How many electrical system complaints does the 2025 Tesla Model 3 have?

NHTSA lists 26 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Tesla Model 3, which is 22% of the 117 total complaints filed for the year.

Is there a recall related to the 2025 Tesla Model 3 electrical system?

Yes. Recall campaign 25V690000, reported October 10, 2025, covers 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles where battery pack contactors may fail and cause a loss of drive power. Tesla Service replaces the contactors free of charge.

Do the electrical complaints involve crashes?

Six of the 26 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Model 3 involved crashes, according to NHTSA data. No fires or injuries are listed.

At what mileage do these electrical failures typically occur?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 11,200 miles.

How does the 2025 Model 3's electrical complaint share compare to other years?

The 2025 Model 3's Electrical System complaints make up 22% of all complaints that year, compared to 30% in 2024, 8% in 2022, and 12% in 2023 and 2020.

2025 Tesla Model 3 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Tesla Model 3, 22% of all 117 complaints filed for the year. Six of these complaints involved crashes, and a related recall (25V690000) covers battery pack contactor failures. Median mileage at failure is 11,200.

Electrical System complaints: 26; 22% of 117
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 11,200 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicles under Autopilot or Full Self-Driving Supervised mode reportedly made sudden unexpected turns, leading to curb strikes or crashes into fixed objects.
Owners describe the vehicle losing autopilot control and unexpectedly accelerating without warning lights before hitting another vehicle.
Steering wheel turn-signal buttons reportedly become unresponsive or intermittently stop working, sometimes described as happening randomly and without warning.
One owner reported a complete loss of power on the highway, with doors and windows locked and reduced brake and steering capability.
Some owners report the steering assist, traction control, and stability control disabling simultaneously, making the vehicle feel unsafe to drive.

When 2025 Tesla Model 3 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 6, 2024, latest Aug 10, 2026.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2024 to Aug 2026; peak Sep 2025 (4).

Electrical System recalls for the 2025 Tesla Model 3

NHTSA 25V690000Oct 10, 2025Electrical System12,963 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts
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.
Remedy: 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.

Electrical System complaints by Model 3 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20172 (8%)
2018182 (18%)
201997 (16%)
202055 (12%)
202184 (13%)
202265 (8%)
202352 (12%)
202465 (30%)
202526 (22%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2025 Tesla Model 3 have?: NHTSA lists 26 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Tesla Model 3, which is 22% of the 117 total complaints filed for the year.
Is there a recall related to the 2025 Tesla Model 3 electrical system?: Yes. Recall campaign 25V690000, reported October 10, 2025, covers 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles where battery pack contactors may fail and cause a loss of drive power. Tesla Service replaces the contactors free of charge.
Do the electrical complaints involve crashes?: Six of the 26 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Model 3 involved crashes, according to NHTSA data. No fires or injuries are listed.
At what mileage do these electrical failures typically occur?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 11,200 miles.
How does the 2025 Model 3's electrical complaint share compare to other years?: The 2025 Model 3's Electrical System complaints make up 22% of all complaints that year, compared to 30% in 2024, 8% in 2022, and 12% in 2023 and 2020.