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Tesla recalls, problems and MPG by model

NHTSA recalls, owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for every Tesla model year covered on this site, with the newest recalls first.

This site covers two Tesla models from the 2017 to 2026 model years: the Model 3 and Model Y. For these models, NHTSA's files list 51 safety recalls (a recall that covers several models or model years counts once) and 8,777 owner complaints. None of the recalls tells owners not to drive the vehicle or to park it outside.

Latest recalls: Tesla Model 3 and Model Y

Newest NHTSA recall filings for the Tesla models on this site, newest first. Tesla has filed 6 recalls so far in 2026, against 11 by this date in 2025. See every automaker. This year's 6 Tesla vehicle recalls are listed below the models.

• 2026 Tesla Model YAug 31, 2026 · Suspension
• 2017 to 2023 Tesla Model 3Aug 4, 2026 · Exterior lighting
• 2024 Tesla Model 3Jul 7, 2026 · Body structure
• 2025 to 2026 Tesla Model YMay 18, 2026 · Equipment
• 2017 to 2023 Tesla Model 3May 4, 2026 · Backover prevention and rearview camera
• 2025 Tesla Model 3Oct 10, 2025 · Electrical system
• 2026 Tesla Model YOct 1, 2025 · Electrical system
• 2026 Tesla Model YJul 28, 2025 · Electrical system
• 2026 Tesla Model 3Jun 18, 2025 · Seats
• 2026 Tesla Model YMay 29, 2025 · Visibility

Models

Listed by name. Complaint counts rise with sales and with time on the road, so compare a model's years with each other, not one model with another. Last column: the model year with the most owner complaints in its first three years; a dash means the model has too few comparable years or complaints to pick one.

Tesla recalls in 2026 so far

This list has the 6 vehicle recalls NHTSA has received so far in 2026 that cover Tesla vehicles, newest first (NHTSA's recall file of Nov 12, 2026). Each is listed once, however many models it covers; its model years are shown when it covers Tesla vehicles alone, and a recall of a model on this site links to that model's page. 'Vehicles in the recall' is NHTSA's estimate for the whole recall, which can include other brands. Recalls filed by upfitters, conversion builders and distributors are not included. The count above, 6, is every recall Tesla filed this year, including any equipment recalls; this list has the vehicle recalls of Tesla vehicles filed by any automaker on the recalls-by-automaker list.