The 2026 Tesla Model 3 has zero owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign on file with NHTSA. EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 111 to 139 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 309–363 miles across 5 certified vehicle configurations. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Efficiency: 111–139 MPGe (5 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Electric Efficiency
111–139MPGe
309–363 mi EPA electric range across 5 variants
Reported Complaints
0
0 submitted complaints
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
Not rated by NHTSA

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2026 Tesla Model 3?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Model 3 Standard RWD 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 147 MPGe 130 MPGe 139 MPGe 321 mi $550 / yr
Model 3 Premium RWD 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 145 MPGe 128 MPGe 137 MPGe 363 mi $550 / yr
Model 3 Premium AWD 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 133 MPGe 122 MPGe 128 MPGe 346 mi $600 / yr
Model 3 Performance 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 120 MPGe 107 MPGe 114 MPGe 309 mi $650 / yr
Model 3 Performance AWD 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 117 MPGe 106 MPGe 111 MPGe 314 mi $700 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2026 Tesla Model 3 provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 363 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2026 Tesla Model 3?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 DR BEV AWD —
4 DR BEV AWD EARLY RELEASE —
4 DR BEV RWD —
4 DR BEV RWD EARLY RELEASE —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 Tesla Model 3 models.
View complete 2026 Tesla Model 3 crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2026 Tesla Model 3?

Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
0
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2026 Tesla Model 3 problems & component breakdown (0 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2026 Tesla Model 3?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V410000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat assembly fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-13-003.
View all 2026 Tesla Model 3 recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.