2023 Tesla Model 3 vs 2023 Toyota Camry
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Tesla Model 3 | 2023 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 424 | 64 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 76 | 125 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 72 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 132 | 26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 5,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Tesla Model 3 | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 177 | 6 |
| Steering | 87 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 68 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 54 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 51 | 9 |
| Lane Departure | 27 | 3 |
| Structure | 22 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 5 |
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
2023 Tesla Model 3
2023 Toyota Camry
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.