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Buying a used 2023 Tesla Model 3? Check these 12 recalls first
The 2023 Model 3 carries a long recall list with driver assistance at its center: separate actions cover Full Self-Driving Beta breaking traffic laws and Autosteer controls that may not prevent driver misuse. Other high-severity items are a twisted side curtain airbag, a post-crash battery cutoff that may fail, and a hood latch warning that fails. Its 422 NHTSA complaints are unverified owner reports and cluster in forward collision avoidance (177) and steering (86) — the same systems. None carry stop-driving or park-outside warnings.
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.
- Get VIN-level proof the side curtain airbag, battery cutoff and hood latch recalls were completed.
- Ask which driver-assistance software recalls (FSD Beta, Autosteer) have been applied to this car.
- On the test drive check taillights, backup camera lag, headlight glare and the tire pressure warning light.
- 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 Full Self-Driving Beta May Break Traffic Laws | Steering | high |
| Tesla Model 3 battery cutoff may fail after crash | Electrical System | high |
| Tesla Model 3, S, and Y hood latch warning fails | Latches/locks/linkages | high |
| Tesla Model 3 and Model Y taillights may go dark | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Tesla Autosteer Controls May Not Prevent Driver Misuse | Electrical System | medium |
| Tesla Cybertruck, Model 3, Model Y: tire warning light fault | Tires | medium |
| Tesla Model 3 and Y can lose steering assist | Steering | medium |
| Tesla Model 3, S and Y backup camera lags | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Tesla Model 3 and Model Y headlights too bright | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Tesla brake warning lights display in too-small font | Electrical System | low |
| Tesla seat belt warning light and chime may fail | Seat Belts | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
422 complaints filed for this model year, including 72 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 49 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 | 204 | None found |
| Steering | 86 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 68 | None found |
| Brakes | 57 | None found |
| Electrical System | 51 | Yes |
| Structure | 22 | None found |