NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2025 Tesla Model 3 Safety Record
The 2025 Tesla Model 3 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 3 recalls and 104 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
For the 2025 Tesla Model 3, a complete assessment of crashworthiness is not possible due to the absence of published crash-test data from NHTSA. Consequently, neither an overall Safety Index score nor star ratings are available. The current record indicates a Moderate burden in both recalls and owner complaints. Specifically, three active recall campaigns have been issued, addressing concerns within the electrical propulsion system, back-over prevention software, and tire pressure monitoring. Owner complaints total 104, with 21 reports detailing crashes and 6 alleging injuries. This data set, while outlining areas of concern in vehicle operation and software, does not provide a basis to evaluate the vehicle's structural integrity or occupant protection in a crash event.
The 2025 Tesla Model 3 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Moderate recall and complaint burden band, and is named in three NHTSA recall campaigns, according to federal data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 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 | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 104 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Tesla Model 3?
The 2025 Model 3 arrives without a crash-test rating from NHTSA, leaving its structural and occupant-protection performance unverified by federal testing. Therefore, its Safety Index score remains undetermined. Buyers cannot extrapolate from the 2022 and 2023 Model 3's scores of 85 and 87, as these apply to different model years. The vehicle's safety profile is further complicated by three recalls and 104 owner complaints. A recall concerning battery contactors represents the most critical safety issue, as it addresses a potential loss of drive power. Additionally, 40 complaints specifically detail issues with forward collision avoidance and lane departure systems. These complaints align with a separate recall addressing back-over prevention software. The overall complaint mix weighs heavily toward active-safety and driver-assistance systems. This data places the 2025 Model 3 in a Moderate burden band.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Tesla Model 3 have any recalls?
The 2025 Model 3 is named in three recall campaigns. The first covers battery pack contactors that may fail and cause a loss of drive power, a concern rooted in the electrical propulsion system. The second addresses a computer circuit board issue affecting back-over prevention software. The third, resolved via an over-the-air software fix, covers the tire pressure monitoring system. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the provided campaign data, but owners should verify current remedy status through the NHTSA VIN lookup.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS25V690000
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Reported 2025-10-10
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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Tesla Model 3?
Owners of 2025 Model 3 vehicles have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA, all of which are unverified consumer allegations. The most frequently cited components in those reports are Unknown or Other systems (34 reports), Forward Collision Avoidance (26), Steering (22), Electrical System (16), Lane Departure (14), and Vehicle Speed Control (13). Among those allegations, 21 involve reported crashes and 6 involve reported injuries.
104 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Tesla Model 3?
For those considering a used 2025 Model 3, a critical first step is to verify its recall status. The vehicle has been subject to three recall campaigns. Before purchase, buyers should use the VIN to check for open recalls on nhtsa.gov. Any unremedied recall remains the seller's responsibility.
- The 2025 Model 3 has no NHTSA crash-test score, no Safety Index, and no star ratings for any category, because NHTSA has not tested this model year.
- A battery pack contactor recall specific to 2025 Model 3 vehicles warns that contactor failure may cause a loss of drive power, making VIN-level remedy verification a priority for current and prospective owners.
- Of the 104 unverified owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 40 target forward collision avoidance and lane departure systems, the same functional area touched by the back-over prevention software recall named for this model year.
- The tire pressure monitoring system recall for this model year was addressed through an over-the-air software update, but owners should confirm through the NHTSA VIN tool that the fix has been applied to their specific vehicle.
FAQ2025 Tesla Model 3 safety questions
Was the 2025 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 3 recalls and 104 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Tesla Model 3 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Tesla Model 3. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Tesla Model 3?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 104 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 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 2025.
- 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.