Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model 3 | 29 | 1 |
| 2025 Model 3 | 121 | 3 |
| 2024 Model 3 | 221 | 5 |
| 2023 Model 3 | 428 | 12 |
| 2022 Model 3 | 770 | 18 |
| 2021 Model 3 | 671 | 22 |
| 2020 Model 3 | 452 | 21 |
| 2019 Model 3 | 619 | 22 |
| 2018 Model 3 | 1,033 | 19 |
| 2017 Model 3 | 27 | 16 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Forward collision avoidance1,747
- Unknown or other703
- Vehicle speed control635
- Electrical system565
- Service brakes561
- Steering406
- Suspension378
- Air bags318
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 211 Model 3 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 91 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 6 |
| 2022 | 45 | 18 |
| 2021 | 30 | 18 |
| 2020 | 40 | 17 |
| 2019 | 33 | 16 |
| 2018 | 41 | 16 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 10 model-year variants; 7 of 7 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2027 TESLA MODEL 3 4 DR BEV AWD | — | 6.8 % |
| 2026 | 2026 TESLA MODEL 3 4 DR BEV AWD | ★★★★★ | 6.8 % |
| 2024 | 2024 Tesla Model 3 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Tesla Model 3 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 6.6 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Tesla Model 3 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 6.6 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Tesla Model 3 4 DR AWD Early Release | ★★★★★ | 6.6 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Tesla Model 3 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 6.6 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Tesla Model 3 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 6.6 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Tesla Model 3 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | 6.6 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Tesla Model 3 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
In New Zealand
9,533 Model 3 cars are on the New Zealand register; 5% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 276 | 275 | 1 |
| 2025 | 308 | 305 | 2 |
| 2024 | 466 | 459 | 7 |
| 2023 | 966 | 949 | 13 |
| 2022 | 2,749 | 2,676 | 59 |
| 2021 | 3,446 | 3,187 | 240 |
| 2020 | 613 | 492 | 115 |
| 2019 | 709 | 634 | 68 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
66,268 Model 3 cars are on Dutch roads; 7% arrived later as imports, and 2,417 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3,899 | €38,640 |
| 2025 | 5,850 | €41,990 |
| 2024 | 10,802 | €44,290 |
| 2023 | 5,370 | €44,990 |
| 2022 | 1,812 | €53,790 |
| 2021 | 3,970 | €56,980 |
| 2020 | 8,535 | €51,179 |
| 2019 | 26,030 | €59,830 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
14,947 Model 3 cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 0% petrol, 0% diesel, 100% electric. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 595 | — |
| 2025 | 741 | 37,000 km |
| 2024 | 1,386 | 35,000 km |
| 2023 | 1,283 | 48,000 km |
| 2022 | 1,970 | 60,000 km |
| 2021 | 3,801 | 91,000 km |
| 2020 | 2,417 | 109,000 km |
| 2019 | 2,754 | 132,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 1,259 Model 3 cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 15 of those collisions were fatal and 214 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 366 | 3 | 74 |
| 2024 | 272 | 5 | 46 |
| 2023 | 256 | 1 | 39 |
| 2022 | 224 | 3 | 33 |
| 2021 | 141 | 3 | 22 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
132,950 Model 3 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21,003 | 9 |
| 2024 | 17,266 | 24 |
| 2023 | 13,322 | 30 |
| 2022 | 18,171 | 136 |
| 2021 | 32,235 | 287 |
| 2020 | 21,013 | 252 |
| 2019 | 9,937 | 135 |
| 2018 | 3 | — |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
32,802 Model 3 cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 83% passed first time, against 88% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,288 | 93% |
| 2021 | 1,158 | 93% |
| 2020 | 20,389 | 82% |
| 2019 | 9,967 | 84% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Model 3 | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 12.5% | 4.7% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Visibility | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Suspension | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Brakes | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Road Wheels | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.1% | 0.3% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
336,489 new Tesla Model 3 cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2019 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (33,823), France (17,042), Norway (3,162).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 68,571 | 0 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 99,357 | 0 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 80,640 | 0 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 87,921 | 0 (WLTP) |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Model 3 in 5 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The lateral force on the shoulder can exceed the permitted limit (3 kN) during a pole collision. As a result, the vehicle may provide insufficient protection in the event of a side impact which increases the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. The product doe…
The lateral control arm of the front suspension is attached to the sub-frame by means of two fasteners. If a fastener gets loose enough or detaches from the sub-frame, this can cause the wheel alignment to change. This cause instability, which could have a neg…
An incorrectly mounted side curtain airbag might not deploy correctly in an impact. This could increase the risk of ejection or injury to passengers. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surve…
The seat belt mounts may be defective.This could result in increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.
The fastening elements that secure the brake calipers to the stub axles may not have been tightened to the correct torque.As a result, the movement of the wheels can be restricted and subsequently the tyres may lose pressure, increasing the risk of an accident…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
36 campaigns cover the Model 3; the latest 12 are below.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 vehicles. The vehicles were originally built for a foreign market and do not have knee air bags, may not be equipped with certain interior safety countermeasures, and may not have been tested for bumper impact resistance procedures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers, 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact," and Part 581, "Bumper Standards."
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles. The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating software prior to 2023.38.4. The printed circuit board for the electronic power steering assist may experience an overstress condition, causing a loss of power steering assist when the vehicle reaches a stop and then accelerates again.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling one 2024 Model 3 vehicle. The driver seat side air bag module was assembled without a deflector that directs gas flow during deployment.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
NHTSA recalls