Component Record

Tesla Model 3 2021 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems Problems

652 distinct owners reported a driver assistance and stability systems problem on the 2021 Tesla Model 3 - 97% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage652 complaints

652 complaints; 6 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V846000Reported October 29, 2021 - 11,728 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on October 29, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 11,728 vehicles across all affected models.

22V063000Reported February 4, 2022 - 578,607 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on February 4, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 578,607 vehicles across all affected models.

22V235000Reported April 12, 2022 - 594,894 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 594,894 vehicles across all affected models.

22V317000Reported May 9, 2022 - 7 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 7 vehicles across all affected models.

24V153000Reported February 27, 2024 - 6,557 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on February 27, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 6,557 vehicles across all affected models.

26V283000Reported May 4, 2026 - 218,868 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on May 4, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 218,868 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes127 Vehicle Speed Control123 Unknown Or Other96 Electrical System80 Visibility34 Steering28

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.