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The world's best-selling electric sedan. Minimalist cabin, over-the-air updates and class-leading efficiency from 250 to 640+ km of range.
Quick Facts & Specification Overview: The Tesla Model 3 is a sedan featuring powertrains delivering from 283 to 513 horsepower, Engineered with RWD and AWD drivetrain systems across 2 generations, the model holds a Not Rated-star NHTSA safety rating and 5 active NHTSA safety recall campaigns.
Years
2017 - present
Power
283 - 513 hp
NHTSA
Not Rated★ overall
2024 Recalls
5 campaigns
Complaints
221 filed
01At a glance
| Topic | Tesla Model 3 | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power range | 283 - 513 hp | 6 powertrains verified |
| Safety rating | Not Rated★ overall (2026) | Frontal Not Rated★ · Side Not Rated★ · Rollover Not Rated★ |
| Recalls (2024) | 5 | Open NHTSA safety campaigns |
| Complaints (2024) | 221 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Fuel types | Electric | RWD, AWD drivetrains |
| Generations indexed | 2 | Each with full spec sheet |
| Dimensions (latest) | 4720 x 1849 x 1441 mm | L x W x H, 2875 mm wheelbase |
02Crash protection
| Year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NR | NR | NR | NR | 0 |
| 2026 | NR | NR | NR | NR | 0 |
| 2025 | NR | NR | NR | NR | 0 |
| 2025 | NR | NR | NR | NR | 0 |
| 2024 | NR | NR | NR | NR | 0 |
| 2024 | NR | NR | NR | NR | 0 |
| 2023 | NR | NR | NR | NR | 0 |
| 2023 | NR | NR | NR | NR | 0 |
| 2022 | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 0 |
| 2022 | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Safercar_data.csv, official 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Recall counts from NHTSA Recall API. Official NHTSA ratings
03Active safety
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.
Fix: Tesla service replaced the side air bag, free of charge. The affected vehicle was repaired April 12, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-001.
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.
Fix: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.
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."
Fix: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.
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."
Fix: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.
05Pick your year
2024 – present
2017 – 2023
05Generation comparison matrix
| Specification | Model 3 Highland2024 – present (2024+) | Model 32017 – 2023 (2017–2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Power Output | 283 – 513 hp | 283 – 498 hp |
| EPA Fuel Economy | — | — |
| Quickest 0–100 km/h | 2.9s | 3.1s |
| Exterior Dimensions | 4720 × 1849 × 1441 mm | 4694 × 1849 × 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2875 mm | 2875 mm |
| Powertrains Verified | 3 trims | 3 trims |
| Full Specs | View spec sheet | View spec sheet |
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The 2024 Tesla Model 3 has 5 open NHTSA recall campaigns. Always verify by your exact VIN, because recall coverage varies by production run.
Power ranges from 283 hp to 513 hp across 6 verified powertrains, spanning Electric fuel types.
The 2026 Model 3 earned a Not Rated-star overall NHTSA rating (frontal Not Rated, side Not Rated, rollover Not Rated). It has earned 5 stars in 6 tested model years.
NHTSA has 221 owner complaints on file for the 2024 model year, most frequently involving UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 27 involved a crash.
We index 2 verified generations with full powertrain specification sheets, spanning production from 2017 to the present.
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Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.
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