2024 Tesla Model 3 Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 open recalls for the 2024 Tesla Model 3. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Aug 29, 2026 — NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself.

Side/Window Thorax

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAX

What's wrong:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling one 2024 Model 3 vehicle. The driver seat side air bag module was assembled without a deflector that directs gas flow during deployment.
Risk:
Without a deflector, the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
What to do:
Tesla service replaced the side air bag, free of charge. The affected vehicle was repaired April 12, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-001.

NHTSA campaign 24V284000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Apr 19, 2024.

Hood Latch

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

What's wrong:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
Risk:
An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do:
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.

NHTSA campaign 24V554000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Jul 24, 2024.An over-the-air update may cover this.

Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

What's wrong:
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.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 24V935000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Dec 17, 2024.An over-the-air update may cover this.

Back Over Prevention Software

What's wrong:
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.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 25V002000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Jan 7, 2025.

Body Bumpers

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

What's wrong:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 vehicles. The vehicles were originally built for a foreign market and do not have knee air bags, may not be equipped with certain interior safety countermeasures, and may not have been tested for bumper impact resistance procedures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers, 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact," and Part 581, "Bumper Standards."
Risk:
A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
What to do:
Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 5, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or resolutions@tesla.com. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.

NHTSA campaign 26V445000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Jul 7, 2026.

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