Worst 2025 Tesla Model 3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
Unintended Acceleration
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Tesla Model 3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 21 | 5 | — | 9,840 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 16 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | 3 | — | 12,300 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 11 | 4 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 11 | 3 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 11 | 6 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 6 | 3 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Adas:Autonomous/Self Driving | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Adas:Autonomous/Self Driving:Software | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Switches/Knobs/Buttons | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2025 Tesla Model 3
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~948,626 vehicles.
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.
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."
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."
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2025 Tesla Model 3 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2025 Tesla Model 3 reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Tesla Model 3 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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