NHTSA records · 2023–2026
Tesla Model 3 Insurance in California
NHTSA rated four versions of the 2026 Tesla Model 3: 5 stars overall. NHTSA's records for the 2023–2026 Model 3 list 17 recall campaigns and 773 owner complaints as of September 16, 2026.
- Overall rating, 2026
- 5 stars
- Recall campaigns
- 17
- Owner complaints
- 773
NHTSA records retrieved September 16, 2026. Not a rate or a quote.
Tesla Model 3 crash-test stars
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings by version. 4 more versions have no overall rating and are not shown.
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Model 3 4 DR BEV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6.8% |
| 2026 | Model 3 4 DR BEV AWD Early Release | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6.8% |
| 2026 | Model 3 4 DR BEV RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6.8% |
| 2026 | Model 3 4 DR BEV RWD Early Release | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6.8% |
| 2023 | Model 3 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6.6% |
| 2023 | Model 3 4 DR RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6.6% |
Versions link to their records; n/r = not rated. Rollover risk is NHTSA's own calculation.
Model 3 recall campaigns, 2023–2026
17 distinct campaigns — by model year, 2023: 12, 2024: 5, 2025: 3, 2026: 1.
- Electrical system ×4
- Air bags ×2
- Back over prevention ×2
- Exterior lighting ×2
- Steering ×2
- Latches/locks/linkages ×1
| Campaign | Report received | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V507000 | August 5, 2026 | Exterior lighting › headlights | 2023 |
| 26V445000 | July 7, 2026 | Structure › body › bumpers | 2024 |
| 26V283000 | May 5, 2026 | Back over prevention › software | 2023 |
| 25V690000 | October 10, 2025 | Electrical system › propulsion system › fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts | 2025 |
| 25V410000 | June 18, 2025 | Seats › critical fasteners | 2026 |
| 25V092000 | February 14, 2025 | Steering › electric power assist system | 2023 |
| 25V002000 | January 7, 2025 | Back over prevention › software | 2024, 2025 |
| 24V935000 | December 17, 2024 | Tires › pressure monitoring and regulating systems | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| 24V554000 | July 24, 2024 | Latches/locks/linkages › hood › latch | 2023, 2024 |
| 24V376000 | May 28, 2024 | Seat belts › front › warning light/devices | 2023 |
| 24V284000 | April 19, 2024 | Air bags › side/window › thorax | 2024 |
| 24V051000 | January 30, 2024 | Electrical system › instrument cluster/panel | 2023 |
| 23V838000 | December 12, 2023 | Electrical system › ADAS › autonomous/self driving › software | 2023 |
| 23V434000 | June 19, 2023 | Electrical system › propulsion system › traction battery | 2023 |
| 23V085000 | February 15, 2023 | Steering › automated/adaptive steering | 2023 |
Newest 15 of 17 shown.
By model year: it cannot show whether a campaign is done on your own Model 3. NHTSA hotline in these records: 1-888-327-4236.
NHTSA recall records: Model 3 2026 · Model 3 2025 · Model 3 2024 · Model 3 2023
Model 3 owner complaints to NHTSA
773 complaints about 2023–2026 models.
| Year | Complaints | Owner marked crash | Owner marked fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 114 | 24 | 0 |
| 2024 | 216 | 25 | 1 |
| 2023 | 422 | 72 | 1 |
Most-named components (besides “unknown”)
- Forward collision avoidance261
- Steering151
- Electrical system116
- Vehicle speed control104
- Service brakes69
- Lane departure64
- Structure35
- Exterior lighting34
NHTSA complaint records: Model 3 BEV 2026 · Model 3 (All Variants) 2025 · Model 3 2024 · Model 3 2023
Coverage on a Model 3
- Theft, fire, vandalism: comprehensive.
- Crash repairs to your own car: collision.
- Owing more than a financed car is worth: loan gap coverage.
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