024 Tesla Model 3

Verified August 31, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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No recalls on record

No NHTSA safety recalls for this model year. Still verify the specific VIN, since campaigns can be issued at any time.

Vehicle Summary

2024 Tesla Model 3

0 recalls
201 complaints

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No recall campaigns on record for this model year
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Review the 201 owner complaints on record
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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
0
Owner complaints
201
Complaints citing a crash
21

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

No recall campaigns on record

NHTSA has not issued a safety recall for this model year. That describes the model as built — it says nothing about how this particular car was maintained or repaired.

Safety recalls

No NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year.

No recalls on record

NHTSA lists no safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Tesla Model 3. Recalls can be issued at any time — check the specific VIN before purchase.

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NHTSA crash-test ratings

NHTSA holds no crash-test rating for this model year.

Not every model year is tested. A missing rating is not a poor rating.

Fuel economy & emissions

The EPA holds no fuel-economy record for this model year.

The EPA does not publish a record for every model year.

Consumer complaints

201 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

201
Total
21
Crashes
0
Fires
18
Injuries

Most reported components

  • OTHER83
  • STEERING34
  • ELECTRICAL28
  • LIGHTING18
  • ADAS9

Notable Issues

201 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 18 reports involve injuries. 21 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

miscellaneous issues83
steering issues (play, noise, loss of assist)34
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)28

Safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2024 Tesla Model 3, newest first.

  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE22002

    Unexpected Brake Activation

  2. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE24033

    Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.

  3. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA26002

    FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  4. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE24031

    FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  5. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE25012

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

  6. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ25002

    Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements

  7. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE24033

    Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.

  8. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE24031

    FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  9. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ24009

    Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness

  10. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE22002

    Unexpected Brake Activation

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.

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

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4,051 owner complaints analyzed

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE22002

    Unexpected Brake Activation

  2. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE24033

    Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.

  3. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA26002

    FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  4. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE24031

    FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  5. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE25012

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