This page covers 3 recalls and 100 owner complaints for the 2025 Tesla Model 3.
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2025 Tesla Model 3 centers on driver-assistance system behavior, particularly forward collision avoidance and steering. Owners most frequently describe the automatic emergency braking and Full Self-Driving features applying sudden, harsh stops at yellow lights or in low-threat situations, with little or no gradual deceleration. Several owners report the abrupt braking catching them off guard, with their body lurching forward. Steering complaints follow a similar theme, owners describe unexpected steering inputs while driver-assistance features are engaged, including the wheel pulling or commanding a lane change without apparent reason. Lane departure reports overlap with this pattern, with owners noting the system making uninvited steering corrections. The Smart Summon feature also draws isolated reports of unexpected vehicle movement in parking situations.
100
Total Complaints
21
Crash-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2025 Tesla Model 3 has 3 recalls, the most serious involving battery pack contactors that can fail and cut drive power while the vehicle is in motion, raising the risk of a crash.
Two other recalls address visibility and tire safety. A circuit board in the camera system can short and cause the rearview camera to go blank, leaving the driver without a rear view when backing up. The tire pressure monitoring system may also fail to keep its warning light on between drive cycles, so low tire pressure can go unnoticed and affect handling.
At a glance
What can fail
The battery pack contactors may fail, which cuts off power to the drive system and prevents the vehicle from moving.
What the fix does
Tesla Service will replace the battery pack contactors at no cost to you.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A computer circuit board in the rearview camera system may short circuit, causing the rearview camera image to disappear from the display.
What the fix does
Tesla will release a software update and replace affected circuit boards at no cost. An owner notification letter was mailed March 7, 2025.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire pressure warning light may turn off between trips even when tire pressure is low, so you won't get alerted to underinflated tires.
What the fix does
Tesla sends a free software update to your vehicle that keeps the warning light on when tire pressure is low.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
