2021 Tesla Model 3 recalls
Recalls filed with the US safety agency (NHTSA)
22 recalls
- Most often
- Electrical system
- 8 recalls
- Median, 2021 sedans
- 3
Latest: exterior lighting headlights, dealer fixes it free.
Recalls by component
| Campaign | Component | What the recall says |
|---|---|---|
| 24V051000 | Electrical system Instrument cluster/panel | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. |
| 23V838000 | Electrical system Adas: autonomous/self driving: software | (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of… |
| 22V263000 | Electrical system Instrument cluster/panel | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles. |
| 22V235000 | Electrical system Software | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. |
| 22V063000 | Electrical system Software | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. |
| 22V050000 | Electrical system Software | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. |
| 22V045000 | Electrical system Software | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. |
| 22V037000 | Electrical system Adas: autonomous/self driving: software | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. |
| 24V153000 | Forward collision avoidance Warnings: external/pedestrian alert | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. |
| 22V317000 | Forward collision avoidance Automatic emergency braking | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model 3 and 2021 Model Y vehicles. |
| 21V846000 | Forward collision avoidance Sensing system: camera | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. |
| 24V376000 | Seat belts Front: warning light/devices | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. |
| 22V798000 | Seat belts Rear/other: anchorage | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor may have been… |
| 21V834000 | Air bags Side/window: curtain | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021, 2023 Model 3 vehicles. |
| 26V283000 | Back over prevention Software | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version… |
| 26V507000 | Exterior lighting Headlights | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. |
| 24V554000 | Latches/locks/linkages Hood: latch | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. |
| 21V387000 | Service brakes, hydraulic Foundation components: disc: caliper | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. |
| 23V085000 | Steering Automated/adaptive steering | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta… |
| 21V835000 | Suspension Critical fasteners | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. |
| 24V935000 | Tires Pressure monitoring and regulating systems | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. |
| 22V702000 | Visibility Power window devices and controls | (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. |
Recalls by model year
Rivals, 2021
| Rival | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model S | 24 |
| Tesla Model X | 24 |
| Tesla Model Y | 23 |
| Genesis G80 | 4 |
| Audi A4 Allroad | 1 |
| Jaguar XF | 1 |
What this cannot tell you
Recalls filed with NHTSA for this model year. One recall can cover several years.
Open recalls on one car depend on its VIN.
Source: NHTSA recalls data (api.nhtsa.gov), public domain. Collected 2026-10-05.
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