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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2026 Tesla Model 3 Bev

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

0Recalls
7Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE TESLA MODEL 3 BEV

The Tesla Model 3 is a compact electric sedan that has become one of the defining vehicles of the modern EV era. Aimed at tech-forward buyers who want a practical, everyday electric car with strong performance credentials, the 2026 Model 3 sits in a fiercely competitive segment that increasingly includes strong challengers from both legacy automakers and newer EV brands.

VERDICT

The 2026 Tesla Model 3 Bev has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Model 3 as a benchmark in its segment for driving dynamics and cabin technology, praising its responsive handling and minimalist interior approach. Some note that the sparse physical controls and screen-centric layout require an adjustment period. Ride comfort and interior refinement draw mixed reactions, with most finding the overall package compelling for the price point.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Bev at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

7 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

5reported crash
0reported fire
3reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsStructure 2Unknown Or Other 2Back Over Prevention 2Forward Collision Avoidance 2Lane Departure 1Air Bags 1
Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Tesla Model 3 Bev 2026. Methodology · Disclosure