2021 Tesla Model 3 Recalls & Known Issues
Check recalls and known issues for the 2021 Tesla Model 3. Safety information and reliability rating.
Reliability Overview
below averageThe 2021 Tesla Model 3 has several safety recalls and recurring owner reports involving electronics, driver-assistance behavior, sensors, and suspension components. Reliability is generally usable but below average for its model year, with repair costs ranging from minor software or sensor fixes to expensive electronic-module and suspension repairs.
Open Recalls (5)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing a brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim, potentially causing tire-pressure loss.
Campaign: 21V387 | Reported: 2021-05-26
Air Bags
The left or right curtain side airbag may have been improperly secured and twisted during production, potentially preventing proper deployment.
Campaign: 21V834 | Reported: 2021-10-27
Suspension
Front suspension lateral-link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the subframe and shift wheel alignment.
Campaign: 21V835 | Reported: 2021-10-27
Forward Collision Avoidance
A communication error may cause false forward-collision warnings or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency braking system.
Campaign: 21V846 | Reported: 2021-11-12
Forward Collision Avoidance
The Boombox feature may obscure pedestrian-warning sounds when the vehicle is moving.
Campaign: 22V063 | Reported: 2022-02-10
Known Issues
Center display or media-control unit freezing, rebooting, unreliable touch response, or failure to install software updates
Typical mileage: 20,000-80,000
$0 - $2,500
Bluetooth or phone-pairing instability
Typical mileage: Any mileage
$0 - $500
Automatic high-beam control operating incorrectly
Typical mileage: Any mileage
$0 - $1,000
Driver-seat occupancy sensor malfunction causing unexpected Park selection at low speed
Typical mileage: 25,000-40,000
$300 - $1,200
Suspension noises, premature bushing wear, or alignment problems
Typical mileage: 30,000-80,000
$300 - $2,500
Premature 12-volt battery failure or low-voltage electrical warnings
Typical mileage: 30,000-70,000
$150 - $500
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