TESLA MODEL 3 (2020) recall — Electrical System
Tesla recalls 2020 Model 3 vehicles with Autosteer that may not prevent driver misuse, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software to fix issue.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Tesla is recalling 2020 Model 3 vehicles with Autosteer due to a potential risk of crashes if drivers become unprepared to intervene. This affects vehicles where Autosteer's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80054-tesla-model-3-2020-recall-autosteer-safety-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80054-tesla-model-3-2020-recall-autosteer-safety-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V838000
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“Tesla Model 3 (2020) Recall: Autosteer Safety Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80054-tesla-model-3-2020-recall-autosteer-safety-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V838000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V838000).
Why it’s dangerous
When Autosteer is active, the system may not provide clear enough warnings if the driver becomes distracted or fails to recognize when the feature is canceled. This could lead to crashes if the driver doesn't take control when needed.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Tesla Model 3 vehicles with Autosteer are affected. Drivers who become unprepared to intervene when Autosteer is engaged face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Tesla Model 3 has Autosteer. The recall covers vehicles with Autosteer versions up to the one that received the software update.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software
Tesla will send a free over-the-air software update to fix the Autosteer safety issue.
Contact Tesla
Call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to confirm your vehicle is affected and get instructions.
What NHTSA says to do
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using my Tesla Model 3 immediately?
No, the recall does not require stopping use. Tesla will send a software update to fix the issue.
How do I know if my Model 3 is affected?
Your 2020 Tesla Model 3 with Autosteer is affected if it was sold between 2020 and 2023.
Is there a risk of serious injury?
The recall states there may be an increased risk of a crash, but it does not specify serious injury as a direct outcome.
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V838000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 23V838000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V838000 (December 12, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.