2023 Tesla Model 3 vs 2024 Tesla Model 3
Two adjacent model years of the Tesla Model 3, side by side. Every figure is a raw NHTSA/EPA count — not normalised by how many were sold.
Side by side: 2024 Model 3 has fewer recorded recall campaigns (0 vs 11), and 2024 Model 3 has fewer recorded owner complaints (201 vs 412). 2023 Model 3 carries more NHTSA investigations (12 vs 7). Only 2023 Model 3 has NHTSA crash ratings, and neither has EPA fuel-economy data in our dataset.
| Metric | 2023 Tesla Model 3 | 2024 Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 412 | 201 |
| NHTSA investigations | 12 | 7 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Rated by NHTSA | Not rated |
| EPA fuel economy | — | — |
How to read this
- A green check marks the lower raw count — fewer recorded issues, not a declared winner.
- Complaint totals are not normalised by vehicle population; a big-seller shows more of everything.
- Where a rating or EPA record is absent, that is missing data — not evidence of safety.