2023 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)
70
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
11
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Tested: 2023 Tesla Model 3 4 DR AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 36 report injuries (49 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2023 Tesla Model 3 vehicles were involved in 22 fatal crashes with 6 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 riskRearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse · May 4, 2026
- Crash riskPrinted circuit board for the electronic power steering assist may experience… · Feb 14, 2025
- Crash riskTire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated… · Dec 17, 2024
- Crash riskHood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the… · Jul 24, 2024
- Crash riskIn the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible… · May 28, 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 riskPyrotechnic battery disconnect may be defective · Jun 19, 2023