2026 TESLA MODEL 3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2026 TESLA MODEL 3
The 2026 TESLA MODEL 3 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2026 TESLA MODEL 3
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2026 TESLA MODEL 3, potentially affecting up to 288 vehicles.
Recall 25V410000 — SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 48 vehicles affected
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.
Consequence: The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 25V410000 — SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 48 vehicles affected
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.
Consequence: The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 25V410000 — SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 48 vehicles affected
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.
Consequence: The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 25V410000 — SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 48 vehicles affected
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.
Consequence: The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 25V410000 — SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 48 vehicles affected
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.
Consequence: The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 25V410000 — SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 48 vehicles affected
Defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.
Consequence: The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2026 TESLA MODEL 3
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 TESLA MODEL 3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The vehicle's FSD system malfunctioned and initiated an unintended reverse toward a closing garage door. To prevent a total-loss event (the door crushing the glass roof and trunk), I was forced to perform an emergency manual takeover. Due to the vehicle's position caused by the malfunction, I had to maneuver through a confined space, resulting in the side-scrape. I am filing this as a malfunction claim because the damage was a direct consequence of the car's autonomous failure
The vehicle's FSD system malfunctioned and initiated an unintended reverse toward a closing garage door. To prevent a total-loss event (the door crushing the glass roof and trunk), I was forced to perform an emergency manual takeover. Due to the vehicle's position caused by the malfunction, I had to maneuver through a confined space, resulting in the side-scrape. I am filing this as a malfunction claim because the damage was a direct consequence of the car's autonomous failure
Safety Rating for the 2026 TESLA MODEL 3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2026 TESLA MODEL 3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2026 TESLA MODEL 3
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2026 TESLA MODEL 3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TESLA MODEL 3
- 2021 TESLA MODEL 3 — 1,183 complaints
- 2022 TESLA MODEL 3 — 1,446 complaints
- 2023 TESLA MODEL 3 — 686 complaints
- 2024 TESLA MODEL 3 — 284 complaints
- 2025 TESLA MODEL 3 — 159 complaints
- 2026 TESLA MODEL 3 (current)
Other TESLA Models
- TESLA MODEL Y — 6,500 total complaints
- TESLA MODEL S — 5,136 total complaints
- TESLA MODEL X — 2,274 total complaints
- TESLA CYBERTRUCK — 168 total complaints
- TESLA SEMI — 6 total complaints
- TESLA ROADSTER — 3 total complaints
- TESLA ROADSTER2 — 2 total complaints
- TESLA ROBOTAXI (MODEL Y) — 1 total complaint