2023 Tesla Model 3

Specs, fuel economy, oil capacity, recalls, and reliability for the 2023 Tesla Model 3.

Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic (A1)
Fuel type
Electricity
Vehicle class
Midsize Cars
City MPG
134
Highway MPG
126
Combined MPG
131
Est. annual fuel cost
$600

Model 3 reliability score

63/ 100Average

Scored from NHTSA consumer complaint volume and severity for this model year. Most-reported component: Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control.

Complaints
693
Crashes
139
Fires
0
Injuries
86

2023 Tesla Model 3 recalls

12 NHTSA safety recalls on file — showing the 5 most recent.

  1. 21V834000

    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…

    A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash.

  2. 22V844000

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

    A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. 23V085000

    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 that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner…

  4. 23V434000

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

    A defective battery disconnect may not isolate the vehicle's high voltage battery after a crash or fault detection, increasing the risk of…

  5. 23V838000

    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…

    In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared…

What's on this 2023 Tesla Model 3 page

  • Tesla Model 3 engine specs and horsepower
  • EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Model 3 — city, highway, and combined MPG
  • Oil capacity and recommended viscosity for the Model 3
  • Active NHTSA safety recalls and technical service bulletins
  • Reliability score and commonly reported Model 3 issues
  • Towing & payload ratings (for Tesla trucks and SUVs)
  • Manufacturer maintenance schedule by mileage

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2023 Tesla Model 3 — Specs, Recalls, Oil & MPG