2025 Tesla Model 3
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 121
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
- Forward collision avoidance
Campaigns on file for 2025
Opened by NHTSA
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
2025: 121 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 1,033 |
| 2019 | 619 |
| 2020 | 451 |
| 2021 | 673 |
| 2022 | 769 |
| 2023 | 429 |
| 2024 | 221 |
| 2025 | 121 |
| 2026 | 28 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Forward collision avoidance
29% · 35 reportsMost commonly citing adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.
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My Tesla's FSD turned off midway through a curve at highway speeds. I hit the guard rail and scratched the right side of the car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-08
I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding a severe braking and stability control failure that resulted in unpredictable, highly dangerous vehicle behavior.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-20
Steering
21% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.
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Statement Regarding My 2025 Tesla Model 3 Accident I was driving my 2025 Tesla Model 3 when the accelerator pedal appeared to become stuck, causing the vehicle to continue accelerating.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-26
Also filed under Electrical system
While out on vacation in [XXX] on XXX at around 11 am I had just finished charging the Tesla at a supercharging station. I was headed to go eat breakfast at the intersection of [XXX] and XXX on the right lane.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-19
Also filed under Electrical system
- Autopoilt/FSD had a failure and malfunction, the car speeded up on its own and hit the divider while driving on a highway exit road, which is a u shaped road.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-27
Lane departure
20% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing assist and warning.
Electrical system
19% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing autonomous/self driving and software.
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The contact owns a 2025 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while his daughter was driving 30 MPH at night with Full Self-Driving(FSD) Supervised mode engaged, the vehicle suddenly made a left turn.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-17
Vehicle speed control
12% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
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2025-01-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-04-03 Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
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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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2025-03-07Back over prevention, electrical system25V002000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
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2025-08-20Audit queryOpen Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
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2025-10-07Preliminary evaluationOpen Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
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2025-12-09Electrical system25V690000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles. The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Tesla Service will replace the battery pack contactors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-16-005.
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2026-03-18Engineering analysisOpen FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
Buy-smart checklist
2025 Tesla Model 3 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 35 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 26 reports on file for this year.
- Lane departure: 24 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V935000 · Tires
- Recall 25V002000 · Back over prevention, electrical system
- Recall 25V690000 · Electrical system
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- Is the 2025 Tesla Model 3 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Tesla Model 3 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Tesla Model 3?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Tesla Model 3 have?
- 3 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.