Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 3.
The 2022 Tesla 3 Electric is an electric vehicle equipped with an automatic (A1) transmission, and its reliability record encompasses 748 owner complaints and 17 recalls, with forward collision avoidance representing the top complaint area. That volume of documented feedback positions this model year within the vehicle's reliability history as a reference point defined by both owner-reported concerns and recall actions. This makes the 2022 model a critical dataset for researchers examining the model's reported problem areas.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
| Overall length | 184.6 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in |
| Overall height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4072 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 63 / 62.6 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 48/52 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 134 / 126 / 131 MPGe |
| Electric range | 358 mi |
| Charge time (240V) | 11.5 hr |
| Electric motor | 98 and 195 kW AC 3-Phase |
| Energy use | 25.8 kWh/100mi |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 97 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 15 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Electricity |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
No 2022 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Model 3 Performance Sedan Elec 85+192-kW 79.7-kWh | 2.80 sec | 11.00 sec | 510 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | Model 3 Dual Motor Long Range Sedan Elec | 4.00 sec | 12.30 sec | — | AWD |
| 2024 | Model 3 Long Range Sedan Elec 192-kW 79.7-kWh | 4.60 sec | 13.20 sec | 257 hp | RWD |
| 2024 | Model 3 Standard Range Sedan (European Spec w/ Summer Tires) Elec | 5.60 sec | 14.10 sec | — | RWD |
| 2019 | Model 3 Dual Motor Performance Sedan (Track) Elec | 3.10 sec | 11.60 sec | 450 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | Model 3 Dual Motor Performance Sedan (Track) Elec | 3.20 sec | 11.70 sec | 450 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | Model 3 Dual Motor Long Range Sedan Elec | 4.10 sec | 12.60 sec | — | AWD |
| 2019 | Model 3 Standard Range Plus Sedan Elec | 5.00 sec | 13.50 sec | 283 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2022 Tesla 3 dominate in one area — the forward collision avoidance, 262 of 748 reports (35%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 17 recall campaigns target the forward collision avoidance, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 52 of the reports describe a crash and 3 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the forward collision avoidance pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 748 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 17 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may… Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022…
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their… Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at…
Showing 5 of 76 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB-26-33-001 | 2026-05-08 | Service Brakes | On certain Model 3 vehicles, brake lines may be corroded beyond acceptable limits, which… |
| SB-26-33-001 | 2026-02-11 | Service Brakes | On certain Model 3 vehicles, brake lines may be corroded beyond acceptable limits, which… |
| SB-25-31-004 | 2025-06-24 | Suspension | A firmware diagnosis feature is being introduced on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that… |
| 2024.26.9_s3xy.pdf | 2024-09-30 | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s… |
| 2024.38_s3xy.pdf | 2024-09-30 | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s… |
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EPA figures are 134 city / 126 highway / 131 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 358 miles.