2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2018 Tesla Model 3 has 20 recalls, the most serious involving front suspension lateral links that can loosen and separate from the sub-frame, causing sudden wheel misalignment and loss of vehicle stability, and a Full Self-Driving software feature that can allow the car to roll through an all-way stop without coming to a complete stop. Seat belt integrity is a recurring theme across several recalls. The mounting bolt for the driver and front passenger seat belt D-rings may not be properly tightened, which can prevent the belt from holding in a crash and may also disable the height adjustment. Separately, the rear left seat belt buckle and center rear seat belt anchor may have been incorrectly reassembled during prior service, leaving those belts unable to restrain occupants in a crash. There are also recalls for the seat belt reminder chime and warning light failing to activate when the driver is unbuckled. Rear visibility is addressed in multiple recalls: a trunk harness cable can wear over time and knock out the rearview camera image entirely, and on vehicles with the older Autopilot Computer 2.5, the camera image may be delayed when shifting into reverse. The power windows on some vehicles may not reverse properly when they detect an obstruction, potentially closing with excessive force. The pedestrian warning system can be silenced either by a factory reset or by the Boombox feature playing audio through the external speaker while moving. On Performance trims using Track Mode, the speedometer may fail to show speed units. The tire pressure monitoring system warning light may not stay on between drives when tires are underinflated.