2023 Tesla Model 3 Recalls & Known Issues
Check recalls and known issues for the 2023 Tesla Model 3. Safety information and reliability rating.
Reliability Overview
averageThe 2023 Tesla Model 3 has multiple NHTSA recall campaigns, including software-related fixes and a steering-related recall that can affect drivability. Owner reports also cluster around steering, collision-avoidance warnings, and electrical/software issues, so overall reliability is best described as average rather than strong.
Open Recalls (4)
Automated/Adaptive Steering
Tesla vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta software may behave improperly in certain driving situations, including at intersections and when responding to speed-limit changes, increasing crash risk.
Campaign: 23V085 | Reported: 2023-02-15
Visibility / Rearview Camera
Certain Tesla vehicles may display the rearview camera image too slowly or not at all when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, reducing rear visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Campaign: 23V838 | Reported: 2023-12-07
Electric Power Steering
Certain 2023 Model 3 vehicles with software versions prior to 2023.38.4 may experience an overstress condition in steering motor drive components, which can cause a loss of power steering assist after stopping and accelerating again.
Campaign: 25V092 | Reported: 2025-01-16
Suspension
NHTSA opened a recall tied to a suspension failure concern affecting certain 2023 Model 3 vehicles, with complaints alleging suspension failures in the field.
Campaign: 26V283 | Reported: 2026-07-13
Known Issues
Steering assist loss or intermittent steering complaints
Typical mileage: 15,000-30,000
$500 - $2,000
Forward collision avoidance warnings / false alerts
Typical mileage: 10,000-40,000
$0 - $500
Vehicle speed control / acceleration or regenerative braking complaints
Typical mileage: 10,000-40,000
$0 - $1,000
Electrical system glitches and software-related faults
Typical mileage: 5,000-50,000
$0 - $1,500
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