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2023 TESLA MODEL 3 Safety Overview

The 2023 TESLA MODEL 3 has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 11 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Back over prevention:software
  • Steering:electric power assist system
  • Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for TESLA MODEL 3 owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2023 TESLA MODEL 3 26V283000

Tesla, Inc.

A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 26V283000: A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/5/2026
2023 TESLA MODEL 3 25V092000

Tesla, Inc.

A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 25V092000: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/14/2025
2023 TESLA MODEL 3 24V935000

Tesla, Inc.

Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

A safety recall has been issued concerning tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems. Tesla, Inc. If ignored, driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.. To fix this, tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

Reported: 12/17/2024
2023 TESLA MODEL 3 24V554000

Tesla, Inc.

An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

A safety recall has been issued concerning latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch. Tesla, Inc. If ignored, an unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

Reported: 7/24/2024
2023 TESLA MODEL 3 24V376000

Tesla, Inc.

A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA Recall 24V376000: A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/28/2024
2023 TESLA MODEL 3 24V051000

Tesla, Inc.

Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.

A safety recall has been issued concerning electrical system: instrument cluster/panel. Tesla, Inc. If ignored, warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

Reported: 1/30/2024
2023 TESLA MODEL 3 23V838000

Tesla, Inc.

In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 23V838000: In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/12/2023
2023 TESLA MODEL 3 23V434000

Tesla, Inc.

A defective battery disconnect may not isolate the vehicle's high voltage battery after a crash or fault detection, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury.

NHTSA Recall 23V434000: A defective battery disconnect may not isolate the vehicle's high voltage... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/19/2023
2023 TESLA MODEL 3 23V085000

Tesla, Inc.

FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 23V085000: FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/15/2023
2023 TESLA MODEL 3 22V844000

Tesla, Inc.

A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 22V844000: A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/15/2022
2023 TESLA MODEL 3 21V834000

Tesla, Inc.

A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash.

NHTSA Recall 21V834000: A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/25/2021

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.