The 2024 Tesla Model 3 has 198 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and electrical system. Owners most often flag front suspension/control arm failures: worn out control arms, loose steering racks, described as "almost inevitable" and a primary cause of high failure rates in mandatory vehicle inspections. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Tesla Model 3 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 8 Model 3 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 25 (2017) to 746 (2022). With 198 complaints, the 2024 Model 3 sits belowthe model's median of 432.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
air bags:side/window:thorax
Campaign 24V284000Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling one 2024 Model 3 vehicle. The driver seat side air bag module was assembled without a deflector that directs gas flow during deployment.
latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Campaign 24V554000Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Campaign 24V935000Tesla, 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, faili…
back over prevention:software
Campaign 25V002000Tesla, 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 vehic…
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. Long-term owners of earlier models (pre-2024 "Highland") report significant mechanical reliability issues, particularly with suspension components, leading to high out-of-warranty repair…
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Used Model 3 listings typically run $19,889–$26,486 across 2017 to 2026 model years.
Compare every Model 3 year side by side to see how 2024 ranks against the rest.