Tesla Model 3

Tesla Model 3
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The Tesla Model 3 is a sedan produced from 2017. It is 4,699 mm long with five seats and a top speed of 221 km/h. In Norway, 54,628 were registered new between 2019 and 2025, with a peak of 15,683 in 2019 and 6,608 in 2025. For new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025, COâ‚‚ emissions are 0 g/km (WLTP). Five recall campaigns are listed in EU Safety Gate and 34 with the US NHTSA.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerTesla
ProductionFrom 2017
Body typeSedan
FuelElectric
Engine power (EU/EEA average)236 kW (316 hp)
COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025)Electric 0 g/km
Kerb weight (EU/EEA average)1,848 kg
Top speed221 km/h
Range (WLTP, typical per version)409–702 km
Dimensions and layout
Length4,700 mm
Width1,851 mm
Height1,444 mm
Seats5
Doors4

Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Tesla Model 3 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (62,997 cars), engine power from 25 countries, kerb weight from 27 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.

New registrations in Norway

Number of Tesla Model 3 registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Tesla Model 3 first registrations in Norway per year
201915,683
20207,770
202112,057
20223,162
20232,083
20247,265
20256,608

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Power by engine variant (Norway)

54,628 Tesla Model 3 cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2019–2025, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.

Power by engine variant for the Tesla Model 3, new registrations in Norway
DrivetrainPowerKerb weightYearsRegistered in Norway
Electric150 kW (201 hp)1,931 kg20197,368
Electric155 kW (208 hp)1,931 kg2019–20205,640
Electric158 kW (212 hp)1,923 kg2019–202310,561
Electric190 kW (255 hp)1,931 kg201917
Electric195 kW (261 hp)1,931 kg201913
Electric203 kW (272 hp)1,931 kg2019–2020186
Electric208 kW (279 hp)1,896 kg2020–202519,533
Electric219 kW (294 hp)1,948 kg2019–20211,519
Electric225 kW (302 hp)1,700 kg20191,011
Electric235 kW (315 hp)1,822 kg2024–2025852
Electric239 kW (321 hp)1,843 kg2019–20223,929
Electric303 kW (406 hp)1,929 kg2025390
Electric366 kW (491 hp)1,899 kg20243,124
Electric461 kW (618 hp)1,929 kg2024483

Plus 1 variant with fewer than 10 cars (2 cars in total).

Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Tesla Model 3 cars registered for the first time across 28 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
United Kingdom21,209
Spain9,947
Italy7,112
Germany6,848
Norway6,608
France6,128
Netherlands5,828
Portugal4,372
Belgium3,634
Austria1,811
Denmark1,790
Poland1,756
Ireland1,555
Sweden1,204
Finland663

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

WLTP range by version

Type-approved WLTP range of the electric versions of the Tesla Model 3, as recorded for each car in the Dutch vehicle register (RDW). The table shows the median; the spread is where 80% of the cars fall.

WLTP range by version of the Tesla Model 3 (RDW)
PowerRangeSpreadConsumptionFirst registeredCars in NL
150 kW (201 hp)560 km530–560 km160 Wh/km2019–20212,545
155 kW (208 hp)560 km530–560 km160 Wh/km2019–20214,498
158 kW (212 hp)560 km530–580 km160 Wh/km2019–202514,299
208 kW (279 hp)513 km491–534 km132 Wh/km2020–202618,726
225 kW (302 hp)409 km409–600 km149 Wh/km2019–20213,062
235 kW (315 hp)702 km691–750 km126 Wh/km2022–20263,451
239 kW (321 hp)409 km409–448 km149 Wh/km2019–202210,780
366 kW (491 hp)629 km602–660 km140 Wh/km2020–20264,023
377 kW (506 hp)559 km–165 Wh/km202221
393 kW (527 hp)547 km–165 Wh/km2022–2024164
461 kW (618 hp)528 km528–571 km167 Wh/km2024–2026913

WLTP is the test cycle of EU type approval, so the same version carries the same figure across the EU/EEA. Power is the net maximum electric power from the same register. Versions with fewer than 20 cars are left out. Source: Open Data RDW (Netherlands, CC0).

