The 2023 Tesla Model 3 has 409 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 11 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and steering. Owners most often flag front suspension/control arm failures: worn out control arms, loose steering racks, described as "almost inevitable" and a primary cause of high failure rates in mandatory vehicle inspections. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Tesla Model 3 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 8 Model 3 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 25 (2017) to 746 (2022). With 409 complaints, the 2023 Model 3 sits about the same asthe model's median of 432.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
exterior lighting:tail lights
Campaign 22V844000Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.
air bags:side/window:curtain
Campaign 21V834000Tesla, 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, t…
steering:automated/adaptive steering
Campaign 23V085000Tesla, 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…
electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Campaign 23V434000Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The pyrotechnic battery disconnect may be defective.
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. Long-term owners of earlier models (pre-2024 "Highland") report significant mechanical reliability issues, particularly with suspension components, leading to high out-of-warranty repair…
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Used Model 3 listings typically run $19,889–$26,486 across 2017 to 2026 model years.
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