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2018 Tesla Model 3 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 19 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Tesla Model 3. The most recent was reported on August 4, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: MODEL 3.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Tesla Model 3, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V507000August 4, 2026Exterior Lighting › Headlights
24V935000December 17, 2024Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
24V376000May 28, 2024Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices
24V153000February 27, 2024Electrical System › Software
24V051000January 30, 2024Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
23V838000December 12, 2023Electrical System › ADAS › Driver Monitoring › Software
23V235000March 31, 2023Suspension › Critical Fasteners
23V085000February 15, 2023Steering › Automated/Adaptive Steering
22V798000October 21, 2022Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Anchorage
22V702000September 19, 2022Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls
22V263000April 18, 2022Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
22V235000April 12, 2022Electrical System › Software
22V169000March 18, 2022Back Over Prevention › Display Function
22V063000February 4, 2022Electrical System › Software
22V045000February 1, 2022Electrical System › Software
22V037000January 27, 2022Steering › Automated/Adaptive Steering
21V00D000December 21, 2021Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
21V846000October 29, 2021Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking
21V389000May 25, 2021Seat Belts

Systems involved: Electrical System (8) · Forward Collision Avoidance (4) · Seat Belts (4) · Back Over Prevention (2) · Steering (2) · Visibility (2) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Suspension (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V507000Manufacturer no. SB-24-17-003

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Report received by NHTSA
August 4, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Units potentially affected
20,349 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL 3

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla Service will replace the headlights, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-003.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V507000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V935000Manufacturer no. SB-24-00-018

Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

Report received by NHTSA
December 17, 2024
Owner notification
February 15, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
696,281 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL 3

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V935000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V376000Manufacturer no. SB-24-00-008

Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices

Report received by NHTSA
May 28, 2024
Owner notification
July 26, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
125,233 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL 3

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V376000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V153000Manufacturer no. SB-24-00-006

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
February 27, 2024
Owner notification
April 27, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,557 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL 3

Components: Electrical System › Software; Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

Safety risk

Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, release 2023.44.30.14, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-006.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V153000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V051000Manufacturer no. SB-24-00-003

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
January 30, 2024
Owner notification
February 21, 2024
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Units potentially affected
2,193,869 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL 3

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V051000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V838000Manufacturer no. SB-23-00-008

Electrical System › ADAS › Driver Monitoring › Software

Report received by NHTSA
December 12, 2023
Owner notification
February 10, 2024
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
2,031,220 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL 3

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V838000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V235000Manufacturer no. SB-23-31-001

Suspension › Critical Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA
March 31, 2023
Owner notification
May 30, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
422 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL 3

Components: Suspension › Critical Fasteners; Suspension › Front

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.

Safety risk

A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-31-001. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-835.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V235000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V085000Manufacturer no. SB-23-00-001

Steering › Automated/Adaptive Steering

Report received by NHTSA
February 15, 2023
Owner notification
April 15, 2023
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
362,758 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL 3

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V085000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V798000Manufacturer no. SB-22-20-004

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Anchorage

Report received by NHTSA
October 21, 2022
Owner notification
December 20, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
24,064 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL 3

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor may have been incorrectly reassembled during vehicle service.

Safety risk

An incorrectly reassembled seat belt anchor can impair the performance of the seat belt during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Tesla Service will inspect and reassemble the seat belt anchors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-004.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V798000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V702000Manufacturer no. SB-22-00-013

Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls

Report received by NHTSA
September 19, 2022
Owner notification
March 31, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,096,762 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL 3

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Safety risk

A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2032. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-013.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V702000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V263000Manufacturer no. SB-22-00-008

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
April 18, 2022
Owner notification
June 17, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
48,184 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL 3

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles. The unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedometer while in Track Mode. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Safety risk

The driver may not know how fast the vehicle is traveling without the mph or km/h unit display, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-008.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V263000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V235000Manufacturer no. SB-22-00-003

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
April 12, 2022
Owner notification
June 6, 2022
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Units potentially affected
594,894 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL 3

Components: Electrical System › Software; Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

Safety risk

Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, including Summon and Smart Summon, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall supersedes recall 22V-063. Vehicles configured with Summon or Smart Summon and already remedied under 22V-063 will need to have the new remedy software installed.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V235000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V169000Manufacturer no. SB-22-00-004

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Report received by NHTSA
March 18, 2022
Owner notification
May 17, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
947 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL 3

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and operating certain firmware releases. The rearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-004.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V169000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V063000Manufacturer no. SB-22-00-003

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
February 4, 2022
Owner notification
April 12, 2022
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Units potentially affected
578,607 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL 3

Components: Electrical System › Software; Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

Safety risk

Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 22V-235. Tesla's number for the new recall is SB-22-00-003.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V063000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V045000Manufacturer no. SB-22-00-002

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
February 1, 2022
Owner notification
April 1, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
817,143 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL 3

Components: Electrical System › Software; Seat Belts › Front

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-002.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V045000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V037000Manufacturer no. SB-22-00-001

Steering › Automated/Adaptive Steering

Report received by NHTSA
January 27, 2022
Owner notification
March 28, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
53,822 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL 3

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.

Safety risk

Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V037000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V00D000Manufacturer no. SB-21-17-008

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
December 21, 2021
Owner notification
April 25, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
356,309 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL 3

Components: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera; Electrical System › Wiring › Rear Compartment/Trunk; Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Interior

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles. The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the trunk lid, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not function reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla Service will inspect and install a guide protector and new cable harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-17-008.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V00D000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V846000Manufacturer no. SB-21-00-004

Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking

Report received by NHTSA
October 29, 2021
Owner notification
October 25, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
11,728 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL 3

Components: Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking; Forward Collision Avoidance › Sensing System › Camera; Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings; Forward Collision Avoidance › Software

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system.

Safety risk

Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla Service has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-00-004.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V846000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V389000Manufacturer no. SB-21-20-001

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA
May 25, 2021
Owner notification
July 23, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,530 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MODEL 3

Components: Seat Belts; Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners

Defect summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.

Safety risk

An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-001.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V389000, filed by Tesla, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 5, 2026.