Tesla Model 3 problems by year
4,311 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 10 Tesla Model 3 model years. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Limited reporting history | 21 | 1 | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2025 Limited reporting history | 115 | 3 | Unknown / Other | |
| 2024 Limited reporting history | 216 | 5 | Unknown / Other | |
| 2023 Limited reporting history | 424 | 12 | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2022 | 764 | 18 | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2021 | 662 | 22 | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2020 | 451 | 21 | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2019 | 612 | 22 | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2018 Most complained | 1,020 | 19 | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2017 Fewer complaints | 26 | 16 | Forward Collision Avoidance |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Tesla.