Tesla Model 3 engine problems by year
41 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 8 Model 3 model years. The most reported year is 2018 with 10 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Model 3 | 3 | 3% | — | |
| 2024 Model 3 | 4 | 2% | — | |
| 2023 Model 3 | 8 | 2% | — | |
| 2022 Model 3 | 7 | 1% | — | |
| 2021 Model 3 | 5 | 1% | — | |
| 2020 Model 3 | 2 | 0% | — | |
| 2019 Model 3 | 2 | 0% | — | |
| 2018 Model 3 | 10 | 1% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.