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2024 Tesla Model 3 Air bags Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
4%of 222 total for the year
Median mileage
14,591miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the air bags of the 2024 Tesla Model 3, 4% of the 222 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,591 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I am writing to report an accident involving my son who was driving Tesla 2024 Model-3 on July 18th 2026 approximately 10:15 AM EST. He was returning home from his volunteering with Emergency medical Service(EMS) when the vehicle's steering wheel suddenly froze. while attempting to maneuver the vehicle to safe location , it collided with a roadside barrier. fortunately , my son was not injured , but the vehicle sustained significant damage, including deployment of airbag and damage to front passenger side. this incident occurred at a speed of approximately 26 MPH”

NHTSA complaint #11751698, filed 2026-07

“The contact owned a 2024 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH on the freeway, the central touchscreen interface displayed a blank screen. The contact mentioned the autopilot engaged independently, causing the vehicle to merge to the left and collide with another vehicle in front of the driver's side. No air bags deployed. The contact stated that she sustained injuries on the left side of her wrist and arms, and a bruise on her right arm near her elbow and upper right thigh swollen on her neck, shoulders, and full back and both hands are swollen. …”

NHTSA complaint #11682153, filed 2025-08, 9,611 miles

“The contact owned a 2024 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph and making a right turn, due to a blind spot, another vehicle driving at full speed almost crashed into the contact. The contact quickly steered the vehicle away, avoiding a collision with the other vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The contact ultimately crashed into a nearby light post. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed and totaled. The light post had fallen to the ground. There were no injuries or medical attention needed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11675256, filed 2025-07, 19,571 miles

“My Model 3 was T-boned in an intersection, hitting both the front and rear doors, as a result of a vehicle running a red light. The driver that hit us was speeding and didn’t hit brakes. The impact pushed the Tesla almost in a complete 360 on an adjacent street where the driver side of the car jumped a curb and stopped after hitting a pole slightly on the driver side. Red light etc all substantiated by police report. Airbags deployed on the passenger side from the seat and upper panels. Front airbags failed on both sides. …”

NHTSA complaint #11692742, filed 2025-10

“Safety restraint warning in car, unsure of actual issue but warning keeps popping up. Presumed that the seatbelts or airbags would not properly work in event of a crash. Dealer/company says it's a known issue, with other cars needing a fix too, however they aren't able to specify exactly the issue or issue a timeframe on repair. Issue first started appearing in Late August of this year, and has become more frequent as of recent. Potentially this is a critical safety issue regarding airbag/seatbelt's potentially failing to work as designed for all similiar models.”

NHTSA complaint #11701498, filed 2025-11

Related recalls

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202613%
202522%
202484%
2023184%
2022132%
202181%
2020307%
20198814%
201814314%
2017726%

Other parts of the 2024 Tesla Model 3

Other or unknown
72 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
49 complaints
Electrical system
46 complaints
Steering
39 complaints
Exterior lighting
27 complaints
Vehicle speed control
21 complaints
Lane departure
17 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2024 Tesla Model 3

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology