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#BS-2025-TESMOD-4AE92025 Tesla Model 3
Based on reports from 159 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Think Twice
Based on 159 complaints, 34 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 7.6x the class average.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
20 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 8K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Steering (20 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2025 Tesla Model 3: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2025 Tesla Model 3, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 8,434 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 8K-mile mark.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2025 Tesla Model 3, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Speed Control Issues
Speed Control complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2025 Tesla Model 3, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2025 Tesla Model 3, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2025 Tesla Model 3. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles. The battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Tesla Model 3 is the 2019 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
2025 Tesla Model 3 vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)
This vehicle
159
Class avg
21
7.6x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 159 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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