- The problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles. The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power.
- The risk
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Tesla Service will replace the battery pack contactors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-16-005.
Vehicle safety record
2025 Tesla Model 3 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2025 Tesla Model 3 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in October 2025 for the fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Model 3 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2025 Tesla Model 3 recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Over-the-air fix
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
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No complaints about the 2025 Tesla Model 3 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Tesla Model 3: every year compared
All Model 3 years2025 Tesla Model 3 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 | 0 | 3 | A | |
| 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 303 | 9 | D | Compare |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y | 116 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2025 Kia EV6 | 56 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2025 Rivian R1S | 55 | 11 | F | Compare |
| 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 38 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 | 31 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2025 Cadillac Lyriq | 19 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2025 Lucid Air | 18 | 7 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2025 Tesla Model 3
Does the 2025 Tesla Model 3 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Tesla Model 3: fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts (October 2025); software (January 2025); pressure monitoring and regulating systems (December 2024). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2025 Tesla Model 3 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2025 Tesla Model 3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 99 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Tesla Model 3 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Tesla Model 3 years have the most complaints?
2018 (1,039), 2022 (774), 2021 (677). See every Tesla Model 3 year compared.
What should I do if my 2025 Tesla Model 3 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data