Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3 problems and recalls
4,328 owner complaints and 135 recall notices across 10 model years. The 2018 has the most complaints (1,024).
Choose a model year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes reported | Best crash rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model 3 | 0 | 25 | 9 | Not rated |
| 2025 Model 3 | 0 | 117 | 25 | Not rated |
| 2024 Model 3 | 5 | 217 | 25 | Not rated |
| 2023 Model 3 | 12 | 426 | 72 | |
| 2022 Model 3 | 18 | 765 | 53 | |
| 2021 Model 3 | 22 | 663 | 46 | |
| 2020 Model 3 | 21 | 451 | 54 | |
| 2019 Model 3 | 22 | 614 | 60 | |
| 2018 Model 3 | 19 | 1,024 | 102 | Not rated |
| 2017 Model 3 | 16 | 26 | 1 | Not rated |
What Model 3 owners complain about most
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and NCAP ratings. Complaints are owner-submitted and not verified by NHTSA.