Model year 2027 · Midsize Cars

2027 Tesla Model 3: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2027 Tesla Model 3 at 111 MPGe combined with 316 miles of EPA-rated range across 1 version. We could not match this vehicle to NHTSA's recall and complaint records by name, so check recalls with your VIN.

Safety recalls

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EPA combined MPGe

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NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Tesla dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2027 Tesla Model 3 recalls

We could not find the 2027 Tesla Model 3 in NHTSA's recall file under a matching name. That does not mean it has no recalls — search by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2027 Tesla Model 3 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2027 Tesla Model 3 EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Electric range	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Model 3 Performance AWD	Electric (208 kW ACPM 3-Phase)	Single-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	117/106/111 MPGe	316 mi 30.2 kWh/100 mi	$700	0

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2027 Tesla Model 3 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2027 Tesla Model 3 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2027 TESLA MODEL 3 4 DR BEV AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	6.8%	No
2027 TESLA MODEL 3 4 DR BEV RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	6.8%	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2027 Tesla Model 3 owner complaints

We could not match the 2027 Tesla Model 3 to NHTSA's complaint records by name. Search at nhtsa.gov.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Tesla Model 3 model years

Tesla Model 3 by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 Model 3	111–139 MPGe	1	29	5/5
2025 Model 3	109–137 MPGe	3	123	—
2024 Model 3	112–137 MPGe	5	222	—
2023 Model 3	113–132 MPGe	12	428	5/5
2022 Model 3	113–132 MPGe	18	773	5/5
2021 Model 3	113–142 MPGe	22	674	5/5
2020 Model 3	113–141 MPGe	21	452	5/5
2019 Model 3	116–133 MPGe	22	620	5/5
2018 Model 3	116–130 MPGe	19	1,035	5/5
2017 Model 3	126 MPGe	16	27	—

All Tesla Model 3 years compared · Decode a VIN

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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