
Overview
- Body
- Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (A1)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- ElectricEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 257
- Power to weight
- 0.070 hp/lb
- Motor kW
- 192EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 126 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 138 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 132 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $550EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 10/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 10/10
- Elec. Range
- 272 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Range per hour (240V)
- 26 mi/hr
- Recharge hrs
- 10.4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 118.6 mpg, reported by 5 driversabout 13.4 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 185 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 113 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,686 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 97 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 15 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 11
- Owner complaints
- 404
- Reported injuries
- 48
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE26%
- STEERING13%
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL10%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER9%
- SERVICE BRAKES8%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 634 total.
Tesla Model 3: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
EA26002Openopened Mar 18, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
PE25012Openopened Oct 7, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
AQ25002Openopened Aug 20, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
PE24033opened Jan 6, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING
Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
PE24031opened Oct 17, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
RQ24009Openopened Apr 25, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE
Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
EA24001Openopened Feb 1, 2024STEERING
Loss of steering control
PE23014opened Jul 28, 2023STEERING
Loss of steering control
- and 3 more
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
60 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 8, 2026SERVICE BRAKESSB-26-33-001
On certain Model 3 vehicles, brake lines may be corroded beyond acceptable limits, which may result in loss of brake fluid. Loss of brake fluid will result in a customer facing alert if the fluid reaches the predetermined level to trigger an alert. Upon customer complaint of a low brake fluid alert, evidence of a brake fluid leak, or a failed periodic roadworthiness inspection, inspect the brake lines. If corrosion is found on any of the brake lines, replace all brake lines on the vehicle with n
Jun 24, 2025SUSPENSIONSB-25-31-004
A firmware diagnosis feature is being introduced on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that monitors wheel alignment over time. This feature detects changes in wheel alignment that may be related to incorrect tire pressures, degraded ball joints, bushings or damaged suspension links. If the feature determines that an inspection at a Tesla Service Center is required, a customer-facing alert will appear on the touchscreen.
Sep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERfsd-12-5-4-1_s3xy.pdf
Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its touchscreen. This file contains all available owner’s manual content for the vehicle converted to PDF format, and given the distribution method and NHTSA’s submission format requirements, it is the best available representat
Sep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERfsd-12-5-4_s3xy.pdf
Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its touchscreen. This file contains all available owner’s manual content for the vehicle converted to PDF format, and given the distribution method and NHTSA’s submission format requirements, it is the best available representat
Sep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERfsd-12-5-3_s3xy.pdf
Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its touchscreen. This file contains all available owner’s manual content for the vehicle converted to PDF format, and given the distribution method and NHTSA’s submission format requirements, it is the best available representat
Sep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHER2024.38_s3xy.pdf
Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its touchscreen. This file contains all available owner’s manual content for the vehicle converted to PDF format, and given the distribution method and NHTSA’s submission format requirements, it is the best available representat
Sep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHER2024.26.9_s3xy.pdf
Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its touchscreen. This file contains all available owner’s manual content for the vehicle converted to PDF format, and given the distribution method and NHTSA’s submission format requirements, it is the best available representat
Sep 4, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSB-24-16-005
On certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, a defective electrical component inside the High Voltage Controller may prevent the vehicle from entering into drive mode, or may cause a graceful power-off.
- and 52 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 8 yr / 100k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.