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Buying a used 2023 Tesla Model 3? Check these 12 recalls first
The 2023 Tesla Model 3 has 12 recalls in this group. A battery disconnect that may fail, potentially twisted side curtain airbags, and possible loss of power steering assist stand out. Lighting, hood latch detection, driver assistance, and rearview camera delays also feature, with warning chime and indicator issues completing the picture. The 429 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, led by forward collision avoidance with 179, steering with 89, and vehicle speed control with 69. Steering repair history warrants particular attention.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify battery disconnect and side curtain airbag recall completion.
- Request power steering repair records and ask about lost assist.
- Check taillights and rearview camera response; verify related remedies.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Tesla dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2023 Tesla Model 3
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 Side Curtain Airbag May Be Twisted | AIR Bags | high |
| Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Taillight Failure | Exterior Lighting | high |
| Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta may act unsafely at intersections | Steering | high |
| Tesla Model 3 Battery Disconnect May Fail | Electrical System | high |
| Tesla Autosteer controls may allow driver misuse | Electrical System | high |
| Tesla Hood Latch May Not Detect Unlatched Hood | Latches/locks/linkages | high |
| Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Headlights Too Bright | Exterior Lighting | high |
| Tesla Model 3 and Cybertruck warning lights too small | Electrical System | medium |
| Tesla Seat Belt Warning Chime May Not Activate | Seat Belts | medium |
| Tesla Cybertruck, Model 3, Model Y tire pressure warning light fault | Tires | medium |
| Tesla Model 3 Power Steering Assist May Fail | Steering | medium |
| Tesla Model 3, S and Y rearview camera image delayed | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
430 complaints filed for this model year, including 73 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 50 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 208 | None found |
| Steering | 90 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 69 | None found |
| Brakes | 57 | None found |
| Electrical System | 51 | Yes |
| Structure | 22 | None found |