Tesla Model 3 RWD
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47 complaints
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specs.g_range_efficiency
specs.range272 mi
specs.city_mpg MPGe140
specs.highway_mpg MPGe125
specs.combined_mpg MPGe132
specs.annual_fuel_cost$550
specs.ghg_score10 / 10
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specs.fuel_typeElectricity
specs.drivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
specs.transmissionAutomatic (A1)
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specs.vehicle_classMidsize Cars

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product.complaints_section47 total
TESLA MODEL 3 2024 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
high
I was using actual smart summon to get my vehicle out of my garage. While standing behind the vehicle, it indicated that the car was in drive with no reversing lights on. The vehicle then rapidly lurches backwards, striking me and a freezer. After reviewing the dashcam footage the vehicle stated it was in drive and never once activated its reverse lights, even when they was objects and a human behind the car, still reversed at a high rate of speed.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL 3 2024 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
high
- Tesla FSD - My son was driving on FSD on state highway, while on FSD, the car suddenly turned left and hit the concrete barrier and spun out of control. All the air-bags were deployed and car front crashed completely. The car is near totaled, My son was able to get out the car with a bruise on right hand. -No -No -No warning was on, the car was on full FSD and suddenly turned left and drove into the concrete barrier and crashed and spun , I had no time to react/take over.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL 3 2024 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
low
Attached is a photo of the lower driver-side knee bolster/under-dash panel after it detached while I was driving. The panel dropped directly into the pedal area and interfered with normal foot access to the brake and accelerator pedals. Given that no broken attachment points or damaged clips were reportedly identified, I am requesting a formal review of both the safety concern and the handling of this issue.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL 3 2024 STEERING
low
The steering wheel turn signal buttons on my Tesla Model 3 intermittently becoming unresponsive or getting stuck signaling left or right. This prevents me from reliably signaling lane changes or turns. This is a safety risk because I may be unable to properly signal maneuvers as required under Maryland Vehicle Law §21-604, potentially confusing nearby drivers and increasing the risk of an accident. As this is a moving violation, I can be fined and or points on my driving record The issue has occurred multiple times during normal driving but has not yet been formally confirmed by a service center.
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
TESLA MODEL 3 2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
low
This car was designed without steering wheel stalks for control of the directionals. In their place it uses push buttons on the steering wheel. It becomes difficult to start the directionals when the steering wheel is turned because the buttons are no longer in a standard position and aren't easily located. This is especially difficult in traffic circles or when making rapid turns where directionals are needed. In addition if your fingers are kept rested on the buttons the system alarms and tells you they have been in place too long and the buttons stop working. I believe Tesla should offer an after market replacement returning to a much safer and standard steering column stalk which is and has been used on almost all cars for at least 75 years.
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
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status.certifiedstatus.safe2 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 89. 15 data points. v3 scoring.
status.uncertainstatus.certified31 May 2026
Lemon Score: 94. 7 data points. v3 scoring.
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