2023 Tesla Model 3 vs 2023 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.
| 2023 Tesla Model 3 | 2023 Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner complaints | 428 | 1,181 |
| Most named parts | Forward collision avoidance (179), Steering (88), Vehicle speed control (69) | Forward collision avoidance (479), Steering (215), Vehicle speed control (167) |
| Recall campaigns (over its history) | 12 | 17 |
| Service bulletins | 76 | 91 |
| NHTSA overall rating | Not rated | 5 stars |
| Combined fuel economy (every version) | 113–132 MPGe | 111–123 MPGe |
| Five years of fuel, U.S. average | $3,500–$4,110 | $3,780–$4,190 |
| Five years of fuel in Ohio, local prices | $3,730–$4,380 | $4,020–$4,460 |
| 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