2025 Tesla Model 3: recalls and problems
No recalls and 117 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.
Recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2025 Tesla Model 3. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.
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What owners report
While driving on the interstate my passenger was attempting to connect their phone to the bluetooth when they accidentally selected the driver profile. i was in the drivers seat and the seat immediately started moving back and i couldn't reach the gas or brake. i pulled over immediately and was able to reset it. the driver profile should be locked and not accessible while driving to prevent this.
while waiting on left signal i changed my destination address when signal turned green car take straight on red signal .car is on fsd mode . happend on sep-19 at south ridding junction
-full self-driving (fsd) was engaged when my vehicle unexpectedly and abruptly deviated from its expected course and collided with a vehicle on the other side of the road. my vehicle was totaled so i cannot confirm availability for inspection, however i have te vehicle’s usb drive which contains data about the vehicle and collision. -the abrupt and unexpected maneuver created an immediate safety risk to me and the p
Most recently, on or about 09/05/2026, driving on the freeway at about 65 mph with the sun directly in the windshield, the car suddenly issued an urgent take-over-immediately alert and autosteer disengaged with no advance warning. my 2025 tesla model 3 uses a camera-only driver assistance system (tesla vision). whenever i drive toward a low sun - at sunrise or sunset - the forward-facing cameras behind the windshiel
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Model 3. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.