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2017 Tesla Model 3 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 15 NHTSA recalls and 25 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2017 Tesla Model 3

The 2017 Tesla Model 3 has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

15
NHTSA Recalls
15 recalls on record
25
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Tesla Model 3 (15)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Tesla dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V037000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V045000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V00D000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V846000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V063000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V169000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V235000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V702000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V798000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V085000

Showing 10 of 15 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2017 Tesla Model 3

Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
6
Vehicle Speed Control
4
Forward Collision Avoidance
4
Electrical System
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Steering
1
Visibility/wiper
1
Seat Belts
1
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Tesla Model 3 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 0 complaints 2012 0 complaints 2013 0 complaints 2014 0 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 25 complaints 2018 973 complaints 2019 589 complaints 2020 427 complaints 2021 640 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2011, 2012, 2013 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Tesla Model 3

Is the 2017 Tesla Model 3 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Tesla Model 3 has 15 recalls and 25 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Tesla Model 3 have?
The 2017 Tesla Model 3 has 15 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Tesla Model 3?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Tesla Model 3 are: Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control, Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Tesla Model 3 safe to buy?
The 2017 Tesla Model 3 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 15 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Tesla Model 3 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Tesla Model 3 are: 2011, 2012, 2013. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.