2020 Tesla Model 3 vs 2020 Tesla Model Y
What NHTSA and EPA have on file for each. Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many of each were sold; newer years have had less time to collect them.
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 | 2020 Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner complaints | 451 | 282 |
| Most named parts | Forward collision avoidance (156), Unknown or other (81), Vehicle speed control (69) | Forward collision avoidance (107), Unknown or other (57), Vehicle speed control (37) |
| Recall campaigns (over its history) | 21, 1 replaced | 24, 1 replaced |
| Service bulletins | 112 | 104 |
| NHTSA overall rating | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Combined fuel economy (every version) | 113–141 MPGe | 111–121 MPGe |
| Five years of fuel, U.S. average | $3,290–$4,100 | $3,820–$4,170 |
| Five years of fuel in Ohio, local prices | $3,510–$4,370 | $4,070–$4,440 |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars | Small Sport Utility Vehicle |
Fuel costs cover every version of each model year, the same versions as its mpg (electric ones apart): fuel only, not other costs of owning it; 15,000 miles a year, at EIA electricity prices for Jul 2026. The same figures are on each model year's page. Recall campaigns are matched by model and year; check a VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup for the open ones. About the data