2025 Tesla Model 3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Model 3 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 8th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Tesla Model 3. That ranks 8th out of 10 Model 3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (37 complaints, 31%). Complaints mention 25 crashes, 9 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
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- 118owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 25complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 Tesla Model 3 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 37 | 31% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 30 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 25 | 21% | 9,137 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 20 | 17% | 11,200 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 18 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 12% | 9,840 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 4% | 8,434 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 8,434 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 4,050 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 Tesla Model 3 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:propulsion system:fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts
Problem: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles. The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla Service will replace the battery pack contactors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-16-005.
Back over prevention:software; electrical system
Problem: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Problem: 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."
Risk: Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions (EA26002) — opened Mar 18, 2026, still open.
- Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged (PE25012) — opened Oct 7, 2025, still open.
- Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements (AQ25002) — opened Aug 20, 2025, still open.
- Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts. (PE24033) — opened Jan 6, 2025, closed Apr 3, 2026.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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
-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 vehicleâs USB drive which contains…
Most recently, on or about 09/05/2026, driving on the freeway at about 65 mph with the sun directly in the windshield, the car suddenly issued an urgent take-over-immediately alert and Autosteer disengaged with no advance warning. My 2025 Tesla Model 3 uses a camera-only driver assistance system…
Other Tesla Model 3 years
← 2024 Model 3 · 2026 Model 3 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model 3 | 28 | 1 |
| 2025 | 118 | 3 |
| 2024 Model 3 | 220 | 5 |
| 2023 Model 3 | 428 | 12 |
| 2022 Model 3 | 767 | 18 |
| 2021 Model 3 | 669 | 22 |
| 2020 Model 3 | 451 | 21 |
| 2019 Model 3 | 617 | 22 |
| 2018 Model 3 | 1,031 | 19 |
| 2017 Model 3 | 26 | 16 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Tesla Model 3?
Owners most often report unknown or other, forward collision avoidance, steering problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 37 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Tesla Model 3?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 Tesla Model 3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Model 3 model years, the 2025 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.