Tesla Model 3
2017–2021 only
2017–2021 Tesla Model 3 models have 4,604 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 27 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically surfacing around 15,860 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2017–2021 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Tesla Model 3 report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 2017–2021 only
Median onset: 15,860 miles. 2.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 29,000 miles. 4.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.
Median onset: 7,000 miles. 6.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 10,000 miles. 1.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.
Median onset: 12,214 miles. 8.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.
Median onset: 5,000 miles. 2.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $2,740–$5,240 nationally.
Median onset: 5,150 miles. 2.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 8,500 miles. 3.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
Cost estimator: what will this one cost you?
Enter the car's year and mileage. See which known problems are due in your next 3 years, what each costs at your state's labor rates, which ones to ask the seller about, and routine maintenance to budget for.
Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2017–2021 model years. See the full Tesla Model 3 report for every year and full specs/safety data.