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2017 Tesla Model 3: recalls, problems and warranty extensions
Everything US government records hold on the 2017 Tesla Model 3 as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.
16Safety recalls
27Owner complaints to NHTSA
13Defect investigations
Most-reported problems
What 2017 Tesla Model 3 owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.
Safety recalls
Recalls issued for the 2017 Tesla Model 3. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
- Electrical System: AdasJan 2022 · Campaign 22V037000
- Electrical System: SoftwareFeb 2022 · Campaign 22V045000
- Electrical System: WiringDec 2021 · Campaign 21V00D000
- Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing SystemOct 2021 · Campaign 21V846000
- Electrical System: SoftwareFeb 2022 · Campaign 22V063000
- Back Over Prevention: Display FunctionMar 2022 · Campaign 22V169000
- Electrical System: SoftwareApr 2022 · Campaign 22V235000
- Visibility: Power Window Devices And ControlsSep 2022 · Campaign 22V702000
- Seat Belts: Rear/OtherOct 2022 · Campaign 22V798000
- Steering: Automated/Adaptive SteeringFeb 2023 · Campaign 23V085000
- Electrical System: AdasDec 2023 · Campaign 23V838000
- Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelJan 2024 · Campaign 24V051000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.
Defect investigations
NHTSA investigations that include this model.
- FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility ConditionsEA26002 · opened Mar 2026 · open
- Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engagedPE25012 · opened Oct 2025 · open
- Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting RequirementsAQ25002 · opened Aug 2025 · open
- Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.PE24033 · opened Jan 2025 · closed Apr 2026
- FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility ConditionsPE24031 · opened Oct 2024 · closed Mar 2026
- Recall 23V838 Remedy EffectivenessRQ24009 · opened Apr 2024 · open
Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.