2017 Tesla Model 3: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the 2017 Tesla Model 3. The newest campaign is 26V507000. NHTSA received the report on 4 Aug 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Exterior Lighting / Headlights. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 13 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V507000, in the NHTSA record

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.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

15 campaigns, newest first. 8,826,545 units in total.

26V5070004 Aug 2026Exterior Lighting / Headlights
26V2830004 May 2026Back Over Prevention / Software
24V93500017 Dec 2024Tires / Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems
24V37600028 May 2024Seat Belts / Front / Warning Light/Devices
24V05100030 Jan 2024Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
23V83800012 Dec 2023Electrical System / Adas / Driver Monitoring / Software
23V08500015 Feb 2023Steering / Automated/Adaptive Steering
22V79800021 Oct 2022Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Anchorage
22V70200019 Sep 2022Visibility / Power Window Devices and Controls
22V23500012 Apr 2022Electrical System / Software
22V16900018 Mar 2022Back Over Prevention / Display Function
22V0630004 Feb 2022Forward Collision Avoidance / Warnings / External/Pedestrian Alert
22V0450001 Feb 2022Seat Belts / Front
22V03700027 Jan 2022Steering / Automated/Adaptive Steering
21V84600029 Oct 2021Forward Collision Avoidance / Warnings

26V507000Received 4 Aug 2026. 20,349 units.
Exterior Lighting / Headlights
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-24-17-003.
26V283000Received 4 May 2026. 218,868 units.
Back Over Prevention / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-001.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-26-00-001. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jul 2026.
24V935000Received 17 Dec 2024. 696,281 units.
Tires / Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-24-00-018. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Feb 2025.
24V376000Received 28 May 2024. 125,233 units.
Seat Belts / Front / Warning Light/Devices
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-24-00-008. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Jul 2024.
24V051000Received 30 Jan 2024. 2,193,869 units.
Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-24-00-003. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Feb 2024.
23V838000Received 12 Dec 2023. 2,031,220 units.
Electrical System / Adas / Driver Monitoring / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-23-00-008. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Feb 2024.
23V085000Received 15 Feb 2023. 362,758 units.
Steering / Automated/Adaptive Steering
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-23-00-001. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Apr 2023.
22V798000Received 21 Oct 2022. 24,064 units.
Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Anchorage
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An incorrectly reassembled seat belt anchor can impair the performance of the seat belt during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-22-20-004. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Dec 2022.
22V702000Received 19 Sep 2022. 1,096,762 units.
Visibility / Power Window Devices and Controls
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-22-00-013. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Mar 2023.
22V235000Received 12 Apr 2022. 594,894 units.
Electrical System / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-22-00-003. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Jun 2022.
22V169000Received 18 Mar 2022. 947 units.
Back Over Prevention / Display Function
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A delayed rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-22-00-004. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 May 2022.
22V063000Received 4 Feb 2022. 578,607 units.
Forward Collision Avoidance / Warnings / External/Pedestrian Alert
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-22-00-003. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Apr 2022.
22V045000Received 1 Feb 2022. 817,143 units.
Seat Belts / Front
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-22-00-002. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Apr 2022.
22V037000Received 27 Jan 2022. 53,822 units.
Steering / Automated/Adaptive Steering
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-22-00-001. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Mar 2022.
21V846000Received 29 Oct 2021. 11,728 units.
Forward Collision Avoidance / Warnings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Tesla, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SB-21-00-004.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2017 Tesla Model 3
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
EA26002	Engineering analysis	FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions	Electrical System / Adas	18 Mar 2026	Open
PE25012	Preliminary evaluation	Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged	Electrical System / Adas	7 Oct 2025	Open
AQ25002	Audit query	Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements	Electrical System / Adas	20 Aug 2025	Open
PE24033	Preliminary evaluation	Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.	Electrical System / Adas / Autonomous/Self Driving	6 Jan 2025	3 Apr 2026
PE24031	Preliminary evaluation	FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions	Electrical System / Adas	17 Oct 2024	18 Mar 2026
RQ24009	Recall query	Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness	Electrical System / Adas / Driver Monitoring / Software	25 Apr 2024	Open
DP23002	Defect petition	Sudden Unintended Acceleration	Vehicle Speed Control	29 Jun 2023	Open
DP23001	Defect petition	Defect Petition Interlock Request	Unknown or Other	7 Apr 2023	18 Mar 2026
DP22005	Defect petition	Pedestrian alert sounds	Electrical System / Propulsion System	27 Jan 2023	7 Aug 2023	22V063000
EA22002	Engineering analysis	Autopilot System Driver Controls	Electrical System	8 Jun 2022	25 Apr 2024	23V085
PE21023	Preliminary evaluation	Tesla Passenger Play	Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer / 120/240 Vac Electrical System / Receptacle	21 Dec 2021	26 May 2023
PE21020	Preliminary evaluation	Autopilot & First Responder Scenes	Electrical System / Adas	13 Aug 2021	8 Jun 2022
DP20001	Defect petition	Sudden Unintended Acceleration	Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables	13 Jan 2020	8 Jan 2021

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

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A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 2017 Tesla Model 3The recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2017 Tesla Model 3: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/tesla/model-3/2017/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 15 May 2019
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Tesla, Inc.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2017 Tesla Model 3?: 8,826,545 units in 15 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Tesla Model 3 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 35 recall campaigns for the Tesla Model 3, model years 2017 to 2026. 15 of them name the 2017 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2017 Tesla Model 3 open?: 5 investigations have no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 13 that name this model year.