2025 Tesla Model 3 Recalls & Complaints

Incident: August 14, 2026 · Filed: October 30, 2026

After an informal, photo-based preliminary repair estimate for minor cosmetic damage at Tesla Collision Center Fort Lauderdale in late XXX (estimate never finalized, no repair performed), Tesla's internal system flagged my 2025 Tesla Model 3 (VIN [XXX]) as salvage/total loss, revoked Supercharger access, and voided the manufacturer warranty. Tesla confirmed the salvage designation in writing on XXX. Neither the DMV nor any insurer declared this vehicle salvage or a total loss: DMV records show a clean title, Tesla Insurance canceled the claim (accident not my fault) with no total-loss declaration, and the at-fault driver's insurer, [XXX], confirms it never issued a salvage title. As a result, the vehicle cannot use the Supercharger network and cannot receive warranty service or maintenance. My household has no home charging, so the vehicle cannot be charged sufficiently for longer trips, creating a risk of being stranded with a depleted battery. Tesla has not corrected the flag despite my XXX email to Customer Service and multiple in-app Service chats that were closed without resolution. I am concerned that an erroneous internal designation is disabling charging access and blocking safety-related maintenance on an otherwise roadworthy vehicle. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Incident: October 25, 2026 · Filed: October 26, 2026

Statement Regarding My 2025 Tesla Model 3 Accident I was driving my 2025 Tesla Model 3 when the accelerator pedal appeared to become stuck, causing the vehicle to continue accelerating. The vehicle reached approximately 70 mph, and I was unable to regain control. I attempted to stop the vehicle by applying the brakes, but the brakes felt hard or would not respond, and the vehicle would not stop as expected. I was driving the vehicle myself and was not using Autopilot or Full Self-Driving. Because I could not bring the vehicle to a stop, I collided with three other cars. I believe the suspected accelerator and braking malfunction contributed to the accident. The police responded to the accident and prepared a report. My Tesla was towed from the scene to a tow yard. I reported the accident to my insurance company, which provides full coverage on my vehicle. At this time, my insurance company has not yet declared the Tesla a total loss, and I still have an outstanding car loan. I sustained bruising to my hand and ribs and went to the emergency room for medical evaluation. I am requesting that the vehicle be preserved for an independent inspection so the cause of the accident can be investigated, including the reported accelerator and braking problems and any relevant electronic vehicle data. This statement reflects my recollection of what happened and is provided so the accident and suspected vehicle malfunction can be properly investigated.

Incident: October 22, 2026 · Filed: October 22, 2026

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 reflect, it is impossible to use them to legally exit a roundabout -- I can not obey the law using them. It's functionally impossible. Additionally, they're too close to the edge of the steering wheel, causing light brushes to trigger a false turn signal, confusing nearby drivers. About 8 to 9 out of 10 turn signals I make are false or in the incorrect direction. This feature is dangerous and embarrassing. One last thing I want to note, this car disables the turn signal automatically after I exit a lane, or if it simply thinks I have. The car should never disengage the turn signal for any reason.

Incident: October 9, 2026 · Filed: October 15, 2026

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

Incident: October 14, 2026 · Filed: October 14, 2026

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 but was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000.

Incident: April 15, 2026 · Filed: October 12, 2026

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 Battery Health Test reported approximately 89% battery health. However, the vehicle currently will not allow me to perform another Battery Health Test, leaving its present battery condition unknown. I am concerned that additional degradation or an underlying battery or BMS issue may be going undetected. Tesla instructed me to perform a BMS calibration by discharging the battery below 10%, allowing the vehicle to rest, charging to 100%, and allowing it to rest again. I followed these instructions, but the displayed-range concern persisted. I submitted multiple service requests, two of which Tesla closed without resolving my concerns. Tesla later performed additional remote diagnostics and stated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. However, my concerns remain, and I have not received a documented in-person evaluation addressing the battery capacity, BMS operation, or cell/module balance. The specific cause is UNKNOWN. I cannot confirm whether the condition presents a safety risk, and I have not identified a specific safety incident, such as an unexpected loss of propulsion or battery thermal event. I have no specific warning lamps or fault messages to report. The vehicle and high-voltage battery are available for inspection. I am requesting that the reported condition be evaluated to determine whether an underlying battery or BMS defect exists and whether it could affect the vehicle's safe operation.

Incident: July 31, 2025 · Filed: October 11, 2026

On XXX, at approximately 8:10 PM PDT in [XXX], I was driving my 2025 Tesla Model 3 (VIN [XXX]) 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 were totaled and the airbags deployed. Tesla's own Vehicle Data Report for this crash confirms the FSD system (state: ACTIVE_FSD) was engaged and steering the vehicle in the seconds before impact at approximately 20-26 mph, and that FSD disengaged less than one second before the collision. I was lightly pressing the accelerator (Tesla's documented method to confirm proceeding through an intersection) while FSD controlled steering. No automatic emergency braking prevented the vehicle from entering the oncoming lane during the FSD-executed turn. I sustained injuries requiring six months of psychological treatment. I believe FSD's intersection turning behavior is defective: the system executed a turning maneuver that placed the vehicle into oncoming traffic, causing a head-on collision. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Incident: September 19, 2026 · Filed: September 19, 2026

while waiting on left signal i changed my destination address when signal turned green car take straight on red signal .car is on fsd mode . happend on sep-19 at south ridding junction

Incident: September 19, 2026 · Filed: September 19, 2026

While driving on the interstate my passenger was attempting to connect their phone to the bluetooth when they accidentally selected the driver profile. I was in the drivers seat and the seat immediately started moving back and I couldn't reach the gas or brake. I pulled over immediately and was able to reset it. The driver profile should be locked and not accessible while driving to prevent this.

Incident: August 15, 2026 · Filed: September 16, 2026

-Full Self-Driving (FSD) was engaged when my vehicle unexpectedly and abruptly deviated from its expected course and collided with a vehicle on the other side of the road. My vehicle was totaled so I cannot confirm availability for inspection, however I have te vehicle’s USB drive which contains data about the vehicle and collision. -The abrupt and unexpected maneuver created an immediate safety risk to me and the public; had there been pedestrians in the area, that risk would have been severe and potentially catastrophic. Based on the vehicle data available to me, approximately 0.85 seconds elapsed between the vehicle’s departure from its expected course and the collision, leaving insufficient time for any human to reasonably prevent a crash. Nevertheless, my quick response adjusted the trajectory and minimized the damage to the other vehicle. I sustained injuries from the airbag deployment and force of impact. The other driver was evaluated, but was not seriously injured. -The problem has not been reproduced to my knowledge. Tesla Insurance communicated their position is to hold the insured liable when a collision involving FSD occurs. I escalated to the Head of Claims in an attempt to get answers, but they ultimately refused to answer my questions or provide an explanation for the behavior of the vehicle. -The vehicle gave no warning whatsoever: no warning of diminished FSD capabilities, no warning to take over immediately, no FSD disengagement, nor any indication that anything abnormal was about to occur. No warnings of any kind were displayed in the days or weeks prior. -In summary, I believe the available evidence warrants investigation of a potential Tesla FSD safety defect. The data confirms FSD was actively engaged, and the swift unexpected behavior resulted in the loss of my vehicle and could have had catastrophic consequences. Tesla continues to make FSD more integrated and accesible while refusing to address issues, which makes me fear for the public.