Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2019 Tesla Model 3 has 21 recalls, 586 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
21
Recalls
586
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 19, 2026
22V037000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functio...
21V835000
SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, al...
22V045000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not ...
21V389000
SEAT BELTS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder ...
21V00D000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles. The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the t...
21V387000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake c...
21V846000
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. ...
19V719000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019 Tesla Model 3 vehicles. The driver-side sun visor may not have the required air bag warning infor...
22V063000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to b...
22V169000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and operating...
22V235000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to b...
22V263000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles. The unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedomet...
22V702000
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic rever...
22V798000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor may...
23V085000
STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving...
23V235000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral lin...
23V838000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of...
24V051000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An...
24V153000
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory res...
24V376000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an ...
24V935000
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPM...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2019 Tesla Model 3 4 DR RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | STRUCTURE | Component: Exterior Door Handle (Front Passenger) Incident Description: A latent manufacturing defe... |
| May 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while the rear seat warmer was active... |
| May 1, 2026 | AIR BAGS | I am submitting a complaint regarding a “Front Passenger Safety Restraint System Fault” warning that... |
| Apr 22, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped at a re... |
| Apr 18, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The chrome lamination/sticker is peeling from the underside of the door handles. This peeling causes... |
| Apr 17, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | Tesla FSD on HW3 vehicles has become very unstable. Users complain the car ping pongs within the la... |
| Apr 17, 2026 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS | I received a notice onscreen (photo attached) that says "Front passenger safety restraint system iss... |
| Apr 12, 2026 | SEAT BELTS,SEATS | An error message appears every time my husband drives. Whenever he moves the driver seat backwards, ... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was involved in a collision while driving my 2019 Tesla Model 3. The incident occurred on April 2n... |
| Mar 14, 2026 | SUSPENSION | Suspensions. I know there’s been known defects with the suspensions and they’ve only recall 422 veh... |
| Mar 14, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Poorly sealed front monitoring cameras. I know it’s poorly sealed on many Tesla vehicles and my own.... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | The Tesla was hit on the passenger side by a Honda civic that ran a red light traveling more than 25... |
| Mar 2, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Chrome peeling on the underside of multiple door handles has created razor sharp edges that slice fi... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | SUSPENSION | While driving, the front driver-side suspension collapsed due to a complete detachment of the front ... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rea... |
| Jan 11, 2026 | SUSPENSION | At approximately 30,000 miles, the front left suspension lateral link/control arm separated while dr... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | STEERING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? ... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS | System error code RCM_a021 "Front left safety restraint system issue" The wiring under the front s... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | The car was giving me a warning "Front Left Restraint System Fault" (RCM_a021) approximately for 4... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am reporting a safety defect involving a welded rear subframe component. The welded section snappe... |