2024 Tesla Model 3 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2024 Tesla Model 3 has a Complaint Index of 25, ranking 7th out of 9 model years, with a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 217 complaints, 5 recalls, 25 crashes and 1 fire tied to this year, well below the higher-complaint 2021-2023 model years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 25/100
- #7 of 9 Model 3 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 217
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 25
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 19
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 130
- 137 city / 124 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 19 / 0
Top 2024 Tesla Model 3 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other70 (32%)
- Electrical System65 (30%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras51 (24%)
- Steering36 (17%)
- Engine24 (11%)
- Lane Departure15 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires10 (5%)
- Airbags8 (4%)
- Structure & Body7 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers6 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the touchscreen going blank at highway speed while Autopilot engaged and steered into another vehicle.
- Some describe Full Self-Driving making an abrupt, uncommanded steering input into a wall or barrier.
- Others say the vehicle lurched backward on its own during Smart Summon without reverse lights activating.
- Several describe the car rapidly accelerating on its own in low-speed situations like a drive-thru or driveway, resulting in a crash.
- One owner reported exterior lights shutting off completely while FSD was engaged on an unlit freeway.
- A door-handle failure was reported after a crash and fire, where bystanders could not open the locked doors from outside.
2024 Tesla Model 3 recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V445000Jul 7, 2026Structure & Body15 vehicles
Structure:body:bumpers
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.
Remedy: 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 [email protected]. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.
- NHTSA 25V002000Jan 6, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras239,382 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention:software
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.
Remedy: 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 24V935000Dec 17, 2024Suspension, Wheels & Tires696,281 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
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.
Remedy: 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.
2024 Tesla Model 3 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 137 MPG
- Highway
- 124 MPG
- Combined
- 130 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other Model 3 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Tesla Model 3 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Model 3 ranks 7th out of 9 model years with a Complaint Index of 25 and a Good verdict, meaning it has fewer reported problems than most other Model 3 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Tesla Model 3?
- Electrical System complaints lead at 65 complaints (30% share), followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 51 complaints (24%) and Steering at 36 complaints (17%).
- Does the 2024 Tesla Model 3 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2024 Model 3, covering structure/body, collision avoidance cameras, tire pressure monitoring, electrical hood latches, and an airbag assembly issue. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2024 Model 3 compare to the 2022 and 2023 model years?
- The 2024 Model 3 has a Complaint Index of 25, much lower than the 2022 (100) and 2023 (88) model years, both rated Avoid, making 2024 a comparatively better choice within the lineup.
- What is the median mileage when problems were reported on the 2024 Model 3?
- Across all reported issues on the 2024 Model 3, the median mileage at failure was 13,816 miles.