Tesla Model 3 VIN check & common problems
Decode any Tesla Model 3 by its VIN and see free safety-recall and owner-complaint data, so you know what to check before you buy.
From NHTSA (US) records over 2020, 2024
Last updated: June 28, 2026
Safety rating
- Overall
- 5/5
- Frontal crash
- 5/5
- Side crash
- 5/5
- Rollover
- 5/5
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
NHTSA NCAP crash tests (US), 2020 model year
Fuel economy
- Electric range
- 550 km
- Combined
- 130 MPGe
EPA estimates (US), 2024 model year
EU CO2 emissions (WLTP)
Official EU type-approval CO2 for the Tesla Model 3, averaged over 91,840 cars registered across the EU.
- Electric≈ 249 kW0g/km
EU CO2 data: European Environment Agency (EEA), 2024. Tailpipe (WLTP) figures, reused under CC BY 4.0.
What you can check on a Tesla Model 3
- Confirm whether the 21 open recall(s) on record were repaired
- Inspect the areas owners report most: Forward Collision Avoidance, Vehicle Speed Control
- Know the 652 owner complaints filed over 2020, 2024
- Check the car matches its 5/5 NCAP crash-test rating
- Compare real-world economy against the rated 550 km
- Always confirm the individual car by its VIN — model trends aren’t a guarantee
Importing a Tesla Model 3 from the US?
American-market Tesla Model 3s are often cheaper at US auctions — but salvage titles, flood damage and odometer rollback are common on cars sold there. Decode the VIN and read the history before you buy or ship, then check the import steps and taxes for your country.
Tesla Model 3: frequently asked questions
Does the Tesla Model 3 have any recalls?
21 NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the Tesla Model 3 (2020, 2024). Always check a specific car by its VIN for currently open recalls.
What are the most common Tesla Model 3 problems?
Owners filed 652 complaints with NHTSA over 2020, 2024. The most-reported areas are Forward Collision Avoidance, Vehicle Speed Control.
Is the Tesla Model 3 safe?
The Tesla Model 3 earned 5 out of 5 stars overall in NHTSA (US) crash tests.
How economical is the Tesla Model 3?
EPA-estimated combined economy is about 550 km, based on US testing.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Tesla Model 3?
Based on EU registration data (2024), the Tesla Model 3 emits around 0 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, tailpipe) in its most common version. Lower CO2 usually means lower road tax across much of the EU.
Complaint and recall data: NHTSA (US). Same-generation EU models usually share these mechanical issues.