2020 Tesla Model 3 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
52
complaints reporting a crash
2
complaints reporting fire
20
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Tested: 2020 Tesla Model 3 4 DR RWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 26 report injuries (31 people injured, 2 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2020 Tesla Model 3 vehicles were involved in 40 fatal crashes with 17 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskTire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated… · Dec 17, 2024
- Crash riskIn the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible… · May 28, 2024
- Crash riskA factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds · Feb 27, 2024
- Crash riskAn incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake… · Jan 30, 2024
- Crash riskIn certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of… · Dec 12, 2023
- Crash riskFSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such… · Feb 15, 2023
- Crash riskSecond-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor may… · Oct 21, 2022
- Crash riskWindow automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an… · Sep 19, 2022