2020 Tesla Model 3 recalls
21 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2020 Tesla Model 3. Last verified Sep 14, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Aug 4, 2026Crash risk2017–2023 Tesla Model 3, 2020–2023 Tesla Model Y — Exterior Lighting
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."
26V507000 · 20K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Dec 17, 2024Crash risk2024 Tesla Cybertruck, 2017–2025 Tesla Model 3, 2020–2025 Tesla Model Y — Tires
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."
24V935000 · 696K units · Tesla, Inc.
- May 28, 2024Crash risk2017–2023 Tesla Model 3, 2012–2024 Tesla Model S, 2015–2024 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Seat Belts
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."
24V376000 · 125K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Feb 27, 2024Crash risk2018–2022 Tesla Model 3, 2013–2021 Tesla Model S, 2020–2021 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Forward Collision Avoidance
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted 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."
24V153000 · 7K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Jan 30, 2024Crash risk2024 Tesla Cybertruck, 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3, 2012–2023 Tesla Model S and 2 other models — Electrical System
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."
24V051000 · 2.2M units · Tesla, Inc.
- Dec 12, 2023Crash risk2017–2023 Tesla Model 3, 2012–2023 Tesla Model S, 2016–2023 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Electrical System
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.
23V838000 · 2.0M units · Tesla, Inc.
- Feb 15, 2023Crash risk2017–2023 Tesla Model 3, 2016–2023 Tesla Model S, 2016–2023 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Steering
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.
23V085000 · 363K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Oct 21, 2022Crash risk2017–2022 Tesla Model 3 — Seat Belts
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.
22V798000 · 24K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Sep 19, 2022Crash risk2017–2022 Tesla Model 3, 2021–2022 Tesla Model S, 2021–2022 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Visibility
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."
22V702000 · 1.1M units · Tesla, Inc.
- Apr 18, 2022Crash risk2018–2022 Tesla Model 3 — Electrical System
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles. The unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedometer while in Track Mode. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
22V263000 · 48K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Apr 12, 2022Crash risk2017–2022 Tesla Model 3, 2020–2022 Tesla Model S, 2020–2022 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Forward Collision Avoidance
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."
22V235000 · 595K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Mar 18, 2022Crash risk2017–2020 Tesla Model 3, 2018–2019 Tesla Model S, 2018–2019 Tesla Model X — Back Over Prevention
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."
22V169000 · 947 units · Tesla, Inc.
- Feb 4, 2022Crash risk2017–2022 Tesla Model 3, 2020–2022 Tesla Model S, 2020–2022 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Forward Collision Avoidance
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."
22V063000 · 579K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Feb 1, 2022Crash risk2017–2022 Tesla Model 3, 2021–2022 Tesla Model S, 2021–2022 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Seat Belts
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."
22V045000 · 817K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Jan 27, 2022Crash risk2017–2022 Tesla Model 3, 2016–2022 Tesla Model S, 2016–2022 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Steering
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.
22V037000 · 54K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Dec 21, 2021Crash risk2017–2020 Tesla Model 3 — Visibility
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles. The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the trunk lid, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
21V00D000 · 356K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Oct 29, 2021Crash risk2017–2021 Tesla Model 3, 2017–2021 Tesla Model S, 2017–2021 Tesla Model X and 1 other model — Forward Collision Avoidance
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.
21V846000 · 12K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Oct 25, 2021Crash risk2019–2021 Tesla Model 3, 2020–2021 Tesla Model Y — Suspension
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
21V835000 · 3K units · Tesla, Inc.
- Oct 25, 2021Crash risk2020–2023 Tesla Model 3 — Air Bags
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021, 2023 Model 3 vehicles. The left and/or right side curtain air bag may have been improperly secured to the roof rail, which could result in a twisted air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
21V834000 · 3 units · Tesla, Inc.
- May 25, 2021Crash risk2018–2020 Tesla Model 3, 2019–2021 Tesla Model Y — Seat Belts
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.
21V389000 · 6K units · Tesla, Inc.
- May 25, 2021Crash risk2019–2021 Tesla Model 3, 2020–2021 Tesla Model Y — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.
21V387000 · 6K units · Tesla, Inc.