TESLA 2017 TESLA MODEL 3 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 TESLA MODEL 3
Brand
TESLA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 TESLA MODEL 3 vehicles due to visibility:power window devices and controls issues. A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2032. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-013.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026