Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 3.
The 2023 Tesla Model 3 is a fully electric vehicle, its drivetrain powered entirely by electric motors with no internal combustion engine. This model year has generated 411 owner complaints and 11 recalls, with Forward Collision Avoidance emerging as the top complaint area — a combination that places the 2023 as a significant data point in the Model 3's reliability history. For researchers, these figures mean the 2023 warrants careful evaluation, as the volume of complaints and recalls suggests this model year occupies a challenging position within the broader reliability record of the Model 3 platform.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| 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 |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
No 2023 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 2023 Tesla 3 lead in one area — the forward collision avoidance, 76 of 411 reports (18%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 11 recall campaigns target the forward collision avoidance, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 70 of the reports describe a crash and 1 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 411 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 11 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate. Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at…
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021, 2023 Model 3 vehicles. The left and/or right side curtain air bag may have been improperly secured to the roof rail, which could result in a twisted air bag. As such… Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and realign the left and right side curtain air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may…
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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