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Tesla Model 3
Model Overview
At its 2019 introduction, the Tesla Model 3 was this futuristic electric-car brand's most affordable model. It's a compact sedan that boasts long driving range and strong performance shared with the larger Model S that came before it. Acceleration is quick, handling is entertaining and agile, and it looks high-tech inside and out. The electric powertrain offers a quiet drive that makes the Model 3 feel more expensive than it is.
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Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2024-283
Recall date
2024-05-21
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SB-24-00-007
Units Affected:
109,791
Notification Type:
Compliance TC
Issue:
A previous over-the-air (OTA) software update could cause the vehicle not to display the correct visual warning indicators when there are problems with the brake system or when the parking brake is applied. As a result, the BRAKE, PARK, and antilock brake system (ABS) visual indicators would display as text instead of symbols.
Safety Risk:
While there is a low risk to safety, Canadian regulations require visual warnings to use common symbols, instead of words, to avoid driver confusion.
Corrective Actions:
Tesla will notify affected owners by email. Tesla has released an over-the-air software update to fix this problem. There is no further action required if your vehicle has software release 2024.3.25, 2024.14.5, or a release later than 2024.14.5.
Recall number
2024-130
Recall date
2024-02-27
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2019 2020 2021 2022
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SB-24-00-006
Units Affected:
340
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the pedestrian warning system not to work. As a result, the vehicle may not produce enough sound to be detected by other road users. New Canadian regulations require electric vehicles to make a minimum sound level when operating at low speeds.
Safety Risk:
A pedestrian warning system that doesn't work could create an increased risk of injury for other road users.
Corrective Actions:
Tesla will notify affected owners by email. Tesla has released an over-the-air software update to fix this problem. There is no further action required if your vehicle has software release 2023.44.30.14 or a software deployed after 2023.44.30.14.
Recall number
2023-657
Recall date
2023-12-12
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SB-23-00-008
Units Affected:
192,769
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On vehicles equipped with the Autosteer advanced driver-assistance feature, when using the feature, the vehicle may not provide strong enough warnings or monitor the driver closely enough to prevent misuse of the feature.
Safety Risk:
A driver that doesn't pay close attention while using the Autosteer feature or who doesn't react quickly when Autosteer is canceled could have an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Tesla will notify owners by email and supply an over-the-air software update to improve driver monitoring and alerts while using the Autosteer feature. Tesla advises that you must always pay attention and be ready to take control of the vehicle at any time while using the Autosteer advanced driver-assistance feature.
Recall number
2023-194
Recall date
2023-03-24
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SB-23-31-001
Units Affected:
24
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the front suspension lateral links to the sub-frame could loosen over time and the lateral links could separate from the sub-frame. If this happens, there could be sudden changes in wheel alignment and a loss of vehicle stability.
Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada recall 2021-649.
Safety Risk:
A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Tesla will notify owners by e-mail and arrange for an inspection the front lateral link bolts. Tesla Service will tighten or replace the bolts, as necessary.
Recall number
2023-063
Recall date
2023-02-14
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SB-23-00-001
Units Affected:
20,667
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
In certain traffic situations, when the FSD Beta advanced driver assistance feature is engaged, the vehicle may perform maneuvers that break certain traffic laws, if the driver doesn't intervene and take control.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with the FSD Beta feature.
Safety Risk:
Certain maneuvers performed by the FSD Beta advanced driver assistance feature may break traffic laws. This could increase the risk of a crash if the driver doesn't intervene.
Corrective Actions:
Tesla will notify owners by email and supply an over-the-air software update to improve how the FSD Beta feature maneuvers the vehicle in certain traffic situations. Tesla reminds that FSD Beta is only an advanced driver assistance feature, and the driver must pay attention and be ready to take control at all times when the feature is engaged.
Recall number
2022-651
Recall date
2022-11-15
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SB-22-00-016
Units Affected:
33,155 - Recall Completed - All Units Repaired
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tail lamps on one or both sides of the vehicle could work intermittently due to a firmware problem.
