Tesla Model 3 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 11 safety recalls naming the Tesla Model 3, launched from 2020 to 2025. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Tesla Model 3 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 11
- 2020 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 28 March 2025
- R/2025/049
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Tesla Model 3 recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Loss of Rearview Camera Display Recall
R/2025/049, launched 28 March 2025. Also covers the Model X, Model Y
Defect: On a small percentage of affected vehicles upon vehicle power up the car computer board may experience a short resulting in the loss of rear view camera functionality .
Remedy: Over the air software update or Car Computer replacement if necessary.
Update Vehicle Software To Rectify EPAS Functionality
R/2025/104, launched 14 March 2025. Also covers the Model Y
Defect: On affected vehicles operating with a software release prior to 2023.38.4 an overvoltage breakdown in the steering rack may overstress motor drive components on the printed circuit board. If the overstress condition occurs while the vehicle is driving steering assistance will not be affected and a visual alert will illuminate. Once the vehicle speed comes to a standstill a loss of steering assistance may occur and loss of steering assistance will persist when the vehicle is driven again. Manual steering without steering assistance remains available to the driver.
Remedy: Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.
Update vehicle software to correct TPMS behaviour
R/2025/002, launched 31 December 2024. Also covers the Model Y
Defect: On affected vehicles upon detection of a malfunction with the tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) the TPMS tell tale does not persist between drive cycles where the vehicle is off or asleep between the drive cycles. Therefore the driver may not be adequately warned of potential under-inflation of the tyres increasing the risk of a collision.
Remedy: Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.
IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE USER INTERFACE (UI ) ON AFFECTED VEHICLES DISPLAYS VEHICLE SPEED BUT NOT A UNIT OF SPEED(I.E MPH OR KM/H)
R/2022/120, launched 20 April 2022, 10,927 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: In certain conditions the user interface (‘UI’) on affected vehicles displays vehicle speed but not a unit of speed (i.e. mph or km/h).
Remedy: Tesla will deploy an over the air firmware update that will reintroduce the display of the speed unit when using Track Mode.
A LOSS OF LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEM SUPPORT MAY CAUSE THE AUDIO SUBSYSTEM TO BE UNAVAILABLE
R/2022/131, launched 19 April 2022, 9,471 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Model Y
Defect: On certain vehicles that are running firmware release 2022.8 and that experience a loss of low voltage system support the audio subsystem may become unavailable including the use of eCall functionality.
Remedy: Firmware release 2022.12.3 or later reverses the power management process introduced in firmware release 2022.8 and maintains eCall audio functionality.
THE REAR-VIEW CAMERA HARNESS MAY FAIL CAUSING NO IMAGE IN THE CENTRE DISPLAY
R/2022/008, launched 18 February 2022, 26,618 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The rear-view camera harness may fail causing no image in the centre display.
Remedy: Fit a harness guide protector and if necessary install a new harness.
THE CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
R/2022/007, launched 24 December 2021, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: The curtain side airbags may not deploy correctly.
Remedy: Inspect for proper alignment and orientation of the left- and right-curtain side airbag. Re-align as necessary.
THE FRONT SUSPENSION LATERAL LINK MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED
R/2022/006, launched 24 December 2021, 127 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Model Y
Defect: The front suspension lateral link may be insufficiently torqued.
Remedy: Inspect the connection of both front suspension lateral links to the sub-frame. Replace any related damaged components and ensure correct torque of fastening bolts.
SEAT BELT D RING
R/2021/199, launched 26 May 2021, 599 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Front Seat belt top loop may not be secured correctly.
Remedy: Check and secure the top loop as necessary.
THE BRAKE CALLIPER BOLTS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION
R/2021/197, launched 26 May 2021, 565 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The brake calliper bolts may not be secured to the correct specification.
Remedy: Check and secure the brake calliper bolts to correct specification.
THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FITTED
R/2020/130, launched 7 May 2020, 5 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The upper steering column bolt may not have been fitted.
Remedy: Inspect the upper steering column bolt fitment and replace where necessary.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Tesla Model 3, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Tesla dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.