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Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 9,831 complaints for the Tesla Model 3, most often about forward collision avoidance, unknown or other, vehicle speed control, service brakes. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 93% of Tesla Model 3s pass their MOT test first time, based on 692 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

5 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 35 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Tesla Model 3. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-10-16

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-12-24

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-12-24

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    No description of the defect in Safety Gate.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-07-16

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    No description of the defect in Safety Gate.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-07-16

  • SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS · NHTSAModel year 2026

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.

    Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-13-003.

    NHTSA campaign 25V410000 · reported 18/06/2025

  • STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERSUS · NHTSAModel year 2024

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 vehicles. The vehicles were originally built for a foreign market and do not have knee air bags, may not be equipped with certain interior safety countermeasures, and may not have been tested for bumper impact resistance procedures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers, 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact," and Part 581, "Bumper Standards."

    Remedy: Tesla will repurchase noncompliant vehicles currently registered in the United States, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 or resolutions@tesla.com. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-004.

    NHTSA campaign 26V445000 · reported 07/07/2026

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2024

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.

    NHTSA campaign 25V002000 · reported 07/01/2025

  • TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMSUS · NHTSAModel years 2017–2024Over-the-air fix

    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."

    Remedy: 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.

    NHTSA campaign 24V935000 · reported 17/12/2024

  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHUS · NHTSAModel years 2021–2024Over-the-air fix

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

    NHTSA campaign 24V554000 · reported 24/07/2024

  • AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:THORAXUS · NHTSAModel year 2024

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling one 2024 Model 3 vehicle. The driver seat side air bag module was assembled without a deflector that directs gas flow during deployment.

    Remedy: Tesla service replaced the side air bag, free of charge. The affected vehicle was repaired April 12, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-13-001.

    NHTSA campaign 24V284000 · reported 19/04/2024

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel years 2017–2023Over-the-air fix

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

    NHTSA campaign 23V838000 · reported 12/12/2023

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS · NHTSAModel years 2017–2023

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Remedy: Tesla Service will replace the headlights, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were be mailed October 3, 2026. Another notice will be sent once the repair becomes available. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-003.

    NHTSA campaign 26V507000 · reported 05/08/2026

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel years 2017, 2021–2023

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-001.

    NHTSA campaign 26V283000 · reported 05/05/2026

  • STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMUS · NHTSAModel year 2023Over-the-air fix

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

    NHTSA campaign 25V092000 · reported 15/02/2025

  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICESUS · NHTSAModel years 2017–2023Over-the-air fix

    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."

    Remedy: 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.

    NHTSA campaign 24V376000 · reported 28/05/2024

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS · NHTSAModel years 2017–2023Over-the-air fix

    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."

    Remedy: 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.

    NHTSA campaign 24V051000 · reported 30/01/2024

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYUS · NHTSAModel year 2023

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The pyrotechnic battery disconnect may be defective.

    Remedy: 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.

    NHTSA campaign 23V434000 · reported 19/06/2023

  • STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERINGUS · NHTSAModel years 2017–2023Over-the-air fix

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

    NHTSA campaign 23V085000 · reported 15/02/2023

  • AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAINUS · NHTSAModel years 2020–2021, 2023

    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."

    Remedy: 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.

    NHTSA campaign 21V834000 · reported 25/10/2021

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTSUS · NHTSAModel year 2023Over-the-air fix

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.

    Remedy: 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.

    NHTSA campaign 22V844000 · reported 15/11/2022

  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERTUS · NHTSAModel years 2018–2022Over-the-air fix

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

    Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, release 2023.44.30.14, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-006.

    NHTSA campaign 24V153000 · reported 27/02/2024

  • SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGEUS · NHTSAModel years 2017–2022

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor may have been incorrectly reassembled during vehicle service.

    Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and reassemble the seat belt anchors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-004.

    NHTSA campaign 22V798000 · reported 21/10/2022

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel years 2017–2022Over-the-air fix

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.

    NHTSA campaign 22V037000 · reported 27/01/2022

  • VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLSUS · NHTSAModel years 2017–2022Over-the-air fix

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2032. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-013.

