NHTSA has received 215 owner complaints about the 2024 Tesla Model 3, or 80.4 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.91, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #79 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Tesla models its rate is 21% higher; against other Electric vehicles it is 43% higher.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2024-03-25 and 2026-09-01. Median delay from incident to filing: 2 days.
215Complaints
80.4Complaints per year on the road
1.91Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
5Recalls
11.6%Share involving a crash or fire
69Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2023) drew 113.5 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2025) drew 67.6 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2024 model collected 179 complaints, 155% higher than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Interior & equipment (22.8% of complaints), followed by Electrical (21.4%) and Driver-assist systems (18.6%). Interior & equipment complaints are 2.5 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Interior & equipment reports, owners most often mention “signal”, “buttons”, “turn”, “horn” and “steering wheel”. 25 reports (11.6%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 19 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 12 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (50% of incidents). In the last 12 months 69 new complaints were filed, versus 97 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for this model year. 28% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses. 7 NHTSA defect investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions” (opened 2026-03-18, still open).
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles1.91
vs. other Tesla models1.21
vs. other 2024 models2.1
vs. other Electric vehicles1.43
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (179)2.55
Client left the road and the vehicle hit a tree by the roadside. The vehicle caught fire and client was incapacitated and unable to operate the door handle from the inside or unlock the doors.
Electrical · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761374 · Crash · Fire
On XXX at approximately 12:56 PM Pacific on [XXX], my 2024 Tesla Model 3 VIN [XXX] was operating in Full Self-Driving (Supervised).
Electrical · 2026-08-27 · ODI 11759977 · Crash
Muffled or significantly quieter horn during rain. Users on Reddit generally agree that the sound typically returns to normal once the area dries out.
Interior & equipment · 2026-08-21 · ODI 11758408
On June 16, 2026, while operating the "Autopilot" self-driving system, my vehicle autonomously activated the right turn signal to enter a parking space. Subsequently, the vehicle experienced an unexpected acceleration.
Interior & equipment · 2026-08-18 · ODI 11757620 · Crash
I have been driving Tesla using FSD from [XXX] to [XXX] and passing [XXX] (XXX around 5 pm). We took an exit for rest room break near Gas Station.
Driver-assist systems · 2026-08-16 · ODI 11757248
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 vehicles. The vehicles were originally built for a foreign market and do not have knee air bags, may not be equipped with certain interior safety countermeasures, and may not have been tested for bumper impact resistance procedures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers, 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact," and Part 581, "Bumper Standards."
Risk: A noncompliant vehicle may have reduced occupant protections, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 5, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or resolutions@tesla.com. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Campaign 25V002000 · 2025-01-07
Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS Campaign 24V935000 · 2024-12-17 · Over-the-air fix
Summary: 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."
Risk: Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
Risk: An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAX Campaign 24V284000 · 2024-04-19
Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling one 2024 Model 3 vehicle. The driver seat side air bag module was assembled without a deflector that directs gas flow during deployment.
Risk: Without a deflector, the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla service replaced the side air bag, free of charge. The affected vehicle was repaired April 12, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-001.
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility ConditionsOpen
EA26002 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS · Opened 2026-03-18 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is opening this Engineering Analysis to evaluate Teslaâs Full Self Driving Beta and Full Self Driving (Supervised) (collectively, FSD) degradation detection system. The focus of this investigation will be to assess the systemâs ability, when encountering reduced roadway visibility conditions, to detect degradation and alert the driver with sufficient t…
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engagedOpen
PE25012 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS · Opened 2025-10-07 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
The Office of Defects Investigation (âODIâ) is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to assess the scope, frequency, and potential safety consequences of FSD executing driving maneuvers that constitute traï¬c safety violations. This investigation concerns versions of FSD that Tesla has labeled as "FSD (Supervised)" and "FSD (Beta)." Tesla characterizes FSD as an SAE Level 2 partial automat…
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting RequirementsOpen
AQ25002 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS · Opened 2025-08-20 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
The Office of Defects Investigation (âODIâ) has identified numerous incident reports submitted by Tesla, Inc. (âTeslaâ) in response to Standing General Order 2021-01 (the âSGOâ), in which the reported crashes occurred several months or more before the dates of the reports. The majority of these reports involved crashes in which the Standing General Order in place at the time required a…
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.Closed
On January 6, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation 24003 (PE24033) to investigate Actually Smart Summon (Summon) sessions resulting in crashes during active sessions. According to Tesla, Summon is a short-distance SAE Level 2 system, controlled by the user from a cell phone within a certain distance and intended for use in parking lots and on private prope…
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility ConditionsClosed
PE24031 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS · Opened 2024-10-17 · Closed 2026-03-18 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On October 17, 2024, NHTSAâs Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE24031) of Teslaâs Full Self Driving Beta and Full Self Driving (Supervised) (collectively, FSD) to assess: the ability of the FSD system to detect and respond appropriately to reduced roadway visibility conditions; whether any other FSD crashes had occurred under degraded roadway visibility co…
Recall 23V838 Remedy EffectivenessOpen
RQ24009 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE · Opened 2024-04-25 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is opening a Recall Query to assess the remedy adequacy of Recall 23V838. On December 12, 2023, Tesla filed a Defect Information Report (Recall 23V838) applicable to all Tesla models produced and equipped with any version of its Autopilot system, which Tesla described as an SAE Level 2 (L2) Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS). Autopilot is the simulta…
On February 16, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE22002) to investigate reports of unexpected deceleration while driving with the adaptive cruise control system engaged in Model Year (MY) 2021 â 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles manufactured by Tesla. The subject systems include Autopilot (all versions), Full Self-Driving (FSD) and Traffic Aware C…
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2024 Tesla Model 3?
215 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Tesla Model 3, or about 80.4 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2024 Tesla Model 3?
The most common category is Interior & equipment, accounting for 22.8% of complaints.
Does the 2024 Tesla Model 3 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall(s) for this model year. 7 NHTSA defect investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions” (opened 2026-03-18, still open).
Is the 2024 Tesla Model 3 still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 69 new complaints were filed, versus 97 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
How does the 2024 Tesla Model 3 compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 215 owner complaints about the 2024 Tesla Model 3, or 80.4 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.91, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #79 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Tesla models its rate is 21% higher; against other Electric vehicles it is 43% higher.