The Verdict
Worst problem area
No complaints reported
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model-year.
Complaints filed fell from 30 in 2026 to 0 in 2027.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 0
- Recall campaigns
- 0
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $550–$700
- Combined MPG
- 111–137
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | vs. 2027 electric vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 550–700 | 550–700 | 550–700 | |
| Combined MPGe | 109–137 | 111–139 | 111–137 | |
| City / Highway MPGe | 113–145 / 104–128 | 117–147 / 106–130 | 117–145 / 106–128 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Complaints filed | 124 | 30 | 0 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 27 | 10 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 3 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2027 Tesla Model 3 have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2027 Tesla Model 3 get?
EPA rates it 111–137 MPGe combined across 4 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Tesla Model 3?
EPA estimates $550–$700 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars | 117 MPGe (low) | 106 MPGe (low) | 111 MPGe (low) | $700 (high) | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars | 133 MPGe | 122 MPGe | 128 MPGe | $600 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars | 142 MPGe | 125 MPGe | 134 MPGe | $600 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars | 145 MPGe (high) | 128 MPGe (high) | 137 MPGe (high) | $550 (low) | 0 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.