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US recalls (1)
Seats: critical fasteners
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: The seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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.
Owner complaints (29)
Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Tesla Model 3 (9 crashes, 3 injuries reported). Among 10 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 452).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 10 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | |
| Steering | 7 | |
| Back over prevention | 4 | |
| Lane departure | 4 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Tesla Model 3.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 TESLA MODEL 3 4 DR BEV RWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2026 TESLA MODEL 3 4 DR BEV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2026 TESLA MODEL 3 EARLY RELEASE 4 DR BEV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2026 TESLA MODEL 3 EARLY RELEASE 4 DR BEV RWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Tesla Model 3 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Model 3 Performance Automatic (A1) | 120 | 107 | 114 | $650 |
| Model 3 Performance AWD Automatic (A1) | 117 | 106 | 111 | $700 |
| Model 3 Premium AWD Automatic (A1) | 133 | 122 | 128 | $600 |
| Model 3 Premium RWD Automatic (A1) | 145 | 128 | 137 | $550 |
| Model 3 Standard RWD Automatic (A1) | 147 | 130 | 139 | $550 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.