2023 Tesla Model 3 driver assistance problems

The 2023 Tesla Model 3 has 276 driver assistance complaints filed with NHTSA — 38% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

276

Driver Assistance complaints

38%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Driver Assistance complaints by year

Model 3 driver assistance complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

26V283000Driver AssistanceMay 4, 2026 · 218,868 units

Defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-001.

What owners report

“I was pulling into a park spot , coming to a stop and the car within seconds accelerated into a building. There was no warning at all. Also, after the collision a warning popped on the screen saying that the emergency break was disabled. This was the first time seeing this alert, and I did not…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · November 29, 2022 · crash

Common questions

How many driver assistance complaints does the 2023 Tesla Model 3 have?

NHTSA has 276 complaints about the 2023 Tesla Model 3 driver assistance — 38% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2023 Tesla Model 3 driver assistance?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the driver assistance: 26V283000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.