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2025 Tesla Model 3 Recall List

3 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Tesla Model 3, affecting electrical system, collision avoidance & cameras, and suspension, wheels & tires. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Tesla dealer.

Recall campaigns
3
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
2
Latest report
Oct 10, 2025
Owner complaints
117

All 2025 Tesla Model 3 recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Tesla Model 3 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2025 Tesla Model 3, covering electrical system, collision avoidance & cameras, and suspension, wheels & tires.
Are 2025 Tesla Model 3 recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2025 Tesla Model 3?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 25V690000, reported Oct 10, 2025, concerning the electrical system.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.