VIN Shield

Home › Car models › 2023 Tesla Model 3

2023 Tesla Model 3: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2023 Tesla Model 3 as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

12Safety recalls
428Owner complaints to NHTSA
13Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2023 Tesla Model 3 owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Forward Collision Avoidance179Most reports between 0 and 10k miles
Steering88Most reports between 0 and 10k miles
Vehicle Speed Control69
Unknown Or Other59
Service Brakes57
Electrical System51Most reports between 0 and 20k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2023 Tesla Model 3. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Exterior Lighting: Tail LightsNov 2022 · Campaign 22V844000
  • Air Bags: Side/WindowOct 2021 · Campaign 21V834000
  • Steering: Automated/Adaptive SteeringFeb 2023 · Campaign 23V085000
  • Electrical System: Propulsion SystemJun 2023 · Campaign 23V434000
  • Electrical System: AdasDec 2023 · Campaign 23V838000
  • Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelJan 2024 · Campaign 24V051000
  • Seat Belts: FrontMay 2024 · Campaign 24V376000
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: HoodJul 2024 · Campaign 24V554000
  • Tires: Pressure Monitoring And Regulating SystemsDec 2024 · Campaign 24V935000
  • Steering: Electric Power Assist SystemFeb 2025 · Campaign 25V092000
  • Back Over Prevention: SoftwareMay 2026 · Campaign 26V283000
  • Exterior Lighting: HeadlightsAug 2026 · Campaign 26V507000
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.

  • Lower Lateral Link detachmentPE26006 · opened Jul 2026 · open
  • 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

Other years

201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023

Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.