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Tesla Model 3 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Tesla Model 3 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Tesla Model 3. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
11 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 11 launched 2020 to 2025
  • Most recent 28 March 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/049
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 11 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2021 4 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Tesla Model 3?

Not every Tesla Model 3 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Tesla Model 3 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2020 to 2026

2021 had the most, with 4. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Tesla Model 3 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’20 1
’21 4
’22 3
’23 0
’24 1
’25 2
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Tesla Model 3 recall, newest first

2025 2 recalls

Loss of Rearview Camera Display Recall

Launched 28 March 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/049 Manufacturer ref. SB-25-00-001

Defect
On a small percentage of affected vehicles upon vehicle power up the car computer board may experience a short resulting in the loss of rear view camera functionality.
Remedy
Over the air software update or Car Computer replacement if necessary.
Vehicles affected
5,619 Model 3 vehicles
Built
21 Jan 2024 to 27 Sept 2024

Update Vehicle Software To Rectify EPAS Functionality

Launched 14 March 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/104 Manufacturer ref. SB-25-00-004

Defect
On affected vehicles operating with a software release prior to 2023.38.4 an overvoltage breakdown in the steering rack may overstress motor drive components on the printed circuit board. If the overstress condition occurs while the vehicle is driving steering assistance will not be affected and a visual alert will illuminate. Once the vehicle speed comes to a standstill a loss of steering assistance may occur and loss of steering assistance will persist when the vehicle is driven again. Manual steering without steering assistance remains available to the driver.
Remedy
Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.
Vehicles affected
30,864 Model 3 vehicles
Built
21 Jan 2022 to 26 Aug 2023
Also covers

2024 1 recall

Update vehicle software to correct TPMS behaviour

Launched 31 December 2024 DVSA recall R/2025/002 Manufacturer ref. SB-24-00-018

Defect
On affected vehicles upon detection of a malfunction with the tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) the TPMS tell tale does not persist between drive cycles where the vehicle is off or asleep between the drive cycles. Therefore the driver may not be adequately warned of potential under-inflation of the tyres increasing the risk of a collision.
Remedy
Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.
Vehicles affected
45,929 Model 3 vehicles
Built
21 May 2019 to 11 Oct 2024
Also covers

2022 3 recalls

In certain conditions the user interface (ui ) on affected vehicles displays vehicle speed but not a unit of speed(i.E mph or km/H)

Launched 20 April 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/120 Manufacturer ref. SB-22-00-008

Defect
In certain conditions the user interface (UI) on affected vehicles displays vehicle speed but not a unit of speed (i.e. mph or km/h).
Remedy
Tesla will deploy an over the air firmware update that will reintroduce the display of the speed unit when using Track Mode.
Vehicles affected
10,927 Model 3 vehicles
Built
18 Feb 2018 to 6 Apr 2022

A loss of low voltage system support may cause the audio subsystem to be unavailable

Launched 19 April 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/131 Manufacturer ref. SB-22-00-010

Defect
On certain vehicles that are running firmware release 2022.8 and that experience a loss of low voltage system support the audio subsystem may become unavailable including the use of eCall functionality.
Remedy
Firmware release 2022.12.3 or later reverses the power management process introduced in firmware release 2022.8 and maintains eCall audio functionality.
Vehicles affected
9,471 across everything the recall covers
Built
31 Jan 2018 to 16 Nov 2021
Also covers

The rear-view camera harness may fail causing no image in the centre display

Launched 18 February 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/008 Manufacturer ref. SB-21-17-008

Defect
The rear-view camera harness may fail causing no image in the centre display.
Remedy
Fit a harness guide protector and if necessary install a new harness.
Vehicles affected
26,618 Model 3 vehicles
Built
15 Jul 2017 to 30 Sept 2020

2021 4 recalls

The curtain side airbags may not deploy correctly

Launched 24 December 2021 DVSA recall R/2022/007 Manufacturer ref. SB-21-20-006

Defect
The curtain side airbags may not deploy correctly.
Remedy
Inspect for proper alignment and orientation of the left- and right-curtain side airbag. Re-align as necessary.
Vehicles affected
1 Model 3 vehicle
Built
20 Sept 2020 to 30 Dec 2020

The front suspension lateral link may be insufficiently torqued

Launched 24 December 2021 DVSA recall R/2022/006 Manufacturer ref. SB-21-31-003

Defect
The front suspension lateral link may be insufficiently torqued.
Remedy
Inspect the connection of both front suspension lateral links to the sub-frame. Replace any related damaged components and ensure correct torque of fastening bolts.
Vehicles affected
127 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 Jan 2019 to 20 Apr 2021
Also covers

Seat belt D ring

Launched 26 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/199 Manufacturer ref. SB-21-20-001

Defect
Front Seat belt top loop may not be secured correctly.
Remedy
Check and secure the top loop as necessary.
Vehicles affected
599 Model 3 vehicles
Built
6 Jun 2018 to 21 Mar 2020

The brake calliper bolts may not be secured to the correct specification

Launched 26 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/197 Manufacturer ref. SB-21-33-002

Defect
The brake calliper bolts may not be secured to the correct specification.
Remedy
Check and secure the brake calliper bolts to correct specification.
Vehicles affected
565 Model 3 vehicles
Built
16 Dec 2018 to 22 Mar 2021

2020 1 recall

The upper steering column bolt may not have been fitted

Launched 7 May 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/130

Defect
The upper steering column bolt may not have been fitted.
Remedy
Inspect the upper steering column bolt fitment and replace where necessary.
Vehicles affected
5 Model 3 vehicles
Built
10 Jan 2020 to 5 Feb 2020

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 11 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Tesla Model 3. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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