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Tesla Model 3

EPA Range: 358 miles

RECALL ALERT:
There are 10 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

Reliability

Overall Reliability

The 2023 Model 3 has about average reliability compared to other cars from the same model year.

The 2023 Tesla Model 3 has been recalled 10 times by NHTSA. View Recalls
Most Common Trouble Spots
Common Trouble Spot
Common Trouble Spot

Owner Reported Trouble Spots

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2023 Tesla Model 3 owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

Noises/Leaks

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

What Owners Say

Air or water leaks

"From new. In heavy rain while driving, the drunk collects a decent amount of water. About 8-10oz of water over an hour long drive. It hasn't been enough of a problem for me to get a service visit involved (service is far away too) but I did try to do some aftermarket strips around the trunk to resolve the issue (failed)."

Anonymous A., MI (2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Electric)
Squeaks or rattles

""Starting when I replaced the 20 inch tires with 19 inch tires and ribs, I began to experience squeaks every time I use the brakes. I took the car to a brake specialist and they could not figure out why the squeak was happening. They told me that there was rust on the brakes, but they couldnt think of anything else causing the problem.""

Anonymous, WA (2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance Electric)

"Brakes squeal when going in reverse. Repaired twice but still happens."

Anonymous, TN (2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance Electric)

"Appears to be a loose speaker in the front dash. Took it to the dealer and they fixed something, but not the problem. Still exists. Dealer is far away so I'm living with it."

Anonymous, TX (2023 Tesla Model 3 Unsure Electric)

"Loud creaking noise upon acceleration/deceleration. Root cause was likely manufacturing error: did not weld a body part correctly. Tesla just bought back my vehicle and I received a refund. I no longer own this car."

Anonymous, CA (2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Electric)

Body Hardware

Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

What Owners Say

Other body problem

"insufficient room for easy entrance and exit"

Anonymous, CA (2023 Tesla Model 3 Standard Electric)
Seat belts

"Just like the Model Y the front passenger belt latch strikes trim if not occupied. Its incredible they havent fixed this design problem or at least felted the latch to dull the noise."

Anonymous, WA (2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance Electric)
Seat controls - power

""drivers seat back/forward button broke, unable to adjust seat bbut did have saved seat control to help with different drivers, The part was not available to purchase, had to have tesla repair arrive and replace. It was covered under warranty""

Anonymous, FL (2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Electric)

"Seat locked up, motor/servo had to be replaced. Tesla stepped right up and replaced the seat movement motor/servo"

Anonymous A., CA (2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Electric)
Windows

""The front passenger window seal needed to be repaired, which required taking the car into the shop.""

Anonymous, FL (2023 Tesla Model 3 Standard Electric)

Electrical Accessories

Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

What Owners Say

Automatic headlights

"automatic headlights did not exist"

Anonymous A., (2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Electric)
Keyless entry

"Key card did not work once and had to have Tesla remotely unlock car."

Anonymous, AZ (2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Electric)

""This has been going on since I leased the car. My iPhone is often not recognized as present for keyless entry in spite of the fact that it is on, close to the car and very much present.""

Anonymous, IL (2023 Tesla Model 3 Standard Electric)
Other electrical system problem

"Power trunk strut was bent from regular usage, replaced under warrenty"

Anonymous, WA (2023 Tesla Model 3 Standard Electric)

Suspension/Steering

Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

What Owners Say

Power steering

""The power steering failed in early August. I drove it in to Tesla service,they provided a loaner and replaced the steering rack and some sensors for the steering. This happened a year before when the car was a couple months old. So this is the second time for this issue""

Anonymous A., NJ (2023 Tesla Model 3 Standard Electric)
Steering linkage (includes rack and pinion)

"The pressure to turn the wheel was variable, they replaced the steering column to fix it."

Anonymous, MA (2023 Tesla Model 3 Standard Electric)
Tire wear is uneven

"Had to get new tires twice because of wear"

Anonymous, CA (2023 Tesla Model 3 Standard Electric)

Paint/Trim

Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

What Owners Say

Loose exterior trim or moldings

"The rocker panel assembly on bottom right side that was loose; plastic clips were broken and was told by Tesla that whole panel needed to be replaced. I have no idea how this might have happened but they told be I must have hit something to have damaged this."

Anonymous, QC (2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Electric)
Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling)

"I had a spoiler attached to the back of my 2023 model 3P the act is a spoiler to improve downforce on the vehicle. That spoiler began to crack and chip after a year and now looks terrible. I have not yet complained to TESLA about it because the TESLA repair place is 3 Hour Dr. from my house"

Anonymous, WA (2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance Electric)

In-car Electronics

Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

What Owners Say

Apple CarPlay

"The 'infotainment' system on the Tesla is pathetic. Apple Car Play not offered. The streaming system rarely worked properly and was difficult to adjust."

Anonymous, (2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Electric)
Voice control commands

"often required multiple attempts to get desired response"

Anonymous, CA (2023 Tesla Model 3 Standard Electric)

Electric Motor

Electric drive failure, replacement or malfunction.

What Owners Say

Other electric/hybrid motor problem

"Motor very noisy above 40 km/h; however it did not affect performance and the car could be driven without problem; service planned next week."

Anonymous, QC (2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Electric)

Climate System

AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

What Owners Say

Refrigerant leaks

"All the refrigerant leaked out of the system, the screen went blank l. They replaced the radiator and the coolant pump."

Anonymous, MA (2023 Tesla Model 3 Standard Electric)

EV Battery

Electric/hybrid battery pack failure, replacement or malfunction, or cooling.

Brakes

Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

Drive System

Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

EV Charging

Won't charge at home; won't work with some public chargers; won't fully charge; charge connection; charge port door.

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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
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Noises/Leaks
In-car Electronics
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes, to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
STEERING
Feb 14, 2025
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-004.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 25V092000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 376241
TIRES
Dec 17, 2024
Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Summary:
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."
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 24V935000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 696281
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Jul 24, 2024
An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 24V554000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1849638
SEAT BELTS
May 28, 2024
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Summary:
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."
What should you do:
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 24V376000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 125233
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 30, 2024
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
What should you do:
Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 24V051000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2193869
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 12, 2023
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Summary:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
What should you do:
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V838000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2031220
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 19, 2023
A defective battery disconnect may not isolate the vehicle's high voltage battery after a crash or fault detection, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury.
Summary:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The pyrotechnic battery disconnect may be defective.
What should you do:
Tesla Service will replace the pyrotechnic battery disconnect, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-16-005.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V434000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 26
STEERING
Feb 15, 2023
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation.¿¿ The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.
What should you do:
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.¿¿ Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023.¿¿ Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.¿¿ Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V085000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 362758
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 15, 2022
A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.
What should you do:
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-016.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 22V844000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 321628
AIR BAGS
Oct 25, 2021
A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash.
Summary:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021, 2023 Model 3 vehicles. The left and/or right side curtain air bag may have been improperly secured to the roof rail, which could result in a twisted air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
What should you do:
Tesla Service will inspect and realign the left and right side curtain air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-006.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 21V834000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3
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