Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2024 Tesla Model 3
NHTSA data on file today
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 222 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V445000 Noncompliant Vehicles Incorrectly Imported/FMVSS 208, 201 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V002000 Rearview Camera Image May Fail/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V935000 TPMS Light May Not Remain Illuminated/FMVSS 138 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V554000 Software May Fail to Detect Unlatched Hood NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V284000 Driver's Side Air Bag May Deploy Improperly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 72 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 49 complaints
- Electrical System 46 complaints
- Steering 39 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 27 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 21 complaints
Of the 222 complaints on file, 28 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 222 complaints, owners report 19 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 has 222 owner complaints and 5 recalls, suggesting mixed reliability. The most common issues relate to forward collision avoidance and the electrical system, with concerns about exterior lighting and steering also evident. These complaints and recalls point to an average reliability outlook, though limited recall data means some issues may be underreported.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision system | Unknown | $200–$800 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | No reliable estimate | common |
| Steering | Unknown | No reliable estimate | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant check annually
- Battery inspection every 20,000 miles
- Cabin filter replacement every 2 years
- Software updates
- Alignment check annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Inconsistent collision alerts
- Frequent electrical errors
- Unreliable exterior lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2024 Tesla Model 3 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.