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2025 Tesla Model 3 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 122 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Tesla Model 3.

3
recalls
122
owner complaints
26
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2025 Tesla Model 3 recalls

Electrical system: propulsion system, fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts

NHTSA campaign 25V690000 · reported October 10, 2025 · Tesla, Inc. · 12,963 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles. The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power.
The risk
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Tesla Service will replace the battery pack contactors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-16-005.

Back over prevention: software · Electrical system

NHTSA campaign 25V002000 · reported January 6, 2025 · Tesla, Inc. · 239,382 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

NHTSA campaign 24V935000 · reported December 17, 2024 · Tesla, Inc. · 696,281 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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."
The risk
Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 22, 2026 · Exterior lighting

This vehicle doesn't come with a turn signal stalk. To engage the turn signal, I have to use push-buttons on the steering wheel. Nearly every time I use them, I get the wrong direction, even after a year of ownership. It's functionally impossible to use them legally to exit a roundabout, and I really want you to…

Oct 15, 2026 · Electrical system

Rodents are attracted to the wiring and eat it. The new soy product controls turn signals.... Tesla employees see this everyday. in 2 weeks my car has gone into the shop twice. I have never had this issue until now and owned many teslas

Oct 14, 2026 · Electrical system · 15,000 miles

The contact owns a 2025 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving with Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode engaged and approaching a closing gate, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop. The failure required manual driver intervention to prevent a crash. The manufacturer was contacted…

Oct 12, 2026 · Unknown or other

I am reporting concerns involving the high-voltage battery and battery management system (BMS) of my 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD. The vehicle's displayed range at 100% charge has progressively declined from approximately 320 miles to 304, then 298, and most recently approximately 295 miles. A previous Tesla…

Oct 11, 2026 · Steering · crash reported

On …, at approximately 8:10 PM PDT in […], I was driving my 2025 Tesla Model 3 (VIN […]) with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged. While FSD was actively steering a right turn at an intersection, the vehicle turned too wide, crossed into the oncoming lane, and collided head-on with another vehicle. Both vehicles…

Model 3 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2022 18773574
2023 12428731
2024 5222281
2025 3122260
2026 12990

Across all years, the 2018 Model 3 has the most complaints (1,034). All Tesla Model 3 years →

Questions

Does the 2025 Tesla Model 3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Tesla Model 3, the most recent reported on October 10, 2025 (Electrical system: propulsion system, fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Tesla Model 3?
Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (37 complaints), followed by forward collision avoidance (30).
How many 2025 Tesla Model 3 complaints mention a crash or fire?
26 of 122 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 10 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 22, 2026.