# Tesla Model 3 tire pressure light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 7 - **Most complaints:** 2019 (2) - **Related recalls:** 1 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 7 owner complaints about the tire pressure light on the Tesla Model 3 (2015-2026 models), most for the **2019** model year (2). There is **1 recall** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: You can drive carefully to the nearest air pump. ## Tesla Model 3 tire pressure light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the tire pressure light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2019 | 2 | 620 | 0% | | 2020 | 1 | 454 | 0% | | 2021 | 1 | 674 | 0% | | 2022 | 1 | 773 | 0% | | 2023 | 2 | 429 | 0% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Tesla Model 3 recalls related to the tire pressure light **[24V935000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V935000)** (2017-2025 models, reported 2024-12-17): Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash. **Remedy:** Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Recall repairs are free at any Tesla dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Tesla Model 3 owners report - "The tire pressure sensors stopped working and will not retrain now. They keep stopping the software updates now and have an IT admin portal device management program on the system and have complete control of the car's system. Recently they were checking into enrolling in to fleet developer API to interact with the..." -- owner of a 2023 Tesla Model 3, complaint filed 2026 - "The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who discovered a crack in the wheel, resulting in damages to the tire. The contact was informed that the wheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance..." -- owner of a 2022 Tesla Model 3, complaint filed 2025 - "The TPMS alerted me that the front driver tire was low at 36 psi. Pulled into gas station within a mile from initial alert and when I unscrewed the valve cap the valve stem broke and shot out of the tire and the tire deflated. The components were found and are available for inspection. The car has not been repaired..." -- owner of a 2021 Tesla Model 3, complaint filed 2022 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the tire pressure light means A steady tire pressure light means one or more tires is significantly underinflated, usually 25% or more below the pressure on the driver door sticker. Cold weather and slow leaks are the most common reasons. If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, the monitoring system itself has a fault, often a dead sensor battery. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Cold weather dropped the pressure** (most common) 2. **Slow leak or puncture** (common) 3. **Dead TPMS sensor battery** (common) 4. **Sensors not relearned after tire work** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Tire pressure (TPMS) light](/warning-lights/tire-pressure). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Tesla Model 3 tire pressure light? Yes. NHTSA lists 1 related recall (24V935000) covering 2017-2025 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Tesla Model 3 years have the most tire pressure light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2019, 2020 and 2023 Model 3 model years have the most complaints mentioning the tire pressure light, with 2 for 2019. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Tesla Model 3 with the tire pressure light on? Drive to a shop this week. You can drive carefully to the nearest air pump. If a tire looks visibly flat, the car pulls hard, or you hear flapping, stop and change to the spare or call for help, because driving on a very low tire can destroy it and cause a blowout. ### How do I check if my Tesla Model 3 has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Tesla dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Tesla Model 3 warning lights - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/tesla-model-3): 42 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/tesla-model-3): 118 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/tesla-model-3): 15 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/tesla-model-3): 98 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/tesla-model-3): 23 complaints ## Tire pressure (TPMS) light on other models - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-accord): 154 complaints - [Honda CR-V](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-cr-v): 146 complaints - [Honda Civic](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-civic): 59 complaints - [Ford Escape](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/ford-escape): 36 complaints - [Ford Explorer](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/ford-explorer): 23 complaints - [Hyundai Sonata](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/hyundai-sonata): 23 complaints - [Chevrolet Equinox](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/chevrolet-equinox): 20 complaints - [Hyundai Elantra](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/hyundai-elantra): 20 complaints - [Honda HR-V](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-hr-v): 18 complaints - [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/jeep-grand-cherokee): 18 complaints ## Tesla Model 3 - [Tesla Model 3 specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/tesla-model-3) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/tesla-model-3 Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.