Official campaign summaries
Campaign 26V507000 · reported Aug 5, 2026
Tesla, Inc. · Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Tesla Service will replace the headlights, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were be mailed October 3, 2026. Another notice will be sent once the repair becomes available. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-003.
Campaign 24V935000 · reported Dec 17, 2024
Tesla, Inc. · Component: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.
Campaign 24V376000 · reported May 28, 2024
Tesla, Inc. · Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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 unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
Campaign 24V153000 · reported Feb 27, 2024
Tesla, Inc. · Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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 reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, release 2023.44.30.14, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-006.
Campaign 24V051000 · reported Jan 30, 2024
Tesla, Inc. · Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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 incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
Campaign 23V838000 · reported Dec 12, 2023
Tesla, Inc. · Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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 Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.
Campaign 23V235000 · reported Mar 31, 2023
Tesla, Inc. · Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-31-001. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-835.
Campaign 23V085000 · reported Feb 15, 2023
Tesla, Inc. · Component: STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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 Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.
Showing NHTSA's text for the 8 most recent of 22 campaigns. All 22 are in the table above; read any of them in full at NHTSA.
Frequently asked questions
How many safety recalls does the 2019 Tesla Model 3 have?
NHTSA's recall data lists 22 recall campaigns for the 2019 Tesla Model 3. The most recent was reported on Aug 5, 2026 (campaign 26V507000); the earliest listed was reported on Oct 10, 2019 (campaign 19V719000). The full list with NHTSA's own summaries is on this page.
What was the most recent recall for the 2019 Tesla Model 3?
Campaign 26V507000, reported to NHTSA on Aug 5, 2026 by Tesla, Inc., component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. NHTSA's summary, consequence and remedy text for it is quoted unchanged on this page.
Does this list tell me whether my 2019 Tesla Model 3 has an open recall?
No. This page lists recall campaigns by make, model and model year only. Whether a specific vehicle is affected, and whether its repair has been done, depends on its VIN. Enter your 17-character VIN in the official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which parts of the 2019 Tesla Model 3 are named in its recalls?
The component areas in NHTSA's data are: Electrical System (8 campaigns); Seat Belts (3 campaigns); Forward Collision Avoidance (2 campaigns); Suspension (2 campaigns); Exterior Lighting (1 campaign); Tires (1 campaign); Steering (1 campaign); Visibility (1 campaign); Back Over Prevention (1 campaign); Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1 campaign); Equipment (1 campaign).
Where does the information on this page come from?
From the public NHTSA recalls API (api.nhtsa.gov), which publishes the manufacturers' recall reports. Summary, consequence and remedy texts are shown exactly as NHTSA provides them; counts and groupings are calculated by this page and explained under Extended data.