    NHTSA campaign 22V702000 · reported 19/09/2022

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONUS · NHTSAModel year 2022Over-the-air fix

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S, Model X, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating certain firmware releases. The infotainment central processing unit (CPU) may overheat during the preparation or process of fast-charging, causing the CPU to lag or restart.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will improve CPU temperature management, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-009.

    NHTSA campaign 22V296000 · reported 03/05/2022

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS · NHTSAModel years 2018–2022Over-the-air fix

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles. The unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedometer while in Track Mode. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-008.

    NHTSA campaign 22V263000 · reported 18/04/2022

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel years 2017–2022Over-the-air fix

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, including Summon and Smart Summon, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall supersedes recall 22V-063. Vehicles configured with Summon or Smart Summon and already remedied under 22V-063 will need to have the new remedy software installed.

    NHTSA campaign 22V235000 · reported 12/04/2022

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel years 2017–2022Over-the-air fix

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 22V-235. Tesla's number for the new recall is SB-22-00-003.

    NHTSA campaign 22V063000 · reported 04/02/2022

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel years 2021–2022Over-the-air fix

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-18-002.

    NHTSA campaign 22V050000 · reported 02/02/2022

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel years 2017–2022Over-the-air fix

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-002.

    NHTSA campaign 22V045000 · reported 01/02/2022

  • SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS · NHTSAModel years 2019–2021

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.

    Remedy: Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-31-003.

    NHTSA campaign 21V835000 · reported 25/10/2021

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS · NHTSAModel years 2019–2021

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.

    Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and tighten, or replace the caliper bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-33-002.

    NHTSA campaign 21V387000 · reported 25/05/2021

  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS · NHTSAModel years 2017–2021Over-the-air fix

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system.

    Remedy: Tesla Service has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-00-004.

    NHTSA campaign 21V846000 · reported 29/10/2021

  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKINGUS · NHTSAModel year 2021

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model 3 and 2021 Model Y vehicles. The fisheye and narrow camera cable terminals were incorrectly installed in the cable harness connector, resulting in swapped camera views.

    Remedy: Tesla Service will correct the swapped terminals and recalibrate the cameras, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-17-007.

    NHTSA campaign 22V317000 · reported 09/05/2022

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONUS · NHTSAModel years 2017–2020Over-the-air fix

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and operating certain firmware releases. The rearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-004.

    NHTSA campaign 22V169000 · reported 18/03/2022

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNKUS · NHTSAModel years 2017–2020

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles. The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the trunk lid, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

    Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and install a guide protector and new cable harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-17-008.

    NHTSA campaign 21V00D000 · reported 21/12/2021

  • SEAT BELTSUS · NHTSAModel years 2018–2020

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.

    Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-001.

    NHTSA campaign 21V389000 · reported 25/05/2021

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS · NHTSAModel year 2019

    Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019 Tesla Model 3 vehicles. The driver-side sun visor may not have the required air bag warning information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will inspect the visor and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-19-15-003.

    NHTSA campaign 19V719000 · reported 10/10/2019

  • SUSPENSION:FRONTUS · NHTSAModel years 2018–2019

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.

    Remedy: Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-31-001. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-835.

    NHTSA campaign 23V235000 · reported 31/03/2023

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Tesla recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Tesla Model 3?
The Tesla Model 3 has a rated top speed of 221 km/h.
How much power does the Tesla Model 3 have?
The Tesla Model 3 produces 236 kW (316 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Tesla Model 3?
The Tesla Model 3 is 4,700 mm long, 1,851 mm wide and 1,444 mm tall.
How much does the Tesla Model 3 weigh?
The Tesla Model 3 has a kerb weight of about 1,848 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Tesla Model 3?
A new Tesla Model 3 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 emits 0 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, electric).
How many seats does the Tesla Model 3 have?
The Tesla Model 3 has 5 seats.
What is the range of the Tesla Model 3?
The type-approved WLTP range of the Tesla Model 3 is 409 to 702 km depending on the version (median per power variant, Dutch RDW register). Range is shorter in winter and at motorway speeds.