2021 Tesla Model 3
Owners have filed 1,257 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Tesla Model 3. Forward collision avoidance is the most reported problem area, at 48% of complaints. After that come brakes (10%) and cruise control (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 1,257 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Forward collision avoidance 48% of complaints
- Recalls
- 22
- Fuel economy
- 113 to 134 MPGe combined
- Safety rating
- 5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA
Problems owners report
Owners have filed 1,257 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Tesla Model 3. Forward collision avoidance is the most reported problem area, at 48% of complaints. After that come brakes (10%) and cruise control (10%).
Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2021 Tesla Model 3
Recalls
The 2021 Tesla Model 3 is affected by 22 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 2 versions of the 2021 Tesla Model 3. Combined fuel economy ranges from 113 to 134 MPGe; the most efficient version is rated 141 city / 127 highway.
Safety rating
In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2021 Tesla Model 3 earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.