NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2024 Tesla Model 3 Safety Record
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 5 recalls and 198 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, meaning it carries no star ratings and no computed Safety Index. Federal data does, however, document a moderate burden of recalls and owner complaints for this model year. Four distinct recall campaigns address safety systems. Furthermore, 198 owner-reported complaints include allegations of 19 crash events and 18 injuries. This information provides a concrete starting point for consumer due diligence, though it neither confirms nor denies the vehicle's crash safety performance.
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Moderate recall and complaint burden band, and is the subject of four NHTSA recall campaigns, per federal data published at nhtsa.gov.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Moderate |
| Recalls on file | 5 |
| Owner complaints | 198 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Tesla Model 3?
The 2024 Model 3 has not received an overall crash-test rating from NHTSA. Consequently, our Safety Index for this model year is not yet calculable. Prospective buyers cannot transfer the 87 Safety Index of the 2023 Model 3 or the 85 Safety Index of the 2022 Model 3 to the 2024 model, as those scores apply only to the specific tested years. Despite the absence of full crash-test data, NHTSA has recorded four recall campaigns for the 2024 Model 3. These recalls address diverse safety concerns. One campaign targets a back-over prevention software issue. Another addresses the tire pressure monitoring system. A third recall concerns hood latch integrity. The fourth recall involves a physical defect: a missing deflector component within a single-unit air bag assembly. Two of these four recalls were resolved through over-the-air software updates. Owner complaints for the 2024 Model 3 total 198. These complaints include 19 alleged crashes and 18 alleged injuries. Recurring themes among these reports highlight issues with Forward Collision Avoidance and the Electrical System.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Tesla Model 3 have any recalls?
The 2024 Model 3 is named in four recall campaigns. The first involves a computer circuit board tied to back-over prevention. The second, resolved via an over-the-air software fix, covers the tire pressure monitoring system. The third, also addressed by an OTA fix, concerns a hood latch assembly that may fail. The fourth is a single-vehicle recall for a driver seat side air bag module assembled without a deflector. No park-outside or do-not-drive advisory is listed in the data provided, but shoppers should confirm repair status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS26V445000
Risk: A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 5, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or resolutions@tesla.com. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.
Reported 2026-07-07
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V002000
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall
Reported 2025-01-07
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS24V935000
Risk: Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Reported 2024-12-17
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH24V554000
Risk: An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.
Reported 2024-07-24
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAX24V284000
Risk: Without a deflector, the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla service replaced the side air bag, free of charge. The affected vehicle was repaired April 12, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-001.
Reported 2024-04-19
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Tesla Model 3?
Owners have filed 198 unverified complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Unknown or Other components (64 reports), Forward Collision Avoidance (42), Electrical System (41), Steering (35), Exterior Lighting (26), and Vehicle Speed Control (20). These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
198 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Tesla Model 3?
Four recall campaigns have been issued for the 2024 Model 3. Any prospective buyer should verify with nhtsa.gov and the specific vehicle's VIN whether these recalls have been addressed, as an individual car may still have open campaigns.
- The 2024 Model 3 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no federal Safety Index or star ratings exist for this specific model year.
- Four recall campaigns cover the 2024 Model 3, including a physical air bag assembly defect on one vehicle and a hood latch concern addressed across multiple model years by an OTA fix.
- 198 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year include 19 alleged crash events and 18 alleged injuries, with Forward Collision Avoidance and the Electrical System among the most reported components. All complaints are unverified allegations.
- Tested sibling years provide a reference point: the 2023 Model 3 holds a Safety Index of 87 and the 2022 holds 85, but those scores apply only to those tested years and do not represent the 2024 vehicle.
FAQ2024 Tesla Model 3 safety questions
Was the 2024 Tesla Model 3 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 5 recalls and 198 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Tesla Model 3 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 5 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Tesla Model 3. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Tesla Model 3?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 198 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Tesla Model 3. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Tesla Model 3 2024.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.