Safety Risk:
Tail lamps that don't work properly may make the vehicle less visible to others and could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Tesla will notify owners by email and provide an over-the-air firmware update to fix this problem.
Recall number
2022-604
Recall date
2022-10-21
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SB-22-20-004
Units Affected:
4,247
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the bolt attaching the left-rear seat belt buckle and center-rear seat belt anchorage may not have been reassembled correctly after previous service repair. As a result, the seat belts may not work properly in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that moves or detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Tesla will notify owners by email and advise you to contact Tesla Service to arrange for an inspection of the left-rear seat belt buckle and center-rear seat belt anchorage bolt. The bolt will be re-tightened, if necessary.
Recall number
2022-528
Recall date
2022-09-20
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SB-22-70-002
Units Affected:
114,536
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. This could cause the window to close with too much force before it stops and retracts. Also, the window may not retract enough after detecting an obstruction. As a result, the power windows do not pass certain tests under Canadian safety regulations.
Safety Risk:
A window that closes with excessive force could pinch a person and create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Tesla will email a notice to owners and provide an over-the-air firmware update to fix this condition.
Recall number
2022-199
Recall date
2022-04-18
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SB-22-00-008
Units Affected:
2,242
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, when using track mode, the units of vehicle speed (km/h or mph) may not display. Canadian regulations require the units of speed to be displayed.
Note: This problem only affects Model 3 Performance models with firmware release 2021.44.25 or later until 2022.12.
Safety Risk:
A driver may not know how fast the vehicle is travelling if the units of speed are not visible. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Tesla will email a notice to owners and provide an over-the-air firmware update to fix this problem.
Recall number
2022-128
Recall date
2022-03-18
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SB-22-00-004
Units Affected:
72
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause a computer reset. If you shift to reverse while the computer resets, there may be a delay before the rearview camera image appears on the touchscreen. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display within 2 seconds of shifting into reverse.
Note: This problem only affects vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 running a firmware release between 2021.44.25 and 2021.44.25.2. This computer reset does not affect other displays or vehicle controls found on the touchscreen.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that is slow to appear could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Tesla will email a notice to owners and provide an over-the-air firmware update to fix this problem. There is no further action required if your vehicle has firmware release 2021.44.30 or a later release.
Recall number
2022-037
Recall date
2022-02-01
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SB-22-00-002
Units Affected:
80,363
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
Under certain conditions, the seat belt reminder chime may not sound when you start the vehicle and your seat belt is not buckled. Canadian regulations require both a seat belt reminder sound and visual telltale when a driver is not wearing their seat belt.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt warning that does not work correctly may not remind you to buckle your seat belt. Not wearing your seat belt can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Tesla will email a notice to owners and provide an over-the-air firmware update in early February 2022 to fix this problem. There is no further action required if your vehicle has firmware release 2021.43.101.1 or 2022.4.5, or a later release.
Recall number
2022-028
Recall date
2022-01-27
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019 2020 2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SB-22-00-001
Units Affected:
68
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
Tesla is recalling vehicles to remove a feature called "rolling stop". In certain situations, this feature can cause the vehicle not to make a full stop at a stop sign.
Note: This problem only affects vehicles in the Tesla Early Access Program with FSD-beta.
Safety Risk:
A vehicle that doesn't make a complete stop at an intersection could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Tesla will email a notice to owners. Vehicles affected by this issue will receive an over-the-air firmware update to remove the "rolling stop" feature. There is no further action required if your vehicle has firmware release 2021.44.30.15 or a later release.
Recall number
2021-784
Recall date
2021-12-21
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019 2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SB-21-17-008
Units Affected:
35,342
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a cable in the trunk harness could become damaged over time. If this happens, the rearview camera image may not appear on the center display when backing-up.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Tesla will notify owners by e-mail and arrange for an inspection of the trunk harness. Tesla Service will install a harness protector to prevent further wear and will replace the harness, as required.
