2024 Tesla Model 3 electrical system problems

The 2024 Tesla Model 3 has 42 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

Electrical System complaints

14%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Model 3 electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

24V554000Electrical SystemJuly 24, 2024 · 1,849,638 units

Defect

Tesla, 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.

Consequence

An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.

What owners report

“I was in a drive thru of a fast food restaurant and the car rapidly accelerated on its own and crashed into a wall. The air bags deployed and we were injured. We also narrowly missed hitting a pedestrian. The car hasnât been inspected by anyone yet, however it is available if someone wants to…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 20, 2025 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2024 Tesla Model 3 have?

NHTSA has 42 complaints about the 2024 Tesla Model 3 electrical system — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2024 Tesla Model 3 electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 24V554000.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.