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Tesla Model 3 I recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign
1
of 4 versions affected
3
official RappelConso notices
3

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

VersionRecalls
  • Standard Range Plus 325 ch (2019-2021)Electric · 325 hp
  • Grande Autonomie 441 chElectric · 441 hp
  • Performance 513 ch (2019-2023)Electric · 513 hp
  • Propulsion 275 ch (Highland 2023-)Electric · 275 hp
No documented recall

Each campaign in detail

  1. Front suspension link-arm fixings loosely tightened (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    On some examples, the bolts fixing the lateral suspension link arms to the subframe may not have been tightened enough. They can loosen over time until the link arm separates, causing a sudden change in wheel geometry and a loss of stability. Tesla recalled Model 3s built between January 2019 and June 2021 to inspect and retighten or replace these bolts free of charge. Owners of affected cars have reported creaking or cracking from the front end.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    Standard Range Plus 325 ch (2019-2021), Grande Autonomie 441 ch, Performance 513 ch (2019-2023)
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

  • 19 July 2024 — Les supports de ceinture de sécurité peuvent être défectueux. Cela pourrait entraîner un risque accru de blessure en cas d’accident.

    Models or references
    Model 3, model y voiture de tourisme
    Risk
    Blessures
    Official notice (new tab)
  • 26 February 2024 — Les éléments de fixation qui fixent les étriers de frein aux essieux tronqués peuvent ne pas avoir été serrés au bon couple. Par conséquent, le mouvement des roues peut être limité et les pneumatiques peuvent ensuite perdre de la pression, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident.

    Models or references
    Model 3, model y voiture de tourisme
    Risk
    Blessures
    Official notice (new tab)
  • 8 August 2023 — Le bras de commande latéral de la suspension avant est fixé au sous-cadre au moyen de deux attaches. Si une fixation se détache suffisamment ou se détache du sous-cadre, cela peut entraîner un changement d’alignement de la roue. Il en résulte une instabilité qui pourrait avoir un effet négatif sur le contrôle du véhicule et augmenter le risque de collision.

    Models or references
    Model 3, model y voiture de tourisme
    Risk
    Blessures
    Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

  1. Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
  2. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
  3. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Tesla Model 3 I had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Tesla Model 3 I: Front suspension link-arm fixings loosely tightened (recall).

Which versions of the Tesla Model 3 I are affected?

Affected versions: Standard Range Plus 325 ch (2019-2021) (1), Grande Autonomie 441 ch (1), Performance 513 ch (2019-2023) (1). No documented recall for: Propulsion 275 ch (Highland 2023-).

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Tesla Model 3 I?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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