On November 12, 2026, at approximately 11:20 AM, while operating a newly delivered Tesla Model 3 (purchased two weeks prior), Full Self-Driving (FSD) was engaged to exit a parking area. Although the vehicle had successfully navigated this exact exit previously, the FSD system suddenly malfunctioned, failed to detect a stationary wall, and steered the vehicle into a tight, trapped position against the wall without braking or warning. There were no prior warning lights or symptoms before this sudden failure. Dashcam video footage and vehicle telemetry logs from the timestamp are available.
Vehicle safety record
2027 Tesla Model 3 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2027 Tesla Model 3 with NHTSA, most often about the driver assistance (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2026 has 18.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Model 3 year, for its age
#16 most complained-about 2027 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2027 Tesla Model 3 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 2027 Tesla Model 3
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2027 Tesla Model 3. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2027 Tesla Model 3
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tesla Model 3: every year compared
All Model 3 years2027 Tesla Model 3 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Tesla Model 3 | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 7 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2027 Tesla Model Y | 4 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2027 Rivian R1S | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2027 Rivian R1T | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2027 Cadillac Lyriq | 0 | 1 | A | 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 2027 Tesla Model 3
Does the 2027 Tesla Model 3 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2027 Tesla Model 3 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2027 Tesla Model 3?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the driver assistance (1).
How many complaints has the 2027 Tesla Model 3 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 12, 2026 and the latest on November 12, 2026. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2027 Tesla Model 3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 100 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 2027 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