How many engine-related complaints does the 2023 Tesla Model 3 have?

NHTSA lists 75 Engine complaints for the 2023 Model 3, which is 18% of the 425 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2023 Tesla Model 3 engine/acceleration issue?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area.

At what mileage do these engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 21,274 miles, though individual sample complaints show cases as low as 500 miles.

Have these complaints led to crashes or injuries?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 22 crashes and 17 injuries connected to these Engine complaints, with 0 fires reported.

How does 2023 compare to other Model 3 years for engine complaints?

The 2023 Model 3 had 75 Engine complaints (18% share); by comparison 2022 had 178 complaints (23% share) and 2021 had 127 complaints (19% share), among the years listed.

2023 Tesla Model 3 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 75 Engine complaints for the 2023 Tesla Model 3, 18% of that year's 425 total complaints, with 22 crashes and 17 injuries reported. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Engine complaints: 75; 18% of 425
Crashes reported: 22
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 17
Median mileage: 21,274 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while slowly parking or maneuvering in lots, often jumping curbs and striking parked cars, walls, or poles.
Several complaints describe the vehicle accelerating on its own right after the driver releases the accelerator or presses a parking-related button, before regaining normal control.
Some incidents happened at very low mileage, including cases at 500 and 3,000 miles on the odometer, though one occurred at 100,000 miles.
Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple crashes despite the vehicle striking buildings, poles, or other cars.
One complaint describes smoke coming from the vehicle immediately after a sudden-acceleration crash that caused occupant injuries.

When 2023 Tesla Model 3 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 12, 2022, latest Aug 27, 2026.

75 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2023 (8).

Engine recalls for the 2023 Tesla Model 3

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Model 3 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20174 (15%)
2018100 (10%)
201973 (12%)
202070 (16%)
2021127 (19%)
2022178 (23%)
202375 (18%)
202424 (11%)
202517 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine-related complaints does the 2023 Tesla Model 3 have?: NHTSA lists 75 Engine complaints for the 2023 Model 3, which is 18% of the 425 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Tesla Model 3 engine/acceleration issue?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area.
At what mileage do these engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 21,274 miles, though individual sample complaints show cases as low as 500 miles.
Have these complaints led to crashes or injuries?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 22 crashes and 17 injuries connected to these Engine complaints, with 0 fires reported.
How does 2023 compare to other Model 3 years for engine complaints?: The 2023 Model 3 had 75 Engine complaints (18% share); by comparison 2022 had 178 complaints (23% share) and 2021 had 127 complaints (19% share), among the years listed.