Recall number
2021-665
Recall date
2021-10-29
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019 2020 2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SB-21-00-004
Units Affected:
42
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software error could cause false forward collision warnings (FCW) and/or activate the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system. If this happens, the vehicle could come to a sudden stop.
Note: This problem only affects vehicles with firmware release 2021.36.5.2.
Safety Risk:
A vehicle that brakes or stops suddenly when there is no risk of a collision could create an increased risk of a rear-end crash.
Corrective Actions:
Tesla will email a notice to owners. Each vehicle affected by this issue has already received an over-the-air firmware update to fix this problem. There is no further action required if your vehicle has firmware release 2021.36.5.3 or a later release.
Recall number
2021-321
Recall date
2021-05-25
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019 2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SB-21-20-001
Units Affected:
476
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the bolt that attaches the D-ring on the driver and front passenger seat belts may not be properly tightened. As a result, the seat belt may not work as designed in a crash. Also, the seat belt height adjustment may not work properly.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Tesla will notify owners by mail and arrange for an inspection of the bolts that attach the driver and front passenger seat belt D-rings. Tesla Service will replace the bolts and repair any damaged threads, as necessary.
Recall number
2021-318
Recall date
2021-05-25
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2019 2020 2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SB-21-33-002
Units Affected:
696
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the brake calipers to the wheel knuckles may not be properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could loosen over time and the caliper could contact the wheel rim. If this happens, damage to the wheel rim could cause a sudden loss of tire pressure.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of tire pressure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Tesla will notify owners and arrange for an inspection of the brake caliper bolts. They will be tightened, if necessary. If damage from a loose or missing bolt is found during the inspection, Tesla Service will arrange for a tow to the nearest service center for repair.
Recall number
2021-148
Recall date
2021-03-12
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
9,310
Notification Type:
Inconsequential
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the cover for the child seat tether anchorage for the second-row middle seat and/or a third-row seat is not marked with the required symbol. Canadian regulations require a specific symbol to mark the top tether anchorage location.
Safety Risk:
This small error is unlikely to affect safety, as information about the location of the child seat top tether anchorages can be found in the owner's manual.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. Tesla has made changes to ensure that the top tether anchorage is properly marked on all new vehicles.
Recall number
2020-497
Recall date
2020-10-20
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019 2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
49,984
Notification Type:
Inconsequential
Issue:
On certain vehicles, when switching the distance display setting from kilometers to miles, the speedometer displays the vehicle speed in miles per hour (mph) only. Canadian regulations require that speed be displayed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or in both km/h and mph.
Safety Risk:
This small error does not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. Tesla has made changes to ensure that all new vehicle speedometers display mph and km/h when the display distance is set to miles. In addition, this change was sent to all vehicles in firmware update 2020.36.11.
Recall number
2020-435
Recall date
2020-09-15
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2019 2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
18,187
Notification Type:
Inconsequential
Issue:
Certain vehicles do not have the correct warning indicator to show when the passenger airbag is turned off. Recent changes to Canadian regulations require all companies to use a symbol to show when the passenger airbag is turned off instead of text. This change can help to avoid confusion.
Safety Risk:
This small error does not affect the function of the airbag system or the accuracy of the information displayed to the occupant.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. Tesla has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles display the correct symbol when the passenger airbag is turned off. In addition, this change was sent to all vehicles in firmware update 2020.36.
Recall number
2019-507
Recall date
2019-10-09
System affected
Label
Model year(s) affected
2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SB-19-15-003
Units Affected:
12
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain cars, the driver’s sun visor does not have the required airbag warning labels. Canadian regulations require that information about the airbag system is provided on both sides of the sun visor.
Safety Risk:
These labels provide a driver with information about the airbags and/or child restraint safety recommendations. Not following these recommendations could create an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Tesla will notify owners in writing and arrange for a no-charge inspection of their car. If an incorrect sun visor is found, it will be replaced.
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