2018 Tesla Model 3 Safety Recalls (19)
Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, manufacturers are required to remedy safety defects and noncompliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards free of charge. Below are the verified recall campaigns for the 2018 Tesla Model 3.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality ava
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate w
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to th
An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of inj
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles. The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the trunk lid,
A rearview camera that does not function reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla, Inc. (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. A communic
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played t
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and operating certain f
A delayed rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played t
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles. The unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedometer while i
The driver may not know how fast the vehicle is traveling without the mph or km/h unit display, increasing the risk of a
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of i
Tesla, Inc. (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
An incorrectly reassembled seat belt anchor can impair the performance of the seat belt during a crash, increasing the r
Tesla, Inc. (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 (FSD
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredi
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separ
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla, Inc. (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 Autosteer
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operatio
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read,
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted t
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted d
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during
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
Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum ligh
Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Does your 2018 Model 3 have incomplete recalls?
Safety recalls apply to specific VIN numbers. You can check the complete 17-character VIN on the federal NHTSA portal to verify if previous owners have had these free repairs completed.
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