MYRModel Year Report

2017 Tesla Model 3

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2017 Tesla Model 3
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:18.997Z

Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
27

Too few to rank

Recalls
15

Campaigns on file for 2017

Investigations
13

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2017: 27 complaints 2017 27 2018: 1,033 complaints 2019: 619 complaints 2019 2020: 451 complaints 2021: 673 complaints 2021 2022: 769 complaints 2023: 429 complaints 2023 2024: 221 complaints 2025: 121 complaints 2025 2026: 28 complaints
2017: 27 complaints 2017 27 2018: 1,033 complaints 2018 2019: 619 complaints 2019 2020: 451 complaints 2020 2021: 673 complaints 2021 2022: 769 complaints 2022 2023: 429 complaints 2023 2024: 221 complaints 2024 2025: 121 complaints 2025 2026: 28 complaints 2026
2017: 27 complaints 2017 27 2018: 1,033 complaints 2018 2019: 619 complaints 2019 2020: 451 complaints 2020 2021: 673 complaints 2021 2022: 769 complaints 2022 2023: 429 complaints 2023 2024: 221 complaints 2024 2025: 121 complaints 2025 2026: 28 complaints 2026

2017: 27 complaints

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YearComplaints
201727
20181,033
2019619
2020451
2021673
2022769
2023429
2024221
2025121
202628

Known problem areas

Only 27 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Forward collision avoidance

10 of 27 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and warnings.

CRASH
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The Autopilot system on my vehicle malfunctioned, leading to the vehicle colliding into a stationary road barrier at highway speeds. The vehicle sustained severe damage as a result of the collision and was no longer operable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-06-17

Also filed under Lane departure

Air bags

7 of 27 total reports mention: air bags.

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Seats Front passenger safety restraint system issue/ Service is required/Service is required

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13

Seats

6 of 27 total reports mention: seats.

INJURY

Seat belts

6 of 27 total reports mention: seat belts.

Lane departure

5 of 27 total reports mention: lane departure, most commonly citing assist and warning.

CRASH
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I had just finished Supercharging my vehicle from 50% to 80% and when I entered the car to drive home two warnings showed up 1. Steering assist was reduced and it might be more difficult to drive; and 2.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-10

Also filed under Steering

Safety timeline

15 recalls · 13 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2020-01-13Defect petitionClosed 2021-01-08 Sudden Unintended Acceleration
  2. I
    2021-08-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2022-06-08 Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
  3. R
    2021-10-25Forward collision avoidance21V846000 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.

    Remedy: Tesla Service has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-00-004.

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  4. I
    2021-12-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 2023-05-26 Tesla Passenger Play
  5. R
    2022-03-28Steering22V037000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

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  6. R
    2022-04-01Electrical system, seat belts22V045000 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 when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-002.

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  7. R
    2022-04-12Electrical system, forward collision avoidance22V063000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022.

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  8. R
    2022-04-25Back over prevention, electrical system, visibility21V00D000 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, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

    Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and install a guide protector and new cable harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

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  9. R
    2022-05-17Back over prevention22V169000 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 firmware releases.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-004.

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  10. R
    2022-06-06Electrical system, forward collision avoidance22V235000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, including Summon and Smart Summon, free of charge.

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  11. I
    2022-06-08Engineering analysisClosed 2024-04-25 Autopilot System Driver Controls
  12. R
    2022-12-20Seat belts22V798000 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 incorrectly reassembled during vehicle service.

    Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and reassemble the seat belt anchors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

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  13. I
    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
  14. R
    2023-03-31Visibility22V702000 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 may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2032. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

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  15. I
    2023-04-07Defect petitionClosed 2026-03-18 Defect Petition Interlock Request
  16. R
    2023-04-15Steering23V085000 Tesla, Inc.

    Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023.  Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.  Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.

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  17. I
    2023-06-29Defect petitionOpen Sudden Unintended Acceleration
  18. R
    2024-02-10Electrical system23V838000 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 leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy.

    Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.

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  19. R
    2024-02-21Electrical system24V051000 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.

    Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.

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  20. I
    2024-04-25Recall queryOpen Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
  21. R
    2024-07-26Seat belts24V376000 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 driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended.

    Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.

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  22. I
    2024-10-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-03-18 FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
  23. I
    2025-01-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-04-03 Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
  24. R
    2025-02-15Tires24V935000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles.

    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.

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  25. I
    2025-08-20Audit queryOpen Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
  26. I
    2025-10-07Preliminary evaluationOpen Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
  27. I
    2026-03-18Engineering analysisOpen FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
  28. R
    Date not on fileBack over prevention26V283000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

    Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-001.

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Buy-smart checklist

2017 Tesla Model 3 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Forward collision avoidance: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 26V283000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 21V846000 · Forward collision avoidance
  • Recall 22V037000 · Steering
  • Recall 22V045000 · Electrical system, seat belts
  • Recall 22V063000 · Electrical system, forward collision avoidance
  • Recall 21V00D000 · Back over prevention, electrical system, visibility
  • Recall 22V169000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 22V235000 · Electrical system, forward collision avoidance
  • Recall 22V798000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 22V702000 · Visibility
  • Recall 23V085000 · Steering
  • Recall 23V838000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 24V051000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 24V376000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 24V935000 · Tires
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FAQ

Is the 2017 Tesla Model 3 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Tesla Model 3?
The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Tesla Model 3 have?
15 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.