AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts

Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2026 Tesla Model 3

NHTSA data on file today

The 2026 Tesla Model 3 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 30 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.

Recall campaigns on file

Most-cited components in owner complaints

  • Unknown or Other 10 complaints
  • Forward Collision Avoidance 8 complaints
  • Steering 7 complaints
  • Back Over Prevention 5 complaints
  • Lane Departure 4 complaints
  • Electrical System 2 complaints

Of the 30 complaints on file, 10 report a crash; across all 30 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 2026 Tesla Model 3

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